Alberta Politics Uncovered: Taking Back our Province

ISBN 13: 978-1-896300-91-7
128 pages, paperback
Fall 2004

Non-Fiction

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A compelling look at the hard facts of Alberta's political dead end, and at the use of myths to distort reality. Veteran political observer Mark Lisac looks at some of the truths buried under the comforting cliches.

After decades of one-party rule, Alberta is facing a political dead end. Albertans have surrendered their voice in government for the promise of a debt-free future. But what does that mean? In Alberta Politics Uncovered Mark Lisac delivers a clear message that Albertans must stop believing in money and the myth of western alienation and start believing in balanced leadership. There is a need for political action based on everyday realities, rather than on the belief that we are radically different and therefore, misunderstood. Politicians have used these misconceptions to cover up  government inefficiencies and to pursue policies that have little to do with the "homegrown," grassroots government that is supposed to be Alberta's hallmark. In this concise and highly readable explanation of Alberta's government policies, Lisac examines the "balanced budget" and other current issues, and reminds Alberta voters that we all have the responsibility to hold our government accountable.

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“Lisac emerges as something of a rarity among political commentators—he cares.”
—Ottawa Citizen