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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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Danielle Smith & the Alberta Sovereignty Act

Posted on September 4, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

In June 1215 King John signed the Magna Carta, agreeing to terms that enshrined the principle that no one, not even a king, is above the law. And now 807 years later Danielle Smith is prepared to turn her back … Continue reading →

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Short Break

Posted on March 13, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

Given world events it’s become a little more difficult to focus on those squawking about their freedoms being trampled and not getting a fair deal from Ottawa. So Ms Soapbox is taking a short break. Talk to you in 2 … Continue reading →

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Quick comment on the Illegal Occupation & Blockades

Posted on February 13, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

Ms Soapbox is under the weather, as such there will be no blog post today. I expect to be fully functional next week, at least physically. It will take longer than that to restore my mental equilibrium given the ongoing … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 19, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

A choir is singing something vaguely classical on the radio. Rudy the rescue dog is chilling in front of the Christmas tree.    And the Soapbox family is almost ready for Christmas (although Ms Soapbox will be scrambling around at … Continue reading →

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It’s my birthday (sort of)

Posted on November 28, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

I celebrated a birthday earlier this week and in the Soapbox household birthday celebrations go on forever. Which is why there is no blog today. I’ll be back next week. In the meantime I’d like to leave you with a … Continue reading →

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