Albertans frustrated by lack of attention!

[DasFX]

Albertans frustrated by lack of attention
Last Updated Tue, 13 Dec 2005 11:07:39 EST
CBC News
Voters in Alberta are becoming frustrated that in the two weeks since the election call the only party leader to campaign in their province is Jim Harris of the Green party.

http://www.cbc.ca/story/canadavotes2006/national/2005/12/13/elxn-alberta-angry.html

Boy, Alberta likes to complain a lot. I mean, what really would be the point of any of the major parties spending any extended time in Alberta. First they only have 28 seats or about 9% of the 308 available.

26 of them are already likely in the hands of the Conservatives and the two or at least one of the others are probably going to the Liberals.

Of course the parties are spending most of their time in Ontario and Quebec, what do you expect when two thirds of the electorate reside there. Silly Albertans, don't they understand!

 

[capebretoner]

RE: Albertans frustrated

What really is the point of complaining, maybe if they weren't so entirely one sided then the other parties would have a chance. It is not like the Liberals or NDP are going to waste a bunch of money when they know that the CPC is going to win anyway.

The only reason the Green Party is having a prescence is that it was in Alberta that they had the greatest percentage of the vote of anywhere

 

[Calberty]

I live in Alberta and haven't heard a murmer. A non-story made into a story. Too much time on their hands. :wink:

 

[Reverend Blair]

RE: Albertans frustrated

Sometimes it's hard to find a story.

Jack's in Saskatchewan today. That's right beside Alberta. ;-)

 

[capebretoner]

Re: RE: Albertans frustrated

Sometimes it's hard to find a story.

Jack's in Saskatchewan today. That's right beside Alberta. ;-)

I suppose that is close enough

 

[Reverend Blair]

RE: Albertans frustrated

It's close enough for me.

 

[Semperfi_dani]

RE: Albertans frustrated

I live in Alberta and haven't heard a murmer. A non-story made into a story. Too much time on their hands.

I was just going to say the same thing. This is news to me..and I watch the news, listen to the radio, read the newspapers! I guess if they want to make an issue out of it in the media..sure. Whatever will grab the headlines.

Besides, all the leaders will visit in the second half, when it actually matters

Come to think of it, i really have not seen a lot of lawn signs and have not recieved any material since the first week.

I would like to say we complain alot, but to do so, we would have to actually care...hahahaha.

 

[no1important]

RE: Albertans frustrated

Well why would Harper wasre time in Alberta when he knows he will win all but maybe 1? Why would Martin waste time when he knows he may win one seat tops? They are spending their efforts where they can win more seats.

 

[Ocean Breeze]

:sleepy5: :hmph:

whining ? are they?? :roll:

 

[no1important]

:sleepy5: :hmph:

whining ? are they?? :roll:

Seems to be the new Alberta pastime. :wink:

 

[Semperfi_dani]

RE: Albertans frustrated

Hey....I don't think Alberta is any different than any other province in the bitch and moan department!

Again, i haven't heard anything...why would anyone complain if even *we* know snow would have a better chance in hell than anything left of right in Alberta. hahaha.

 

[Ocean Breeze]

Re: RE: Albertans frustrated

Hey....I don't think Alberta is any different than any other province in the bitch and moan department!

Again, i haven't heard anything...why would anyone complain if even *we* know snow would have a better chance in hell than anything left of right in Alberta. hahaha.

oh yes, they are..(different in the bitch and moan ) ......;-)

they have more money to hire professional whiners.. :wink:

 

[Calberty]

The less attention Alberta gets the better. That twerp Layton wants to tax our energy resources. Then again the NDP has a thief running for the party so theft must be an acceptable NDP policy as.

"Boo Hoo. I didn't mean to steal the 50,000 ring. I'm sorry."

Donts worry Svend, the NDP will want you to run again for the Party. You canbe their ethics watchdog.

 

[Laika]

I'm from Calgary too and this is the first time I've ever heard of this. I like how they ask one person, who is all pissy and bored waiting in line at Canada Post, and it is translated to "Albertans" as if we all give a shit if we get campaigners or not. :lol:

 

[Reverend Blair]

The less attention Alberta gets the better. That twerp Layton wants to tax our energy resources.

That's not accurate at all Calberty. Layton wants to impose an export tax as a retaliatory trade measure to make the US live up to an agreement that they signed. It would cost Albertans nothing. Since you export lumber as well as oil, it would actually benefit you.