Fueling the fire of an Angst Generation.

OK, here is the keys to the country, be home at ten and don't forget to turn the lights out in Saskatchewan. This is essentially what the Conservative government in Canada did yesterday in creating a budget that was very close to austere measures, and I'm feeling the pain this morning. It's like we've been out partying with our much older brother for 38 years and when he brings us home in an altered state of consciousness he tells us he's moving the ranch and running off with the girl down the street to Texas. Thanks bro.

The torch has been passed to the angst generation, and part of growing up is learning to live with the mistakes of our parents and grandparents, but when it comes to a country can our generation make it work for the long haul? Socialist, neo-conservatives, far right, far left, let us take inspiration from a great Beatle, "Come together, right now!" The Baby Boomers have left the building.

I think it would be good if we all met in our chairman's headquarters, yes Starbucks, and instead of getting all pie in your face about the fact that we are being forced to grow up in areas that our fathers and mothers were never forced to face, yes pissed off, I have a suggestion. Let's take this country back. Children it is time to listen. We were scared, some of us to get married and have children but we did it. We were scared to move out on our own, but we did it. Yes sometimes we still rely on mom and dad, but lets give big brother a break on this one.

I'm no economist, but I do believe that there will be an energy crisis, monetary crisis, and possibly political unrest in my life time still to come. And just like when we were young, our mommy has put a band aid on a very deep cut and has assured us that everything will be alright. "Those nasty socialists will not get you anymore, daddy government has made sure of it in his last government budget." Thanks dad.

Some good things to say, when I needed Welfare you were there. When I needed unemployment insurance you were there. When I needed long term disability, your cousin Ontario can to my rescue. Listen federal government, you need a hand, when you gave me a hand, I'll give you my love and approval because that's what you taught me to do. You were a good parent Trudeau, and as a loving child you have won my respect and obedience. I've learned that life doesn't stay the same, you could be gone tomorrow and as your loving child, I use the word lightly now, we receive the torch and promise that so long as God gives us breath we will be obedient, for you were faithful when we were not.

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