“I want Canadians to think we're doing a lot. I want to promise goodies to Canadians. Half of our plan is supposed to make life cheaper even while we borrow and spend. I want Canada to be better than other countries.”
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A debate on the federal budget and economic policy. The Conservative leader criticized the Liberal government for increasing the deficit, while the Prime Minister defended his government's spending and economic record. The debate was dominated by partisan rhetoric and personal attacks, with both sides accusing each other of being wrong on various issues, rather than substantive discussion of the budget itself.
“I want to talk about the future instead of the past. I want to say we have a good plan. I want voters to think we will make Canada strong.”
“I'm the government and I'm doing a good job. I'm spending less money than before. I'm saving money for Canadians. I'm spending less on consultants. I'm making Canada strong.”
“I want people to like the government. We spent money on many things. We are giving people cheques. We made gas cost less. Employers get money for hiring young people. I think people should thank us for how we spent the money.”
“I want to distract from the Prime Minister's record on the economy. Look at these nice spending programs instead! $500 cheques for everyone! Canadians should be happy about that. The economy is actually doing pretty ok compared to other countries. The Conservatives are just trying to make us look bad.”
“He was wrong too, but who cares? We're spending money with provinces. We talk to them. I'm trying to make myself look good.”