Western Values

Proact over react.

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@ezralevant To the 75% of Albertans who voted to stay under Ottawa's control, is this what you signed up for? Thanks, America, for everything you've done for us over the decades, but apparently we no longer value our relationship with you. I sure hope Ottawa knows what the hell it's doing.

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@Tablesalt13 Canadian government showed it's true colours after that.

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@Martyupnorth Until Canadians wake up to how rapidly our cities are changing, we're going to keep having the same problems. Immigration, population growth, housing, infrastructure and shifting political priorities. It's all connected, and we're fools if we keep ignoring it.

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@kgthorne68 @RiseOfAlberta You know what? You've got a point. I've added the Alberta and Canadian flags. I'm proud of Alberta, Canada AND our relationship with the US so I'll give you that one. But it still doesn't address my point about land acknowledgements now does it. LMAO.

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@Airbornev12 @LeahDWood @soopskrypton What a load of bullshit. You're so busy throwing insults that you can't see the forest for the trees. If you've got an argument, let's hear it. Otherwise, you're just making a fool of yourself.

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@SimonMcCroskey @erik_thorvalds @ABDanielleSmith It's unbelievable really.

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@erik_thorvalds @ABDanielleSmith I am starting to see the same as are many in the UCP party.

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@Martyupnorth Very good move.

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@alberta_cw Thank goodness someone is challenging this agreement. To me, it's a dangerous step toward nationalizing Alberta's oil and gas infrastructure, with Ottawa gaining more and more control while pushing us to the resource starved EU. Albertans better pay attention.

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@yonkojohn Canada does not belong to Carney, and it's not his to sell out. It belongs to Canadians, and I think it's damn well time we all remembered that and started standing together.

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The same pattern appears in Ottawa’s approach to the US. That confrontation is unlikely to end well. Canadians and their children will bear the lasting consequences. After the mid-terms, regardless of the result, Canada will face a much more assertive US admin (election interference talk is not going to go away). That position is not advantageous for Canadians at all. The costs and sacrifices will fall on the public rather than on the politicians responsible for the decisions. Alberta needs to shake free from the clutches of Ottawa sooner than later.

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@Sassygal1971 Yes, we damn well should. Canada belongs to Canadians, not Carney.

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I see your point, but the problem, as I see it, is that the Ottawa-first federalists (Kenney et al.) are too entrenched within the UCP. I believe they still have too much influence over the party's direction and internal processes, particularly how the referendum was handled. I just don't see that changing from within.

Rumour has it Lukaszuk is forming a new party, which could hurt Nenshi's NDP. We could be looking at a four-party race.

Over 520,000 Albertans voted for Option 2. That's 25% and a substantial base to build on.

I fear things could get considerably worse for Albertans after the U.S. midterms, regardless of the outcome. Carney's "smartest guy in the room" attitude isn't helping our relationship with the US And now he's pushing us toward closer ties with a struggling, cornered EU while our relationship with our biggest trading partner takes a serious beating. I suspect more Albertans will start questioning why they didn't vote for Option 2 and hope for another chance to break free from Ottawa.

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@david_parker You can't argue with stupid.

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@TyGor18 @Roll4Rod I wouldn't compare today's Alberta-First movement to the old Wildrose. Much much different times in Canada.

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Interesting times in Alberta. Lukaszuk starting a new party, would shake things up for Nenshi's NDP. Now imagine an Alberta-First party entering the picture as well.

Both the UCP and NDP could find themselves fighting battles on two fronts. Alberta politics could get very interesting. 25% is not a small number, it's a solid floor to build from.

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@JeffreyRWRath @Stockwell_Day The UCP is rife with Ottawa-First federalists. I think it's too late to expect a change of leadership or strong independent direction from within the party.

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@JasonLavigneAB He can beat Nenshi easily.

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Tom, I watched your video. The points are clear, but why not call the UCP board’s bluff by leaving and establishing a new Alberta First party? Without a clean break, internal opposition will continue to obstruct a genuine independence effort. They control the process in the same manner as the referendum. A defined platform can compete effectively against both parties. The 25% result is a floor. With the right leadership, support is likely higher. After the mid-terms, conditions for Canadians are likely to worsen as Carney’s conviction that he is the smartest person in the room continues to drive decisions that carry real costs for the country and Alberta.

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@wyatt_claypool I fear Canadians could be in for a rougher ride after Tuesday's U.S. midterms, regardless of the outcome. It's looking like a lose-lose situation for Canada, and I'm surprised how few Canadians seem to be paying attention to what's coming.