tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post7909457438631822636..comments2023-09-22T06:22:50.820-06:00Comments on Ken Chapman: Join the Reboot Alberta Movement & Be Proud of Alberta Again.kenchapmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11384045981190810115noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-16606552406094435082010-01-17T17:35:05.459-07:002010-01-17T17:35:05.459-07:00Ken,
Thank you sincerely for posting anonymous po...Ken,<br /><br />Thank you sincerely for posting anonymous posts that I know you do not agree with. Says a lot about you.<br /><br />An anonymous (for good reason) WAP supporter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-9392160713953822112010-01-15T21:40:28.313-07:002010-01-15T21:40:28.313-07:00We love Danielle so don't vote for her?
Typic...We love Danielle so don't vote for her?<br /><br />Typical "progressive" nonsense! Let's all save sweet little Danielle. She is but a helpless lamb in the clutches of nefarious oil companies!<br /><br />What a bunch of patronizing crap.<br /><br />Premier Smith is already calling the shots in Alberta. She is running Stelmach like a little servant boy and already has her man Morton in a key position.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-65853512502492945112010-01-13T09:16:56.991-07:002010-01-13T09:16:56.991-07:00Progressive = left wingProgressive = left wingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-23391587093315060942010-01-12T23:21:26.298-07:002010-01-12T23:21:26.298-07:00Progressives are concerned about the WAP and when ...Progressives are concerned about the WAP and when they will burn Smith because she is too prgressive for them. Don't just vote for her - protect her political future from the wrath of the Soconskenchapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384045981190810115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-87908328986177752882010-01-12T21:11:32.069-07:002010-01-12T21:11:32.069-07:00Leftoids are terrified of Danielle Smith. I see it...Leftoids are terrified of Danielle Smith. I see it everywhere in their tiresome, panicked and absurd scaremongering posts.<br /><br />This is enough validation alone for me to vote Danielle!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-52188724691731004012010-01-12T12:24:49.802-07:002010-01-12T12:24:49.802-07:00The last guy at 10:54 is exactly right. The Stelm...The last guy at 10:54 is exactly right. The Stelmach PC's have destroyed all pride in Alberta. By voting Wildrose Alliance and giving a new government we will give new hope to investors, energy companies, and all Albertans. It's time for change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-49374597131190348402010-01-11T22:54:43.022-07:002010-01-11T22:54:43.022-07:00Wow, so that's the way we can be proud of Albe...Wow, so that's the way we can be proud of Alberta again. It only takes one woman? Heck, it'll be easier than I guessed.<br /><br />Here I was... thinking it would take more commitment from all of us to recreate an Alberta we can be proud of.<br /><br />Guess it's easier to vote for Danielle... and let Link and the boys fill in the blanks afterward.<br /><br />Who'da thunk it?Berry Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447299342398591508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-78233427576112963232010-01-10T23:21:30.741-07:002010-01-10T23:21:30.741-07:00Alberta will only be worth being proud of with a t...Alberta will only be worth being proud of with a truly principled conservative voice under Danielle Smith and the Wildrose Alliance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-8803987717732950712010-01-10T23:10:31.399-07:002010-01-10T23:10:31.399-07:00Joanne - you are way too distrusting and suspiciou...Joanne - you are way too distrusting and suspicious. I was saying my pix of Linus on my Twitter profile was not me obfuscating because my Twitter account is my name - just like yours. <br /><br />I am not implying you can't blog under an alias either. You are leaping to conclusions. You are not anonymous either. As for me unless your identity is known you carry less credibility. That said their is lots of justification for some folks to blog and comment anonymously but we should be told of a reason. I know some of my anonymous commenters and I know and respect thier reasons to be anonymous.<br /><br />As for being entitled to know my position on things because I am the key organizer is to mistake the natrue of Reboot. It is compose of individuals in thier personal capacity as citizens. <br /><br />I don't control Reboot's agenda or what they what to talk about, do or say. I only help organize the events, and help where asked, like fronting money for deposits on hotels.<br /><br />There are about 12 key organizers now and more taking up roles and responsibilities all the time.<br /><br />It is a sad fact that women legitimately feel at risk on the Web and elsewhere. I have seen the angst in the hearts and minds of female friends of mine caused by random spammers on the Internet. You do what you have to do but you can relax with me. Just don't presume about me that I am something that I am not either.kenchapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384045981190810115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-53941792874720052412010-01-10T22:31:48.846-07:002010-01-10T22:31:48.846-07:00Thank you; I will definitely check these out.
