United Airlines Conservative Party-Mister Schweitzer

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October XXVIIIth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

On this final day of the vote for the new United Airlines Conservative Party (UACP) Leader it seems fitting that we talk to the final Candidate Doug Schweitzer. Dougie's focus here is being a hard worker, a trait he proposes to being as leader.

"If you were willing to put in the work, you could get ahead."

New Blue,

Rory

Source: Www.DougSchweitzer.Com

United Airlines Conservative Party-Mister Jean

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October XXVth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

United Airlines Conservative Party (UACP) Leader Candidate Brian Jean has been through a lot recently. The involuntary manslaughter of his son from his first marriage by incompetent Alberta Health Services (AHS) management & staff, the loss of his home due to the Fort McMurray fire, & getting remarried. So his perspective on leadership is quite focused.

"We need a leader who will bring Albertans together in such overwhelming numbers that the NDP won't stand a chance."

A Lawyer & A Business Owner,

Rory

Source: Www.BrianJean.Ca 

Felt "Mark"er

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October XXIIIrd, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Great movie this new Mark Felt film & how he helped bring down the corruption of the then XXXVIIth US President Richard Nixon, Republican-California & forced him to resign in disgrace when his crimes were exposed. Liam Neeson gives a stellar performance film students will be glad to know (like he does in every film.) I enjoyed the film from the sublime Princess Theatre II in Old Strathcona. Truly a wonderful management & staff.

Felt Markers Are Used To Redact Documents & "Follow The Money",

Rory

Source: The Princess Theatre II & "All The President's Men", C. MCMLXXVI, Warner Brothers Pictures Limited (TM.)

The Chief Executives

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., 15902-100A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5P 0L8

October XXIInd, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

What does it say that the five living Former Commanders-In-Chief of the U.S. of A. have done more for hurricane relief efforts with their reach out video & their Hurricane Relief Concert in College Station, Texas last night before a sold out audience than the current occupant of The White House, XLVth President Donald Trump, Republican-New York & the entire current US Government? And good on Lady Gaga for showing up, man oh man is she ever a talented artisan!

I for one would love to thank the Former Chief Executives personally for taking "command" of the situation & actually helping people.

XXXIXth President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr., Democratic-Georgia

XLIst President George Herbert Walker Bush, Republican-Texas

XLIInd President William Jefferson Clinton, Democratic-Arkansas

XLIIIrd President George Walker Bush, Republican-Texas

XLIVth President Barack Hussein Obama, Democratic-Illinois

And wasn't it grand to see all the Former Ist Ladies!

Maybe we should ask that the keys to The Oval Office be turned over to President Carter or President Bush Senior as they are each eligible to serve another full IV year term. Anything would be better than the horrid response by 45!

The Hurricane Victims Are In Dire Straits,

Rory

Source: The Bryan-College Station Eagle.

United Airlines Conservative Party-Mister Kenney

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., 15902-100A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5P 0L8

October XXIst, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

In the race to become the first regular Leader of the United Airlines Conservative Party (UACP) we hand the podium over mid-alphabetically to Candidate Jason Kenney first. Jason talks here about public service & his quest to be in it.

"At a young age, I decided to devote my life to public service."

Citizenship & Immigration,

Rory

Source: Www.JasonKenney.Ca 

Annie Get Your Gun

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October XVIIIth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Congrats on your new Parliamentary Secretary of Education Annie McKitrick, MLA, B. Sci., M. Ed., New Democratic, Sherwood Park. Hopefully she'll be a great asset to you in helping get proper funding to students & classrooms directly. As the mother of two adopted children, she can be very good on encouraging adoption of children to good families who might not otherwise be able to have their own children. Thus giving them a chance to be educated in Alberta classrooms with a solid family foundation.

Broadway,

Rory

Source: Alberta Education & The Dave Thomas Foundation For Adoption.

Sandy Brian Masonry

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October XVIIth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Funny how there is such a lack of depth to NDP MLA backbenches that Rachel has to appoint a former Red Tory in Hon. Sandra Jansen, MLA, New Democratic, Calgary-North West as Minister of Infrastructure. I wonder how many noses are out of joint here?!

Disjointed Layers,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal: Reporter: Graham Thomson.

"Have Patience, Have Patience, Don't Be In Such A Hurry!"

