Nanny Alison Revolt?

[Diesel]

Another PC MLA, this time a cabinet appointee jumps the ship full of rats that is the good ship Nanny

[Deathsdoorstep]

Re: Nanny Alison Revolt?

The problem with Redford isn't that she's a nanny. She's no more a nanny than any of her recent predecessors and certainly no more of a nanny than Stephen Harper. Her problem is threefold:

1. She tries to control everything in cabinet in a way that even Harper or Pierre Trudeau would roll their eyes at.
2. She lacks honesty and transparency in the province's finances, best illustrated by the budget's "three-budget" approach which lack a consolidated financial statement. Balanced budget my ass!
3. She cares more about the trappings of the office than the people she represents. In short, she likes spending taxpayer dollars...on herself.

[Muley69]

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I can get on board with the criticism of her leadership - which is lacking - but I have a hard time "supporting" people (example: Lorne Gunter at the Sun) who feel the absolute need to throw misogynistic titles around when describing the Premier.

Her actions stand by themselves as being worthy of criticism...the blatant personal attacks are petty and unnecessary.

[Traxy]

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The problem with Redford isn't that she's a nanny. She's no more a nanny than any of her recent predecessors and certainly no more of a nanny than Stephen Harper. Her problem is threefold:

1. She tries to control everything in cabinet in a way that even Harper or Pierre Trudeau would roll their eyes at.
2. She lacks honesty and transparency in the province's finances, best illustrated by the budget's "three-budget" approach which lack a consolidated financial statement. Balanced budget my ass!
3. She cares more about the trappings of the office than the people she represents. In short, she likes spending taxpayer dollars...on herself.

A thousand times this. Anyone who wants a fresh dose of outrage, start following Kathleen Smith on twitter (https://twitter.com/KikkiPlanet). She was digging up travel expense claims last night and posting them online.

16 grand for 2 people spending one night in Chicago. 5 grand for 2 people spending 3 nights in a hotel. 46 grand for 3 people to fly to China. Some of the expenses are jaw dropping.

I'm good friends with a girl who used to work in Redford's office. She's enjoying every second of this.

[Diesel]

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I can get on board with the criticism of her leadership - which is lacking - but I have a hard time "supporting" people (example: Lorne Gunter at the Sun) who feel the absolute need to throw misogynistic titles around when describing the Premier.

Her actions stand by themselves as being worthy of criticism...the blatant personal attacks are petty and unnecessary.

Knowing someone who's hubby works at the ledge and has the displeasure of dealing with her almost daily when in session, it's safe to say the Sun couldn't print the word most people there use under their breath in reference to her. Starts with 'c'

[boydo]

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See you next Tuesday?

[moontoscott]

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Redford's style reminds me vey much of Adrienne Clarkson.

She is an elitist who does not identify with people and can't understand why her spending habits should be in the interests of those of a "lower station" in life.

Recall that Clarkson had the same habit of dragging along an entourage on global trips and then bristling with indignation when questioned about her lack of frugality.

Another point is that Redford's spending came at a time when the government was cutting back in the public sector, especially education.

An even bigger ditz (and possibly more miserable) is Sandra Janzen, basically the chick that Don Henley sang about in his song.

[Deathsdoorstep]

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Thing is that while lavish spending might annoy some voters, most won't pay attention. And many, MANY political leaders have spent loads on travel and extras without a caucus revolt. Redford is getting destroyed because of HOW SHE TREATS HER OWN PEOPLE. Dot.

[moontoscott]

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IIRC she was a compromise candidate and that rarely works. There was a reason that the party thought there were better candidates.

[Opus]

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Any surprise really?

Here was a person who was priming her own agenda into law (which would make citizens into criminals without any science to back it up), before she was even brought into power.

[moontoscott]

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I am certainly not surprised. It sounds like lady bulldogs have really taken over the show and I guarantee you that they won't resign.

[Muley69]

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Don't get me wrong...I also have heard from people that lend credibility to the fact that "she's not a nice person".

[quake]

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Isn't this the same Allison Redford that got a ringing endorsement during a leadership review a few short months ago?

[Deathsdoorstep]

Re: Nanny Alison Revolt?

Isn't this the same Allison Redford that got a ringing endorsement during a leadership review a few short months ago?

77%. Not a huge endorsement. The same number Stelmach got. He was gone within a year. She'll be gone as well.

[quake]

Re: Nanny Alison Revolt?

77%. Not a huge endorsement. The same number Stelmach got. He was gone within a year. She'll be gone as well.

That is for sure. I see the justice minister maneuvering. Thoughts?