Project Alberta - Empowering Albertans

Re: Regarding Separatism

Mudge — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:06:58 PST

Why ??

Members of the Bloc Keebeckoises have no problem in sitting in Canada's Common House when they don't believe in Canada !

Regarding Separatism

tanpro — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:05:23 PST

"There have been some questions lately about whether or not the fact that I am a self-described ‘separatist’ would have any effect on my standing as a member of the Wildrose Alliance party of Alberta...."

http://www.themoderateseparatist.com/20 ... atism.html

Re: The Edmobile

Sneeze — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:43:57 PST

Would be sweet for playing pong.

The Edmobile

Wildrose-Wally — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:39:23 PST

The Edmobile

a car designed exactly the way Stelmach laid out his message

"A NEW DIRECTION"

(You figure it out. I have a headache.)

Ghost of Ralph Helps Alliance

tanpro — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:55:11 PST

"While ridding themselves of the ever-growing anchor of a leader would sound appealing to insiders, in the public eye it would come across as practically an admission of a long list of mistakes....."

http://www.themoderateseparatist.com/20 ... iance.html

Re: Prediction on Ed Stelmach's leadership review

RedDog — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:13:29 PST

I had speculated 80% in discussion at the office on Friday. I missed pegging it by only 3%.

Re: Prediction on Ed Stelmach's leadership review

Mudge — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:47:36 PST

That percentage, of course, only applies to them as was at the meeting, and cast their ballot - meaning they wasn't in a hospitality room, blasted out of their tiny minds !!!!!

Right ?

Re: Prediction on Ed Stelmach's leadership review

Jerry Fortin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:12:49 PST

Which is apparently about 77% of the party. I think you meant some of the party, a very small 23% of the party to be more specific.

Re: Prediction on Ed Stelmach's leadership review

hidr0g3n — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:17:27 PST

I don't know why some people we're skeptical as to whether he would get over 70 % approval. Stelmach has alienated everyone from the party except for sycophantic yes-men.

Re: Prediction on Ed Stelmach's leadership review

Jerry Fortin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 09:42:20 PST

77 % in favour of Ed. Good news for the WRAP folks, you now know what you face in a couple of years. Time enough to build a case against them I think.

Re: Prediction on Ed Stelmach's leadership review

Jerry Fortin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:53:19 PST

Ed will continue on as party leader. At least I hope he does because that is the best option for the next election. He is a known quality that can be beaten.

Re: Prediction on Ed Stelmach's leadership review

First Lady — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:56:18 PST

Today is the big day for Eddie. Surely others must have some predicitons on this?

Re: Alberta H1N1 clinics suspended

Whispering Dick — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:46:41 PST

As far as I know the AUPE has had nothing to do with the mess things are in. Why bring them up at all ? Are you anti-EVERYBODY ??

Sheeeesh ! --- Dick.

Re: New licences for sour gas and oil wells halted in Alberta

Jerry Fortin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:50:55 PST

Sneeze you slay me! You really do, and don't get me wrong but I enjoy every minute of it! You can stalk me till the cows come home if you like, I really don't mind on being called to the line whenever I get out of line.

Re: New licences for sour gas and oil wells halted in Alberta

Sneeze — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:35:56 PST

Jerry Fortin wrote:

That is true, I simply will not contest that at all. What I will say is that there are rules in some forums and they must be followed. Offense should be neither taken nor given.

I agree & disagree... "Offensive" dialogue is interpreted differently across the board. The only thing a moderator can do is not allow demeaning statements... Dealing with everything else is the responsibility of the individual...I would think -not responding- is probably the best practice when a conversation becomes "too heated" for that person's taste.
I do believe there is a rule in regards to "stalking" people from thread to thread... none on declaring "B.S." on somebody's statements.

Oh well.

Jerry I plan to stalk you over to the "H1N2 clinics" thread...! (Just need to dig up some more information on bad AUPE decisions; before I put your foot in your mouth... (or vice-versa!))

Re: New licences for sour gas and oil wells halted in Alberta

Jerry Fortin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:21:44 PST

That is true, I simply will not contest that at all. What I will say is that there are rules in some forums and they must be followed. Offense should be neither taken nor given.

Re: New licences for sour gas and oil wells halted in Alberta

Sneeze — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:05:52 PST

Jerry Fortin wrote:

The manner in which the question is asked is relevant.

The internet is a big bad place Jerry. If a topic is sensitive to somebody, they should think before they hang it out the window.

Re: Alberta H1N1 clinics suspended

Jerry Fortin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:59:34 PST

I don't blame the union.....do you?

Re: New licences for sour gas and oil wells halted in Alberta

Jerry Fortin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:58:41 PST

The manner in which the question is asked is relevant.

Re: Alberta H1N1 clinics suspended

Sneeze — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:57:46 PST

Whispering Dick wrote:

Lay the blame where it belongs --- on the Health-care Administration and beaurocracy. They are the ones who sit on thier asses all day and make the STUPID decisions that the "front-line proffessionals" have to live with.

So you think the AUPE is blameless?!

Re: New licences for sour gas and oil wells halted in Alberta

Sneeze — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:36:05 PST

Wildrose-Wally wrote:

Good idea, you are getting awfully close to harassing here.

How so Wally? Asking questions is harrassing? Calling people to account for statements is harrassing?

hmm...

Re: Alberta H1N1 clinics suspended

Whispering Dick — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:43:15 PST

Over the last 10 years I have had the MISSfortune to be hospitalized several times, and have had the GOOD fortune to be waited on, hand and foot, by these "front-line proffessionals" that everyone talks about. Thank God, they don't have time to read the GARBAGE that is written about them!!!! I have never met a lazy nurse! Or Doctor, for that matter!

