The Shadoe Davis Show

How much more obvious does it have to be? We have political rivals like Rachel Notley and Jason Kenney laughing it up together, joining forces to disparage and dismiss citizens who have challenged the status quo. Carney, Poilievre, Smith and Nenshi are all campaigning for the same outcome. Apparently, they can all find common ground when people start demanding change. Where was that cooperation when citizens needed them to govern competently, deliver reliable public services and account for how public money was being spent? Citizens needed action. Instead, they get political theatre while public services deteriorate and many struggle to get by. For years, citizens were dismissed. Now we have door knocking, letters and visits. Suddenly, everyone cares about Alberta. This is not left versus right. It is the public demanding accountability from governments that have failed to deliver. Citizens across the political spectrum expect competent public services, responsible spending and elected officials who answer to the people they serve. An establishment that can unite to defend its position should be able to find that same resolve to fulfil its responsibilities. They had years to listen. Years to get the basics right. Years to earn back public trust. Now they want citizens to listen to them and accept, once again, that they know best. The people living with the consequences deserve to be heard. Those responsible for the decisions must be prepared to answer.