Ian Gray

Old newsman; hobby is poking sticks through the cage bars. I tweet my own horn. Retweets intended to stir up trouble. -30-

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

I've just ended my personal boycott of all things Chinese, in place since the kidnapping of the Michael's. ( I expect the stock market to react momentarily). It's also a lot easier to boycott USA as they produce so much less.

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

@CollinGallant Looks like the Western Standard. ( They subsidize handguns for staff).

[Heather McPherson @HMcPhersonNDP]

Grateful to spend time in Hamilton yesterday meeting with leaders from the Pakistani community.

Their commitment to building stronger, more connected communities, with more spots at the table, is inspiring.

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

@Dfildebrandt No one could ever replace you, Derrick!

[Heather McPherson @HMcPhersonNDP]

Wrapped up the day in Hamilton with local New Democrats, talking about how we rebuild our movement and build more seats at the table.

Carney’s cuts makes it clear: he needs to start listening to us.

Change starts with us

[Don Braid @DonBraid]

Smith admits independence referendum is designed keep separatists in the UCP fold and stop new separatist parties from stealing votes. Column . https://t.co/dZul3FcOoe #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli #Referendum #albertapolics #yyc #yeg

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

https://t.co/15b6PHROzT

[Billings Gazette @billingsgazette]

Researchers found that more than eight in 10 U.S. adults (84%) believe sexual and gender minorities should have the same rights as heterosexual and cisgender people, while a large majority of U.S. adults — seven in 10 — agreed businesses should publicly... https://t.co/ysm4OR8Czd

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

@RajSherman @DarylLyseng Never ask for moderation or calm on Twitter! Red flag to a bull. But you have to admit that to suggest that as her first response to the question of Edmonton representation was asking for it.I would be curious if you would participate in this council of 'overlooked statespersons'

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

@DonBraid Still flogging that limp horse, Don? Results ended up pretty much where the polls said they would before the business tax announcement, including the Brown poll you were pushing.

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

@cspotweet No, but I'm thinking of quitting Twitter!

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

This is classic quote clipping, of which we've seen a lot by all parties this campaign. Those three little dots at the end hide a multitude of context, eh, Danielle. The video clip is even funnier. What did Notley say after you cut her off?

[NDP Lie Detector @NDPLieDetector]

🚨 BREAKING 🚨

Today on The West Block, Rachel Notley admitted she will continue putting her disastrous alliance with Justin Trudeau before the needs of Albertans.

Let’s not go backwards with Notley and the NDP. Let’s keep moving forward with the UCP.

#ableg #abvotes

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

@bmasonNDP2 Doesn't even mention the potential hidden costs from the undisclosed clauses in the contract. But you're right, not bad for Lorne!

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

@DonBraid There's no great mystery here. The Calgary Flames are extremely important to the Herald's revenue. Not building a new arena could hurt the Herald, badly.

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

Almost missed it! Happy International Bat Appreciation Day!

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

@Spencer__W__ @LukaszukAB Doesn't it need a giant blue finger to put it on?

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

Will they call this the Trans Tory Highway? Will it help Manitoba to finally twin #16?

[Transportation and Economic Corridors @ABTransComm]

Alberta’s government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Saskatchewan and Manitoba to advance economic corridors between the provinces, helping to expand market access for Alberta products, create jobs and support economic growth. https://t.co/Hdi16JpeLU

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

@bmasonNDP2 Hey! Be fair! She's the Premier for all Albertans! Including the alt-right, whack-a-doodle, ant-vaxxing, border blockaders

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

In real estate: "Location, location, location." In politics: "Context, context, context." Which this thread succinctly provides. Not that the Tory Troll Nation will pay any attention. It's going to be a nasty campaign!

[Barbara Larochelle 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 @BarbLarochelle]

As to be expected, Rebecca Schulz s performative tirade about NDP and the police is sickeningly disingenuous.
Let’s look at the gaslighting.

First up, Schulz said that Rakhi Pancholi said: “I’m all for spending less money on the criminal justice system.” 1/

[Ian Gray @IanGrayEdmonton]

That pesky Hansard!

[Barbara Larochelle 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 @BarbLarochelle]

Since UCP loves to go digging through the hansard, turn about is fair play, right? Here’s an exchange between Rachel Notley and Kenney about UCP’s cuts to funding for police in the fall of 2019.
Full transcript on p. 2046 of the Oct. 29 Hansard

https://t.co/TGzDSXdyN0