Author Archives: susanonthesoapbox

Speak in a Loud Clear Voice

Posted on May 6, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

The Crystal Palace, that glorious jewel box of the London Exhibition (1851), started life as a massive gloomy shed, more like a bunker than a light filled conservatory.*  It was through the serendipitous intervention of Joseph Paxton, head gardener for … Continue reading →

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Did Robocallers Sandbag the Alberta Election?

Posted on April 29, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

Before we turn the page on this election, I’d like to say a word about robocalls…I like them. No, the stress of this election has not unhinged my mind; I’m serious.  Robocallers are like people, each with their own unique … Continue reading →

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Strategic Voting…are you kidding me?

Posted on April 22, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

This is going to sound harsh but here goes….listen up you lily-livered-small “l” liberals (eg. Liberals, NDP and Alberta Party members) there’s NO SUCH THING as a “strategic vote” in the upcoming Alberta election.  A “vote” is an exercise of … Continue reading →

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Notwithstanding the “notwithstanding clause”

Posted on April 15, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

Alison Redford has been “frightened” and “fearful” for the last 2 weeks.  The cause?  The Wildrose proposal to allow a citizen initiated referendum.   Her fear is overblown. Before I tell you why let me be clear about one thing.  I … Continue reading →

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Following in the Footsteps of Ki Ki Planet

Posted on April 11, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

I’ve given more thought to my support for a referendum on controversial issues such as abortion funding (the delisting question) and have decided that it’s Ki Ki Planet time.  Ki Ki was a staunch support of the Wildrose Party until … Continue reading →

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Brian Mason or Joe McCarthy?

Posted on April 8, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

All right, that’s it!  The headline in yesterday’s Calgary Herald was Moral issues fire up the parties.  All that’s missing is three exclamation points (!!!) at the end of that sentence and we can decide the outcome of this election … Continue reading →

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Redford’s Policies Trigger A “Stealth Alert”

Posted on April 1, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

If you’ve ever wondered why Albertans keep asking their government for one thing but end up with something completely different it’s because the battery on your *stealth alert* device is running low.  How do the PCs use stealth to push … Continue reading →

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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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