I u...Thank you; I will definitely check these out.<br />I understand that you are not the sole voice of Reboot Alberta but you are the key organizer; I think it is reasonable to ask what your positions are on various issue.<br /><br />I resent the implication that blogging under an alias is an attempt at obfuscation. Women bloggers face real threats. I personally chose to change to my own identity, but I respect those who continue to blog under aliases - I don't think it makes them whoever-you-ares.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-21982779534731945142010-01-10T21:35:11.086-07:002010-01-10T21:35:11.086-07:00Thanks for clarifying Joanne, it was Linus on my T...Thanks for clarifying Joanne, it was Linus on my Twitter Profile which bears my name, no obfuscation there. Not avoiding your oil and gas question. Here is a start to your answer. I published a book last year called Green Oil written by my busines partner Satya Das. It represents my policy position (not Reboots - my personal position) on oil and gas in Alberta - mostly oilsands but we cover all the sector. <br /><br />You can check it out on my company website www.cambridgestrategies.com or www.greenoilbook.com - where you can buy it on line. There are lots of blog posts on this topic too. <br /><br />We also did a DCM survey on Albertan's values around the concept of responsible and sustainable oilsands development. A summary of the findings is on the CSI site too. <br /><br />If you go to my blog www.ken-chapman.blogspot com and search Royalties, energy and oilsands you will find a number of posts on my position on the energy sector. <br /><br />How this dispels you sense I was evading your question.kenchapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384045981190810115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-25394583970952534202010-01-10T21:27:08.992-07:002010-01-10T21:27:08.992-07:00Thank goodness, Ken, that you were able to sidetra...Thank goodness, Ken, that you were able to sidetrack the discussion.<br /><br />My name is Joanne Costello. I blogged for years under the alias Polly Jones, although people have known my real name for years. You had a picture of Snoopy on your Twitter profile for months - is this really an issue? You're more comfortable with fluff, aren't you?<br /><br />You continue to evade my questions both on Twitter and here on your blog.<br /><br />What is your position on current and prospective policies relating to the oil and gas industry?<br /><br />It is not a trick question. It has nothing to do with traditional organizing; it is an issue affecting all Albertans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-118558032002458302010-01-10T21:20:20.475-07:002010-01-10T21:20:20.475-07:00E-harmony! LoL!
I would also suggest passing out ...E-harmony! LoL!<br /><br />I would also suggest passing out songbooks with the words to "Koom Bah Yah" along with glasses of Kool Aid.<br /><br />I may sound cynical but I actually wish Reboot Alberta (what a ridiculous name) the greatest success. Nothing pleases me more than seeing 4 leftoid parties and one right party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-17724783891092855532010-01-10T21:08:56.805-07:002010-01-10T21:08:56.805-07:00I beleive that the erosion in our collective confi...I beleive that the erosion in our collective confidence in the system brought into focus by this latest proroguement is part and parcel with the issues motivating Reboot Alberta in the first place. <br /><br />Looking forward to attending the second iteration of Reboot, and hope to find it as stimulating as the first one.Alexander Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00384432421245507388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-90582224400553083562010-01-10T20:37:56.574-07:002010-01-10T20:37:56.574-07:00I agree that the Reboot movement seems to be littl...I agree that the Reboot movement seems to be little more than a bunch of buzz words at this point. It's cute that everyone has their own definitions of "progressive", but since that appears to be the primary descriptor for the movement, perhaps it demands some degree of an actual definition.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-33286672335533480092010-01-10T19:34:19.423-07:002010-01-10T19:34:19.423-07:00Re comment at 7:10 pm - I am not sure if you are P...Re comment at 7:10 pm - I am not sure if you are Polly Jones as per this link or Joanne Costello as per your Twitter account. In any event you are misreading (or perhaps misleading)about Reboot Alberta. I presume you are merely misreading and misunderstanding what Reboot is all about.<br /><br />There is a progressive voice in Alberta that is not organized and not about to do so around the conventional political parties...or it would have done so already.<br /><br />How does that progressive voice get heard as the PC Party shifts dramatically to the right in response to the even more extreme right wing rise of the WAP? <br /><br />That is the original motivation behind convening a gathering of progressive Albertans at the first Reboot event at the end of Nov. <br /><br />Nobody speaks for Reboot Alberta but some of us speak to the community that is forming around the longing for a better democracy and better much governance of our province.<br /><br />The new progressive part of society and politics does not have vehicles like unions or churches or professional/trade groups to gather together and share ideas and concerns. So Reboot is an effort to address that need. <br /><br />It is self-organizing and open as to agendas and concerns. It is moving rapidly and will no doubt come around to focusing on hard policy and political issues and concerns. But right now the people participating in Reboot are as focused on forming trusting relationships amongst themselves as progressives and doing this through Reboot. <br /><br />Most participants in Reboot are individually all about pursuing political action in their other roles and responsibilities. They have ways and means to do that but Reboot is different. It is a place for progressives to share concerns about the direction and destination our political classes are taking us. <br /><br />Hope this helps Polly or Joanne or whoever you are.kenchapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384045981190810115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-42768573286726956922010-01-10T19:10:14.372-07:002010-01-10T19:10:14.372-07:00People can have very similar ideas of what it mean...People can have very similar ideas of what it means to be a "progressive" in terms of wanting environmental stewardship or funding for PDD, but have radically different ideas of how to reach those goals. <br /><br />You are political strategist; please begin asking relevant and concrete questions. One of the most important questions for any citizen in Alberta is "How do you want the oil and gas industry managed?" or "What O & G policies do you support/dislike?" <br /><br />I feel like you're purposely avoiding hard questions. As I said, taking questionnaires on being a cultural creative or offering a personal statement of what it means to be progressive feels a lot more like eHarmony than politics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-73851551000373217352010-01-10T14:35:17.091-07:002010-01-10T14:35:17.091-07:00Hi Ken - What are your thoughts on Fair Vote, Cana...Hi Ken - What are your thoughts on Fair Vote, Canada. Could this be an allie organization? <br /><br />http://ken-chapman.blogspot.com/Dr. David Peathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16064063054501069105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-45535182703137728712010-01-10T13:31:28.327-07:002010-01-10T13:31:28.327-07:00See you at Reboot 2.0 and yes I am planning to att...See you at Reboot 2.0 and yes I am planning to attend the Manning Centre event in Edmonton early Februarykenchapmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384045981190810115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31415271.post-71842946889921721792010-01-10T13:10:53.899-07:002010-01-10T13:10:53.899-07:00Ken,
Registered today!
Are you going to attend t...Ken,<br /><br />Registered today!<br /><br />Are you going to attend the Manning Centre's Conference in early February?Berry Farmerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447299342398591508noreply@blogger.com