Andy Jones 🥌

Good morning Alberta. I thought rather than catalogue all the many “compliments” I get from Conservatives overnight, I would just bring them all together in one bundle for easy disposal. First, yes, I am a grandpa. Thank you. Love those grandkids. Second, I am not a “know it all” but I do know a lot. I’m highly educated, with experience in all aspects of utility operation and regulation. Running the UCA put me in every hearing and every policy debate in Alberta for a decade. On the other hand, I didn’t know “fuckstick” was a word. Fun. Third, I used to be a Conservative. I’m an economist who studies markets. I understand the value of markets in coordinating efficient outcomes. But I also understand when and why they fail. Dogma don’t hunt when we have multi year 5x price excursions. Fourth, I know Danielle Smith well. I was her electricity advisor for some time while the PCs were mucking it up. What a tradition. Fifth and finally, I really don’t give a fuck about your bullshit. You can bleat, and swear, and yell and threaten. If your solution to the crisis in electricity affordability and reliability is a fist fight, what kind of moron are you? And why aren’t you already in Cabinet? If you think I’m just too mean to Conservatives, none of them have been harmed in the making of this rant. Though I’m sure their little feelings will need a binky and a cuddle, if their comments are to be believed. But sure, attack the guy who’s trying to get your power bills to go down. That’s smart. Right K?

Oh no! If it’s not carbon taxes increasing Alberta electricity prices, whatever could it be? The answer is morons.

If you’re on here to slag Notley for shutting down coal early, and think that’s what drove up electricity prices, you’re a fucking moron. Don’t waste my time.