Monday, December 8, 2008

Letter to Prime Minister of Canada Stephen Harper

Dear Mr. Harper:

At first I would like to thank you and all the Parliament Ministers for finally running this country in order. In the past I wasn't interested in politics, but since the sponsorship scandal and knowing that my tax money was misused by the Liberal Party of Canada, I have decided to do my due diligence and vote for the party that can be honest, organized, stable and give to the people. And these are four magic words that I can describe the Conservative Party of Canada - honest, stable, organized and supporting people of Canada. Not to mention that you speak to us in simple language so we can understand better.

Unfortunately, when I finally started to vote, I did not support your party, as I do strongly believe in the environment and the Green Party was my choice. However, the vote given to them was a free vote, no due diligence was done. I realized it was a mistake, because as much as the Green Party can do for Canada's environment / worldwide, the Conservative party can do the same. Thus since the last two elections, my votes were yours.

Mr. Harper, I have watched closely your strategic approach with your Parliament Ministers to run our country. I must say you have done an amazing job in such a short period of time. People of Canada must realize that it isn't easy to do this job, and now in the time of the economic crisis, they must realize that you do not have a magic wand to continue to give us 'goodies' as you have done in the past, or so called wanted stimulus package.

Further in my letter to you I would like to mention a few items that were very beneficial to me and my family as from your last budgets. I think you gave us more than enough, therefore, I don't expect to get anything major in your next budget presentation.

  • The Goods and Service Tax [GST] cut from 7% to 5%. In our house every penny counts.
  • The Universal Child Care Benefit [UCCB] of $1200 was an excellent idea. I don't know what other Canadians do, but I took that money, some cash gifts for the baby and invested in my child's future education the Registered Education Savings Plan [RESP]. Because I maximized the investment, I received from the government a maximum match of $500. I think this is a good deal, even banks cannot give me 20% interest rate.
  • The tax free account is even better than the Registered Retirement Savings Plan [RRSP]. I think every Canadian should save their money, or as ING advertises - Save Your Money. It is always good back up money for crisis in case we loose our jobs.

What happened recently with a goodwill government housekeeping strategy of yours, sparked a lot of fire in the opposition parties. However, I think we as Canadians should be aware of how our tax money is being spent. You were willing to take a cut in the federal funding of the political parties. I think that was a brilliant idea. I know it did not go through and did not go well with the opposition parties, but as a result of that it showed us the following:

  • How unstable the opposition parties are.
  • What is their main goal? A goal to take you down Mr. Harper. I can see that there is a bit of personal matter. They seem to be angry with you. And I really think that no matter how good the budget will be in January 2009, it still will be not good enough for them.
  • It is all about who is in power. The opposition parties showed their true face. Its all about political power and not about the Canadian people or economic crisis.
  • The coalition party formation, the most pathetic action ever taken, it shows how very reactive the opposition parties are. You always urged us not to panic, and they did not listen. Truly, they behave like the stock market.

Mr. Harper, we Canadians need a stable and organized government. Canada is a superior country compared to many countries in the world. We are spoiled, we have so much and when the times boom we want more and more. Yes, in fact we became a bit greedy. We need to reflect back and evaluate what we have, and be happy, and everything else extra is a bonus. It is not completely government's fault that jobs are lost. It is the economy crisis, and the governments role in this is to help the businesses. I think at some point we would know that too many cars will be built, and demand will fall. Definitely the automotive industry is in crisis, but what can you do in such a short period of time, let them build more cars?

That is all I have to say to you today Mr. Harper. Please continue to do what you and your Parliament Ministers have done for our country. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to comment on my blog. On the side note, you will be seeing more political letter series on my blog, therefore feel free to drop anytime. Thank you.

Sincerely,
Anna :)

19 comments:

  1. Hi Anna,

    Well written letter!

    Did you actually send it? (I am just curious about this one)

    You know, Canada (like Portugal) is rarely spoken of (in the International media), but this recent attack was spoke of, but as always they didn't explain properly what brought it about - giving the impression that premier Harper was a complete fool that wanted to avoid being kicked out...imagine that *nodding*!

    Loved what you said, and above all I could see a new facette of yours, that I absolutely loved: a politically engaged Anna :D!

    Well done!

    A hug to Baby Matthew and a big hug to you!

    Cheers

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  2. Hi

    This is well written letter and has most important issue to raise.
    Its very cute blog you have. Keep it up.
    Take care
    God bless you

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  3. I am sadly ignorant of the politics in your country, Anna. But I always enjoy seeing people impassioned about larger causes, and you seem to have given much thought to this.

    You have an award over at my place...

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  4. Anna:

    This is a very good letter. I wish you would send a copy of it our new president elect - Obama. He needs to her the same things.

    On the car issue and the bailout for the US automotive manufacturers, we have literally allowed foreign investment to drive our manufacturers out of business. They saw, they came, and they conquered. Simple.

