There was plenty of speculation amongst the political class about when Premier Grim Jim Prentice would call his (illegal) election. Monday came and went with no word. Then came the polls — suddenly the Wildrose was on the rise, and the polls were giving the budget the thumbs down. So
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In This Corner: Everything you need to know about 2015 right here.
As a dues paying member of the blogosphere, I feel compelled to do at least one of the annual blogs: the year in review, or the predictions column. Since the year in review blog takes lots of work, guess which way I’m going? Besides, it’s really easy to write a
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Spring Signs of A Thaw In Our Political Passivity?
It’s been a long time since I’ve seen in print the term ‘Red Tory’, used to describe an economic conservationism balanced by a social progressiveness. Yet it is included in columns today by The Star’s Thomas Walkom and Chantal Hebert as both reflect upon the significance of Alison Redford’s Progressive
Continue readingMontreal Simon: The Wild Hog Gang and the New Alberta
Wow. What a dramatic finish. The rednecks were squealing with anticipation. The beer was on ice.The Big Oil Barbie was so sure she would win. But in the end the old wild hog couldn't make it up the hill of its own excrement and bigotry.Read more »
Continue readingRed Tory v.3.0.3: A Red Tory Victory in Alberta!
Well, go figure. Who would have thought that a resurgence of the “Red Tory” political brand would occur in, of all places, Alberta? For weeks now, right-wing pundits across the land have been viciously excoriating the Alberta PCs for being “Red Tories” and for having drifted so far to the
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After four continuous decades in power during which time the ruling Progressive Conservative party was virtually unchallenged in any serious fashion, is it any wonder that so many Albertans are apparently now so eager for a change? Given the inevitable “throw the bums out” impetus amongst the normally feckless electorate
Continue readingDead Wild Roses: Just a reminder – Alberta, Go Vote.
Exercise the bare minimum of what is required for us to have a democracy, if you’re an Albertan make your way down to the polls and participate in the political process. Filed under: Canada, Politics Tagged: Alberta Election, Democracy in Action, Voting
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: Another Day, Another Wildrose Kook
In a news release, the Buddhist Society says [Wildrose candidate John] Oplanich then violated its tranquility “through bullying, intimidation and threats.” As well as directly criticizing the Buddhist faith, threatening to call the RCMP, and warning about funding the Society receives through the government. Looks like they’re still going to
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…that the Wildrose Human Rights platform goes a wee bit beyond repealing the hate speech section of the. From WK’s Sun column today: Wildrose’s platform wants to kill a section of the Alberta Human Rights Act that prohibits posting of signs like “no blacks” and “no Jews” for employment or
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The majority of Albertans are finding themselves dissatisfied with a Redford government they see as wasteful and bulky, and are savouring the opportunity for change. The last time citizens were upset to this degree with the Progressive Conservatives, they seriously considered a Liberal government in 1993, boosting the Grit seat
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: Link Byfield Going Down?
Westlock County Councillor Maureen Kubinec placed highest among our poll takers with 41.43 per cent of the vote. Kubinec was followed by former Alberta Report publisher Link Byfield with 30 per cent of the poll vote. An “informal” poll, unfortunately, so it doesn’t tell us much. More links on Link
Continue readingA. Picazo: Link Byfield – Another Thorn On The Wildrose
Though it took longer than I anticipated, it seems Wildrose leader Danielle Smith, gag order and all, has failed to contain the radical views held by some in her party from seeping out into the public sphere. These views would have been discovered eventually, mind you, as Smith cannot muzzle
Continue readingJimBobby Sez: New Song: The Wild Rose of Alberta
Whooee! Well, friends an’ foes, I reckon I’ll have a few more foes after the Wildrose backers have a look at this one.
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Whooee! Well, friends an’ foes, I reckon I’ll have a few more foes after the Wildrose backers have a look at this one.
Continue readingJimBobby Sez: New Song: The Wild Rose of Alberta
Whooee! Well, friends an’ foes, I reckon I’ll have a few more foes after the Wildrose backers have a look at this one.
Continue readingBigCityLib Strikes Back: Wildrose Candidate Ron Leech: I Can Speak For All Because I’m White
During the interview, Leech said, “I think, as a caucasian, I have an advantage. When different community leaders such as a Sikh leader or a Muslin leader speaks they really speak to their own people in many ways. As a caucasian I believe that I can speak to all the
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Ms. Smith’s [firewall] language may prove attractive to voters, but it means Alberta will likely be pursuing a more aggressive strategy at a time when it most needs the co-operation of other provinces, said David Taras, a political scientist at Mount Royal University. “Just as we need more and more
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