Ralph's World Archives by Subject

All of the postings to Ralph's World are arranged here by subject. Click on a subject title below. 

Agriculture
Automobile Insurance
Democracy
Deregulation, Electricity & Gas
Education
Election 2004
Environment:
Ethics
Federal Relationships
Healthcare

Homeless
Mad Cow
Martha and Henry - Two of our Premier's favorite people.
Open Letters
- Open Letters to our MLAs and others along with their responses.
P1s - Poetry - Our contributors show their sensitive side.
P2s - Political Pictures - Whimsical photos of our leaders.
P3s - Private Public Partnerships
Public Land Sales
Seniors
Taxation, Wages, Royalties, Economics & Money
Whatnot -
Random thoughts and other things.
 

 

Agriculture

Title

Date Author
Mr. Marky and the Wheat Board March 17, 2004 W

 

Automobile Insurance:

Title

Date Author
Klein's Auto Insurance Mess Gets Messier November 07, 2004 John Slow
Insurance have no conduct controls in Alberta!! July 30, 2004 John Clark
Premier Klein makes a commitment on Auto Insurance May 05, 2004 John Slow
Heretic in Tory Ranks April 03, 2004 John Slow
Tories Take Communist Turn in New Brunswick April 02, 2004 John Slow
Insurance reforms create false expectations says industry March 16, 2004 John Slow
"...we are not Nova Scotia, thank God." - Klein February 09, 2004 W
Auto Insurance Problem - Solved November 19, 2003 Johnny
Questions for Mr. Rob Renner MLA re Auto Insurance November 02, 2003 Johnny
Public Insurance Makes Sense say Alberta Liberals and NDP October 23, 2003 Johnny
Smells Like an Election to Me. October 30, 2003 Johnny 
Where is the Alberta Advantage Here? August 28, 2003 Johnny 

 

Democracy:

Title

Date Author
Critical Difference June 7, 2004 John Mathewson
PEOPLE POWER IN OUR PROVINCE! June 4, 2004 Blair McPherson
Ralph's World, three years later. Was it worth the ride? March 12, 2004 W
Team Ralph - 2 / Team Democracy - 0 March 11, 2004 W
Ralph's lackeys dominate the Public Accounts Committee March 08, 2004 W
Ignorant, Misinformed, or Just Plain Dishonest? January 29, 2004 Sandy 
Reign of Error January 13, 2004 Harry B. Chase
Government Policy on Polling Results January 08, 2004 John Slow 
Democracy's Great Flaw January 01, 2004 Brian Staples 
Premier Klein's View of Advocacy December 29, 2003 John Slow
STUPID QUESTIONS OR STUPID ANSWERS?  December 08, 2003 Sandy 
Question Period becoming PC Playroom November 23, 2003 Windyd
THE TRUTH CAN TAKE ALBERTA BACK FROM RALPH September 30, 2003 Sandy 
Democracy in Canada? How about Alberta? September 29, 2003 Gary 
SALESMAN'S MOUTH September 21, 2003 Sandy 

 

Deregulation, Electricity & Gas:

