On the Firewall letter anniversary, a clear case for an Alberta Pension Plan: the fiscal logic, demographic edge, and the puzzling political resistance that stalled it.
Firewall Anniversary: The Missed Chance for a Provincial Pension
Glad to be Alberta bound
Returning to Alberta reveals a distinct culture filled with depth, purpose, and a strong sense of community.
The Trump factor changes the entire equation
Imagine a province taking a small step towards separation now, floating a trial balloon or holding a conference to consider the idea.
The Dark Truth Behind Alberta’s Tourist Advertisements?
Discover the disturbing implications of Alberta’s advertising strategy. Is the province really owned by Canada or Albertans?
Exit Here
Life is becoming difficult; I have now added a sounding of views on The Truckers Freedom Convoy to my checklist before committing to spending time with anyone.
Especially if I don’t have an easy exit.
Jason Kenney Could Not Win
UCP members were asked, “Is there anyone else you want to lead?”
Each member could imagine their perfect candidate and vote against Jason. He could not win.
Remembering Ralph
It is with sweet feelings that I remembered Ralph Klein, on March 29th, the anniversary of his passing.
He ranks with Earnest Manning in the pantheon of Premiers.
What happened to ‘contact tracing?’
Histories of past epidemics show the importance of contact tracing.
But the subject has vanished from the public discussion and the media pays it no mind.
Maybe the media is not interested in solutions, only in the problems.
Relying on our betters, the road to perdition
I commented to a friend, “with the loosening of the virus restrictions, we are finally being treated like adults.”
Correctly sensing my disapproval of the lockdown rules, he replied, “Well, they have to aim for the lowest common denominator.” He continued, “Some people are just not going to govern themselves properly.”
Hope and Despair
I alternate between despair and hope. Despair because of public acceptance of government encroachments on our freedoms; we are slipping towards a new ‘Dark Age’ where we will be oppressed and subject to faceless government workers.