Author Archives: susanonthesoapbox

Patriot Games

Posted on August 11, 2019

“Patriot:  the person who can holler the loudest without knowing what he is hollering about.” Mark Twain Last week Mr Kenney joined the patriot squad.  On August 4 and  August 7 he released two odious videos on social media.  Let’s … Continue reading →

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What Do They Want?

Posted on August 4, 2019

When Ms Soapbox read the “open letter” to Canadians published by three oil executives she was reminded of Sigmund Freud.  Freud spent 30 years asking himself: what do women want?    After 70 years of riding the boom/bust roller coaster … Continue reading →

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Calgary Flames Arena–Have We Got A Deal For You!!!

Posted on July 28, 2019

To paraphrase Jane Jacobs, the majority of Calgary City Council regard Calgarians as “empty-headed young ladies whose main duties were to see that their nails were clean, their curves properly distributed and their behavior seemly.” These councillors refuse to allow … Continue reading →

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A Letter to My Councillor About the Flames Deal

Posted on July 25, 2019

Dear Councillor Woolley, I am a constituent living in your riding.  Thank you for bringing forward a motion to extend the time available for public consultation on the proposed deal with the Calgary Flames.  I am deeply disappointed that the … Continue reading →

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Trump’s “Go Home” Tweet

Posted on July 21, 2019

Ms Soapbox found herself organizing the sock drawer this morning. She blames this burst of domesticity on Donald Trump.  She’ll explain how this ties back to Alberta politics in a moment, but first a quick recap of the most recent … Continue reading →

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Cowboys and Politicians

Posted on July 14, 2019

It’s the last day of the Calgary Stampede.  It’s also the last day for politicians to dress up as cowboys for one last photo-op before getting back to business of politics.    The issue we have with this photo isn’t … Continue reading →

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Mr Kenney’s Laundry List

Posted on July 7, 2019

In a manner befitting the serious business of governing, the Alberta UCP caucus celebrated the end of the spring session by jumping into the reflecting pool in front of the Legislature.     Perhaps it was the strain of being held … Continue reading →

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