tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post7847280245108244140..comments2023-11-02T06:37:23.839-06:00Comments on daveberta.ca: year in review 2009: alberta mla edition.davebertahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06822739409684978316noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-58065467962825185502010-01-16T12:22:30.308-07:002010-01-16T12:22:30.308-07:00How can 2 people form a party? Only in Alberta.How can 2 people form a party? Only in Alberta.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-25246757032958029552010-01-02T12:10:42.570-07:002010-01-02T12:10:42.570-07:00The Tiny Perfect Blog used to post a list of the M...The Tiny Perfect Blog used to post a list of the MLA's who are active on social media like facebook and twitter. Why doesn't this blog pick that up?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-9612755648106948592010-01-02T09:57:16.047-07:002010-01-02T09:57:16.047-07:00Dave, you should give us your picks for that "...Dave, you should give us your picks for that "Cabinet Shuffle Pool" and your reasoning behind each move!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-1804046042323526662009-12-31T12:23:44.249-07:002009-12-31T12:23:44.249-07:00Now we know why Danielle Smith has targeted North ...Now we know why Danielle Smith has targeted North Hill for her candidacy. The Alliance will target the weak links in the PC government.<br />As many commentators state- the disgruntled PC vote gravitated to the Alliance [Glenmore} and the key is the swing in rural constituencies.<br />With 4 new constituencies being redrawn in Calgary and Edmonton, how will the progressive spectrum influence the rural swing?workeradvocatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-65255492928852473642009-12-31T09:26:19.031-07:002009-12-31T09:26:19.031-07:00To the person who said "a world without relig...To the person who said "a world without religion" - an individual has that right, absolutely. But not to impose their lack of spirituality on ohters.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-16952833306950180262009-12-31T08:32:50.802-07:002009-12-31T08:32:50.802-07:00Just imagine 2010. Rachel Notley working with Kevi...Just imagine 2010. Rachel Notley working with Kevin Taft based upon the concept of becoming a progressive alternative to the Stelmach failure. "Imagine a world without religion". John Lennon did.workeradvocatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-37893515580986382052009-12-30T20:14:44.092-07:002009-12-30T20:14:44.092-07:00Dave, is there any truth to the rumor that Doug G...Dave, is there any truth to the rumor that Doug Griffiths was asked to run for the leadership of the Wildrose Alliance.<br /><br />I heard that from someone in Killam who is quite close to Doug. Just wondering if you'd heard anything.Berry Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447299342398591508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-38881461556401360662009-12-30T17:39:00.131-07:002009-12-30T17:39:00.131-07:00Re Mr. Hardin's comment above: The CTF doesn&#...Re Mr. Hardin's comment above: The CTF doesn't represent anyone but its corporate sponsors, certainly not "taxpayers," who come in all stripes and support a variety of taxation and spending policies. Part of the CTF's mandate is to encourage public dissatisfaction with "the political level" of government, lest it ever get into its collection head the notion of doing something in the public interest. MLA pay and perks is a good issue in this regard, because it can be played in a way that increases public cynicism about MLAs of all parties. This also is effective in suppressing voter turnout - another key goal of organizations like the CTF because it tends to assist the reelection of "conservative" governments pushing "pro-taxpayer" policies (that in fact are not in the interests of ordinary taxpayers) by persuading cynical voters not to bother casting a ballot on election day. Almost be definition, ideas promoted by the CTF are not in the interests of taxpayers. Politicians should be paid a reasonable salary, not excessive, and their pay increases should be set by an independent and impartial tribunal.Buddie Dharmanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-57424742358633755262009-12-30T14:48:51.846-07:002009-12-30T14:48:51.846-07:00The best Alberta MLAs are the ones that agree to l...The best Alberta MLAs are the ones that agree to let the public choose their pay and not set it themselves. That's why the CTF is . <a href="http://taxpayer.com/issues/alberta/ab-citizens-assembly-mla-pay>pushing for a citizens' assembly on MLA pay</a>.EternaLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03024856259488801001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-23765918844734676992009-12-30T13:39:33.621-07:002009-12-30T13:39:33.621-07:00There many more government and opposition members ...There many more government and opposition members that use social media much better than Doug Griffiths.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-7546703745537419732009-12-30T10:57:06.326-07:002009-12-30T10:57:06.326-07:00Actually, pretty much every member of the NDP want...Actually, pretty much every member of the NDP wants Notley to be leader, including Mason.<br /><br />Pretty much every member except Notley that is.<br /><br />However, anon 9:18 only gets it part right. Notley's refusal to take over the reigns from Mason stems entirely from the fact her children are still young and that she doesn't want to miss their childhood.Petenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-64709901699436698872009-12-30T09:18:33.938-07:002009-12-30T09:18:33.938-07:00I've heard (and it's anonymous rumor of co...I've heard (and it's anonymous rumor of course) that Notley doesn't want to be leader... yet. The story is that she wants to establish herself as a long term MLA first, help her party grow, and have her children get a fair bit older before she takes on that additional challenge.<br /><br />It's a smart strategy except for the fact that their party seems to be shrinking, not growing. Their decision to refocus on organized labour while disenfranchising the grassroots members hasn't exactly yielded a vibrant party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10290429.post-53695966226204597562009-12-29T23:37:24.109-07:002009-12-29T23:37:24.109-07:00Dave: As always, an excellent post. Very insightfu...Dave: As always, an excellent post. Very insightful. I particularly liked your assessments of Fawcett & Griffiths. However, as for your comment about Rachel Notley, I'm sure I demanded that the Knee-Dips make her the leader on or about July 6, 2009 - http://bit.ly/8e6t7m . I think I might have been an NDP member thereabouts, too.David J. Climenhagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10021024202211468930noreply@blogger.com