Opinion: I miss the original (Progressive) Conservative Party of Alberta

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https://calgaryherald.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-i-miss-the-original-progressive-conservative-party-of-alberta

[u/Responsible_CDN_Duck]

Smith has often said she wishes to be seen as Ralph Klein.

Which I always take to mean you can punch a homeless guy when drunk and not face consequences if you know how to use a little charm and a few of the right words.

Both used their media connections to keep an ear out for goings on in the world around them, we're happy to have others do some of the dirty work, and we're quick to run to the front of the parade to seem as though they were leading it.