Author Archives: susanonthesoapbox

Kenney’s New Modus Operandi: Goodbye Peter Lougheed; Hello Donald Trump

Posted on January 2, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

There was a time when Jason Kenney pretended to be the modern-day manifestation of Peter Lougheed, notwithstanding his conviction that Lougheed’s programs were akin to “neo-Stalinist make-work projects.” He’s since dropped the charade. He no longer pretends to be anything … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 19, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

A choir is singing something vaguely classical on the radio. Rudy the rescue dog is chilling in front of the Christmas tree.    And the Soapbox family is almost ready for Christmas (although Ms Soapbox will be scrambling around at … Continue reading →

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Bill 81: The ‘what the hell was that’ Bill

Posted on December 13, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

“Bill 81 has always been about strengthening the democratic process in our province.” – Kaycee Madu, Justice Minister.   “[Bill 81 is] one of the most overt antidemocratic moves we’ve seen from the current government in this place.” – Sarah … Continue reading →

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Who’s On First: Jason Kenney’s Response to the 4th Wave

Posted on December 5, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

Abbott and Costello’s comedy routine “Who’s on First” was performed in the late 1940s. It’s based on a skit Abbott heard in an episode of a radio comedy show called “It Pays to be Ignorant.” Premier Kenney performed his own … Continue reading →

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It’s my birthday (sort of)

Posted on November 28, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

I celebrated a birthday earlier this week and in the Soapbox household birthday celebrations go on forever. Which is why there is no blog today. I’ll be back next week. In the meantime I’d like to leave you with a … Continue reading →

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Jason Kenney’s Last AGM

Posted on November 21, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

A political party’s AGM tells you a lot about the party. What we learned after the UCP AGM is the UCP’s big tent isn’t big enough to hold all its members. But first a quick recap relating to the small … Continue reading →

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The Department of Education: The Nazis were good people too (or some such BS)

Posted on November 14, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

This week we learned that in 2020 the Dept of Education published a document recommending that teachers discussing Nazi atrocities also include material showing the Nazi’s policies strengthened Germany’s economy. Why? Because it’s important from a diversity and respect perspective … Continue reading →

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Government or Frat House? Either Way Kenney Can’t Lead  

Posted on November 7, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

Ariella Kimmel, former chief of staff to Jobs Minister Doug Schweitzer, filed a lawsuit this spring alleging the Premier’s office fostered a “poisoned work environment,” it failed to address her concerns about the sexual harassment of another employee, and she’d … Continue reading →

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Halloween in Alberta

Posted on October 31, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

In its Halloween message the Kenney government said today is a day filled with costumes, pumpkin carving, scary movies, and tasty treats. They encouraged everyone to follow the advice of our health officials so we can all enjoy the spookiest … Continue reading →

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The Allan Report: Foreign Funding of Anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns

Posted on October 25, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

First, we had Steve Allan’s Report on the (not so public) public inquiry’s findings with respect to the role of foreign funding into Anti-Alberta Energy Campaigns. Then we had the Kenney government’s press release which said the Allan Report confirmed … Continue reading →

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