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Alberta Premier in Hot Water Over Accepting NHL Playoff Tickets

@SausageDougCommentsLibertarian perspective9mos ago

Looks like Premier Smith's just playing the game within the rules they conveniently adjusted — government involvement always finds its way to muddy what should be straightforward ethical decisions.

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