MJ

Proud Albertan!

[Rise Of Alberta @RiseOfAlberta]

I wanted to take some time to reflect on the events of yesterday before making a longer post about where I think things go from here.

Like many people, I was disappointed when I first saw the referendum question.

For those of us who have been working hard to advance the cause of Alberta independence, it felt frustrating. It felt like we were finally building momentum toward a direct vote, and then suddenly the path looked less clear.

But after stepping back, thinking it through, and looking at the broader chessboard, I do not think this is the disaster some people are making it out to be.

In fact, I think there is a very real path forward.

The most important thing right now is to win the referendum on October 19th.

That vote will not be the final independence vote. It will be a vote about whether Albertans should have the right to decide their future in a clear referendum on independence.

And that distinction matters.

There are many Albertans who may not be ready to vote for independence today, but who absolutely believe Albertans deserve the right to vote on it. They want leverage. They want to send Ottawa a message. They want Alberta to stop being treated like a colony inside Confederation.

Those are voters we can win.

We also have to be honest about where the movement is right now.

Even the strongest serious polling still has independence below 50% plus one. We have passionate support, we have momentum, and we have a cause worth fighting for, but we still have a lot of work to do.

We need to persuade undecided voters.

We need to reach soft federalists who know the current system is broken but are not yet convinced independence is the answer.

We need to build serious campaigns, answer hard questions, and make the case clearly and professionally.

We also need to recognize the opposition we are facing.

There are now well-funded federalist organizations, third-party advertisers, political groups, media voices, and establishment forces lining up to stop this movement. They are organized. They are focused. They are not wasting time.

Neither can we.

I understand why people are angry. I understand why people feel betrayed. I felt some of that too.

But energy is not infinite.

And right now, I think our energy is best spent winning the hand we have been dealt.

Win the October 19th referendum.

Use that victory to force the next stage.

Then push for a clean, single-question, constitutionally compliant, binding referendum on Alberta independence, likely in 2027.

One question.

One ballot.

A clear decision from Albertans.

That is the vote we ultimately need to win.

But we do not get there by turning all of our fire inward right now.

People can make their own decisions about leadership reviews and internal fights. That is up to them.

My focus is going to be on winning October 19th, building the case for independence, educating undecided Albertans, and helping this movement become serious enough to win.

Yesterday was emotional.

But after taking a step back, I still see a path forward.

Now we need discipline, strategy, and the courage to keep going.

[redpillbot @redpillb0t]

One of the greatest lectures ever.

[Herb Powell @Humanlty1o1]

The worst prime minister ever elected in Canada is finally done.

Now onto the worst unelected prime minister in history.

[zerohedge @zerohedge]

Somewhere in the Kremlin...

[Brian Jean @BrianJeanAB]

The federal equalization payments will see Alberta paying $26.2 billion, and receiving $0 in return. Every Canadian benefits from our energy. Why don’t we benefit from “equal”ization?
Share if you’re tired of Alberta being fleeced.

[Alberta Independence @albertaseparate]

Every Albertan should Retweet this Today

No Pipelines
No Equalization
No Canada
No Problem

#StopEqualization

#AlbertaSeparation

#AlbertaSovereignty

[Martyupnorth®- Unacceptable Fact Checker @Martyupnorth]

Fellow Albertans.

I hope the last 3 weeks have shown you exactly what the rest of Canada thinks about us.

They want our taxes.
They want our CPP subsidies
They want our EI subsidies.
They want our equalization payments.
They want our blind allegiance.

They don't want our oil.
They don't want our opinion.
They don't want us prospering.

Don't forget this moment.

[D.C.L. @abc123jjj]

I’m ready.

[Tracey Wilson @TWilsonOttawa]

Keep saturating social media with these videos. Don’t give these people any air to breathe …

[Glenda M 🍎 @McfarlaneGlenda]

Who else would love to have this opportunity? Trudeau will now and forever be hated in Canada, it looks good on him.

[Alberta Secession - Why? @cnm5000]

I asked Grok to identify the top 5 reasons for Alberta’s Independence. Fairly accurate, I’d say. What is it missing?

1. **Economic Imbalance**: Alberta contributes billions to Canada's equalization program, yet sees little in return. With independence, we could keep our wealth in Alberta, directly benefiting Albertans rather than propping up other provinces.

2. **Resource Control**: Our oil and gas are central to Canada's economy, but federal policies often block our pipelines and development. Independence would mean Alberta could manage its resources for its own prosperity, not at the mercy of Ottawa.

3. **Political Representation**: Despite our economic contributions, Alberta often lacks significant representation in Canadian cabinets. Independence could mean better governance tailored to our needs, free from the political tug-of-war with Eastern Canada.

4. **Cultural Identity**: Alberta's unique cultural and political identity is often overshadowed by central Canadian policies. Independence would allow us to preserve and promote our values and way of life without interference.

5. **Fiscal Autonomy**: Alberta funds more into federal programs like CPP than it gets back, straining our economy. An independent Alberta could establish its own pension plans and tax systems, optimized for our demographic and economic realities.

[Yukon Strong 🫎 @YukonStrong]

USA is Canada's biggest ally, and I'd like to remind our brothers and sisters to the south that it's only a small number of woke Trudeau loyalists, who look down at you and sneer

the rest of us would offer you a couch if you had nowhere to sleep

[Keean Bexte @TheRealKeean]

NEW: Trump introduces plan to protect children from "so called gender-affirming care," following Danielle Smith's lead. https://t.co/ecXHdmKIgf

[Andrew Scheer @AndrewScheer]

Disgusting! Liberals ban chaplains from praying at Remembrance Day ceremonies!

Imagine telling veterans who fought to defend religious freedom that their own government would ban prayer.

That’s exactly what Justin Trudeau is doing.

Read the Conservative statement here:

[Matt in Vancouver @belligerentNuck]

This is why it mattered to Canadians who won.

[Tablesalt 🇨🇦🇺🇸 @Tablesalt13]

🔥🔥HOLY CRAP

New video circulating shows Jagmeet Singh, Canada's #2,

as a guest at a conference where "our cultural superiority" and the "legitimate use of violence to rebuild Azaad"

is being discussed.

WTF IS AZAAD?!

[Eric Duncan @EricDuncanSDG]

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
PMO admits at least two secret meetings w/ NDP HQ to secure a deal & change election date to guarantee dozens of NDP-Liberal MP pensions.

An unacceptable scheme to pad their pockets before Canadians defeat them.

Enough of insider deals, call the election now!

[Michael @MikesUsername77]

American Libs,
Don’t come up here to Canada.
It’s cold and you’d just be reliving tonight all over again in a few months.