Author Archives: susanonthesoapbox

Reflecting on the Election

Posted on April 21, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

Now that the election is over and the dust is settling, Ms Soapbox has been reflecting on the results. What do we make of this?    The thrust of Mr Kenney’s victory speech was that Albertans value the economy and … Continue reading →

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A Really Great Photo…

Posted on April 15, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

I know, I know, I’ve already done an article on why I voted for Rachel, but I took this really great photo at the Calgary Rally on Saturday and I had to share it. Ta da!! So, now that I’ve … Continue reading →

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A Guide to UCP “Conservatives”

Posted on April 14, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

The Peter Lougheed Progressive Conservatives parted company with the Kenney “conservatives” when Kenney created the free enterprise unity party.  Those three little words signaled the transformation of the conservative party into one that cares only about money. With the Lougheed … Continue reading →

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Don’t Look Away

Posted on April 11, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

We’re on the cusp of the election and many moderate conservatives still don’t know who they’ll support.  Will they ignore the allegations of vote tampering in the UCP leadership race and the slate of unfit candidates stacking up “25 deep” … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Education, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, General Health Care, Politics and Government, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 36 Comments

The Day Jason Kenney Edited the UCP Policy Document…

Posted on April 7, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

The UCP policy document opens with a letter from Jason Kenney which cribs Ronald Reagan’s well known question, “Are you better off today than you were four years ago?” Kenney’s answer is no, and he lists a number of reasons … Continue reading →

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GSAs…Here we go again

Posted on March 31, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

Last Thursday Mr and Ms Soapbox joined hundreds of Calgarians protesting Mr Kenney’s plan to out kids who join gay-straight alliances (GSAs) in schools.  The question on everyone’s mind was why would the man who says he’s fit to govern … Continue reading →

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Jason Kenney and the Pope

Posted on March 24, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

Is there a limitation period after which we can safely disregard a politician’s scary comments? In 2000 Jason Kenney, then a 32 year old federal MP, gave a disturbing speech* at the St Joseph’s Community Catholic Home School Conference.  It’s … Continue reading →

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A Little Story About Character

Posted on March 17, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

Sometimes it’s the little stories that move us. Last week Mr and Ms Soapbox attended a fundraiser for Rachel Notley.  It was hosted by a group of Calgary lawyers at a swanky downtown restaurant.  Lawyers, business people and representatives from … Continue reading →

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Tactical Politics … What?

Posted on March 10, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

Not a week goes by without Jason Kenney saying something stupid, being called on it, and then saying something even more stupid in a failed attempt to silence his critics. This week’s clunker came in response to a question about … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Jody Wilson-Raybould’s Testimony

Posted on March 3, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

It’s been another week of high drama in politics.  Albertan’s concerns over allegations of impropriety surrounding Jason Kenney winning the leadership of the UCP have been swamped by accusations that Justin Trudeau violated the rule of law in his dealings … Continue reading →

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