“I know blaming just one government is silly. But I want voters to think only the current government makes gas prices go up. I want voters to think my party's plan would make gas cheap.”
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A debate on taxation where the Conservatives blamed the Liberals for high gas prices and carbon taxes, while the Liberals attributed it to global factors and conflicts in the Middle East. The two sides mostly talked past each other without much substantive discussion of tax policy.
“I don't like what you said. I think the Conservative party is bad. I want Canadians to think my government is good. I will list the things my government has done. Maybe then Canadians will like us and not like the Conservatives.”
“You say I'm delusional, but you're the one not living in reality. High gas prices aren't just global oil prices - they're a Canada problem. It's the Liberal carbon tax and our weak dollar from a weak economy. Adopt our plan - unblock oil and gas and make Canada strong and affordable at home.”
“I'm going to blame high gas prices on a war in Iran. The other side just doesn't get it.”
“War made oil prices go up. Our government cut gas taxes by 28 cents. What more do you want from me?”