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And Now for Something Completely Different

Posted on December 3, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Politics in Alberta feels like a Monty Python comedy sketch, only not as funny. But that’s not why I’ve used John Cleese’s signature line as the title of today’s blog post. I’ve been thinking a lot about “something completely different” … Continue reading →

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Danielle Smith Addresses the UCP/TBA AGM

Posted on November 5, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

I watched Danielle Smith’s speech to her supporters at the UCP AGM and all I could think of was Salvador Dali’s painting of the clocks.    Time was melting, the landscape was warped.   Going backwards Smith told the crowd … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on October 8, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. After a few missteps–the fresh cranberries turned into cranberry soup and the cook burned his hand when he was basting the turkey–everything came together. The meal was perfect and we had a lovely celebration with our family … Continue reading →

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Election Day

Posted on May 28, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

We’ve said everything there is to say. We’ve done everything we can do. Vote wisely Alberta.

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No means No: Smith and the Ethics Commissioner’s Report

Posted on May 21, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Yes, I watched the debate. No, I’m not going to write about it except to say Danielle Smith’s closing comment illustrates how slick she is. Smith said, “My commitment to each of you is to serve you with everything I … Continue reading →

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The Reno

Posted on March 12, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Ms Soapbox is on week six of an eight week renovation. The sad little room in the photo is what is left of her writing room. She’s taken to working in the basement wrapped in a blanket and her energy … Continue reading →

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The UCP Government Responds to Justice Paul Rouleau’s Report on the Emergencies Act  

Posted on February 19, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

On Friday Justice Paul Rouleau released his report of the inquiry into the Trudeau government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act in response to the convoy protests in Ottawa and elsewhere in Canada. Rouleau determined the Feds’ decision met the … Continue reading →

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Seasons Greetings!  

Posted on December 24, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

The Soapbox family and Rudy the rescue dog would like to wish you and yours a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a peaceful and happy holiday.    Some of you may have noticed that Rudy has become rounder and furrier; but … Continue reading →

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A Short Break

Posted on November 20, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

Dear Readers: I’m working on a project so there will be no blog this week. However if you’d like to share your thoughts about the UCP’s latest missteps (there certainly are enough to choose from) feel free.   See you … Continue reading →

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Danielle Smith and the Free Alberta Strategy 

Posted on September 11, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

We’ve been so focused on the unconstitutionality of Danielle Smith’s central campaign promise, the passage of the Alberta Sovereignty Act (ASA), that we’ve forgotten that the ASA is part of the Free Alberta Strategy’s grand plan to renegotiate our place … Continue reading →

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