Alberta Politics & Government Thread 3.0

[Fuzz]

Jumping the gun here, you missed the part where they use their previous manipulation to try to get us to thank them.


The cost is "estimated" and they used the highest estimate they could find. This way, when it turns out to be cheaper, they get to brag about how they have saved Albertans money by securing doses for $85 instead of $110.

[Torture]

Originally Posted by Fuzz

Jumping the gun here, you missed the part where they use their previous manipulation to try to get us to thank them.


The cost is "estimated" and they used the highest estimate they could find. This way, when it turns out to be cheaper, they get to brag about how they have saved Albertans money by securing doses for $85 instead of $110.

#### the ####ing UCP

A statement from Minister of Primary and Preventive Health Services Adriana LaGrange's office this week said the decision still offers protection to vulnerable Albertans, and takes low uptake of the vaccine by the general population into account.

And while Lagrange's office said the province was informed by NACI's recommendations on vaccines, it decided not to offer free vaccines to a number of high risk, priority groups that NACI identifies because of "Alberta's specific needs," such as uptake trends.

Weird how uptake is low when we have the ####ing anti-vax party in charge. Measles and Covid capital of Canada, congratulations Alberta, we're the ####ing greatest.

[edslunch]

Originally Posted by puffnstuff

When the worst people make a good point...

https://bsky.app/profile/thebreakdow.../3lw5ce5g4jk2z

“This demand follows recent revelations that the government's internal investigation into the matter has been compromised by significant leaks & evidence of political interference” The Alberta Republicans are calling for a public inquiry into the “Corrupt Care” scandal

The Alberta Republicans’ logo looks like half a drooling drunk guy.

[WideReceiver]

Originally Posted by troutman

I think there is value in Forever Canadian. The separatists in their Facebook bubble think there is far more support for their position than actually exists.

That’s why I joined as a petitioner. Who wants to sign my petition?

[Faust]

Alberta government changes expense disclosure policy, removes eight years of records:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmon...ords-1.7604279

[wireframe]

Originally Posted by Faust

Alberta government changes expense disclosure policy, removes eight years of records:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmon...ords-1.7604279

Imagine what Alison Redford, who was removed for letting her 12 year old and a friend onto government flights with her, is thinking right now.

[Otto-matic]

I made a petition to hopefully get some attention and remove the costs of the vaccine. Even though it'll be most likely just ignored like everything in this province. I can't post it on Reddit but if anyone wants to spread the word that would be great.

https://chng.it/ch97vn9BNX

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Duruss

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmon...ords-1.7604279

The UCP has taken yet another step to hide corruption. If you still support the UCP,you are a vile person and scum.

still..... lol. If you voted for Kenny you need to contract syphilis and 2 kicks to the groin area. Suck it seniors you deplorable pieces of kyit.

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by GGG

At least you don’t have to pay in advance at all. If this wasn’t a government looking to discourage and defund vaccines I’d say this would be a good tool to promote vaccinations and predict demand.

Much like your video game example if you get people to commit early you end up selling more games and have better plan for production volumes. It also works as early advertising for vaccines as we are talking about them 2-3 months early. (Not that this is the goal of this particular government)

A cynical view is that they expect a lot more people to pre-book(consider how easy it is) than get it. This builds to next year, when they say they still wasted a bunch because they ordered what was requested by the public that didn't get them. This furthers their agenda to remove access.

I guess I'm just not sure why anyone would give them the benefit of any doubt on this file, considering all their public statements and actions on vaccines to date. At some point you just need to trust their record.