Category Archives: Politics and Government

A $6 Billion “Bitumen Bubble”…Really?

Posted on January 27, 2013 by susanonthesoapbox

It’s the “bubble’s” fault.  According to Alison Redford a “bitumen bubble” triggered a nose dive in oilsands crude prices resulting in a $6 billion shortfall in Alberta’s resource revenues and leaving Albertans $6 billion short for the upcoming budget.*  Ouch! … Continue reading →

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Drs Love and Boswell, I Presume?

Posted on January 20, 2013 by susanonthesoapbox

When Mr Stanley tracked down Dr Livingstone on the shores of Lake Tanganyika he greeted the doctor with the now famous phrase “Dr Livingstone, I presume?”  Dr Livingstone replied “Yes, I feel thankful that I am here to welcome you”.  … Continue reading →

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Alberta: Poised on the Fiscal Cliff. Again!

Posted on December 30, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

The Alberta Progressive Conservatives are in deep trouble when the only PC making any sense is Ron Liepert (yes, that Ron Liepert, Alberta’s former finance minister and one man wrecking crew).  Mr Liepert says it’s time for the government to … Continue reading →

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The Redford Government’s Descent into 1984

Posted on December 16, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

On Nov 21, 2012* the Redford government took Albertans to the threshold that divides the world of reason and accountability from Orwell’s 1984.  We’re teetering on the brink, trying to hack our way through the double-think, newspeak and historic revisionism … Continue reading →

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We are not the Borg!

Posted on December 9, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

The Borg is an alien race that exists in the Star Trek universe.  Its sole purpose is to assimilate all other species, usually by force, into the “hive mind” in order to achieve perfection. OK, hold that thought… …now consider … Continue reading →

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Is this Premier Redford’s “Bill Clinton” Moment?

Posted on December 2, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

Last Wednesday Premier Redford defended herself against the Opposition’s allegation of conflict of interest with this bold statement: “I was not the Justice minister at the time that the government made that decision.”* Some of us are wondering whether Ms … Continue reading →

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Through the Looking Glass

Posted on November 25, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

On Apr 23, 2012, the day that Alison Redford’s PC government was re-elected, Albertans fell down a rabbit hole.   On Nov 24, 2012, they crashed through the Looking Glass and their rate of descent is rapidly approaching terminal velocity. What’s … Continue reading →

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Remembrance Day: Ask the Question WHY?

Posted on November 11, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

My friend was paying for a coffee when a young barista asked him a question that left him speechless:   “Why are all the men wearing red flowers on their jackets?”  Are you serious?  Um yes…So my friend gave her a … Continue reading →

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How The Tories Took Away Our Voice: The Responsible Energy Development Act (Bill 2)

Posted on November 4, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

While we’ve been frothing about the government’s refusal to admit that there’s something fundamentally wrong with a political party accepting a $430,000 campaign donation from a single benefactor, Redford`s government is quietly going about its business—eliminating our right to stop … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Noodle Bed: Alberta’s Healthcare Delivery System is Reorganizing…Again!

Posted on October 28, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

When former premier Stelmach said he was willing to let local hospitals make decisions like buying light bulbs for their own operating theatres I thought he was kidding.  Turns out I was wrong. This week Stephen Lockwood, chairman of the … Continue reading →

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