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., 15902-100A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5P 0L8

October XVIth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

As my mom, the world's greatest teacher ever the late Mrs. June C. Koopmans, B. Ed. reminds us from upstairs: in today's 24/7 fast paced world we need here at Executive Dissertations to remind folks driving by, entering, exiting, & leaving polling stations to have a little extra patience. An election worker may be in the bathroom or attending to a matter outside the voting area so you may have to wait a bit. Plus many polling stations are in & around schools. As a result @VisionZeroYEG reminds voters to be patient & adhere to all speed limits, especially with students coming in & out of school, & parents not just there to vote, they are going to be there to drop off or pick up their kids.

"Said Simple Simon To The Pieman",

Rory

Source: Vision Zero YEG.

Nenshi Versus Smith

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beltline Tim Horton's Courtesy Wifi, 1211-12 Avenue SW, Calgary, Alberta T3C 3S7

October XVth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Here in Cowtown it sure is funny to watch the whining sissy/fairy/nancy boy Mayor Naheed Nenshi (who still has his mommy cook for him every night) complain that his main competitor Bill Smith has "too much money." Naheed didn't complain when he was at the top of the money heap the last two mayoral election cycles & all he has done is screw up Calgary this last term. His deadbeat progressive ideas are leading to a brain drain in both the corporate & union sectors. Billy is more organized, & the big money is behind him because he is running the kind of quality election campaign that Naheed used to. Candidate Nenshi is just sad that if he loses his mayor's chair, he'll lose any chance to springboard into the Alberta Party as a Calgary candidate & eventually seizing the leadership away from Greg Clark, MLA, Alberta Party, Calgary-Elbow who will never be Premier as long as he represents Alison Redfjord's old riding!

Naheed Is Rather Flighty Have You Noticed That Like An "Angry Bird" In Flight & Also How Violent He Gets In The Face As He Tears Up If You Disagree With Him On Anything Just Like Many Left Wing Progressives: He Looks Like He Is Gonna Take A Dump In His Pants With His Psychotic Eyeballs Popping Out Of His Head & The Biting of His Lower Lip (I Won't Tell Him Trump Is Coming To Calgary Next Week),

Rory

Source: The Calgary Herald.

The School Trustee Candidates-Mr. Chubb

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October XIVth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Edmonton Public Schools Ward C Trustee & Candidate Orville Chubb has really "gone to the dogs" & I approve especially as he & his gorgeous bride Trudy named their two dogs Fynnley & Rory (although I might be a little biased on the latter pooch's name). I strongly woofdorse Orville's reelection along with his canine daughters. Orville discusses combining educational efforts with government official at differing levels to make lives better for students.

"I have the ability to work with all levels of government."

A Blended Family,

Rory

Source: Www.ChubbForTrustee.Org 

An Inclusive Exclusive

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October XIIIth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Mayor Don Iveson & other candidates are constantly talking about building a more "inclusive" city that is for all Edmontonians. So why don't they commit to holding at least I (1) City Council Meeting in each of the city's XII (12) wards during the next council term & thus allowing Edmontonians to see their council in action & up close? Ward 6 doesn't need any special arrangements because that is where City Hall is but the other 11 wards have City owned facilities such as recreation centres where meetings could be held in the arena. Or perhaps in a church/mosque/temple or even a community hall to make students & the their families feel truly part of the democratic process.

I wish I could take credit for this process of thought/idea but it was suggested to me by a gentleman & his husband who were attending the IIIrd Mayoral Forum with their really cute surrogate delivered little girl. A real Bob Ligertwood "sweetie" to be sure: she was so precocious when running around at the back of the room at the coffee break & I almost got run down by her that she had to just randomly tell me that she was "really pretty" & I most vociferously agreed with her! And I told her dads that & we got to talking & they gave me this idea & it would have been my question if my ticket number had called. The two gents & their girl (a very nice family I must say) told me they were Ward 10 residents & just couldn't get to City Hall very easily & would love it if "City Hall came to them."

Ville De Edmonton,

Rory

Source: The Italian Cultural Centre/Il Italiano Culturale Centro.

The Federales

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Spruce Grove Tim Horton's Courtesy Wifi, Spruce Grove, Alberta

October XIIth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

We have the Sturgeon River-Parkland federal byelection on to replace the very lovely & bright & talented former MP, Hon. Rona Ambrose, PC, Conservative. Yes this can cause voter confusion what with the civic election on October XVIth. But it is very important for voters to vote in both as the federal writ is on October XXIIIrd with Advance Polls starting tomorrow. What a pity Rona quit but I can understand how she didn't want as the Ex-Interim Tory Leader to overshadow the new leader, the Hon. Andrew Scheer, PC, MP, Conservative, Regina-Qu-Appelle. Here in "The Grove" the feeling is the Tories will easily hold this riding.

