The Roundhouse: The Wee Shuffle
Today’s Cabinet Shuffle, necessitated by the retirement of Jim Prentice to move on to a job at CIBC, was as minor as it could have been. A replacement had to be found for Mr. Prentice, and while there...
View ArticleThe Disaffected Lib: Who Will Lead the Tories into the 2015 Election?
If there was just one thing that Tories learned from Monday’s by-elections it was that they’re up against a resurgent Liberal challenge with Justin Trudeau at the helm. They probably didn’t need the...
View ArticleSusan on the Soapbox: Alberta’s Rogue Politics and Politicians
Is Alison Redford a rogue politician or does she belong to a rogue party?A rogue is a dishonest or unprincipled man (or woman), a scoundrel, villain, miscreant, reprobate, good-for-nothing,...
View ArticleLeft Over: The Emperor’s (ap)Prentice Magically Transforms First Nations Support
Jim Prentice says many Alberta First Nations are behind new pipeline projects ‘Amongst the strongest allies that Alberta has at the table are the First Nations of this province’CBC News Posted: Sep...
View ArticleSusan on the Soapbox: OPEC Sets Up the Rollercoaster, Albertans Take a Ride...
“You come from capitalist nations. You know what the market does. For any commodity it goes up and down, up and down”—Saudi Oil Minister Ali al-Naimi*Contrary to the expectations of many analysts, OPEC...
View ArticleSusan on the Soapbox: Danielle Smith Betrayed the Wildrose; Jim Prentice...
“Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man’s character, give him power.” —Abraham LincolnPremier Prentice gave every member of his caucus a copy of Doris Kearns Goodwin’s book...
View ArticleSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Bias At CBC Deepens
The scandal of conflict of interest at the CBC has deepened this week, as more questionable payments to the broadcaster by government department Parks Canada were revealed. Then environment Minister...
View ArticleThe Disaffected Lib: Jimbo Prentice Pokes Albertans in the Eye With a Sharp...
Well, this is certain something. Alberta’s unelected premier, Jim Prentice, better learn to bite his tongue.Prentice has sparked a bit of a furor by blaming his constituents for the mess the province...
View ArticleThe Cracked Crystal Ball II: Canada’s Economy: Not Exactly Healthy
If you are a worker, you already know that Canada’s economy is a mess. The only people who don’t seem to know it are at the top.Press Progress published a very detailed analysis of how messed up our...
View ArticleBabel-on-the-Bay: Alberta stumbles as the Hair’s empire crumbles.
There are at least a couple ridings in Alberta that could attract some smart Liberals for the federal election. Voters in that province are not stupid you know. They might also like to send a message...
View ArticleThe Roundhouse: The Wee Shuffle
Today’s Cabinet Shuffle, necessitated by the retirement of Jim Prentice to move on to a job at CIBC, was as minor as it could have been. A replacement had to be found for Mr. Prentice, and while there...
View ArticleThe Roundhouse: The Wee Shuffle
Today's Cabinet Shuffle, necessitated by the retirement of Jim Prentice to move on to a job at CIBC, was as minor as it could have been. A replacement had to be found for Mr. Prentice, and while there...
View ArticleThe Cracked Crystal Ball II: Canada’s Economy: Not Exactly Healthy
If you are a worker, you already know that Canada's economy is a mess. The only people who don't seem to know it are at the top. Press Progress published a very detailed analysis of how messed up our...
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