Title

Date Author
Electricity Deregulation November 09, 2004 John Slow
Cutbacks and cost increases ahead! VOTE! November 04, 2004 John Clark
No protection offered on transmission charges!! October 25, 2004 John Clark
Minister asked to come clean on power costs! October 25, 2004 John Clark
Ralph's bogus promise on electrical subsidy October 24, 2004 John Clark
Alberta's Electrical noted in Ontario - Bad Stuff! October 22, 2004 John Clark
Solicitor General's on the mark- Up to us on vote day! October 15, 2004 John Clark
Klein stalls EUB Hearing to avoid discussing power transmission prices! October 14, 2004 John Clark
Premier’s Play on Words to cost you hundreds per month! September 30, 2004 John Clark
Ralph's bogus promise on electrical subsidy September 22, 2004 John Clark
Ralph's Blackout in the works! September 14, 2004 John Clark
Start calling! 358 million protection is nothing! September 05, 2004 John Clark
How do you pay the 77Million power line?? September 02, 2004 John Clark
Electrical and Expensive Mess! August 8, 2004 John Clark
First hand, reliable information available on Elecricty! August 3, 2004 John Clark
Klein's power dream more questions than answers! August 4, 2004 John Clark
Lies and Misdirection on Electricity July 31, 2004 John Clark
Facts as Given by the Dept of Energy-a Must Read. July 31, 2004 John Clark
The Occupation of Alberta by Ralph Klein July 30, 2004 John Clark
Lies and misdirection part of the power plan! July 30, 2004 John Clark
We will be killed by their electrical plan! July 23, 2004 John Clark
First Ever Sales  Tax is on Electricty! July 18, 2004 John Clark
Alberta's expected to subsidize industry's export of power! July 18, 2004 John Clark
Deregulation 101 June 2, 2004 Bill Fish
Why are these people huddled together? May 28, 2004 John Slow
More Deregulation Problems February 26, 2004 Allan Dane
Blowin' In The Wind December 17, 2003 Brian Staples
WHAT A LINE OF ____ September 28, 2003 Jackie 
Where's the Alberta Advantage Here - Part 3 August 30, 2003 Johnny
Where's the Alberta Advantage Here? - Part 2 August 29, 2003 Johnny

 

Education:

Title

Date Author
MR. PREMIER! YOU JUST DON'T GET IT DO YOU? May 19, 2004 Sandy 
Oberg appoints new President of Klein Kollege May 19, 2004 John Slow
Oberg to establish Klein Kollege May 14, 2004 John Slow
AGENT OBERG'S DEMAND AND DATA DEPARTMENT May 10, 2004 Sandy 
PR "OPTICS" or FALSE ADVERTISING? February 20, 2004 Blair McPherson
MISINFORMED, ACTING DUMB or PURPOSELY MISLEADING February 11, 2004 Blair McPherson
DEMOCRACY EMASCULATED December 10, 2003 Sandy 
Learning Commission Report December 09, 2003 David
Moral Support or Financial Support? December 05, 2003 Dale 
Welcome to "Ralph's World" September 24, 2003 Dale 
Ralph's Education Policy is Only About Money September 14, 2003 Johnny
Education is the fuel for any economy September 14, 2003 Gary
Post Secondary Students work hard enough September 07, 2003 Jeff
Smaller Classes? August 29, 2003 Dale 

Election 2004

Title

Date Author
The Alberta Media at Election Time October 30, 2004 John Slow
Top Ten Reason's to Vote for Ralph's Team October 29, 2004 Noel Somerville
Premier Klein enters 28 day caring phase October 26, 2004 John Slow
Heeeere we go! October 25, 2004 John Slow
Premier Klein enters listening mode October 01, 2004 John Slow
Alcohol for votes alleged in PC nomination meeting September 22, 2004 John Slow
Pre-Election Reflection July 29, 2004 W.

Environment:

Title

Date Author
Cardinal at it again! October 06, 2004 John Clark
The dark side of coal bed methane being covered up! July 30, 2004 John Clark

Ethics:

Title

Date Author
NorQuest uninvites opposition MLAs April 29, 2004 Johnny
SAYING NO TO GAMBLING PROFITS April 15, 2004 Sandy 
It Isn't Just a Cup of Coffee Anymore October 28, 2003 Gary 

 

Federal Relationships:

Title

Date Author
Normal Doesn’t Live Here Any More March 1, 2004 Verna Milligan
STRENGTHENING ALBERTA’S ROLE IN CONFEDERATION February 28, 2004 Brian Staples
Did they get the message? February 28, 2004 Noel Somerville
Klein Committee to address alienation but will they listen January 11, 2004 W
Kiss up to Bush - it's good for business December 11, 2003 Johnny
It's not as simple as that November 19, 2003 Gary 

 

Healthcare:

Title

Date Author
THE VALUES DRIVING CORPORATE, FOR PROFIT HEALTH CARE October 31, 2004 Blair McPherson
Ralph:Dumb Albertan's won't understand! Check it out. October 27, 2004 John Clark
Tragic Mistake at Alberta Health Ministry October 15, 2004 John Slow
Gary Mar explains Charlebois contracts October 09, 2004 John Slow
Mar Appointed Ambassador to Denmark October 08, 2004 John Slow
Health Care Premiums - An Open Letter to Premier Klein September 02, 2004 Michael Marlowe
Private for profit healthcare - not a good idea July 08, 2004 William Dascavich
Healthcare Consultation - Alberta Style July 02, 2004 John Mathewson
Three Choices for the Future of Medicare May 30, 2004 John Mathewson

