tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6929537540404873123.post2009314599036270039..comments2023-10-04T06:59:20.803-06:00Comments on The Enlightened Savage: 72 Hours Later - Fall-outEnlightened Savagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17872131888278838737noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6929537540404873123.post-59742900680417031172010-01-16T16:09:34.678-07:002010-01-16T16:09:34.678-07:00Jeff: My intention was to suggest a citizen (of Ca...Jeff: My intention was to suggest a citizen (of Canada) IN Alberta, as only Canadian citizens resident in Alberta can vote. My mistake - good eye. ;)Enlightened Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17872131888278838737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6929537540404873123.post-50765058503968572202010-01-12T13:45:50.528-07:002010-01-12T13:45:50.528-07:00One correction ES, you can't be a citizen of A...One correction ES, you can't be a citizen of Alberta, you can only be a citizen of a country. That is what the definition of citizenry is.<br /><br />I'm sure it was just a slip of the tongue, like most speakers in politics make. The correct word is resident.<br /><br />Otherwise great article.Jeff J.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6929537540404873123.post-31748361568776869992010-01-10T22:55:58.147-07:002010-01-10T22:55:58.147-07:00It shows that there's not much of a movement a...It shows that there's not much of a movement at all for the WAP if they only have 14,000 members. Plus how many of those did Craig Chandler buy during the leadership?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6929537540404873123.post-69368716347093988082010-01-10T01:06:31.569-07:002010-01-10T01:06:31.569-07:00Kirk, xkcd is an awesome comic strip.
You're...Kirk, xkcd is an awesome comic strip. <br /><br />You're invited to the next LAN.Jeremyhttp://politicalgary.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6929537540404873123.post-83296159566905438522010-01-08T19:00:49.695-07:002010-01-08T19:00:49.695-07:00I decided to leave the People's Paradise next ...I decided to leave the People's Paradise next door to the East over 30 years ago, because the government of Allan Blakeney was far too "conservative" (in its social policies) for my liking. I came to Alberta - not because I thought things would be any better here (they weren't, and have only been getting steadily worse since the time of King Peter - at least he was an enlightened despot). Rather, I was seeking fame and fortune - struck out there too.<br /><br />But while I have been unalligned since I came to Alberta (with whom could one like me allign?), I have been a keen observer of the political landscape. And over the years, I have also found myself becoming more and more "involved" with the GoA. First as a lobbyist, and lately as someone as close to being a member of the public sector as one can be - without actually (technically) being a member of the public sector.<br /><br />So, having said all that, I have to say that I think this post by ES is pretty much "spot on" - as is the one immediately preceding it (below) by the "mystery guest".<br /><br />With some exceptions of course. One example - my suspicion is that "the brightest member" in the Assembly is probably Dr. Neil Brown from Calgary. Nobody ever talks about this guy, but I think it's a travesty that he's not in Cabinet. Of course, given my introduction - that's probably the kiss of death to Dr. Brown for all you conservatives. C'est la vie.<br /><br />I guess my point is that, given my values, it seems strange to me that when I'm talking the political landscape with folks, regardless of the setting and the folks I'm with, there isn't a whole lot of disagreement with those values. Maybe they're just being polite - but I doubt it. Maybe it's because for the last 20 years that's taken place in Edmonton - but for the 10 years before that, those conversations took place in Calgary, and weren't a whole lot different.<br /><br />So now we're seriously looking at the possibility of a Party that's potentially no different from the Harperites?<br /><br />How the hell does that happen? <br /><br />I'm not a Rebooter, but when I look at what's going on there, and talk to some who are extremely active in that - what? Movement? Exercise? Whatever.<br /><br />I find that there is more of an expression of what I value for a democracy than in any other forum. Legislative or otherwise.johnniehhttp://telusplanet.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6929537540404873123.post-45065001885088170512010-01-07T22:10:29.343-07:002010-01-07T22:10:29.343-07:00Excellent Work Joey. Excellent.Excellent Work Joey. Excellent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6929537540404873123.post-51570598187696640342010-01-07T21:12:47.111-07:002010-01-07T21:12:47.111-07:00Excellent post ES.
Only comment I have is about t...Excellent post ES.<br /><br />Only comment I have is about the WAP calling for donation limits. I don't recall that. Might have been before my time; but I have been here a lonnnngg time. LOL<br /><br />Cheers & keep smiling. :)Jane Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11815049977368737707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6929537540404873123.post-80345300027515370212010-01-07T21:06:08.736-07:002010-01-07T21:06:08.736-07:00Jeremy, I see your LAN party, and raise you one LA...Jeremy, I see your LAN party, and raise you one LAN party in formal attire<br />http://xkcd.com/422/Kirk Schmidthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17542048595529522145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6929537540404873123.post-56141482853661325212010-01-07T20:28:56.920-07:002010-01-07T20:28:56.920-07:00Disappointed that LAN parties are never mentioned....Disappointed that LAN parties are never mentioned.Jeremyhttp://politicalgary.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6929537540404873123.post-87578377460028968502010-01-07T15:54:22.360-07:002010-01-07T15:54:22.360-07:00WAP is a haven for 14,000 grumpy people?
ES: just...WAP is a haven for 14,000 grumpy people?<br /><br />ES: just to clarify, because I was there. I would admit there was confusion over the count on the Leadership vote, but when the office director releases it that is not a leak.<br /><br />Jane Morgan in fact stated that they were going to release it but when it was crystal clear (Pepsi reference aside) Mark Dryholm was toast they came out and announced. I think there was confusion but no cover up. Mostly because Jane was still counting the votes well after the announcement as I understood it.<br /><br />Otherwise interesting discussion for sure.Jonathanhttp://www.jbwilliams.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6929537540404873123.post-79747292180388184142010-01-07T15:04:11.259-07:002010-01-07T15:04:11.259-07:00Note ES that you have suggested that the PCs recru...Note ES that you have suggested that the PCs recruit new young faces. Actually think they've done a pretty good job on bringing in younger members and expanding on their youth wing, but I would agree that that renewal has to continue.<br /><br />As for the Wildrose, they continue to a haven for the grumpy. The challenge remains to translate that into action.<br /><br />The Liberals will remain the hope of the entire left side of the political spectrum in Alberta, which will remain relatively small. Dr. Swann has his share of grumpies, but they haven't been able to translate anything into action.<br /><br />I enjoy your considered thoughts on these topics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com