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Indeed. Seems authoritarians mostly subscribe to the same school of logic to justify their dystopian policies. This includes the UCP government
December 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Indeed. Seems authoritarians mostly subscribe to the same school of logic to justify their dystopian policies. This includes the UCP government
So far the UCP has called into question and dog whistled: science, public education, public health, vote counting process, law enforcement (RCMP), now the judiciary. They strive to create the 'other', that includes vulnerable populations, immigrants, those with addiction challenges. Propagandists
December 7, 2025 at 8:36 PM
So far the UCP has called into question and dog whistled: science, public education, public health, vote counting process, law enforcement (RCMP), now the judiciary. They strive to create the 'other', that includes vulnerable populations, immigrants, those with addiction challenges. Propagandists
Once again, the Premier on behalf of the UCP attempting to suck and blow at once.
December 6, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Once again, the Premier on behalf of the UCP attempting to suck and blow at once.
Having read the CBC News piece, I find it amusing that not once, but twice Kenney makes reference to NDP provincial governments, in an attempt assuage concerns about recall. Then, predictably trots out the evil spectre of activist judges. Sheesh
December 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Having read the CBC News piece, I find it amusing that not once, but twice Kenney makes reference to NDP provincial governments, in an attempt assuage concerns about recall. Then, predictably trots out the evil spectre of activist judges. Sheesh
With the words that the UCP banned in names of political parties, I bet there will be disgruntled UCP members happy that the two words 'national' and 'socialist' are not banned for inclusion in party names. Hey, they can even combine those two with 'workers party' and show their true beliefs
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 AM
With the words that the UCP banned in names of political parties, I bet there will be disgruntled UCP members happy that the two words 'national' and 'socialist' are not banned for inclusion in party names. Hey, they can even combine those two with 'workers party' and show their true beliefs
Fascist and authoritarian governments rely heavily on propaganda to win public support for their undemocratic strategies.
December 5, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Fascist and authoritarian governments rely heavily on propaganda to win public support for their undemocratic strategies.
Let's see now, the UCP stripped away the civil rights and human rights from teachers and trans youths, they've made life more difficult for those with disabilities, they undermine universities and now, they want to place limits on political opponents. Wait until they have their police force
December 5, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Let's see now, the UCP stripped away the civil rights and human rights from teachers and trans youths, they've made life more difficult for those with disabilities, they undermine universities and now, they want to place limits on political opponents. Wait until they have their police force
No sense meeting in the middle in fairness, when the UCP can goose step over to use the notwithstanding clause thereby selecting an extreme end and eschew fairness while boot stomping Charter Rights. Welcome to the UCP Gleichschaltung.
December 5, 2025 at 12:57 AM
No sense meeting in the middle in fairness, when the UCP can goose step over to use the notwithstanding clause thereby selecting an extreme end and eschew fairness while boot stomping Charter Rights. Welcome to the UCP Gleichschaltung.
Let's see, ban words, ban books, stomp Charter Rights of children and of workers, creating loopholes for UCP legislators, interfering with municipal politics, interfering with the manner of vote counting, creating their own police force. When will the UCP thugs table their version of an Enabling Act
December 4, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Let's see, ban words, ban books, stomp Charter Rights of children and of workers, creating loopholes for UCP legislators, interfering with municipal politics, interfering with the manner of vote counting, creating their own police force. When will the UCP thugs table their version of an Enabling Act
Oh man, it seems of late that the UCP keep dipping into their dogmatic tropes about the unacceptability of unelected officials: judges, arbitrators, officers of the legislature. Yet, not one of them, in their blather, include references to their chosen Deputy Ministers or Assistant Deputy Ministers
December 3, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Oh man, it seems of late that the UCP keep dipping into their dogmatic tropes about the unacceptability of unelected officials: judges, arbitrators, officers of the legislature. Yet, not one of them, in their blather, include references to their chosen Deputy Ministers or Assistant Deputy Ministers
Wonderful news. The timing of the announcement, just after the UCP get together is also wonderful.
December 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Wonderful news. The timing of the announcement, just after the UCP get together is also wonderful.