Fair taxation would fund health care

May 18, 2004 William Dascavich
Seniors advocacy group questions wisdom of government management May 07, 2004 SALT
Equality under the Charter non-existent in Alberta April 23, 2004 Stephen
Insurance Pitch Will Follow Health User Fees April 6, 2004 John Mathewson 
The Only Real Issue in Healthcare is Who Pays March 28, 2004 John Mathewson 
In my opinion, Ralph is distorting the facts February 27, 2004 Kevan Rhead
Health Care Premiums Make No Sense February 09, 2004 COSA
Black Health Hole February 02, 2004 Harry
Elimination of HealthCare Premiums for All Albertans January 30, 2004 SALT
Klein Abandons Privatized Healthcare - I Don't Think So January 30, 2004 John Slow 
Hormones for Prostate Cancer January 20, 2004 George
State of Alert in Calgary Health Region December 29, 2003 Anon
Klein to miss most of fall session November 18, 2003 Sandy 
Welcome to Alberta Paul November 18, 2003 Johnny

 

Homeless:

Title

Date Author
Homeless in heartless Alberta October 22, 2003 Harry B. Chase
Stan's Got A Plan October 23, 2003 Johnny
Strong Albertan Majority Resents Homeless - Gimme a Break John October 19, 2003 Johnny
Klein's support for the homeless is contemptible September 16, 2003 Johnny 

 

Mad Cow:

Title

Date Author
BSE Aid: Albertans - zero. Foreign Packers - Jackpot! August 10, 2004 John Slow
Gotta Love Freddie Boy August 4, 2004 John Slow
The BSE Crisis - How well did the Klein government do? May 25, 2004 John Mathewson
Ralph's lackeys dominate the Public Accounts Committee March 08, 2004 W
"I've Had Enough of This Crap" - says Klein March 04, 2004 John Slow
Free Enterprise - Klein Style March 2, 2004 John Slow
Premier Klein. They don't DO cows in India January 10, 2004 John Slow 
Premier Klein Wins American Award December 31, 2003 John Slow 
Duct Tape Needed On Ralph's Lips September 17, 2003 Johnny
Madness, Stupidness, Ridiculousness, Ignorance September 11, 2003 Johnny
Ralph. Please keep your remarks about Japan to yourself September 03, 2003 Johnny
Just in from an Alert Albertan Airline Employee August 27, 2003 Johnny
Oberg Breaks Vietnam Beef Logjam August 27, 2003 Johnny

 

Martha and Henry: - Two of our Premier's favorite people.

Title

Date Author
MARTHA AND HENRY DO CARE, MR. PREMIER May 08, 2004 Sandy 
STUPID QUESTIONS OR STUPID ANSWERS?  December 08, 2003 Sandy 
MARTHA AND HENRY GET REAL November 06, 2003 Sandy 
MARTHA AND HENRY FINALLY WAKE UP October 30, 2003 Sandy 

 

Open Letters - Open Letters to our MLAs and others along with their responses.

Title

To

Date Sent Response Author
Letter to Premier Klein re Alberta Minimum Wage Premier Klein April 29, 2004 still waiting Michael
A Letter to Premier Klein from SUN Premier Klein March 16, 2004 still waiting SUN
Where's the Progressive in Progressive Conservative? Premier Klein March 6, 2004 still waiting Michael
Dear Karen Letter from COSA Karen Kryczka March 6, 2004 still waiting COSA
More Deregulation Problems Murray Smith February 18, 2004 still waiting A.Dane
Minimum Wage Workers Shut Out of The Alberta Advantage Premier Klein January 21, 2004 click here Michael
Government Response to E-mail Communications Premier Klein January 16, 2004 still waiting Johnny
Letter to Premier Klein re Senior's Benefits Premier Klein January 13, 2004 you decide SALT
Government Policy on Polling Results

