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Junior Chimp
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« on: April 21, 2012, 10:30:39 AM » |
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It's connected to the perception that politicians are liars and thieves (which is not unique to Canada). In BC, the Liberal Party specifically promised during the 2009 election campaign not to introduce the HST, and then introduced it a few weeks later. During last year's referendum campaign, the government's promise to lower the HST to 10% was seen as desperate lying, and the ballot's confusing wording was also seen to have been devious. If the Liberals promised to introduce a 10% total HST during the 2009 election campaign and had a more honest public perception, it would have passed without nearly so much controversy.
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