Author Archives: susanonthesoapbox

Dear Mr Harper: About that Poll…

Posted on July 26, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

On Thursday I answered the phone and it was you Mr Harper (well, your robot pollster lady) wondering whether I’d answer a 30 second political survey. While I can’t be certain she was calling on your behalf, the nature of … Continue reading →

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While Brad Wall is “Showboating” Rachel Notley Moves On

Posted on July 19, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

“Premier Wall says that if standing up for your industry and your province is showboating, take me to the bridge.”—Brad Wall’s response to Rachel Notley’s comment that Wall was “showboating” on the eve of the premiers’ meeting.   Brad Wall … Continue reading →

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The Cowboy Code and the Abuse of Grazing Leases

Posted on July 12, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

Alberta ranchers could teach Wall Street moguls a thing or two about leveraging other peoples’ money for personal gain. The Auditor General just released a report showing that Alberta ranchers short changed Albertans about $25 million last year. Furthermore, they’ll … Continue reading →

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Using the Leap Second to Rate Harper’s Government

Posted on July 5, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

Stephen Harper was late for Canada Day this year. He missed the kick-off by a full second; or he would have but for the leap second. None of us noticed because the scientists responsible for time (coolest job description ever) … Continue reading →

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Civil Disobedience the Wildrose Way

Posted on June 28, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

For a brief and shining moment we had détente. The NDP government and the Opposition met in the Legislature, engaged in healthy debate and came together to pass a landmark piece of legislation, Bill 1, which bans union and corporate … Continue reading →

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The NDP in Power: Week One

Posted on June 21, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

The best thing about booting the PCs out of office is the refreshing change the NDP have brought to the Legislature. And if the first week of the 29th Legislative session is any indication, we can expect the next four … Continue reading →

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Road Trip!!!

Posted on June 12, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

There is so much we could talk about:  the G7 “support” for a fossil fuel free world by 2100, Mr Harper’s visit with the Pope, the Senate’s secret arbitration process, but today we’re going to talk about road trips. Ms … Continue reading →

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Boycott Tim Hortons? Seriously??

Posted on June 7, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

The recent media frenzy generated by Tim Hortons’ decision to pull the Enbridge ads off their in-store Tims TV monitors almost drove Ms Soapbox to drink (G&Ts not Tims double double). Then she paused. The #BoycottTims brouhaha created a learning … Continue reading →

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CNRL Enters the Political Debate

Posted on May 31, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

“This is not about sending a message or a shot across the bow.”—Murray Edwards, billionaire oil tycoon Are you kidding me? Murray Edwards’ message couldn’t have been clearer if he’d fired a cannonball with neener neener written on it into … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Stephen Harper about the Debates

Posted on May 24, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

Dear Mr Harper: I understand that you’ve decided not to participate in the traditional election debates hosted by the three major TV networks, Global, CTV and CBC. Incidentally, isn’t it convenient they’re known as The Consortium? Conjures up all sorts … Continue reading →

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