David Stam

@mirrormerecos @Primary_Pianist The personal revelation of the majority. The bosoms of the majority at Nicea gave us the doctrine of the Trinity. A minority of bosoms disagreed with it. Just like Luther's personal revelation gave us sola scriptura. Don't question the inspiration of the Holy Ghost!

@AnotherStam @Primary_Pianist But that's not true. The Trinity was dictated by the councils of Nicea, many members of which disagreed with this doctrine. How do you square that?

This is such a strange argument. “The verse doesn’t explicitly say Holy Ghost, therefore you can’t associate the experience with the Holy Ghost” is not how Christian interpretation works. The word “Trinity” isn’t in the Bible either. Neither is “Sola Scriptura.” Yet Protestants build doctrine by connecting passages and drawing conclusions. Latter-day Saints read 1 Kings 19 and Luke 24 as examples of how God communicates spiritually: quietly, inwardly, and powerfully. That fits perfectly with biblical language about the Spirit teaching, guiding, bearing witness, and bringing things to remembrance. Also, the Holy Ghost was clearly active before John 20. Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost. John the Baptist was filled from the womb. Simeon was led by the Spirit. David spoke by the Spirit. So no, LDS aren’t “layering” something foreign onto the Bible. We’re doing what Christians have always done: reading scripture in light of scripture.

@dubsndoo Funny how no one seems to be asking, as we all did for Quebec so long ago now "What does Alberta want?" Not to mention that while so many seem to realize there are some legitimate grievances, no one seems to be offering solutions. Unless Alberta votes to go NOTHING will change.

You can’t deny that the separatism question in Alberta is worthy of debating. To just call out one side as unworthy and guilty of rage farming does nothing to settle the issue, and further ramp up the temperature of the debate.

@3lfares In my part of Canada there is likely more Ukrainian and Mandarin spoken than French. So, there is that...

Why do English-speaking Canadians refuse to learn French? Genuinely weird

@3lfares @vanrhijn_syb Bullshit. But the Dutch are a trading nation, and they have realized that little of the world speaks Dutch. Thus almost all Dutch people have a working knowledge of English. Many speak it with more fluency than English speakers.

@vanrhijn_syb weird languages

@AlexandreLand15 @Dr_Sinister187 As the rest of the country what they are going to do about them first. If the answer is NOTHING ( which it will be) then I guess they are... No one seems to be asking, as we all did for Quebec " What does Alberta want?"

@AnotherStam @Dr_Sinister187 Are you really so bad off that the only way out is to break up the country.

Here are 5 factual reasons why Alberta would likely fail or struggle badly as its own country: 1. Landlocked with no easy ocean access - Alberta has no seaport. All exports (oil, gas, grain, etc.) must cross another country’s land (Canada or the US). Right now, Canada guarantees pipelines and trade routes. As a separate country, you'd have to beg or pay for permission every time. Higher costs, delays, and risk of being blocked or charged extra. 2. Economy shrinks from lost trade deals and uncertainty - Economists (like University of Calgary’s Trevor Tombe) estimate separation would shrink Alberta’s economy by about $20 billion a year — roughly $3,900 less per person. You'd lose Canada’s big trade agreements, face new borders/tariffs, and scare away investors who hate uncertainty. Oil companies already hate risk. 3. You’d take on a huge chunk of Canada’s debt - Alberta would likely inherit $75–100 billion of federal debt. Plus, you’d have to build your own military, embassies, border control, and full government from scratch. That costs billions extra every year that Alberta doesn’t pay now. 4. Oil and resources become harder to sell - Alberta’s wealth is mostly oil. As a tiny country (pop. ~4.5–5 million), you lose Canada’s power in trade talks. Pipelines to the coast or US could get blocked or renegotiated at higher cost. No more automatic Canadian market access. Your main customer (US) would have more leverage over a small, desperate seller. 5. Higher costs for services + smaller tax base - You’d pay full price for things Canada now helps cover (defence, pensions, borders, etc.). Many experts say per-person costs would rise. If businesses and skilled workers leave because of risk and higher taxes, your tax base shrinks fast, making everything more expensive for those who stay. The separatists have no plan. They are trying to gaslight Albertan's that you will be prosperous and rich which is an outright lie.

