Alberta Politics & Government Thread 3.0

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by Muta

I would definitely like seeing the 'Dr.' designation on someone's political credentials, absolutely. Rare that we get people of that level of education choosing to get involved in politics as is. Right away, it's instant credibility to me, and almost always based in science and critical reasoning.

Agreed. If they've earned the title, feel free to use it. That said, only if it's from a credible organization and they should be able to defend their dissertation if it's a PHD

Note that some honorifics can be used on official ID and documentation, including things like passports. It would stand to reason that election signs are fair game too.

Also, I'm of the opinion that if you're someone who hates pronouns, then by all rights you should have a problem with honorifics too, especially as some honorifics don't require earning a professional designation or title (e.g. Mr. Ms. Mrs).

[Monahammer]

Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame

Agreed. If they've earned the title, feel free to use it. That said, only if it's from a credible organization and they should be able to defend their dissertation if it's a PHD

Note that some honorifics can be used on official ID and documentation, including things like passports. It would stand to reason that election signs are fair game too.

Also, I'm of the opinion that if you're someone who hates pronouns, then by all rights you should have a problem with honorifics too, especially as some honorifics don't require earning a professional designation or title (e.g. Mr. Ms. Mrs).

I have no care at all for pronouns. I do have a minor dislike for honorifics though, and when given the option will select Lord or Master. Esquire is another that is fun and absolutely pointless.

[Ozy_Flame]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

I have no care at all for pronouns. I do have a minor dislike for honorifics though, and when given the option will select Lord or Master. Esquire is another that is fun and absolutely pointless.

I think the UK should knight all men as Dames and all women as Sirs going forward, just to #### with the anti-woke crowd

[Reggie Dunlop]

I wonder what criteria Danielle Smith has for "underperforming" hospitals. Too many deaths? Not enough?

[Julio]

Originally Posted by GirlySports

It's not smaller in rural ridings. In 2019 they divided all the ridings to about almost 40,000 eligible voters and the rural ridings in fact get bigger turnout 60%+ compered who some Calgary riding that barely reached 50%.

The boundary changes in 2019 definitely evened out some of the discrepancies in riding size. There are still some rural ridings in the north that are much smaller than those in the cities.

https://www.elections.ab.ca/resource...lector-counts/

[Fuzz]

Originally Posted by Monahammer

I have no care at all for pronouns. I do have a minor dislike for honorifics though, and when given the option will select Lord or Master. Esquire is another that is fun and absolutely pointless.

I always go with "Rear Admiral" if the option is there.

[Johnny Makarov]

Originally Posted by Zarley

I noticed that the NDP candidate in the area near the university felt the need to let everyone know she's a doctor by putting it on her campaign signs. Cringe move.

You think if Daniele Smith was a doctor she wouldn't be putting it on her signs? How naive.

[GordonBlue]

Originally Posted by Muta

I would definitely like seeing the 'Dr.' designation on someone's political credentials, absolutely. Rare that we get people of that level of education choosing to get involved in politics as is. Right away, it's instant credibility to me, as it's those qualifications that are almost always based in science, data and critical thinking/reasoning.

Well, their education might have been based on those things but it doesn't mean they utilize those skills over the years since they were in school. I'm sure we all know examples of that fact.

[puffnstuff]

Originally Posted by surferguy

Now with picture:

Weird that the arent proudly advertising their organization on the flyer. I wonder why?

[iggy_oi]

Originally Posted by topfiverecords

I won't attend, but I will offer to chain up the doors at 7:05.

Please don’t. I’m very tempted to attend this meeting but would feel much more comfortable doing so knowing I have as easy of an escape route as possible when stuff inevitably starts hitting the fan.

[Muta]

Originally Posted by GordonBlue

Well, their education might have been based on those things but it doesn't mean they utilize those skills over the years since they were in school. I'm sure we all know examples of that fact.

Yes that is possible, but I still stand by / support what I said. Those levels of education aren't easy to attain, and should be welcomed into the political forum.

[GordonBlue]

Originally Posted by Muta

Yes that is possible, but I still stand by / support what I said. Those levels of education aren't easy to attain, and should be welcomed into the political forum.

I get what you're saying, but now it seems the types of doctors getting into politics are guys like Ben Carson and Dr. Oz.

[timun]

Originally Posted by surferguy

Now with picture:

Saw this on a light standard in the parking lot in front of the Safeway at Westhills. Love how they're as vague as possible about what it is they're all about...

[powderjunkie]

Originally Posted by surferguy

Now with picture:

Oh man, the performance art opportunities here would be tremendous...it would be so much fun to go in there and turn it into a South Park town hall meeting, leaning into talking points that they'd love to hear while occasionally dropping insane/extreme lines. And also just refusing to be silenced and going PERSONAL FREEDUMB! FREEDUMB OF SPEECH as you derail the entire meeting.

Any aspiring actors out there? Pretty awesome method opportunity...

[Fuzz]

I'd seriously consider it, but I don't think they'd let me in with a mask on.

[DoubleF]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

I wonder what criteria Danielle Smith has for "underperforming" hospitals. Too many deaths? Not enough?

Best guess... they're likely using wait times, which isn't a very good overall metric.

Originally Posted by powderjunkie

Oh man, the performance art opportunities here would be tremendous...it would be so much fun to go in there and turn it into a South Park town hall meeting, leaning into talking points that they'd love to hear while occasionally dropping insane/extreme lines. And also just refusing to be silenced and going PERSONAL FREEDUMB! FREEDUMB OF SPEECH as you derail the entire meeting.

Any aspiring actors out there? Pretty awesome method opportunity...

Like... add fuel rather than water to the fire so that it blows up and burns out before it can do anything? That'd be funny.

"The politicians are running a circus! We need to..."
"SPEND MORE ON EDUCATING OUR CHILDREN SO THEY WON'T BE STUPID SHEEP!"

"The cost of utilities is getting out of hand. Tell your politicians..."
"MORE COAL PLANTS FOR CHEAPER ELECTRICITY!"

"Sir, please stop."
"SPEAKING UP IS CONSTITUTIONAL!"

[Julio]

Originally Posted by woob

So I just got a "Say YES to kids" NDP email with a picture of Notley and some little punk in an Oilers jersey. I'm voting UCP. Sorry all.

https://twitter.com/ABDanielleSmith/...91882822623234

Here you go...hopefully this can at least counterbalance the other picture.

[Reggie Dunlop]

Thing with the TBA folk is that they're serious. These aren't like the Kudatah goofs back in 2016.

Suspending the Charter of Rights. Blocking abortions. Banning opposition parties except those operating as satellites. Nuremberg-like trials and hanging journalists. Sounds crazy, but crazy can happen here.

People keep referring to the German Nazis as they are a multi-generational frame of reference for North Americans. We should instead look at post-war and contemporary fascist movements in Latin America for examples.

[FormerPresJamesTaylor]

The fact that anyone calls themselves a libertarian if they're over the age of 18 seriously is troubling. You should kinda grow up/out of that.

[edslunch]

Originally Posted by Reggie Dunlop

Thing with the TBA folk is that they're serious. These aren't like the Kudatah goofs back in 2016.

Suspending the Charter of Rights. Blocking abortions. Banning opposition parties except those operating as satellites. Nuremberg-like trials and hanging journalists. Sounds crazy, but crazy can happen here.

People keep referring to the German Nazis as they are a multi-generational frame of reference for North Americans. We should instead look at post-war and contemporary fascist movements in Latin America for examples.

Do have links to that? What I’ve seen so far are vague statements about freedom, controlling the party, library boards, swimming pools. Consistent with what you posted but very vague.