All posts by Rob Anderson
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Did Premier Redford Lie to Albertans? You decide.
Last week, Premier Redford shocked the media and Albertans when she flip-flopped on her commitment (made repeatedly during and after the PC leadership race) to...
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Vote PC…and we’ll tell you our plans after the election
In the election prior to the collapse of the federal Progressive Conservatives in 1993, then Prime Minister Kim Campbell (who when first selected PC leader...
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Alberta’s NDP Budget – 5 Straight Deficits and Counting
Albertans expect their government to live within its means. They also expect their government to ensure tax dollars are carefully spent on key priorities such...
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Leading Alberta Out of a Financial Mess
Alberta is in financial trouble. The statement is almost impossible to believe given our vast wealth of resources. Despite oil prices at historic highs of...
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More Taxes are not the Answer
Oftentimes when politicians start talking public policy people’s eyes glaze over – and for good reason. Voters are generally too busy dealing with more important...
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2012…Year of the Rose?
2011 was certainly a year to remember. Our constituency continued its amazing growth, we had an outpouring of volunteerism and generosity to help deal with...
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My Christmas Challenge to You
Anita and I had the opportunity this Christmas season to attend Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” at Theatre Calgary. Although I’ve seem the old black...
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Some Common Sense on Drunk Driving
Impaired driving is a societal scourge that cuts off lives prematurely and devastates families. I do not know anyone, no matter what their political leanings,...
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PC Tax Hikes Unnecessary
Over the last week, the Redford government has been floating a variety of trial balloons that have one common theme – tax hikes in order...
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Why is Redford Breaking Her Promises?
There are 3 kinds of politicians. Those that keep their promises, those with hidden agendas, and promise breakers. The first and most unique kind of...
