Alberta Politics & Government Thread 3.0

[Amethyst]

Originally Posted by troutman

At least Marlaina didn’t blame the NDP for the Jasper fire response.

She missed her opportunity to blame one of those NDP lightbulbs for starting the fire.

[puffnstuff]

Originally Posted by troutman

At least Marlaina didn’t blame the NDP for the Jasper fire response.

Yet.

[Wolven]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Wolven, I know there is a lot to miss, but the absolute murder of future green energy in this province is a crime against humanity. Well, maybe that's an exaggeration, but it's one of those ideological bull#### manoeuvres that exemplifies irrationality when juxtaposed against the rules for the oil industry, and that one path is a way away from that to the future, and the other is gripping on tightly to cancer. That she made that choice for all of us under the guise of environmental protection is about as Orwellian as anyone should need to see before ever given that #### the time of day again.

Ya, the list is just so long and hard to keep track of. There was that twitter account that was putting out daily posts with new items that the UCP did over their short tenure to erode the quality of government and the quality of life of Albertans. I would really hope that AB Resistance would publish a wiki of sorts to document all of the transgressions of the UCP on their site.

Considering that an 'amateur' was able to expose so many of their grifts, I feel strongly that if we had a real ethics commissioner that couldn't be replaced by the politicians that they are meant to watch over, then there would be numerous investigations into bribes and kickbacks that would result in the end of the UCP.

The number of rumours around golden parachutes being given to UCP members over the new coal mine is disgusting to consider and I am sure the Oil & Gas industry has equally paid for the UCP to pander to their industry over investment into renewables (or any future industry).

[puffnstuff]

Put this on your list Wolven

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...wong-1.7579773

Oil and gas industry group backs proposed merger of Alberta's largest river basins
Conservation groups concerned over environmental risks should proposal move ahead

[Wolven]

Originally Posted by puffnstuff

Put this on your list Wolven

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calga...wong-1.7579773

Oil and gas industry group backs proposed merger of Alberta's largest river basins
Conservation groups concerned over environmental risks should proposal move ahead

Didn't they also just change the rules so the Oilsands companies could just dump their tailings water without all of the fuss?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmon...tion-1.7560144

At a time when these companies are prioritizing profits above all else and are actually being pretty horrible to Albertans (laying off thousands over the last few years) deregulating and making it easier for them to do bad things to the environment is not the responsible move for the government that represents the people.

[Fighting Banana Slug]

Originally Posted by Wolven

Didn't they also just change the rules so the Oilsands companies could just dump their tailings water without all of the fuss?

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmon...tion-1.7560144

At a time when these companies are prioritizing profits above all else and are actually being pretty horrible to Albertans (laying off thousands over the last few years) deregulating and making it easier for them to do bad things to the environment is not the responsible move for the government that represents the people.

That article says nothing of the kind.

[fotze2]

Originally Posted by Fighting Banana Slug

That article says nothing of the kind.

The nightmare quagmire of spilling anything anywhere. I'd rather drink my own oil spill than spill it on a lease. The months of hell work after is not worth it.

[Bigtime]

Now we've got reporters under surveillance while investigating AHS controversies...

https://bsky.app/profile/carrietait..../3luhzul2mck2c

[Fuzz]

If a government doesn't have the authority to harass reporters, are they even a real govenrment? This is a projection of strength. Go team 'Berta!

[undercoverbrother]

This province is becoming worse day by day

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

This province is becoming worse day by day

Ya, but think about the budget surpluses. It's exactly what some voters wanted and cared about, so they've been doing an A+ job. Who has time to worry about anything else? Budget is all that matters.

[puffnstuff]

https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/co...her-should-you

As a professional engineer with 20 years of experience, I’ve always believed in the power of expertise and competence. I take my professional oaths seriously, and respect others who do the same.

When I need advice on health, I consult doctors. On education, teachers. Yet, when Premier Danielle Smith was asked who advises her on Alberta’s energy future, she answered, “I take advice from CEOs. Who else would I take advice from?”

[puffnstuff]

Originally Posted by Bigtime

Now we've got reporters under surveillance while investigating AHS controversies...

https://bsky.app/profile/carrietait..../3luhzul2mck2c

I read the story, its nuts. Who is paying for this surveillance?

[getbak]

Also, The Breakdown has lost access to its Facebook account: https://bsky.app/profile/thebreakdow.../3lui6anqgvs2s


This could be nefarious, or it could just be normal Meta incompetence.

[puffnstuff]

Wow...gaslight much busboobs

https://bsky.app/profile/thebreakdow.../3luiuhelawc2d

Danielle Smith is claiming it was the media who mischaracterized the Jasper report.
When she was the one who called for it to be withdrawn and an apology issued.

[puffnstuff]

Wanna read something wild? And dumb like a rock...

https://bsky.app/profile/daveberta.b.../3luiwdmvng22u

Alberta’s Parliamentary Secretary for Constitutional Affairs and vocal separatist Jason Stephan released a statement complaining that the Prime Minister is a de facto King trying to destroy Alberta and compares Canada’s monarchy to Vladimir Putin. He says Alberta doesn’t need to be ruled by a King.

[direwolf]

Good grief, these separatist clowns are some of the dumbest, most delusional people on earth. Where do they come up with this stupid crap?

[Looch City]

There are too many dumb ####s part of this government.

[WideReceiver]

I attended one of their rallies. They spewed lots of that nonsense.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by puffnstuff

Wanna read something wild? And dumb like a rock...

https://bsky.app/profile/daveberta.b.../3luiwdmvng22u

Alberta’s Parliamentary Secretary for Constitutional Affairs and vocal separatist Jason Stephan released a statement complaining that the Prime Minister is a de facto King trying to destroy Alberta and compares Canada’s monarchy to Vladimir Putin. He says Alberta doesn’t need to be ruled by a King.

I can’t be bothered to look this up, but is Jason Stephan one of the owners of that health company, and was he on trial for the death of his child for failing to provide the necessaries of life? Could be a similar last name?