Lay the blame where it belongs --- on the Health-care Administration and beaurocracy. They are the ones who sit on thier asses all day and make the STUPID decisions that the "front-line proffessionals" have to live with. They should all have to spend a month carrying bed-pans as a condition for being considered for employment!!!

Fuming --- Dick.

Re: Alberta H1N1 clinics suspended

mkuzio — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:10:05 PST

Anyone who would suggest that public employed nurses do not work hard enough (as in private nurses who do not work hard enough would be fired) has NOT spent time in an Edmonton Hospital recently. I spent six months visiting my Grandson at PICU a year and a half ago. The vast majority of those nurses worked their butts off trying to keep those dear little ones alive. Breaks were missed, overtime was extensive due to lack of staffing and those nurses still allowed time to reassure very worried family members. These people deserve out respect and appreciation and not suggestions that they don't work hard enough. I hope you are lucky enough not to need their care which would prove to you that I am right!

Re: Alberta H1N1 clinics suspended

Jerry Fortin — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:12:34 PST

Nonsense Sneeze! The workers can be talked to at any time, individually or in groups at the discretion of the employer. There is no can't, that is just false.

Re: New licences for sour gas and oil wells halted in Alberta

Ruth — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:03:03 PST

Wildrose-Wally wrote:

Sneeze wrote:

thus I will leave the issue.

Good idea, you are getting awfully close to harassing here.

Thanks Wally. I am sorry you needed to step in. I am still getting used to this new forum. Can you answer some questions for me?

Can you put people on ignore on this forum?

And exactly what happens when you hit the explanation mark at the bottom of each post? Are the moderators of this forum directly informed of an inappropriate post?

Thanks.

Re: New licences for sour gas and oil wells halted in Alberta

Wildrose-Wally — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:59:46 PST

Sneeze wrote:

thus I will leave the issue.

Good idea, you are getting awfully close to harassing here.

Re: New licences for sour gas and oil wells halted in Alberta

Ruth — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:23:36 PST

hidr0g3n wrote:

I did some digging today and learned that the wells in question are about 26% sour. That is heavy duty stuff. I also learned that the company I work for now has 3 - 4 wells on hiatus because of this suspension in licensing. Kudos to Grizzly Resources for railroading concerned residents and then screwing it all up for the rest of the industry. Companies like this give the entire industry a bad image.

I did a bit of seearching. But i couldn't find all the answers i am looking for. It appears that grizzley is a small company, is that correct?? Is it a small entity of a larger company?

Re: New licences for sour gas and oil wells halted in Alberta

hidr0g3n — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 20:25:38 PST

Newfoundland declares war on the U.S.A.

Wildrose-Wally — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:49:05 PST

President Barack Obama was in the Oval Office when his telephone rang.

"Hallo, President Obama " a heavily accented voice said. "This is Archie, up ere at the Harp Seal Pub in Badger's Cove , Newfoundland , Canada , eh? I am callin' to tells ya dat we are officially declaring war on ya!"

"Well Archie," Barack replied, "This is indeed important news !
How big is your army ?"

"Right now," said Archie, after a moments calculation "there is myself, me cousin Harold , me next-door-neighbor Mick, and the whole dart team from the pub. That makes eight!"

Barack paused. "I must tell you Archie that I have one million men in my army waiting to move on my command."

"Wow," said Archie. "I'll have ta call ya back!"

Sure enough, the next day, Archie called again. " Mr. Obama , the war is still on! We have managed to acquire some infantry equipment!"

"And what equipment would that be Archie?" Barack asked.

"Well sir, we have two combines, a bulldozer, and Harry 's farm tractor."

President Obama sighed. "I must tell you Archie, that I have 16,000 tanks and 14,000 armored personnel carriers. Also I've increased my army to one and a half million since we last spoke."

"Lord above", said Archie, "I'll be getting back to ya."

Sure enough, Archie rang again the next day.. " President Obama , the war is still on! We have managed to git ourselves airborne! We up an' modified Harrigan's ultra-light wit a couple of shotguns in the cockpit, and four boys from the Legion have joined us as well!"

Barack was silent for a minute then cleared his throat. "I must tell you Archie that I have 10,000 bombers and 20,000 fighter planes. My military complex is surrounded by laser-guided, surface-to-air missile sites. And since we last spoke, I've increased my army to TWO MILLION!"

"Jumpins," said Archie, "l'll have ta call youse back."

Sure enough, Archie called again the next day. " President Obama ! I am sorry to have to tell you dat we have had to call off dis 'ere war."

"I'm sorry to hear that" said Barack . "Why the sudden change of heart?"

Well, sir," said Archie, "we've all sat ourselves down and had a long chat over a bunch of pints, and come to realize dat dere's no way we can feed two million prisoners.."

CANADIAN CONFIDENCE CANNOT BE SHAKEN

Re: Alberta H1N1 clinics suspended

Sneeze — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:57:24 PST

mkuzio wrote:

" If the government would actually dialogue with the front line workers (and no a cute little contest is not a dialogue) they could give the Gov't some excellent ideas.

While I agree there are some great ways to streamline the system...

Dialogue with front line workers would be a disaster. Getting around the union and actually talk to the individual is next to impossible... not to mention... The 40 years of degeneration of Health Care from "Patient Care" to "Staff Care" makes it very difficult to have honest dialouge with these people.

They will accept no solution which would see them treated like actual employee's. (As in a private system; lazy and/or irresponsible nurses & doctors would be culled. Nor any solution that would see a pay scheme based on performance (cause that would be too much like real work).