Tag Archives: Rachel Notley

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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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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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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A Really Great Photo…

Posted on April 15, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

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 →

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A Guide to UCP “Conservatives”

Posted on April 14, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

The Peter Lougheed Progressive Conservatives parted company with the Kenney “conservatives” when Kenney created the free enterprise unity party.  Those three little words signaled the transformation of the conservative party into one that cares only about money. With the Lougheed … Continue reading →

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Don’t Look Away

Posted on April 11, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

We’re on the cusp of the election and many moderate conservatives still don’t know who they’ll support.  Will they ignore the allegations of vote tampering in the UCP leadership race and the slate of unfit candidates stacking up “25 deep” … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Education, Energy & Natural Resources, Environment, General Health Care, Politics and Government, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 36 Comments

The Day Jason Kenney Edited the UCP Policy Document…

Posted on April 7, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

The UCP policy document opens with a letter from Jason Kenney which cribs Ronald Reagan’s well known question, “Are you better off today than you were four years ago?” Kenney’s answer is no, and he lists a number of reasons … Continue reading →

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A Little Story About Character

Posted on March 17, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

Sometimes it’s the little stories that move us. Last week Mr and Ms Soapbox attended a fundraiser for Rachel Notley.  It was hosted by a group of Calgary lawyers at a swanky downtown restaurant.  Lawyers, business people and representatives from … Continue reading →

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