“I can confirm that I have sent a notice to BHP Billiton indicating that, at this time, I am not satisfied that the proposed transaction is likely to be of net benefit to Canada.
"hurley_108" said Conservatives' only principle: win seats.
Not to worry big fella, I'm pretty sure that if the Liberals ever get elected again there'll be a Chinese Consortium who'll be first in line to purchase, no questioned asked.
"Freakinoldguy" said Conservatives' only principle: win seats.
Not to worry big fella, I'm pretty sure that if the Liberals ever get elected again there'll be a Chinese Consortium who'll be first in line to purchase, no questioned asked.
Yea, because it was the Chinese trying to buy it this time, too.
"Gunnair" said Conservatives' only principle: win seats.
Bingo.
Do you think they should have said yes to the sale and ignore the desires of Saskatchewan?
Do you think politicians should ever stick to their principles? Or should they only do it when they'll lose three seats (like when they pissed of Danny Williams) instead of 13 (like they might stand to lose in Sask)?
Conservatives' only principle: win seats.
What would have been your reaction if they'd said yes?
Conservatives' only principle: win seats.
Not to worry big fella, I'm pretty sure that if the Liberals ever get elected again there'll be a Chinese Consortium who'll be first in line to purchase, no questioned asked.
Conservatives' only principle: win seats.
Bingo.
“At the end of that period, I will make a final decision.
Conservatives' only principle: win seats.
Bingo.
Do you think they should have said yes to the sale and ignore the desires of Saskatchewan?
Conservatives' only principle: win seats.
that ought to clear out a five pound hairball....at the very least.
As long as it doesn't get sold to the People's Republic of China. Worst case scenario.
Selling to a foreign country or a corporation, what's the difference?
Both will suck out the maximum for as minimum a return as possible.
As long as it doesn't get sold to the People's Republic of China. Worst case scenario.
Selling to a foreign country or a corporation, what's the difference?
Both will suck out the maximum for as minimum a return as possible.
As a massive potash consumer, China may want to depress Potash prices. Further subsidize their already massively subsidized economy.
A private corp on the other hand, like PotashCorp or BHP, would want prices to rise and create more profit.
I prefer the latter.
Conservatives' only principle: win seats.
Not to worry big fella, I'm pretty sure that if the Liberals ever get elected again there'll be a Chinese Consortium who'll be first in line to purchase, no questioned asked.
Yea, because it was the Chinese trying to buy it this time, too.
Conservatives' only principle: win seats.
Bingo.
Do you think they should have said yes to the sale and ignore the desires of Saskatchewan?
Do you think politicians should ever stick to their principles? Or should they only do it when they'll lose three seats (like when they pissed of Danny Williams) instead of 13 (like they might stand to lose in Sask)?