Pat Nelson

January 8, 2004 still waiting Johnny
Party Money for Leader's Pleasure Premier Klein December 05, 2003 still waiting Johnny
Party Money for Leader's Pleasure Ken Nicol December 05, 2003 click here Johnny
Party Money for Leader's Pleasure Raj Pannu December 05, 2003 acknowledged Johnny
Auto Insurance Problem - Solved Premier Klein November 19, 2003 still waiting Johnny
Questions for Mr. Rob Renner MLA re Auto Insurance Rob Renner November 02, 2003 still waiting Johnny

P1s - Poetry - Our contributors show their sensitive side.

Title

Date Author
A BADTIME STORY FOR GROWN UPS AND KIDS February 29, 2004 ANON
An Alberta Christmas 2003 December 08, 2003 Harry B. Chase

P2s - Political Pictures: - Whimsical photos of our leaders.

Title

Date Author
Premier Klein enters 28 day caring phase October 26, 2004 John Slow
Gary Mar explains Charlebois contracts October 09, 2004 John Slow
Mar Appointed Ambassador to Denmark October 08, 2004 John Slow
Premier Klein enters listening mode October 01, 2004 John Slow
Klein Kollege - Ralphanomics - Trickle Down Theory July 10, 2004 John Slow
Klein Kollege rolls out course in Ralphanomics June 17, 2004 John Slow
Oberg appoints new President of Klein Kollege May 19, 2004 John Slow
Oberg to establish Klein Kollege May 14, 2004 John Slow
Bad Bear May 11, 2004 John Slow
Welcome Aboard General Pinochet May 09, 2004 John Slow
A visit with the Public Accounts Committee May 06, 2004 John Slow
A Virtual Trip with Premier Klein April 30, 2004 John Slow
Secret Video from Tory Convention at Banff Springs Hotel April 29, 2004 John Slow 
Separated at Birth??? February 29, 2004 W
Heeeee's Back! February 27, 2004 John Slow 
Premier Klein. They don't DO cows in India January 10, 2004 John Slow 
Stan's Got A Plan October 23, 2003 Johnny
Duct Tape Needed On Ralph's Lips September 17, 2003 Johnny
Just in from an Alert Albertan Airline Employee August 27, 2003 Johnny

 

P3s - Private Public Partnerships:

Title

Date Author
Klein savage in curtailing info on privatization! July 27, 2004 John Clark
Privitzed water on it's way!! July 23, 2004 John Clark
The Occupation of Alberta by Ralph Klein. July 20, 2004 John Clark
Interview or Infomercial November 18, 2003 Harry B. Chase
Mr. Ed Needs to Show Us the Magic September 29, 2003 Johnny

Public Land Sales

Title

Date Author
Cardinal Offers a overview - no direct answers! September 29, 2004 John Clark
Solicitor General asked re Secret Sale of Public Lands September 23, 2004 John Clark
Public Land sales to "insiders" RCMP asked to investigate. September 14, 2004 John Clark
Ralph selling off Public Lands- Water or Money? September 09, 2004 John Clark
Important Public Lands Sold on the QT?? September 05, 2004 John Clark
Alberta working in concert with Sask Privitizing Water. September 04, 2004 John Clark
     
     

Seniors:

Title

Date Author
Health Care Premiums - An Open Letter to Premier Klein September 02, 2004 Michael Marlowe
Letter from Seniors United Now August 4, 2004 John Slow
Equality under the Charter non-existent in Alberta April 23, 2004 Stephen
A Letter to Premier Klein from SUN March 16, 2004 SUN
Letter to Premier Klein re Senior's Benefits January 13, 2004 SALT
Stan's Got A Plan October 23, 2003 Johnny
SUN Not Shining on Ralph and Stan September 19, 2003 Johnny

 