It is entirely amusing how many of the UCP MLA brethren object to the recall petitions as 'undemocratic' or going against 'democratic elections'. Yet they fawn with adulating reverence for Preston Manning, who referred to recall and referenda as 'direct democracy'. Seems contradictory.
November 28, 2025 at 10:33 PM
It is entirely amusing how many of the UCP MLA brethren object to the recall petitions as 'undemocratic' or going against 'democratic elections'. Yet they fawn with adulating reverence for Preston Manning, who referred to recall and referenda as 'direct democracy'. Seems contradictory.
At some level, all the recall petitions are deliciously ironic. Recall back in the late 1980s Preston Manning was championing 'direct democracy' through referendum and recall. After many years, Manning's folly is laid bare. I can hardly wait for the UCP to dust off the old Triple E Senate chestnut
November 27, 2025 at 6:26 AM
At some level, all the recall petitions are deliciously ironic. Recall back in the late 1980s Preston Manning was championing 'direct democracy' through referendum and recall. After many years, Manning's folly is laid bare. I can hardly wait for the UCP to dust off the old Triple E Senate chestnut
Must be a typo on the backdrop. I think they missed an 'F'
November 26, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Must be a typo on the backdrop. I think they missed an 'F'
I recall when I was a UofA Agriculture student in the 1980s, the NE corner of 122 Street and 51 Avenue was an important part of the UofA Farm. Curious how the minister describes the land as 'currently undeveloped green space'. UCP underfunding the UofA created the necessity to part out the UofA Farm
November 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I recall when I was a UofA Agriculture student in the 1980s, the NE corner of 122 Street and 51 Avenue was an important part of the UofA Farm. Curious how the minister describes the land as 'currently undeveloped green space'. UCP underfunding the UofA created the necessity to part out the UofA Farm
With regard to recall and referenda in the UCP government, is it fair to suggest that these tools/processes wear the fingerprints of Preston Manning?
November 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
With regard to recall and referenda in the UCP government, is it fair to suggest that these tools/processes wear the fingerprints of Preston Manning?
How incredibly tone deaf. With all the challenges facing Alberta, this misguided MLA figures, now is a good time to discuss abortion. The same old trope, protect rights of unborn, but once born, boot stomp inalienable rights.
November 21, 2025 at 7:17 PM
How incredibly tone deaf. With all the challenges facing Alberta, this misguided MLA figures, now is a good time to discuss abortion. The same old trope, protect rights of unborn, but once born, boot stomp inalienable rights.
Yesterday in the Alberta Legislature, the UCP Premier stated: "We believe in science on this side of the House..." Surely the Premier misspoke. Likely they meant that they believe in pseudoscience. Their Chief of Staff, confirms not understanding science. This may be a side effect of chemtrails.
November 21, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Yesterday in the Alberta Legislature, the UCP Premier stated: "We believe in science on this side of the House..." Surely the Premier misspoke. Likely they meant that they believe in pseudoscience. Their Chief of Staff, confirms not understanding science. This may be a side effect of chemtrails.
Clearly, the report demonstrates the extent to which the UCP and their nonsecular ghouls are out of their depth. They demonstrate time and again what poor public money managers they are. Maybe this is why they resort to stomping all over civil rights. LaGrange poisons everything she touches.
November 20, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Clearly, the report demonstrates the extent to which the UCP and their nonsecular ghouls are out of their depth. They demonstrate time and again what poor public money managers they are. Maybe this is why they resort to stomping all over civil rights. LaGrange poisons everything she touches.
UCP reaction to Recall Act petitions may be entertaining if the situation wasn't so serious. Remember when Recall was introduced in the legislature all was puppies and rainbows: democracy in action. Fast forward: UCP goose-steps into the legislature to boot stomp civil rights, democracy be damned
November 19, 2025 at 2:58 AM
UCP reaction to Recall Act petitions may be entertaining if the situation wasn't so serious. Remember when Recall was introduced in the legislature all was puppies and rainbows: democracy in action. Fast forward: UCP goose-steps into the legislature to boot stomp civil rights, democracy be damned
Hmm, the statement appears to be classic 'the leopards ate my face' Will wonders never cease.
November 13, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Hmm, the statement appears to be classic 'the leopards ate my face' Will wonders never cease.