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Re: Alberta Health Services has an image problem. Again. (Still?)

Sws_2010 — Sat, 05 May 2012 00:32:51 -0000

You do realize that capitalism rewards the people on top right? And that the only real way towards a true healthcare system is 100% against the political interests of the province of Alberta? The rich get richer and the poor get screwed.

Re: What the heck is Leadership Calgary?

DJ Kelly — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 15:07:59 -0000

If you have the time to do it - you have to be able to really commit the time to it as you get out of it what you put into it - then I highly recommend it.

Re: What the heck is Leadership Calgary?

Guest — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 15:25:59 -0000

Hi DJ, so what's your final thoughts/comments on Leadership Calgary program? I'm considering it, but haven't decided yet. Any advise would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Re: Tuesday, September 11, 2001

Andrea — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:48:48 -0000

Well worth the read for a longer blog post. And I must say, you have a remarkable memory! I'm sure the significance of the events that day played a part.

Re: Tuesday, September 11, 2001

Michael Janz — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:14:30 -0000

Great post, DJ. I was still in Grade 12 that year and wasn't sure what was next. What it would mean for Canada, and if the worst was yet to come.

Re: CBC Radio column: Time to change Elections Canada’s arcane rules

joealbertan — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 11:38:07 -0000

I love it when others impersonate me. It makes me realize how much impact I have made. Thanks bonehead.

Re: A Poet Laureate for Calgary

Brian Pincott — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:12:55 -0000

Thanks for writing this Deej... I am pitching Kris Demeanor as our first Poet Laureate. He was just onstage together with Cadence Weapon at Folk Fest!

Re: CBC Radio column: Time to change Elections Canada’s arcane rules

Joe Albertan — Sun, 22 May 2011 13:13:48 -0000

Makes me think of what we need in the next Premier. Clearly we need someone more partisan who will put the party first. This is where Stelmach has fallen down.

Re: Announcing #yycdata Camp

Mack D. Male — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 10:56:03 -0000

Unfortunately I'm going to be across the pond or I'd seriously consider driving down for this! Hope it goes well, can't wait to see what comes out of it!

Re: What most needs doing?

j j — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 23:44:10 -0000

Pretty comprehensive and intelligently put.

Re: Who would you be proud to have as premier?

Bill Thompson — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 13:38:20 -0000

Just as long as it isn't a Wild Rose government that keeps interfering with municipal elections. They also lied. I tore up my Wild Rose membership after reading the lies that Keith Wilson was scaring the hell out of everyone with regarding bills 19, 36 and 50. I spent money on a lawyer cause I believed him and my lawyer says the Wild Rose is misrepresenting the legislation. For Conservatives, I'd definitely take a Jim Prentice over a self indulgent and pompous Ted Morton. Dave Taylor should take the leadership of the Alberta party fairly handily. He's matured politically and concentrates more on policy than rhetoric now that he's left the Liberals. Speaking of Liberals, who even wants that job as captain of a sinking ship? As for NDP, they are inconsequential in Alberta. Unions killed any chance they ever had.

Re: Who would you be proud to have as premier?

DJ Kelly — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 18:22:19 -0000

I agree... if you think the outcome of the poll is somehow magically supposed to be representative of the actual voting outcome. For me it's more interesting to look for emergent patterns rather than number of votes. That's something no organized "vote for this person" social media campaign can take away, especially because we can see these and account for them in the analysis.

Re: Who would you be proud to have as premier?

Mark Wells — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 17:06:30 -0000

Bah. These online polls have become little more than social media networking contests.

Re: Who would you be proud to have as premier?

DJ Kelly — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:06:26 -0000

Thought about that but until it's an option in real life I figured I'd leave it off of here too.

Re: Who would you be proud to have as premier?

DJ Kelly — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:05:19 -0000

Added. Although I'm not sure many know Satya.

Re: Who would you be proud to have as premier?

Karen Wold — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 10:45:38 -0000

Doug Griffiths all the way to the top!!

Re: Who would you be proud to have as premier?

Shoenle — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:06:42 -0000

How about none of the above?

Re: Who would you be proud to have as premier?

Davidgwhalen — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:46:09 -0000

It would please me to have a premier who has some political maturity. One who is determined to stand up to Ottawa and challenge them on every level. And I mean on every level. Lastly one who puts people first, infrastructure and R&D 2nd and corporate last. Corporate has had it too good for too long at the expense of people. I do realize that this will not happen, but you did ask.

Re: Who would you be proud to have as premier?

Berry Farmer — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 23:33:24 -0000

I'll add Satya Das, too.

Re: Who would you be proud to have as premier?

Jordan Schroder — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:47:01 -0000

Satya Das?

Re: Who would you be proud to have as premier?

yegger — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 19:17:44 -0000

How about none of the above?

Re: Metro column: Griffiths right man at right time?

BetterAlberta — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:32:05 -0000

Doug Griffiths for Premier!
Show him you want him to run - join the 'Doug Griffiths for Alberta's Future' Facebook group.
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pag...

Re: Metro column: Griffiths right man at right time?

Stpc — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 11:11:02 -0000

No such thing as non-partisan in politics. That's why we have things called "parties". I'll stick with someone who at least has seen a day as a minister!

Re: Metro column: 2010 was a puzzle of political folly – Part 1 of 2

Colleen1983 — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 11:49:06 -0000

I agree with the analysis - I think Nenshi was going to do well, but it was thanks to Hanson's arrogance and sense of entitlement that led to his inappropriate comments prior to the election which I think helped get Nenshi elected. (Thankfully as far as I'm concerned) They (police and others) were all so sure that the "good ole boys" club was going to continue. Surprise! There are actually thinking Calgarians out there who are on to the manipulation from the Police Chief and others. Nenshi had no time to closely examine the police service before the chief's contract was extended - his old contract hadn't yet expired. I think Nenshi is on to it never-the-less but there are those in the provincial politics who aren't so smart.

Re: Metro column: Nenshi there to extinguish the flames

Anyonymous — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 14:17:55 -0000

You gush like a school girl everytime you mention Nenshi. Go ahead, submit your resume, there might be an opening for you.