Category Archives: Politics and Government

Nigel Wright Trips Over Duffygate

Posted on August 16, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

“When I refer to the government as an elected dictatorship it’s not personal in any way to the Prime Minister nor to his party, it’s a reference to what’s happened, a creeping growth, an unhealthy growth of power in the … Continue reading →

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The Leaders Debate: No One Won And Why It Doesn’t Matter

Posted on August 9, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

Tempting though it may be for those of us in the peanut gallery to rattle on about who won and who flopped in the Leaders Debate, the really important question is this: did we learn anything new about the men … Continue reading →

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The One Question to Ask a Conservative Candidate in This Election

Posted on August 2, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

He did it. Stephen Harper dropped the writ and we’re heading into a 78 day election campaign. Oh joy! I’m serious. I intend to have a real conversation with my Conservative MP, the ditzy Joan Crockatt. I expect our conversation … Continue reading →

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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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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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