Tag Archives: Jason Kenney

Cowboys and Politicians

Posted on July 14, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

It’s the last day of the Calgary Stampede.  It’s also the last day for politicians to dress up as cowboys for one last photo-op before getting back to business of politics.    The issue we have with this photo isn’t … Continue reading →

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Happy Canada Day!

Posted on June 30, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

Dear Canada:  Happy birthday! With hugs and kisses from Ms Soapbox. PS:  You may have heard some silly talk to the effect that Alberta wants to separate from Canada because Albertans don’t think Canada appreciates their contribution to Confederation.  They’re … Continue reading →

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About Those Ear Plugs…

Posted on June 24, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

Sigh.  I expected to spend the next four years writing letters to my MLA, Doug Schweitzer, but I didn’t think the first one would be about ear plugs. But we play the cards we’re dealt so here goes.  Dear Hon. … Continue reading →

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Mr Kenney’s Speech on Bill No. 1

Posted on June 9, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

Mr Kenney and Bill No. 1 There comes a time for politicians who spent the campaign trail foaming with righteous indignation to transform into thoughtful representatives of the people who elected them.       Sadly, for Mr Kenney that time did … Continue reading →

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The UCP Addresses Conversion Therapy…”in due course”

Posted on June 2, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

By a strange coincidence Ru Paul’s Drag Race Season 11 came to town the same week that Premier Kenney and his Health Minister, Tyler Shandro, explained (sort of) the UCP government’s position on conversion therapy. Ms Soapbox and her daughters … Continue reading →

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Throne Speech: Whose Destiny Are We Talking About?

Posted on May 26, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

“I am your density…I mean your destiny.” — George McFly, Back to the Future (1985) All eyes were riveted on Lois Mitchell, Her Honour the Honourable the Lieutenant Governor, last Wednesday as she delivered the Kenney government’s first Throne Speech…er…your … Continue reading →

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The Day the Circus Came to Town

Posted on May 19, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

On May 21, 2019 Jason Kenney’s UCP government will officially be “open for business” in every sense of the word. Mr Kenney’s government will kick off with a Throne Speech which will outline how Mr Kenney intends to deliver on … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the AFL and AOC

Posted on May 12, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

What if we’ve run out of time? What if there’s no time left for baby steps;  for one step forward and two steps back? What if it’s time to go big or go home? Last weekend Ms Soapbox attended two … Continue reading →

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Is It Too Late For The Facts?

Posted on April 28, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

Where is Sgt Joe Friday when you need him?  Sgt Friday is the detective from Dragnet known for saying, “Just the facts, ma’am” when he’s investigating a crime. Why are we talking about facts? Because Jason Kenney has yet to … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on the Election

Posted on April 21, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

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 →

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