Federal Governance,

Rory

Source: The Stony Plain Reporter.

The School Trustee Candidates-Mr. Ip

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October XIth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Edmonton Public Schools Trustee for Ward H & Candidate Nathan Ip relates his feelings on community advocacy for students & their families if so elected to replace himself for a IInd consecutive term of office.

"I will continue to be a strong advocate on the school board for our community."

What People Are Saying,

Rory

Source: Www.NathanIp.Com 

The Autism Friendly Candidate In Ward 4

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October Xth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

As a person with Asperger's Syndrome or "high-functioning" autism, I see all colours of the colour spectrum like many autistics. So I can truly appreciate Ward 4 Edmonton City Council Candidate Wade Izzard & his efforts to court the votes of autistic adults & their families by having campaign literature printed on multiple colour choices in a rainbow fashion. As I'm constantly told I am dumb & stupid almost every day & mocked openly to my face because I can sometimes relate better to colours before I can relate to people & their faces (& as it is so frequent I am starting to believe that it is true in my case), I respect that Winnipeg, Manitoba proudly born on the banks of the Assiniboia River Wade Izzard (just like his late cousin Academy Award (TM) Winner Miss Deanna Durbin) is doing this campaign flyer style in order to make it less scary for autistic people like me to participate in this election & the learning of the democratic process. I wish him well as he hands these multi-coloured brochures out on the doors!

Wade's Cat Marty Meow Stewart Izzard Purroudly Purrdorses His Furrther's Campuurn,

Rory

Source: Www.WadeIzzard.Com

The School Trustee Candidates-Mrs. Johner

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October IXth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

I can be truly thankful that in MMX when I ran against Candidate Cheryl Johner for Ward A Edmonton Public Schools Trustee that she was ever so classy. Now running for a IIIrd term in order to replace herself, Cheryl waxes on about how proud she is at being mom to her kids in addition to serving as the trustee for the area. Wanting parents who are excited about education is smart for the decision-making process of the board & thus decisions are made that are really helpful for the students.

"I have four fabulous children, three boys & a girl. Their ages are 25, 24, 21, & 18 years old. My children all graduated from Edmonton Public Schools. Their school journeys have all been great experiences."

Parental Engagement,

Rory

Source: Www.CherylJohner.Ca

"You Will Therefore Cast Carlotta As The Page Boy!"

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October VIIIth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

It makes me wonder what the Alberta Legislative Assembly does sometimes. Now listen & sing once again with me a strange duet. The powerful suggestion I give to you grows stronger yet. Yet it makes sense, why is there not an Alberta Assembly Committee of the Whole led by the pages on youth issues? I mean they are right there on the floor advising you during sessions whilst also going to school. Who better to advise MLAs on youth matters than youth themselves? This would seem rather obvious to me & also rather Don Juan Triumphant in its simplicity as it wouldn't cost the Province a dime as the pages are already on their affixed salaries. Of course The Phantom's salary has not been paid, which Finance Minister Joe Ceci is familiar with by running such high deficits that NDP MLAs are leaving the government caucus.

"I Am The Mask You Wear",

Rory

Source: "The Phantom Of The Opera", C. MMXVII, Www.AndrewLloydWebber.Com & The Really Useful Group & Cameron Mackintosh.

Stake It

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October VIIth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

I agree with the Peter C. Goldring axiom that wooden stakes are far superior to metal frames for standardized campaign signs. Goldilocks had it right on this point as wooden stakes hold better when hammered into the ground, especially in cold fall or frozen ground winter/spring conditions. Although I must also admit the metal staked signs are far easier to push into the ground.

Signing Out,

Rory

Source: Myself.

Disclose This

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October VIth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Having run VI (6) times myself (VI times too many I might add), I know the absolute importance of declaring every donation. Whether from a plug mike nickel to a "donation-in-kind", candidates should declare all donor names. Even those who want to be anonymous. All six of my returns were thoroughly reviewed & deemed absolutely impeccable. The importance of having a proper balance sheet will show whether a candidate(s) possess some of the financial acumen needed to be in office & work on budgetary matters!

