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04-10-2010, 04:53 AM
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#51 | | Orgasm Donor & Alatar owned my ass twice!
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Originally Posted by nightkid  since when politians are to be trusted? this minute they could tell you the purpose of HST is to elminate GST & HST, the next minute they could tell you it is time to introduce another tax on top of HST. you can also think of it this way. to increase pst, it will have to go through provincial. to increase gst, of coz, it will be the federal. however, if there is only one tax, there will only be 1 step in order to increase it. am i saying it right? | no
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04-10-2010, 11:16 AM
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#52 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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This is the coming wave of the future, not just here in Vancouver, but worldwide.
We have moved to a service driven economy, along with massive inflation, redistribution of wealth, and lessening jobs. The future does not look very good, the idea of middle class is a middle century idea that will slowly fade away, most economists are calling this, none of us will have it like our parents did, and that is simple fact. Quote:
Originally Posted by cressydrift How is anyone going to be able to afford anything in 5 years on a 50k (which i believe is above average) a year salary?
HST on everything (Heard they are raising the gst to 12% on purchases of used cars even though its HST exempt)
Carbon Tax - goes up soon
Hydro went up + for sure will go up
Gas will always go up
Food prices are rising
Transit is crazy $$$
Post Secondary literally costs an arm and a leg
Housing -UP
ETC ETC
Can't imagine what the credit crunch will be like in 5-10 years. Personally I have been and am still learning finances to take care of my self. Many people how ever are not, and continue to rack up debt. We are doomed.
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04-11-2010, 04:38 AM
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#53 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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in my opinion, what we are slowly seeing globally is the decimation of the middle class.
soon.. you're either going to be rich or poor... be served or be the servant
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04-25-2010, 06:39 PM
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#54 | | The Lone Wanderator
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| http://fighthst.com/locations/?regio...ISH%20COLUMBIA
For those people interested in going somewhere to sign the HST petition.
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO THIS. WE NEED 10% OF EVERYONE IN EVERY RIDING TO DO IT.
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04-25-2010, 10:06 PM
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#55 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Studies showed the introduction of the GST did not raise prices. The GST was introduced in a recession and prices had dropped, so introducing the GST only caused them to drop further and balance out.
Since our economy still isn't back to booming, stores will lower prices to deal with extra HST costs.
How do I know? I went into dealers looking for a new car 6 months ago - it is sad when I get cold calls from them now.
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04-26-2010, 08:00 AM
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#56 | | HELP ME PLS!!!
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Originally Posted by taylor192 Studies showed the introduction of the GST did not raise prices. The GST was introduced in a recession and prices had dropped, so introducing the GST only caused them to drop further and balance out.
Since our economy still isn't back to booming, stores will lower prices to deal with extra HST costs.
How do I know? I went into dealers looking for a new car 6 months ago - it is sad when I get cold calls from them now. | HOLY SHIT, Taylor is back !!!!  | |
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04-26-2010, 08:40 AM
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#57 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Originally Posted by Greenstoner HOLY SHIT, Taylor is back !!!! | I saw your posts when I was lurking while banned. Checkout my latest post in the business section.
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