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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 22h

@theprovince.com I know its been almost a century but it may still be worth apologizing for publishing this…

Paul Fairie @paulisci.bsky.social · 22h

Editorial, The Vancouver Daily Province, May 17, 1933:

Hitler Is Reasonable

Germany has spoken in the voice of her Brown-shirt Chancellor, and the word of Hitler is unexpectedly conciliatory and reassuring. Compared with what was feared, the speech of the dictator to the Reichstag today was almost a good omen. If we have to use the language of caution and qualification about the statement of Germany's intentions, it is no more than we should have to use of any statesman's word in the present confusion of world politics.
The point is that Hitler's peech is an appeal rather than a threat. He appeals to the nations for a square deal for Germany, and he says it can only be a new deal about the peace treaties. He might have made it -- he was almost expected to make it -- in the voice of bitter defiance. Instead, he makes it in the name of justice and peace.
--The Vancouver Daily Province, 17 May 1933

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 4d

Great paper (thanks for sharing) but I don't think the paper's claims are as conclusive as yours. They specifically mention the question of competition from other jurisdictions as an open question that requires further research. (i.e. if all countries cutting corp taxes vs some cutting)

Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 4d

Sure, but I think promoting growth through lower taxes on investment will be beneficial to government finances in the long term anyways. The alternative is to rely entirely on the resource sector for our finances which I think has a lot of costs and too much of a boom bust cycle.

Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 4d

I think a greater emphasis and consumption taxes would also be good.

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 4d

This isn't going to be popular on this platform, but I think cutting corporate tax rates to Scandinavian levels of 20-22% (from 25.98%) would be a good policy. We need growth to fund government and improve our standing of living.

www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art...

Carney hints at easing corporate tax burden in budget

PM acknowledges Canada’s corporate tax system needs to be competitive

www.theglobeandmail.com

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 4d

I think it's a good idea. Scandinavian corporate tax rates range from 20-22% vs our 25.98% and they are both wealthier and more equal than us. Growth is pretty important when it comes to funding government.

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 12d

The issue isn’t free votes. It’s forcing BC’s entire right-wing spectrum into one party and expecting stability.

Proportional representation would end the need for every conservative to crowd into one tent and let them champion different ideas without heavy-handed leadership.

Screenshot of an article by Rob Shaw titled “Rustad’s free-vote revolution collapses under pressure.” The subheading reads, “B.C. Conservatives’ bold talk about conscience and courage crumbled the moment unity proved more valuable than principle.” Below is a photo of BC Conservative Leader John Rustad wearing a navy suit, white shirt, and glasses, standing outdoors with a serious expression.

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 12d

It makes a big difference.

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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 12d

Fair Vote Canada board member Ryan Campbell joined CFAX Victoria to talk about BC’s electoral reform consultations.

93% of submissions called for proportional representation. The message from the public is clear: make every vote count.

#bcpoli #cdnpoli

Graphic showing the CFAX 1070 and iHeartRadio logos with the headline: “93% of submissions on electoral reform support proportional representation.” Below, it reads: “Ryan Campbell, Board Member, Fair Vote Canada joins Josh.” Next to a photo of Ryan Campbell, a quote says: “We see the consequences of first-past-the-post in the United States with Donald Trump and increasing polarization of politics in Canada into two camps, left versus right. First-past-the-post is pretty rare among OECD countries. Three use first-past-the-post: Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.” The layout features white and dark gray backgrounds with red and black text.

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 12d

I’d be curious to see a study one way or the other. People care a lot about travel time so I could see it attracting more riders even if people walk a bit farther to get to it… but it depends on the details

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 13d

This is so good.

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 22d

Isn't that mostly saying the same thing? The Hobbits need to change to survive.

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 22d

Keep in mind the third and fourth parties are arguably pro russian too.

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Kyle Griffin @kylegriffin1.bsky.social · 25d

BREAKING NYT:

Trump just fired a U.S. attorney who insisted on following a court order.

Michele Beckwith, the top federal prosecutor in Sacramento, was fired hours after she reminded a Border Patrol chief to abide by court-ordered restrictions on immigration raids.

Trump Fired a U.S. Attorney Who Insisted on Following a Court Order

www.nytimes.com

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 23d

Oh I meant that in a good way, dont worry.

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 23d

Worse than crack

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 25d

Thats not a small sample. Statistics are a thing.

Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 26d

Demand the buffet’s return pla <3

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 29d

Really it’s David Eby’s mistake for not including one

Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 29d

I think you’s still want to raise to the max either way wouldnt you

Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 29d

Ok but the mayor will always run city wide and council races largely havent started

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · 29d

Not sure how the at large council voting system makes thr mayoral race statt early.

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Denis Agar (he/him) @denisagar.bsky.social · Sep 21

We've been campaigning to get people to fill out TransLink's survey about BRT and we're down to the last 29 hours before it closes! Many thanks to @rmtransit.bsky.social for sharing our cute little video with his 340k subscribers!!!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2Tu...

The Problem with Vancouver's Boundary Rd BRT (w/ @MovementYVR )

YouTube video by RMTransit

www.youtube.com

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Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · Sep 18

Thats close to the percentage of votes though.

Ryan @rcampbell.bsky.social · Sep 17

I think the trend is the concern not the current numbers though