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Cactus Jack · 08-14-2009, 02:53 PM

For better or for worse, this thread has enforced why the rest of Canada thinks about Albertans like they do.

Tron_fdc · 08-14-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

For better or for worse, this thread has enforced why the rest of Canada thinks about Albertans like they do.

That we're highly educated and good looking? I get that a lot.

As for Ference......

Friends off, Andy.

Friends. Off.

Resolute 14 · 08-14-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

For better or for worse, this thread has enforced why the rest of Canada thinks about Albertans like they do.

That socialism is bad, and that the NDP would utterly destroy Canada's economy?

Can't say I'm disappointed with that.

MelBridgeman · 08-14-2009, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

For better or for worse, this thread has enforced why the rest of Canada thinks about Albertans like they do.

what does that say about the rest of canada?

Azure · 08-14-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

For better or for worse, this thread has enforced why the rest of Canada thinks about Albertans like they do.

For better or for worse, I sure as hell hope we don't give a crap what the rest of Canada thinks of us.

Azure · 08-14-2009, 04:08 PM

This is why he got traded.

Atta' boy Darryl.

Ford Prefect · 08-14-2009, 04:23 PM

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I've always found it so ironic that rich people support the NDP so heavily.

The first people that suffer under the NDP are those that make more then 10 bucks an hour.

So, everybody other than teenagers.

EddyBeers · 08-14-2009, 04:47 PM

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For better or for worse, this thread has enforced why the rest of Canada thinks about Albertans like they do.

I think most Albertans are quite comfortable with group think and a lack of introspection. Just look at our provincial voting record and the number of different governments we have had over the years. Stelmach good, everyone else bad.

Yeah_Baby · 08-14-2009, 04:48 PM

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. Stelmach good, everyone else bad.

You obviously aren't on the pulse of Alberta politics around the city.

Rerun · 08-14-2009, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by EddyBeers

I think most Albertans are quite comfortable with group think and a lack of introspection. Just look at our provincial voting record and the number of different governments we have had over the years. Stelmach good, everyone else bad.

Nope. Conservatives good. Everyone else bad.

Alberta has done quite well under the Conservative party for the last 38 years.
The same can't be said for BC while under the yoke (or should I say joke) of NDP governments.

Rerun · 08-14-2009, 04:54 PM

nm

Resolute 14 · 08-14-2009, 05:10 PM

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I think most Albertans are quite comfortable with group think and a lack of introspection.

Or, perhaps, the Liberals have been led for decades by incompetents who couldn't inspire a drowning man to swim to shore, while the NDP's goals and policies are anathema to the populace?

Russic · 08-14-2009, 05:11 PM

I've never understood people like you (by "you" I mean the majority of the posters in this thread). Why do you guys care about the political affiliations of somebody that has little impact in your life? I've know democrats, republicans, conservatives, wild rosers, and NDP ... All fine people.

Secondly, I kind of thought ference being an NDP supporter was commen knowledge. Did anybody actually think he was a conservative, or are you just looking for a reason to whine?

EddyBeers · 08-14-2009, 05:12 PM

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Nope. Conservatives good. Everyone else bad.

Alberta has done quite well under the Conservative party for the last 38 years.
The same can't be said for BC while under the yoke (or should I say joke) of NDP governments.

Well Manitoba is expected to have a 0.8% increase in GDP this year, while Alberta is expected to have a loss of 2.7%, but point taken, it is important to know what is good and what is bad, it is a black and white world.

Resolute 14 · 08-14-2009, 05:13 PM

I suspect you are taking this thread a little more seriously than everyone else is (or was), Russic.

The "We now hate Ference" bit is a joke.

Though it didn't take long for the political minority in Alberta to chime in with the "everybody in this province is stupid except for me" attitude.

EddyBeers · 08-14-2009, 05:14 PM

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You obviously aren't on the pulse of Alberta politics around the city.

Please, the Tories will win the lions share of Calgary seats next election, they may get "sent a message" in Glenmore in the by-election, but when push comes to shove in an election that matters, Calgarians know the way they have to vote.

Azure · 08-14-2009, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by EddyBeers

Well Manitoba is expected to have a 0.8% increase in GDP this year, while Alberta is expected to have a loss of 2.7%, but point taken, it is important to know what is good and what is bad, it is a black and white world.

That has more to do with ridiculous policies by the Conservatives than it has to do with a socialist party platform.

And you damn well know it.

EddyBeers · 08-14-2009, 05:18 PM

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That has more to do with ridiculous policies by the Conservatives than it has to do with a socialist party platform.

And you damn well know it.

Facts never are and never have been a Conservatives friend, that I definitely know.

Azure · 08-14-2009, 05:20 PM

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Facts never are and never have been a Conservatives friend, that I definitely know.

Yeah, you sound nothing like an arrogant ass when you say that.

Fact - The Stelmach government screwed the pooch big time with their changes to the royalty structure.

If you would actually bother to read any of the reports being released over the past year, you'd notice that oil/gas investments are all heading towards Sask/Man because according to those oil/gas companies, there is more incentive there for them to invest.

Yeah_Baby · 08-14-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by EddyBeers

Please, the Tories will win the lions share of Calgary seats next election, they may get "sent a message" in Glenmore in the by-election, but when push comes to shove in an election that matters, Calgarians know the way they have to vote.

Please, I think your underestimating the WRA with the right leader. The more time goes on the true Conservatives in Southern Alberta appear to be feeling 'left out'. But whatever, go smoke a joint and hug a tree or something hippie.

Oh, and for what it is worth, I would define myself as firmly planted in the centre.