Tag Archives: Timothy Snyder

Harper’s Handshake  

Posted on July 9, 2023 by susanonthesoapbox

Recently former prime minister Stephen Harper tweeted about the “importance of centre-right parties strengthening their collaboration”  The tweet was accompanied by a photo of Harper shaking hands with the Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, The “centre-right” party Harper was referring … Continue reading →

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The Reign of Misinformation

Posted on November 13, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

The last six months have been hell and the next six months will be worse. By election day, May 29, 2023, we’ll have transitioned from Jason Kenney, the politician who went to great lengths to convince ‘the people of destiny” … Continue reading →

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Jason Kenney’s “Breaking Bad” Press Release

Posted on June 6, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

Last week, the feds granted BC a 3-year exemption from the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act decriminalizing the possession of up to 2.5 grams of certain illegal drugs for personal use. Judging by Jason Kenney’s response, you’d think Breaking Bad … Continue reading →

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Poisoning Democracy: Jason Nixon’s Outburst

Posted on April 3, 2022 by susanonthesoapbox

“Unfortunately, our politicians are not only contaminating the minds of the public but poisoning our democracy at the same time.” Gary Mason, Globe & Mail columnist commenting on the two Conservative MPs who accused Prime Minister Trudeau of running a … Continue reading →

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Kenney and the Autocrat’s Handbook

Posted on June 20, 2021 by susanonthesoapbox

The Alberta Legislature ended the 2021 Spring Session on a particularly disturbing note. Members of the Opposition asked Jason Kenney to apologize for his role in pushing the niqab ban, a policy that contributed to growing Islamophobia, while he was … Continue reading →

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The Book List

Posted on December 29, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

The year 2020 is almost upon us.  We know there are tough times ahead.  But we need to remember we’re not alone.  Others much smarter than us have traveled this path and documented what they’ve learned.  They can offer insights … Continue reading →

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Is This a Time for Hope?

Posted on December 22, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

It’s hard to find hope when so many Albertans are hurting.  It’s even more difficult when you realize Alberta’s own government is the source of their pain.         Nevertheless, there is cause for hope.  I saw that eye-roll.  Let me … Continue reading →

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Bill 22: An Attack on Democracy

Posted on November 25, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

Someone once said, “The only thing worse than knowing where the bodies are buried, is watching your enemies dig them up.”   In order to ensure the Elections Commissioner’s investigation into the UCP leadership race didn’t dig up any more bodies—heaven … Continue reading →

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Mr Kenney’s Fair Deal Panel

Posted on November 10, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

They just keep coming, fast and furious, like water gushing from a firehose.    Yesterday Mr Kenney announced the formation of the Fair Deal Panel, the latest in a suite of things Mr Kenney says we need to protect ourselves … Continue reading →

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The Anti-Alberta Energy Inquiry (Thank God for Lawyers)

Posted on November 3, 2019 by susanonthesoapbox

In his book On Tyranny historian Timothy Snyder sets out twenty lessons from the 20th century to help democracies resist the “the usurpation of power by a single individual or group, or the circumvention of law by rulers for their … Continue reading →

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