andyt wrote:
Because Albertans love to talk conservatism, but want all the same govt services as the most rabid socialist. They just don't want to pay taxes for them, let current income pay for it. Then if oil goes bust, so does Alberta.
Didn't know Alberta was running a deficit. No excuse in a province what that much money coming in.
Technically, there is no deficit because the government is spending our 'rainy day' (Sustainability Fund) to cover extra spending. But most people would argue it is an actual deficit.
Actually you're wrong about gov't services - an awful lot of Albertans want privatized health care, less spending and even lower taxes - that's where the Wild Rose Alliance is getting their support from.