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Tag Archives: 2019 Election
How did we get to Wexit?
“Is this democracy’s death spiral? Are we falling, in this and other countries, into a lethal cycle of fury and reaction, that blocks the reasoned conversation on which civic life depends?” – George Monbiot The cycle of conservative fury and … Continue reading
Reflecting on the Election
Now that the election is over and the dust is settling, Ms Soapbox has been reflecting on the results. What do we make of this? The thrust of Mr Kenney’s victory speech was that Albertans value the economy and … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Government, Uncategorized
Tagged 2019 Election, Jason Kenney, NDP, Rachel Notley, UCP
45 Comments
A Really Great Photo…
I know, I know, I’ve already done an article on why I voted for Rachel, but I took this really great photo at the Calgary Rally on Saturday and I had to share it. Ta da!! So, now that I’ve … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Government, Uncategorized
Tagged 2019 Election, Jason Kenney, Rachel Notley, Top 10 Reasons
15 Comments
The 2019 Provincial Election: What it will be about and what it should be about
Last week Ms Soapbox had the pleasure of appearing on a panel with economist Trevor Tombe and naturalist Kevin Van Tighem to discuss our perspectives on the upcoming provincial election. The event was moderated by Shelley Youngblut and presented by … Continue reading
An Election is Coming, Some Policies Would Be Nice
UCP leader Jason Kenney wants Rachel Notley to call the election on Feb 1, 2019 so Albertans can go to the polls in the first week of March. He has scheduled an election readiness conference from Feb 15 to 17, … Continue reading
Posted in Politics and Government
Tagged 2019 Election, Jason Kenney, Mark Thompson, Policies, Rachel Notley
36 Comments