Planning The Budget Ahead,

Rory

Source: Mayoral Candidate Mike Butler On Facebook/Photo Credit: Mayoral Candidate Mike Butler & @Vote4MikeButler

The Middle Ground

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108th Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October Vth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

I must admit that my great admiration for Karen Mcpherson, MLA, Independent, Calgary-Mackay-Nosehill 7 that she is a solid performer. Many of the New Democratic cabinet & caucus members are not. But you, Rachel, Sarah, Brian, Deron, Stephanie McLean and a few others are very effective. I did dash a note off to Karen once at her constituency office saying that I thought it was a shame that she wasn't in Her Majesty's Government's New Democratic cabinet. Her leaving to sit "Indy" status is certainly a great loss to her now former New Democratic colleagues including yourself.

My recommendation to Karen would that she try & reboot up the old federal PC/DRC coalition for the 19-22.75 remaining months of the life of this Alberta Legislative Assembly until the next provincial writ. So she sits still as an Independent but combines office and research budgets with Rick Fraser, MLA, Independent, Calgary-South East, Richard Starke, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Vermilion-Lloydminster, Greg Clark, MLA, Alberta Party, Calgary-Elbow, & David Swann, Liberal, Calgary Mountain View. In this way they can be recognized as an "official" coalition & thus would not need any extra funding. This would be a very good combined group to keep all sides of the Assembly accountable & none of the five members would be beholden to a party vote.

A Rather Independent Streak,

Rory

Source: Www.Assembly.Ab.Ca & The Calgary Herald, Reporter: James Wood.

Ward 1 Way Or Another: Randy Allen Meet Steve Allen

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Travelodge Edmonton West Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

October IVth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

We're back live Dave with an All New Executive Dissertations campaign themed blog. And since the IInd Mayoral Forum was a snoozefest & Don Iveson will easily be reelected, we complete the "Ward 1 Way Or Another" category with Edmonton City Council Candidate Randy Allen. Randino is talking about being responsible in terms of governance in these stressful economic era.

"It is time for responsible government in these current economic times."

Together We Can,

Rory

Source: Https://Randy-Allen.Ca 

Saturday

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October IIIrd, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

I just don't get why there are not occasional Saturday sittings of the Alberta Legislature. Arguably, this would encourage students & their families to come down & see the parliamentary process of bills & motions being discussed & voted on. Families cannot get there during the week so this makes great sense. Say two or three times a year whenever session is on.

The People's House,

Rory

Source: Myself.

The IInd Day Of The Xth Month

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October IInd, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

Executive Dissertations picks a day, any day in history & you can learn so much.

A. In MDXXXV (1535) famous explorer Jacques Cartier discovered what is now present day Montreal.

B. French King Louis XIIIth declared an adult at age XIII (13) in MDCXIV (1614.)

C. Ist U.S. President George Washington, Independent-Virginia sends the proposed Constitutional amendments to the States to be ratified, this would include the U.S. Bill of Rights in MDCCLXXXIX (1789.)

D. In MDCCCLXVI (1866), Inventor J. Osterhoudt patents the tin can with key opener.

E. XXVIIIth U.S. President Thomas Woodrow Wilson, Democratic-New Jersey has a stroke in MCMXIX (1919) that leaves him partly paralyzed. The XXXth Ist Lady Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, Democratic-New Jersey assumed some presidential duties when really XXVIIIth U.S. Vice-President Thomas Riley Marshall, Democratic-Indiana (who was elected) should have been given some "acting" presidential powers. Interestingly enough, Mr. Marshall was the only U.S. VP to ever have an assassination plot planned against him outright but not carried out.

F. In MMIX (2009), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, South America is elected as the host city of the MMXVI (2016) Games Of The Olympiad for Summer as well as the Paralympics.

Historical Fascination,

Rory

Source: The History Channel.

Suspending The Campaign

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #6, 14504-108 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

October Ist, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

As we wring in October & Mayor Don Iveson is "suspending" his campaign due to the unfortunate incidents in Edmonton last night, Executive Dissertations "suspends" the campaign blog format & turns to its engineering skills & a look at famous "suspension" bridges in The Dominion Of Canada.

I. Pictured above is the Pierre Laporte Bridge in Canada in Quebec City. At 1,041 metres or 3,415 feet it is the longest span suspension bridge in the nation.

II. The Thousand Islands Suspension & Truss Bridge over the Saint Lawrence River is 8.5 miles or 13.7 kilometres in length.

III. The old Walterdale Bridge here in Edmonton is 214.2 metres in length or 703 feet.

"Captain On The Bridge",

Rory

Source: Bridge Magazine, Detroit, Michigan, The United States Of America.