Hello gentle reader! The “Case for Hancock” has been running through these postings and exchange of comments for weeks now. I am not about to repeat them. People know where I stand and why on this leadership campaign.
The question is where do you stand on this leadership contest and what do you want for the future of your family? What kind of society do you see Alberta becoming? How does Alberta fit into and relate to Canada and the world? What are the priority issues you want to see your Alberta government deal with? Is a firewall around the province and opening up same sex marriage again you idea of good public policy? Then Morton is you man.
Or are you concerned about the environment, education, health care, responsible growth, quality public service and a better life for you, your family and your fellow man? Then Hancock is the one because he speaks to your values.
Hancock is caught in the same dilemma as Adalai Stevenson was when he sought the Democratic nomination for president in the 1950’s. Myth has it that a news reporter commented to him that “He had the votes from every thinking man and woman in the country.” Stevenson’s reply was, “You may be right, unfortunately I need a majority.”
Too many of the thinking people of Alberta may be simply “sitting this one out.” That would be a mistake – especially if we get a radical right-wing social conservative government for the next two years as a result.
If you stay home and “pass” you will get the kind of government you deserve, even if it is not the kind of government you want.
It is going to be cold tomorrow. So bundle up, show up and vote for Hancock. You will be glad you did because you know you will be doing the right thing.
Morton has not stated he would reopen same sex marriage - that is the federal jurisdiction. Nice lie though.
ReplyDeleteThe Alberta Agenda has some great ideas in it. An Alberta Pension Plan would be great for young Albertans.
A vote for Hancock is a vote for the establishment.
If Hancock does not make the top 3, it will clearly demonstrate that Alberta is not ready for a radical left wing candidate. I truly hope this is the case.
Stating that every "thinking" men and women vote for Hancock is simply funny. It's arrogant and very condescending.
Anyway, good luck today Ken. I really respect the passion you have for making Alberta a better place (...just disagree with you on how to do it).
Sean - I'd like to meet with you but the next week or so is going to be extremely busy, especially if the candidate I'm supportin makes the top 3.
ReplyDeleteGood morning. Wasn't Morton oposed to SSM before the Bill passed in the Commons?
ReplyDeleteHis Private Members Bill 208 does open up the SSM issue as far as marriage commissioners and schools are concerned. Religious organizations are exempt as private organzations which is fine by me. Public institutions should not be exempt and allowed to discriminate on matters of human rights.
True Morton accepts SSM is federal jurisdicton so why not just drop it - Bill 208 opens up the issues of what kind of society we want Alberta to be. That issue is now the settled law of the land. Move on!
The freedom of speech framing of the issue is a smoke screen to cover the real motive behind Bill 208 which is trying to institutionalize discrimination.
I apologize if my "thinking" joke/comment was perceived as arrogant and condescending. I meant it as humour only. Hancock is a wonk like me. We wonks sure don't have a strangle hold on "enlightenment" and we tend to be analytical before emotional. But we still have a sense of humour.
My point is Hancock has his supporters but they are not found in the populist model of politics. He is more of a governance guy. It is no secret that is not where the majority of people see their citizenship or what drives them to exercise their democratic rights.
The blogosphere is so cryptic and cynical, it is hard to convey humour. It tends to get interpreted through the cynical, cryptic lens of this medium. As a result it can get interpreted as "arrogant and condescending." Too bad, not my intent but I can see how that interpretaton can happen.
In closing I appreciate your good wishes as a fellow Albertan. While we likely disagree on lots of things, but at least we are not redundant. ;-}
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ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you! I too will be busy working next week to ensure that Dave wins the second ballot.
Best wishes to you and ted,
Sean
One last comment - Dinning has stated he would support Ted's bill.
ReplyDeleteThings are crazy today! There are so many violations being reported, it's sickening. I'm hoping that our camps are doing it.
ReplyDeleteThx for the update on Dinning's stance on Bill 208. I stand corrected and ..."for the record" I personally disagree with Dinning in that policy position.
ReplyDeleteI am off to Calgary for the count and the results.
Voting was well organized at Edmonton Millwoods polling station. I spent less than ten minutes to register and vote.
ReplyDeleteThe results are interesting. I am looking forward to the amazing drama of the next few day.
This blog has been very helpful. It opened the eyes of my mind. Thanks Ken!