Taxation, Wages, Royalties, Economics & Money

Title

Date Author
The Occupation of Alberta by Ralph Klein October 22, 2004 John Clark
Oil stocks up 200% Albertan's down 300%! October 22, 2004 John Clark
Minister defends Windfall oil profits and lowest royalities in the world! October 20, 2004 John Clark
Hands Off! Means his stock options. September 30, 2004 John Clark
It's great to be in Alberta September 28, 2004 John Slow
The outright lies explained - start writing! September 13, 2004 John Clark
Ralph's press release on rail to McMurray a farce! September 09, 2004 John Clark
Play in Ralph's Ball Game! No choices here! August 30, 2004 John Clark
The Health Care Tax Exposed! August 20, 2004 John Clark
Canadian Taxpayers Assn Know Ralph's games! August 20, 2004 John Clark
My Response: We are getting ripped off! August 20, 2004 John Clark
The Conservative View to Royality and Responsiblity August 20, 2004 John Clark
Ask Ralph what his spending plans are! August 19, 2004 John Clark
Solution for Ralph, if he's up to it! August 14, 2004 John Clark
Priorities! Dangerous Political Chasm! August 13, 2004 John Clark
Low Estimate 116 Billion: High at 220 Billions July 31, 2004 John Clark
Smoke and mirrors or mis direction? July 31, 2004 John Clark
116 Billion in debt if you vote Yes for Ralph. July 29, 2004 John Clark
The Minister's response to super low royalty rates July 23, 2004 John Clark
Canada Pension is in jeapordy!! July 16, 2004 John Clark
Klein Kollege - Ralphanomics - Trickle Down Theory July 10, 2004 John Slow
Tax Freedom Day July 9, 2004 William Dascavich
The Conservative Tax Cut Sham June 23, 2004 John Mathewson
Klein Kollege rolls out course in Ralphanomics June 17, 2004 John Slow
Tax Freedom Day from The Fraser Institute May 31, 2004 William Dascavich

Fair taxation would fund health care

May 21, 2004 William Dascavich
Letter to Premier Klein re Alberta Minimum Wage May 3, 2004 Michael Marlowe
Time for Premier Klein's government to disclose expenses April 18, 2004 Michael Marlowe
Royalty Holiday for Tarsands Projects April 10, 2004 John Mathewson 
SALT Press Release - Budget 2004 March 25, 2004 SALT
Flash Forward? Debt to be paid off by 2025 - Klein March 22, 2004 W
Taxed to Death February 03, 2004 Harry B. Chase
Minimum Wage Workers Shut Out of The Alberta Advantage January 21, 2004 Michael
The Alberta Flat Tax. Am I missing something? August 08, 2003 Johnny

 

Whatnot: - Random thoughts and other things like term papers, expense accounts, rants etc.

Title

Date Author
QUALITY QUOTES #2 FROM MARK LISAC October 26, 2004 Sandy
QUALITY QUOTES FROM MARK LISAC October 23, 2004 Sandy
If you want your fines for photo radar back, phone or email! October 21, 2004 John Clark
Get your money back for photo radar! October 20, 2004 John Clark
Lean on me, when your not strong....can I? - Bill Smithy October 14, 2004 W
ALBERTA POLITICS UNCOVERED (Taking back our Province) October 04, 2004 Sandy
Premier Klein enters listening mode October 01, 2004 John Slow
What's a Tory Anymore? June 13, 2004 John Mathewson
SUN'S NEIL WAUGH BOOSTS PUBLIC INTEREST ALBERTA? June 11, 2004 Sandy
King Ralph deserves an F in accountability and an A in computer skills. May 13, 2004 W
Subversive Plot from Left Wing Nut April 5, 2004 Ian Simpson
Ralphamatics March 31, 2004 John Slow 
Has King Ralph met his match? March 29, 2004 W
Gary Mar - Poet or Minister of Health March 19, 2004 John Slow
"Outside the Box" with Premier Klein March 14, 2004 John Slow
Mr. Dress-Up March 05, 2004 John Slow
Ralph's World's First Contest February 19, 2004 Johnny
Calm Before the Storm? February 02, 2004 Gary 
King Ralph’s Feel Good TV Happy Hour of Fun! January 26, 2004 W
Tory MLAs Strangely Silent December 17, 2003 John Slow
No Room at the Inn December 10, 2003 Harry B. Chase
Time to Fish December 06, 2003 Johnny
How to Save a Few Dollars August 31, 2003 Johnny

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