    So now GM, Ford and the rest want government help. The problem, however, is that no amount of money will help them if they can't sell more cars. Before we can give them money, they have to show us how it will increase their income. Just paying their bills for another year won't do it. Then, of course, there's the edict put forth by the idiotic liberals that the auto manufacturers use a part of the bailout money to build low emission and alternative fueled cars. Are they stupid? Did they miss the point altogether? I am for the environment, but if the car manufacturers can't make more money, big money, then they are out of business - period. Green cars won't matter.

    I hate to see the US car business go to its grave, but that's capitalism. You invest your money, and if you loose, you're out of business.

    Here's my advice to the US car manufacturers. Build a higher quality, more reliable vehicle for a competitive price.

    And lastly, what I would like to see a fair trade agreement for all US exports and imports. Something that says that if you want to participate in the wide open American marketplace, then your markets have to be wide open too. Too many countries have had it too good for too long.

    Please forgive my rambling.

    Happy trails.

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  5. Hi Max, thanks for commenting on this lenghty post. No I did not send it to him, I was going to, but then I know he will not write back himself, and not sure if he will read it too. So I decided to blogg it, lol, give exposure. I think Canadian people should read it...

    Max, media has way to twist thing. You really have to follow closely to actually understand what's happen, not to mention how the opposition party twists things :-0. Thanks to Dom, I learned a lot, and we have great time talking about it too...

    Thanks Max for commenting, and Matthew is sending hugs back!

    Anna :)

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  6. Thanks Sabi for reading and commenting. Anna :)

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  7. San don't worry I will now quiz you on the politics of Canada, lol, I myself used to be ignorant, until I found out where my tax money was going, lol.

    Thanks for the award, I pencil it down and will execute sometimes!

    Anna :)

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  8. ...and Swubird, no you are not rambling, lol, but I have to go because it is getting late.

    I will get back to you....

    Anna :)

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  9. Hi Anna,

    You are welcome, darling!

    "Max, media has way to twist thing. You really have to follow closely to actually understand what's happen, not to mention how the opposition party twists things :-0. Thanks to Dom, I learned a lot, and we have great time talking about it too..."

    I know, the media twists information everywhere around the world *nodding*! Not to mention the opposition!
    You and Dom are a great couple :)!

    "Thanks Max for commenting, and Matthew is sending hugs back!"

    My pleasure! So cute :)...thank you!

    Cheerio

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  10. Anna, if more citizens like you and me hold our politicians feet to the fire, we'll get more out of them. It doesn't do to sit back and wait for them to do the right thing, you have to prod and chivvy and denounce and hold them to the light. Great letter...I'll be watching Mr. Obama, too...my mama always told me that if it seems to good to be true, it generally is...seems to good to be true.
    Sandi

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  11. Swubird...I am back.

    Thanks for your comment. Yes I could send Obama letter, but I really don't follow US politics, I have enough of that stuff here in Canada, lol.

    You are absolutely right, I think we reached the point, where market is saturated with cars. I don't think we need to build more cars. And yes you are right, the foreign companies invaded our region, but you know the government allowed that - why? because for econonmy, and I guess it worked out bad for North American companies. Same applies to Made in China. You wouldn't believe how excited I get if I see something made in Canada, US or even Europe, lol.

    Oh well may be the car companies will go to bicycle business, lol.

    You said: 'Here's my advice to the US car manufacturers. Build a higher quality, more reliable vehicle for a competitive price.'

    My comment: The problem is reliability. If they build more reliable cars, people will keep them for a long time, lol, and at some point sales will drop. I always think that companies build stuff so it lasts for so many years, so people will buy more and more...but this is just what I think.

    You said: 'And lastly, what I would like to see a fair trade agreement for all US exports and imports.' - I buy that.

    No no rambling....you made some good points, hopefully Obama will drop by, lol, to read them. Have not seen Harper yet, lol.

    Thanks for your excellent comment, it is always good to hear others opinions.

    Anna :)

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  12. Thanks Max!
    Always nice to see you coming back.
    Anna :)

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  13. Hey Sandi, welcome to this side of my blogging world.

    You said :'Anna, if more citizens like you and me hold our politicians feet to the fire, we'll get more out of them.' - you are so right.

    You said: 'It doesn't do to sit back and wait for them to do the right thing, you have to prod and chivvy and denounce and hold them to the light.' - lol lol absolutely.

    Thanks Sandi for supporting comment. Appreciated.

    Anna :)

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  14. I guess politicians are the same everywhere. We could use your letters as an exemplary one :P

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  15. Very good letter. And yes as Swubird said it could have been addressed to our President elect also.

    Have a wonderful Christmas and New Year's with Matthew and the rest of your family and friends. Thanks again for being such a valued contributor on my site.

    -Will

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  16. Hey Lena that is why we call the politicians, lol, they are all the same. Thanks for commenting my dear. Anna :)

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  17. Hey Swubird, you too, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, all the best, and looking forward to all you stories in the new year. Anna :)

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  18. Thanks Will. Oh boy, I wish I followed US politics more closely, lol, I think you guys need better health system, and thanks to you Will you are spreading some good stuff out there. Thanks for the wishes, same to you and your family, and it works both ways, your contribution is also appreciated. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Anna :)

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And now lets hear your blobbing, lol!