“The government is spending lots of money. Lots of money on many projects. So many jobs created. I want people to cheer our spending. Stop asking questions and cheer our projects.”
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A debate in the House of Commons on the federal budget and government spending. The Conservatives accused the Liberals of running up the national credit card with excessive spending, while the Liberals defended their investments and accused the Conservatives of opposing job creation and economic growth.
“I want to cheer for big government projects. The government should spend lots of money on these programs.”
“You talk a lot about prices and deficits. But we have the best fiscal position. We are spending on programs. Why don't you say what you want to cut instead of talking about debt and inflation.”
“I'm changing the subject. I won't answer about the debt. I'll list nice-sounding programs instead.”
“I'm dodging the question about spending and deficits by listing a bunch of economic activities the government is involved in. I want to make it look like the opposition is against good jobs and a strong economy if they criticize our spending.”
“You must want bad things if you won't cheer for my program. Just agree with me.”
“I want to claim my government is getting things done. I don't want people to think about whether those things actually work. The other party voted against my party's plans. Everyone should agree with my party.”
“I will list many spending promises. I want you to think that means we are doing a good job. I don't want to talk about whether people can afford food.”
“I want to defend our government spending. We are investing in people! Albertans should be happy we signed an agreement with them. I don't know why the Conservatives aren't excited about this. The government is doing good things!”
“Don't compare us to good government. Compare us to the Conservatives. They did nothing for eight years. We can do better than nothing.”