Tag Archives: Rob Anderson

A Tale of Two Strategies (okay, one strategy and one gong show)

Posted on December 18, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

Congratulations to all of you for surviving the Smith government’s first session in the Legislature. It started on Nov 29 and ended on Dec 15 and it felt like an eternity. Smith has been premier for two months. she sat … Continue reading →

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What Just Happened?    

Posted on December 11, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

“…the folks who literally spent seven days telling us that what was written in their bill was not written in their bill [will] determine what is…unconstitutional on the part of the federal government…” Rachel Notley, Hansard, Dec 7, p 235 … Continue reading →

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Danielle Smith’s Victory Speech: Backtracking Big Time

Posted on October 9, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

Did anyone catch Danielle Smith’s victory speech? In it she did three things: Judging by the applause, the audience fell for it hook, line, and sinker. Alberta will take its rightful place Smith started with the usual pitch. It’s time … Continue reading →

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Danielle Smith’s Leadership Review: A Game of Power

Posted on November 2, 2014 by susanonthesoapbox

“No one wants less power; everyone wants more.”—Robert Greene Danielle Smith, leader of the Wildrose party, put her leadership on the line after failing to capture any seats in the four Alberta by-elections. Her leadership review was to take place … Continue reading →

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The Alberta Federation of Labour’s Litmus Test for Alberta’s Opposition Parties

Posted on May 25, 2014 by susanonthesoapbox

“Sometimes telling the truth hurts…and it will hurt here.”—Rob Anderson, Wildrose MLA at the Alberta Federation of Labour Conference in response to a question about the legal right to strike* The Alberta Federation of Labour held a two day conference … Continue reading →

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Motion 503: Calling all Hypocrites and Homophobes

Posted on April 13, 2014 by susanonthesoapbox

In the same week that the Alberta government debated and rejected Motion 503, Rob Anderson, Wildrose House Leader, made an emotional plea to put an end to name-calling—specifically “Lake of Fire Party” and “homophobe”. It was a bizarre week. Here’s … Continue reading →

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The Trouble with Hubris: Doug Griffiths’ Bill 28 goes into Freefall

Posted on November 10, 2013 by susanonthesoapbox

Like Icarus, strapping on wings of feathers and wax, Municipal Affairs Minister Griffiths attempted to glide Bill 28 Modernizing Regional Governance Act through the Legislature.  It sparked an uproar among municipal officials and disintegrated under the Oppositions’ scrutiny. Griffiths and … Continue reading →

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