Tag Archives: Greg Clark

Thank You Alberta Party!

Posted on January 14, 2018 by susanonthesoapbox

When Greg Clark stepped down as the leader of the Alberta Party Ms Soapbox wondered whether the party had lost its mind. When Rick Fraser and Stephen Mandel, two former Progressive Conservatives, entered the AP leadership race, Ms Soapbox wondered … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta Health Care, Economy, Energy & Natural Resources, Politics and Government, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 29 Comments

Another Day, Another Bozo Eruption

Posted on March 12, 2017 by susanonthesoapbox

On the eve of International Women’s Day, Wildrose on Campus (WROC) issued an invitation to the screening of The Red Pill.  The invitation stated “You and I both know that feminism is cancer.  To create a dialogue on campus, we … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, Politics and Government | Tagged , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Responding to Orlando

Posted on June 19, 2016 by susanonthesoapbox

Can we talk about that which cannot be named? On June 12 forty-nine people were massacred at a nightclub in Orlando. Alberta’s political leaders expressed their horror at the senseless slaughter. All but one of the politicians recognized that the … Continue reading →

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The Wildrose and PCs Weigh In On Medically Assisted Dying

Posted on June 5, 2016 by susanonthesoapbox

We’ve seen a lot of fireworks in the Alberta Legislature but nothing can match the rhetoric and misinformation that characterized the response of the Wildrose (and to a lesser extent the Progressive Conservatives) to the government’s motion to regulate medical … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Justice, General Health Care, Law, Politics and Government, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 31 Comments

Notley’s Approach to Trans Mountain (boys, get with the program)

Posted on January 24, 2016 by susanonthesoapbox

“Projects like pipelines shouldn’t pit one province against another—they should stimulate conversations that recognize the economic needs and positions of all provinces.”—Alberta premier, Rachel Notley   It doesn’t matter what Rachel Notley does to support interprovincial pipelines it’s never enough—at … Continue reading →

Posted in Economy, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, Politics and Government, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 18 Comments

Refugees? Paris? Wait, what?

Posted on November 22, 2015 by susanonthesoapbox

What’s the difference between these two sentences? Sentence “A”: “You terrorist, you don’t belong here.” Sentence “B”: “You might be a terrorist, you don’t belong here.” Sentence “A” was uttered by two white males who attacked a 31 year old … Continue reading →

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The Smith vs Mason Debate: An Enlightening Evening

Posted on October 20, 2013 by susanonthesoapbox

“Tonight we will witness a debate of Epic Proportions!  “In the Right Corner, the Freedom Fighter—Danielle Smith!!!  In the Left Corner, the Protector of the People—Brian Mason!!!”  Mount Royal University was hosting the ninth and final debate between Wildrose leader, … Continue reading →

Posted in Alberta Health Care, Education, Energy & Natural Resources, Politics and Government, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments