@WayneM_9172 It would seem that the BC government throne speech promising a trillion dollar LNG industry resulting in billions of benefits to British Columbians was an attempt to convey the image that you are looking for.

But, instead of reinforcing that image, the media panned that vision as being delusional and a pie-in-the sky pipedream,

And, for good reason.

Have a look at Alberta and its concerns over its natural gas furure. In its studies, it considered risk such as competition from other jurisdictions, present buyers discovering and developing their own shale gas, extreme volaitlity in demand and prices, well-depletion rates, environmental impact and costs, costs of drilling, production, gathering and piping, iiquifying and transportation.

These risk factors,are not necessarily common-they apply differently to every gas-producing jurisdiction.

It seems that Alberta has done its homework even though it has been producing natural gas for many decades. Yet, the future for natural gas in that province is far from being clear and certain.

On the other hand, British Columbiann have been treated to a pre-election document promising a golden future when not a single LNG plant is operational-let alone announced as a go.There is no indication that BC has done a risk analysis-certainly, the prevailing optimism suggests that it has not.

That said, British Columbians are in favour of monetizing our vast natural resources. And, we would like to believe that LNG, in addition to other resource sectors, will increase our properity.

But, the announcement, packaged in an pre-election throne speech, leaves one to wonder whether the LNG benefits are being overstated-especially, over 30 years in a uncertain world economy.

@Specimen Yarp Who in their right mind would vote for the Liberals/Cons of the coalition or the Cons/Liberals of the coalition.At least the NDP stands on their own two feet and not make sweet heart deals to keep in the most corrupt government in BC's history, for 12 yrs! Were you in your right mind know the stealing was going on and say that is ok! You sold off this province to the friends of these Liberal/Cons of the coalition,watch and see the Job offers to these thieves and from the people that directly benefited.Go NDP Go

@Specimen Yarp And Christ Clark is also a known cheat when it comes to Election rigging

@WayneM_9172 Shovel? it is going to take at least a front end loader or perhaps heavier equipment borrowed from Alberta to clean out the mountain of BS that is in Legislative building in Victoria.

Crissy was right to get sick of her job when it kept this hardly working single mom to poor to afford a proper windsurf suit and milf cosmetics etc. Worst she is running out of time to top out her government credit cards before their cut up.

Perhaps Branson could use her for comedy relief on his airline commercials ?

@WayneM_9172 You should keep this a secret! You will make this corporations only and friends of Governments. (kick backs) I know your right! I have one also!

@insite survival in the political sense means willing elections. Liberals obviously accept they cannot win with Christy at the helm, hence the effort to rebrand at the 11th hour.

@joes_2868 These men did nothing to destroy BC.

The economy still grew under the NDP gov't of the '90s. In fact it grew by almost 5% during their last year in office because commodity prices were on the rise and the natural resources sector was on the rebound.

The BC economy has grown on average 3.5% per year since the 1980's.

The BC Liberals were lucky to come into power when the commodity prices skyrocketed and provided the province with a huge boost in revenues. It should be noted that commodity prices are not controlled by gov'ts but rather by supply and demand.

Mines closed in the 80's and 90's because their was no demand for the resources BC has in the ground. The Social Credit also bemoaned this fact during the last years they were in power.

Gordon Campbell simply took advantage of the boom taking place around the world as the economies of China, India, and Pakistan took off thus fueling the commodity sector that thankfully benefited BC.

If the NDP were in power at this time they province would have still felt this economic boom.

I have voted across the political spectrum both provincially and federally so don't go calling me brainless or a left-wing nut job.

BE RESPECTFUL as all should be on here. Anonymity is no excuse to rude or to resort to name calling!!!!