Monthly Archives: March 2012

The Trouble with “Bad Boys”

Posted on March 25, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

Today’s topic is busts—Wildrose Party Leader, Danielle Smith’s bus(t) and PC Minister of Education Tom Lukaszuk’s bust (as in “gotcha”). Let’s start with Danielle Smith’s bus.  I’m sure you’ve seen it.  We’ve all seen it.  What strikes me as bizarre … Continue reading →

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The Health Care Town Hall Meeting–How Come It’s Never Anybody’s Fault?

Posted on March 17, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

I went to the Health Care Town Hall meeting in Calgary last week.  After two hours I had a headache.  How come it’s never anybody’s fault? “Fault” is defined as being responsible for an unpleasant situation.  I learned all about … Continue reading →

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Alison Redford, the Moribund Committee and Caesar’s Wife

Posted on March 11, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

The adage that Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion usually refers to the associates of politicians—Caesar divorced Pompeia who was suspected of wrongdoing because he knew that continuing to associate with her would taint his reputation.  But what happens when … Continue reading →

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Is Alison Redford The Next Kim Campbell?

Posted on March 4, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

Kim who…?  (You young ‘uns crack me up).  Kim Campbell was the 19th prime minister of Canada.  She held that auspicious office for less than 5 months before being obliterated by a Liberal landslide and taking the rest of the … Continue reading →

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