imagine if politicians followed these rules
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Say “Yes, and!”
Always accept what your scene partner offers and build upon it, rather than negating or denying it.
Add new information.
Contribute fresh details to move the scene forward, rather than repeating or stalling.
Don’t block.
Avoid rejecting your partner’s ideas or offers; blocking stops the flow of the scene.
Avoid asking questions—unless you’re also adding information.
Questions can stall a scene by putting the burden on your partner; make statements instead to keep things moving.
Play in the present and use the moment.
Focus on the here and now, responding to what is actually happening in the scene.
Establish the location.
Clearly define where the scene is taking place to ground the action and provide context.
Be specific and provide colorful details.
Specificity makes scenes more engaging and believable; avoid vague or generic statements.
Change, Change, Change!
Don’t be afraid to shift the scene or your character; embrace transformation and development.
For serious and emotional scenes, focus on characters and relationships.
Depth comes from exploring how characters relate and react to each other in meaningful ways.
For humorous scenes, take choices to the nth degree or focus on actions/objects.
Heighten the comedy by exaggerating choices or zeroing in on specific actions or props.
These rules are foundational for both beginners and experienced improvisers, encouraging collaboration, creativity, and adaptability on stage. They are not rigid laws, but starting points for building strong improv skills
Berta Dad nailed it. Copied from FB.
Jeff Rath’s behaviour toward Danielle Smith is not a good look for this movement, and he does not speak for me.
When this started, I had respect for him. But as this has played out, it has become harder to ignore what appears to be a push for power inside the movement, not a sincere focus on Alberta independence.
Danielle Smith is a major reason Albertans were even able to collect signatures in the first place. Compared to any other premier in this country, I believe she has been the strongest one standing up for her province.
I will not forget her accomplishments.
She stood up for parental rights when others wanted schools keeping parents in the dark.
She took action against political ideology being pushed in classrooms.
She made sure kids got back to school when the system tried to hold families hostage.
She has strengthened Alberta Sheriffs and continued exploring ways to free Alberta from relying on the RCMP.
And that is only part of it.
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Listening to Ganum today on the meeting that Premier Smith is having with Lukasek I am wondering why not just have his referendum on the vote in October? If enough say no to his question isn't it the same as a referendum that the other side wants? I for one want this to wake up the East and don't care how it happens. Another caller said she needs to call an provincial election in October and take the rest of questions off the ballot - this could be risky but I am leaning toward it as terrified that the NDP will get in again and right now Nemshi is their handicap IMHO.
