Alberta Election Thread - Election Day April 16 2019

[Jacks]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

I'm watching this, and I didn't hear any such thing. Khan sure did, but I didn't hear anything of the sort from Notley.

Don't remember the exact wording, and can't rewind, but it was pretty clear.

[GullFoss]

Originally Posted by Weitz

Not sure why this is relevant.

It's not. I'm just curious after watching her consession speech

[FiftyBelow]

She'd have to make amends for her pro pipeline stance if she ever went federal.

[browna]

No matter how often I see him, Rob Brown’s legacy is still navigating through the Vancouver riots as being the guy on the ground.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by BigNumbers

Glad she is staying on as leader of HMLO. We've never had an ex-premier sitting in that seat in this province, it should provide an interesting counterpoint to the UCP gov't.

I agree with whomever suggested that she run for leadership of the federal NDP... She could help bring them back from the brink and help split the left ... Alternatively, someone get the defibrillator paddles and bring back Jack Layton, please!!

Jack Layton was a vitriolic, self serving pos. Probably the most toxic party leader in the last 40 years, not counting separatists.

He died so now people pretend he wasn't actually a jerk.

[Ozy_Flame]

Oh good lord driving his truck into the big 4. Where's the cowboy hat and truck nuts?

[GGG]

That’s an obnoxious entrance

[Shazam]

Originally Posted by Resolute 14

Not really. In the the federal NDP world, she's their Jason Kenney: extreme right wing and scary.

Not at all. In fact she should lead.

Let's look at her accomplishments:

- Raised existing taxes. Added new taxes. Second province to have a carbon tax.
- No pipeline to tidewater. TM2 is dead.
- Reduced growth of oil extraction.
- Managed to convince oil companies to stop producing. This is a huge, huge deal. A gov't convinced private companies, of their own accord, to stop extracting the most vile substance on earth.

[Jacks]

Ugh, can't believe he is driving his truck in, way to build a stereotype asshat

[Muta]

Holy crap, is Kenney driving into his celebration speech in a blue pick-up truck? Good lord that is cheesy.

[nik-]

Originally Posted by browna

No matter how often I see him, Rob Brown’s legacy is still navigating through the Vancouver riots as being the guy on the ground.

"Don't touch me"

Ugh, so amazing.

[PepsiFree]

Originally Posted by nik-

A lot of people here have seen a lot of these people losing their jobs for years now. Those comments are still dickish, but there's been thousands upon thousands dealing with what your friend is dealing with and a lot of the same flippancy came their way too.

Yeah, I get that, and definitely don’t think it was right. I was kind of hoping those same people had some helpful advice.

Originally Posted by BigNumbers

Why should a front-line employee, in this day and age, feel a right to job security regardless of being in the employ of a public or private enterprise? I'd love to understand that rationale?

A public sector employee already makes over 10 percent more than an equivalent private sector employee. Add on the pension and this apparent 'right' to job security and, wow, maybe I should join the public service!!

Again, no reason to be a dick. This is a person worried about losing their job if there are cuts made, and the fear (though, seems to be a little unfounded) is that cuts are coming soon. It’s not about a “right” to job security. Cuts happen, they seem to understand that, it’s that the likelihood of cuts to them has gone up and gotten closer.

I appreciate the need to make this some rant about public sector workers for you, but maybe not the best time or place.

If I had phrased the question “my friend is in a industry that’s gotten really rocky and is worried about losing their job, what should I say?” would you be better able to provide useful advice?

But thanks again to GGG and Estrada for their responses, I don’t think it made them feel better, but at least I have them something!

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by Muta

Holy crap, is Kenney driving into his celebration speech in a blue pick-up truck? Good lord that is cheesy.

He just channeled Doug Ford. Dear god.

[BigNumbers]

Originally Posted by nik-

Jack Layton was a vitriolic, self serving pos. Probably the most toxic party leader in the last 40 years, not counting separatists.

He died so now people pretend he wasn't actually a jerk.

Didn't say I wanted him for a lover. I want the guy because he was able to split the left vote in a way we haven't seen since his passing. If we want a CPC majority, we need a strong NDP.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by Jacks

Ugh, can't believe he is driving his truck in, way to build a stereotype asshat

Yeah. He should just walk in like any other person would have done. What a ######bag.

[Weitz]

Who cares how he comes in? I wish he rode a horse.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by GGG

That’s an obnoxious entrance

I certainly can't argue with that.

[zamler]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

He just channeled Doug Ford. Dear god.

I get the impression you hate pretty much everything.

[BigNumbers]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

Yeah, I get that, and definitely don’t think it was right. I was kind of hoping those same people had some helpful advice.



Again, no reason to be a dick. This is a person worried about losing their job if there are cuts made, and the fear (though, seems to be a little unfounded) is that cuts are coming soon. It’s not about a “right” to job security. Cuts happen, they seem to understand that, it’s that the likelihood of cuts to them has gone up and gotten closer.

I appreciate the need to make this some rant about public sector workers for you, but maybe not the best time or place.

If I had phrased the question “my friend is in a industry that’s gotten really rocky and is worried about losing their job, what should I say?” would you be better able to provide useful advice?

But thanks again to GGG and Estrada for their responses, I don’t think it made them feel better, but at least I have them something!

Fair point - I didn't mean to attack an individual. I suppose emotions are running a bit high tonight on all sides. Apologies if it came across as a personal attack on you or your friend.

[dre]

Originally Posted by PepsiFree

At least this was somewhat funny. The “move” and “welcome to the real world” posters are just dicks.

Frontline workers who actually bust their ass are good people. Not that I would’ve relayed the bad advice anyway, but come on.

You are right. I was one of those dicks and I apologize.
They do do a thankless job and I appreciate it. Also as an ex business owner it seemed to me the left and that government took advantage of me even though I risked my house and relationships to be a successful business owner. When someone keeps asking for more and the economy crashes you become bitter.