Posted on 08/15/2012 9:15:39 AM PDT by Altariel
Edited on 08/15/2012 9:22:37 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Canadians have been flocking to a Costco in Bellingham, Wash., propelled by a strong Canadian dollar and lured by the lower cost of basics like milk and gas in the United States.
An unhappy U.S. shopper, bothered by the lines and crowds, responded by creating the Facebook page "Bellingham Costco needs a special time just for Americans." As online dust-ups often do, this one has gotten out of hand, with some making rude and stereotypical remarks about Canadians. Since its debut on July 19, the page has gotten more than 3,330 likes.
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Canada ping.
Given the effect of liberal policies on the value of the US dollar, the only way to keep us out will be to seal the border.
They come here because they don’t have to pay their socialist taxes. So that is probably the rub. The only reason I would go to Canada is to take pictures of the landscape.
We in PA don’t pay food or clothing taxes and those from New Jersey shop here all the time. When we are on our way to the beach we always fill up on Gas in jersey but its not worth going over there all the time because the bridge tolls cut into the savings.
You forgot about the 5% payroll tax that was imposed to pay for our “free” healthcare. One of many reasons that in the pre-Obama years our unemployment rates were usually 1-2 points higher than the US (now that we have lower corporate tax rates that situation has reversed).
I understand the sentiments. I live in Wisconsin and we get invaded by flatlanders from Illinois every weekend.
That's interesting . Exactly where in Canada, what province, are you talking about?
Cocaine Ken!
Used to head the Steelworkers at Cominco in Trail, BC. Came out smelling like a rose when the chief witness against the local coke cartel became part of some US freeway, Ormsso I remember from 30 years ago.
Ah, those wonderful days in the Kootenays!
Cheers,
Jim!
Of course I can’t find the reference now but I did find that 74% of Canadians also pay for private insurance. That is above and beyond as squak 8888 pointed out the 5% payroll tax.
Well no one pays $600 a month for basic health care in Canada. Perhaps what you are referring to is insurance for health care that is not provided for under the Canada Health Act. . Dental under most circumstances is not covered , eye glasses, drugs , semi private or private rooms unless ordered by a doctor are not covered. Also if a Canadian is out of country chances are he’s not covered and he should have additional insurance .
The payroll tax varies, Ontario is 1.95% , not 5 % . There is a graduated payment on income tax , starting at $300 a year over $20,000 income and max on the highest incomes at $900 a year . Each province is different.
There is a lot of confusion as to what health care in Canada is. It is definitely not the care proposed by Obama.
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