The Great Right North

Posted May 19th, 2009 at 10.25am in American Leadership, Enterprise and Free Markets.

Instead of emulating California, maybe we should look north. The Cato Institute notes:

Long derided by American conservatives as “socialist” and praised by the left for its generous government spending, Canada is casting off those stereotypes. Over the past few years, while U.S. politicians presided over huge increases in spending and debt, the Canadian government tightened its belt, slashed tax rates and balanced budgets. Consider these trends:

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May 19, 2009 Canada’s Right. « Pink Elephant Pundit writes:

[...] by Tabitha Hale on May 19, 2009 Who knew Canada would do a better job than us? From Heritage: Over the past few years, while U.S. politicians presided over huge increases in spending and debt, [...]

May 19, 2009 Who has the better economy? Canada or the USA? « Wintery Knight Blog writes:

[...] On the other hand, let’s take a look at Canada in relation to the United States, courtesy of the Cato Institute. (H/T Heritage Foundation) [...]

May 26, 2009 politicoman california writes:

WELL: IS IT THAT HARD TO FIGURE IT OUT OBAMA AND CONGRESS ?? FOLOWW CANADA HUH !!

June 26, 2009 The Hill’s Blog Briefing Room » MIDDAY ROUNDUP writes:

[...] test world - Simon Johnson, The Plank Failing to convince the polity - Matt Welch, Hit & Run The Great Right North - Conn Carroll, The Foundry Dance, Nancy, dance - Michelle Malkin Moderates, liberals flee the GOP [...]

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