Democracy Gone Astray

Democracy, being a human construct, needs to be thought of as directionality rather than an object. As such, to understand it requires not so much a description of existing structures and/or other related phenomena but a declaration of intentionality.
This blog aims at creating labeled lists of published infringements of such intentionality, of points in time where democracy strays from its intended directionality. In addition to outright infringements, this blog also collects important contemporary information and/or discussions that impact our socio-political landscape.

All the posts here were published in the electronic media – main-stream as well as fringe, and maintain links to the original texts.

[NOTE: Due to changes I haven't caught on time in the blogging software, all of the 'Original Article' links were nullified between September 11, 2012 and December 11, 2012. My apologies.]

Thursday, July 26, 2012

Alberta Premier Alison Redford to attend London Olympics at cost of $84,000

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Alison Redford is heading to the London Olympics at a cost to taxpayers of $84,000.

Redford says during her five-day trip she will promote the province as a place to invest and do business.

The focus will be on selling Alberta’s energy, tourism and culture sectors on the world stage.

Redford says the Olympics are more than a sporting event and calls it a golden opportunity to meet important decision makers and business leaders.

The premier is to be the keynote speaker at a Canadian energy day hosted by the federal Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.

The cost of the London trip also covers two cabinet ministers and three government staff.

Original Article
Source: national post
Author: CP
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