Tag Archives: Redford

“Hello Alberta. I’m listening.”

Posted on August 19, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

Premier Redford just announced another review—this one to ensure accountability when cabinet ministers and senior government officials report their expenses.  It’s the latest in a string of reviews, consultations and inquiries intended to demonstrate the premier’s commitment to doing business … Continue reading →

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The Redford & Clark dispute: Who really benefits?

Posted on July 29, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

Question:  How did the regulatory process for the Enbridge pipeline go so badly off the rails?  I’m talking about the “no benefit/no pipe” rhetoric coming from the Alison Redford and Christy Clark camps which threatens to upend Enbridge’s Northern Gateway … Continue reading →

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There’s secrecy and then there’s secrecy: Bilderberg vs the Redford/Clark meeting

Posted on July 22, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

What’s up with Canadian premiers and their infatuation with secret meetings?   There are two types of secret meetings:  those that give the premiers an opportunity to test drive a contentious position to gauge political support (a “trial balloon”) and those … Continue reading →

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Bilderberg? Illegal Political Contributions? What??

Posted on June 3, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

Is it just me or did things become even less transparent after Alison Redford swept back into power as premier of Alberta?  First we have the Premier’s participation in the “by invitation only” Bilderberg meetings in Virginia.  The Bilderberg is … Continue reading →

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Redford’s Throne Speech: Deja Vu All Over Again

Posted on May 27, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

At last, we have the Throne Speech setting out Redford’s agenda.  It was eagerly anticipated by all (okay by some…well maybe a few) and finally it’s here for all of us (okay, a few of us) to dissect and discover … Continue reading →

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A $500 Dinner and a $15 Cab Ride

Posted on May 13, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

I left the $500 a ticket fundraising dinner for Premier Redford and stepped into the cab.  I was crestfallen and concerned.  The reason for my unease became crystal clear when my cabbie, a lanky young Frenchman, asked what all the … Continue reading →

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Notwithstanding the “notwithstanding clause”

Posted on April 15, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

Alison Redford has been “frightened” and “fearful” for the last 2 weeks.  The cause?  The Wildrose proposal to allow a citizen initiated referendum.   Her fear is overblown. Before I tell you why let me be clear about one thing.  I … Continue reading →

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Brian Mason or Joe McCarthy?

Posted on April 8, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

All right, that’s it!  The headline in yesterday’s Calgary Herald was Moral issues fire up the parties.  All that’s missing is three exclamation points (!!!) at the end of that sentence and we can decide the outcome of this election … Continue reading →

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Alison Redford, the Moribund Committee and Caesar’s Wife

Posted on March 11, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

The adage that Caesar’s wife must be above suspicion usually refers to the associates of politicians—Caesar divorced Pompeia who was suspected of wrongdoing because he knew that continuing to associate with her would taint his reputation.  But what happens when … Continue reading →

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Is Alison Redford The Next Kim Campbell?

Posted on March 4, 2012 by susanonthesoapbox

Kim who…?  (You young ‘uns crack me up).  Kim Campbell was the 19th prime minister of Canada.  She held that auspicious office for less than 5 months before being obliterated by a Liberal landslide and taking the rest of the … Continue reading →

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