Gary Lamphier

Veteran biz columnist, just retired from Edmonton Journal. Love my family, my friends, staying fit, good beer & good wine. Looking forward to the next chapter.

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

True. But then, the Liberal gov't and most of the Toronto-based 'national' media don't seem much interested in acknowledging this, do they? https://t.co/44bnRyNefS

[Oil Sands Action @OilsandsAction]

"Oil pays the rent in Canada" - An economist's view https://t.co/pFVGEywOB5

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

@davidakin @JustinTrudeau Junior gets a lifetime free pass. Because he's a Trudeau. And it's 2017. Or whatever.

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

If you expect straight talk from Libs, you'll be waiting a long time. Cda is hobbling its own economy from within. Been doing so for years. https://t.co/0hTHpJTWM7

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

Read Berman's column, then read the cliche-ridden fluff in the Liberal budget. Pretty sure I know who to believe: https://t.co/dquH6jJm21

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

A president who does what he says he'll do. Unlike Obama, who strung TransCanada along for eight long years. How refreshing. https://t.co/Azgcq5X3Qv

[The Canadian Press News @CdnPressNews]

BREAKING: Donald Trump officially approves Keystone XL oil pipeline, allows it to cross Canada-U.S. border https://t.co/Mj63XWID5f

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

I'm no politician. Anyway, thx for the exchange. All the best, G. https://t.co/fnikyfHFzB

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

Not one. In Quebec, bridges collapse. In Ont, the TTC is a mess, gridlock in the GTA is horrific. Hospital wait lists are brutal everywhere. https://t.co/tbSef8cw4y

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

Sure. Here's some. Provide quality core services. Keep taxes down. Welcome biz investment. Cut red tape. Let workers keep more of their $. https://t.co/Gfnt7IaaCs

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

And it's so fab under Wynne, eh. Is that why her support is at 15%? Despite its $300B debt, Ont still has a fat infrastructure deficit too. https://t.co/lZFtEPVY0y

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

Try living in Ont, BC or the Maritimes. Then tell me how wonderful health care is there. You think AB is only place w infra deficit? Hardly. https://t.co/sAw57nRuF8

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

Oh, I see. So the thousands of good jobs created here, the billions in tax dollars generated, the booming economy, you just wave away, huh? https://t.co/EJWEppFT9y

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

You're joking, right? You should try living in Ont, BC or the Maritimes for a few yrs. I suspect your views on Alberta might change. https://t.co/JXIfQNadlq

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

Klein also left strongest prov economy in Cda for 10+ yrs, generating $200 billion net for the ROC between 2000-2014. Pretty good legacy. https://t.co/T8yG3XU9Ja

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

@musicbaum Didn't see it, sorry. I'm just bothered when people paint Tories as 'angry' for responsibly objecting to Libs fiscal recklesness

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

A little thing called the global financial crisis. After which the Libs and NDP demanded the Tories run deficits. No recollection, huh? https://t.co/UBkDhY5HLD

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

@musicbaum You asked why conservatives are (your adjective) angry. You seem to see that as deficient or improper. Why?

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

@musicbaum Good idea. Change the subject. Did I say anything about Trump? Don't think so.

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

Cuzz the sun never sets on the Trudeau empire. Or something like that. https://t.co/6zszlpZ3En

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

@musicbaum Meanwhile, the Selfie King, a trust fund kid who lives off his inheritance and bills taxpayers $127K for vacays, is always upbeat

[Gary Lamphier @GaryLamphier1]

Trudeau not around to defend his own budget, one day later. Imagine the blowback if Harper pulled this stunt: https://t.co/jfikkn2zQg