In functioning parliamentary democracies that abide by the principles of responsible government and the rule of law…

…sitting premiers don’t *wish* that they could “direct” the judiciary.

What would anyone *expect*, though, of a government *of* the talk radio and Facebook conspiracy theorists, *by* the talk radio and Facebook conspiracy theorists, *for* the talk radio and Facebook conspiracy theorists?

#ABPoli #IrresponsibleGovernment #WhenAlbertaCallsHangUp

https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/alberta-judges-urge-respect-after-premier-smith-said-she-wants-to-direct-them/

Alberta judges urge respect after Premier Smith said she wants to ‘direct’ them

Alberta’s judges are calling for respect days after Premier Danielle Smith said she wishes she could direct them.

CTVNews

@Sanderde
“bUt WhAt HaVe Y0U d0nE f0r Us LaTeLy?”
— Alberta

#CanPoli #ABPoli #WhenAlbertaCallsHangUp

@Sanderde The Notwithstanding Clause, everyone — the “Get Out of Responsible Government Free” card. #CanPoli #ABPoli #YesThatReferenceWasFromMonopoly #WhenAlbertaCallsHangUp
Alberta gov't to present motion next week against federal firearm seizure program: Smith | CBC News

Premier Danielle Smith said her government will introduce a motion this week, through provincial sovereignty legislation, to defy the federal gun seizure program. Smith made the announcement Sunday during a speech at the United Conservative Party’s annual general meeting.

CBC