Alberta PCs ditch 'Wild Rose Country' slogan on new licence plates

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Wow, we are at opposite ends of the spectrum. All I hear when I read that phrase "Strong and Free" is the line of the anthem being sung in my head.

I think Resolute 14 is correct, we need to stand up more and have more of a "don't tread on me" attitude.

I'm curious - how does "Free" apply to us in a provincial context? Or is the intention not to be provincial, but rather Canadian?

[Igster]

Originally Posted by Regulator75

Don't forget these stickers: CAA, CAA Plus, WarAmps / Drivesafe and a Jesus fish to boot. I try to avoid these drivers at all costs. Brutal.

I actually came across a guy with ALL of these (including Veteran plate), I was relieved to get around this oblivious old dude. One of these guys who drives 40 everywhere, playground, School zones, residential areas (50-60).

People over the age of 55 should be required to have their reflexes checked, eyes checked, medical clearance, re-taking a road test & written test every 2 years.

(Yes it grinds my gears).

55 eh? Yeah, that's super old dude. You must be in your 20's. Lol.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Table 5

Why exactly? Who is treading on us? The Gubment?

Life is pretty good here, there's no need to project an angry vibe.

You confuse angry with confident and assured. I was reading "don't tread on me" as a "let yourself be walked all over" meaning, rather than a gov't oppression/conspiracy theory nutcase.

I don't read it as an angry vibe, any more than I read Strong and Free as angry.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

I'm curious - how does "Free" apply to us in a provincial context? Or is the intention not to be provincial, but rather Canadian?

How does it not apply to us in a provincial context?


I reckon we are pretty free in this province.

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

Alberta -
Non est bonum, Edmonton

Or

Alberta

adipem pullos

Should combine them to say: Edmonton, Land of Fat Chicks.

[Regulator75]

Originally Posted by Igster

55 eh? Yeah, that's super old dude. You must be in your 20's. Lol.

Nope, pushing 40.

Fine, at 60 everyone re-does their testing every two years.

[Cuz]

Originally Posted by Handsome B. Wonderful

I have to agree with this. Veteran plates usually warn me that the driver ahead is going to merge on to Deerfoot at 60 km/h.

Unless they're ex-air force, in which case they may be a crazy driver

[Hack&Lube]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

You confuse angry with confident and assured. I was reading "don't tread on me" as a "let yourself be walked all over" meaning, rather than a gov't oppression/conspiracy theory nutcase.

I don't read it as an angry vibe, any more than I read Strong and Free as angry.

I'd rather have a more constructionist phrase than a defiant phrase as you can see the interpretation varies depending on who is reading it. I certainly read it with an angry vibe on first glance.

Maybe something more positive than defensive...something like "Land of Opportunity".

[nik-]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Define respectable please. Pretty much anything with a European license plate around here is an import vehicle, likely from . . . Europe.

I usually see them on Volkswagons. VW's that were probably made in Mexico.

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

How does it not apply to us in a provincial context?


I reckon we are pretty free in this province.

Compared to what? to whom? Free is a basically a relative term. You can't have free unless someone or something else isn't free. And seeing as how the other provinces and territories are guaranteed the same rights, I don't see how it really makes sense. But I guess it appeals to some people with a different feeling about it.

Thinking about it, we should just make our motto "The Canadian Frontier", since it matches our Prairie lifestyle, references Canada, and is pretty much where Canadians move to anyways.

[CalgaryFan1988]

"Alberta the 51st state"

[Table 5]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

You confuse angry with confident and assured. I was reading "don't tread on me" as a "let yourself be walked all over" meaning, rather than a gov't oppression/conspiracy theory nutcase.

Telling everyone how strong you are implies some level of confrontation. It's as if you're expecting a challenge, whether real or imagined. Why does Alberta always have to project a defiant vibe? We can show strength through actions, not chest beating. The whole "us against the world" angry man attitude is for the Napoleon-syndromes of the world.

[Cheese]

Alberta - We Vote Conservative

Alberta - Home of Petroleum Products

Alberta - We Hate all other Provinces - Especially Saskatchewan, wait no Ontario, nope its BC

[Tinordi]

This is just cash grab!

[burn_this_city]

I should get my 6 digit plate clear coated so it doesn't corrode and force me to the newer 7 digit B plates.

[Bill Bumface]

Originally Posted by Cheese

Alberta - We Vote Conservative

Alberta - Home of Petroleum Products

Alberta - We Hate all other Provinces - Especially Saskatchewan, wait no Ontario, nope its BC

Alberta- When we try be funny we do it better than this guy^

[Locke]

Well, lets just keep it simple:

"Our Tax Dollars at Work!"

[REDVAN]

Originally Posted by Regulator75

Nope, pushing 40.



Fine, at 60 everyone re-does their testing every two years.

Should be mandatory retesting for everyone every license renewal IMO. Too many people get bad habits and should not be driving, regardless of age.

That said, I know 55 year olds who have decreased reflexes/night vision but whoa is you if you ever mention it to them.

[Muta]

Let's go with the Travel Alberta's idea:

'Just Breathe.'

...then put a picture in the background of a rodeo clown doinking a slore from behind at the Stampede midway with scorpion pizza falling out of their buttcracks.

[nik-]

Alberta: The Top to Canada's Bottom

... because we're givers

... of equalization payments

... or something.