The Law of zero ...

WHAT DO YOU GET FOR YOUR MONEY
A commentary on the benefit of calling a federal election now.
By Victor Drummond ©
August 2008

A Federal election costs Canadian taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars -- and for many -- also time to actually go to the polls and vote.

So there should be at least one good reason -- for calling an election before the government has been defeated -- or their current four year term expires.

Our Prime Minister -- The Right honourable Stephen Harper -- has stated very recently -- he does not expect the Conservatives would win a majority government if an election were held now.

He also said he expects the result would be very similar to the minority government we currently have.

So why take the nation to the polls now – and spend hundreds of millions of dollars -- if there is little – or nothing -- to be gained?

Could it be that a Democratic Party win in the American Elections -- this coming November --
would alter the prospects of the Canadian Conservative Party -- getting even a minority government -- in a subsequent Canadian Federal Election?

Both the USA Democratic Party candidates -- Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama -- have declared they will review the NAFTA agreement with the objective of implementing a more protectionist American policy.

This action would impact directly -- and adversely -- upon the Canadian economy.

Now that Barack Obama has accepted the Democratic Party nomination -- to run for the office of President of the USA that little incident of a leaked confidential report -- by Canada, e.g. that Barack’s promise to the American voters to review the NAFTA agreement was merely political rhetoric –- takes on a life of its own.

Regardless of who -- in Canada -- leaked the confidential USA communiqué to the media -- the onus is now on Barack Obama – if elected president -- to prove he meant what he said regarding protecting the American economy.

Whichever Canadian Political Party happens to be in government -- when the President Barack Obama axe falls -- is going to become the scapegoat for the consequences of that leaked communiqué.

Our next federal election may then become unique in the respect that it is an election that no political party really wants to win.

Even if the American Republican Party Candidate – John McCain -- happens to become the next President of the USA it could be bad news for the Canadian government.

Because the American economy is in such a bad way – with no recovery in sight.

Canadian voters may glean a clue or two from the items selected -- by each Canadian Federal Party -- as planks in their pre-election platform.

For example -- if a party selects a non-issue – such as renewing the great lakes , i.e. anything beyond the ability of Canada to actually accomplish – or some non-committal, mealy mouthed statement such as – I love Canada so elect me etc. -- then you know they are not making a serious pitch to form Canada’s next government.

They do not wish to take the blame for anticipated problems in the Canadian economy.

So where does a campaign like that leave the Canadian voter?

What can anyone expect to gain by going to the polls under those conditions?

Even more confusing. If your preferred federal political party puts forward ridiculous campaign statements -- in an obvious effort to avoid being elected -- then who should you vote for?

In such an event it seems logical you should vote for one of the other federal party’s to help your favourite in their effort to avoid being elected.

In order to be confident the federal political party of your choice actually wants your support they must campaign on one or more real issues.

Issues that address the resolution of real abuse of all Canadians and will make it worth every voters time and money to go to the polls.

Issues that are actually within the power of our elected representatives to correct.

When I see any Canadian political party commit to restoring every Canadian’s RIGHT to fair Income Taxation – then I will know that party is serious in their effort to form Canada’s next government.

And even more important – they deserve to be elected as Canada’s ruling party.

It is VERY important to protect every Canadian’s RIGHT to fair, justified and equalized taxation in order to uphold Canada’s image on the world stage and deter creeping anarchy.

And when such a party is actually elected – with the majority they deserve – every Canadian will receive a huge dividend for their time and money.


Political expediency will be replaced by political decency and thousands of Canadians --victimized by extortionist-like taxable benefit legislation -- will have their money restored with tax overpayment interest and all related unpaid taxes/penalties revoked.

All Canadians of voting age should contact their Member of Parliament and demand to know if the candidate supports objectives of:- “Canadians for Fair and Equalized Taxation”, (CFET).

If unfamiliar with this very important issue – visit web page:- http://www.cfet.ca

Follow the links to their petition and signatures and read the comments left there by those who have been victimized by this insidious legislation.

See you at the next federal election voting polls – O’Grady.

Victor Drummond ©