As an Albertan, well be lucky if this counts as a hand overplayed and (most importantly) a dip too large into the provincial coffers that the electorate throws the bums out next election. As...
As an Albertan, well be lucky if this counts as a hand overplayed and (most importantly) a dip too large into the provincial coffers that the electorate throws the bums out next election.
As Americans wake up en masse to their fact that they've been hoodwinked by Trump, may right leaning Canadians also do their best to distance themselves from the MAGA style politics of this UCP government.
It is interesting to also contrast this with Quebec, where they have stated that they will not hold a referendum during Trump's presidency, since they do not want Quebec's referendum to be...
It is interesting to also contrast this with Quebec, where they have stated that they will not hold a referendum during Trump's presidency, since they do not want Quebec's referendum to be influenced by the mess that is the US, and instead want it to be about Quebec.
(British Columbia resident, not Alberta, but) Quietly hoping (just) under 25% voting to leave [0] means people realize their minority is not as large as they thought - especially considering not...
(British Columbia resident, not Alberta, but)
Quietly hoping (just) under 25% voting to leave [0] means people realize their minority is not as large as they thought - especially considering not every Albertan would vote, but every one that cares deeply (primarily the "Leave" side) would make a point of showing up, suggesting the true percentage that wolud accept secession is likely lower.
25% is more than I thought, but less an alarming statistic than I was prepared for. Doubly so considering the above: The secession side likely cares more, and is more likely to show up, making them over-represented. It won't matter so much for a referendum, but I think Brexit might have spooked people enough that if it goes further, that 25% might evaporate even more.
And if I'm being truly optimistic, maybe some on the "Leave" side will wake up to how many of the posts they see online supporting this are, at best, just high-volume posters, and more likely political agitators outside Canada.
As an American, I'm really glad for this result. We don't need any more local chaos, idiocy, or fragmentation.
As an Albertan, well be lucky if this counts as a hand overplayed and (most importantly) a dip too large into the provincial coffers that the electorate throws the bums out next election.
As Americans wake up en masse to their fact that they've been hoodwinked by Trump, may right leaning Canadians also do their best to distance themselves from the MAGA style politics of this UCP government.
It is interesting to also contrast this with Quebec, where they have stated that they will not hold a referendum during Trump's presidency, since they do not want Quebec's referendum to be influenced by the mess that is the US, and instead want it to be about Quebec.
(British Columbia resident, not Alberta, but)
Quietly hoping (just) under 25% voting to leave [0] means people realize their minority is not as large as they thought - especially considering not every Albertan would vote, but every one that cares deeply (primarily the "Leave" side) would make a point of showing up, suggesting the true percentage that wolud accept secession is likely lower.
25% is more than I thought, but less an alarming statistic than I was prepared for. Doubly so considering the above: The secession side likely cares more, and is more likely to show up, making them over-represented. It won't matter so much for a referendum, but I think Brexit might have spooked people enough that if it goes further, that 25% might evaporate even more.
And if I'm being truly optimistic, maybe some on the "Leave" side will wake up to how many of the posts they see online supporting this are, at best, just high-volume posters, and more likely political agitators outside Canada.
[0] https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/alberta-referendum-live-results-9.7385074