Tory Budget

globeandmail.com: "For him, Mr. Flaherty and Mr. Harper score 6.5 out of 7 in being good conservatives. The budget, he said, passes the conservative test by cutting taxes; assuming that people can spend their money more effectively than the state; allocating serious money toward debt reduction; planning to withdraw from areas of provincial jurisdiction; reining in runaway spending; and funnelling tax relief to promote a more competitive economy."