@rmksledhead @ctvedmonton Keep talking. They are "inbreds", " ditchbillies" " yahoos", not to mention racist homophobes. We separatists are grateful for your support....

@ctvedmonton Three out of five Alberta’s are dumb. Fix your headline for you.

3 in 5 Albertans would vote to remain in Canada: poll ctvnews.ca/edmonton/video…

@stellareyed @ctvedmonton Yah, the last thing we should EVER do is listen to Alberta's concerns. I mean, how un-Canadian can you get?

@ctvedmonton It's not time for Canadian politeness. America has a long history of facilitating insurrection in other countries. Trump has verbalized this intent for Canada. The separation movement needs to immediately be put down and the leaders of it incarcerated.

@ctvedmonton Gosh, 40 percent will vote to leave.

@MUUURTTT @SpaceWalkerReal Exactly. The time for whining is over. Unless Alberta votes to leave NOTHING is going to change.

@SpaceWalkerReal This is true. 120 years of ignoring it, brought us here.

People need to seriously chill the fuck out with their rhetoric on Albertan separatism. If everyone who opposes separatism is condescending as FUCK about it, you're going to negatively polarize Albertans into voting for a referendum. The Albertan people, whether it's true or not, feel like their general way of life has been under attack from Ottawa for quite a while now. It's up to us to show them that they can still have their way of life + the things they value while remaining a part of Canada. Obviously, it would have been preferable to do this BEFORE it got to this point, but it is what it is.

@SpaceWalkerReal You make a good point, but the ship has sailed. Unless Alberta votes for indepdence NOTHING is going to change. Just NOTHING.

@jkwaldie @johnfhuizing @cnm5000 This is exactly right! Albertans who vote to stay are voting for the status quo in all things. If Alberta doesn't vote for indepdence NOTHING is going to change. You know it and I know it. Why? The Liberals need Quebec votes to stay in office. It is that simple.

@johnfhuizing @cnm5000 Voting stay will provide confirmation to ROC of AB's acceptance of the inequity and structural unfairness....nothing good comes of it (until the leaders offer ideas on how it fixes anything)....I'm waiting to hear...so far, they only offer threats, attacks and emotion!!

I was never a separatist, because I was not interested in politics, nor Canada's history. Once I looked under the hood, I could see how Canada is pieced and held together with fake and fraudulent agreements made in the dark. Alberta Independence could be the start of refederation.

@johnfhuizing Canada's history ( and , with it, Alberta's history) is fascinating. But unless Alberta votes for independence NOTHING is going to change. NOTHING.

@Sofamatics @The_Elite_Lib No worries. Have a good day!

@AnotherStam @The_Elite_Lib I appreciate and respect that outlook, they have been rather close. Apologies for insulting, that wasn't fair of me.

Oh look, another Alberta separatist poster vomiting pure fantasy onto the timeline! Let’s break down their wishlist, one ridiculous claim at a time: - “Save over 50 billion a year on equalization” your actual net contribution tops out around 15 to 25 billion. That 50 billion number is completely made up. - “Gasoline under 75 cents a litre” yeah right. Real prices sit between 1.50 and 1.90 right now and crude oil prices don’t give a damn about your daydreams. - “Plus 30 percent purchasing power with the USD” you just yanked that figure out of thin air. Switching currencies would bring nothing but chaos and headaches. - “Flat 10 percent income tax, no carbon tax, no GST, no capital gains” cute. You still have to pay for an entire new country, military, borders and all. Good luck with the deficits or brutal service cuts. - “Resources unlocked, no net zero policies” sure, because brand new trade barriers, lost markets and scared off investors are exactly how booms happen. - “Better pensions, healthcare, cheaper services” actual economists predict a 4 percent GDP hit and higher costs per person. But keep dreaming. - “Alberta Parks better managed, freedom for the kids and grandkids” vague wishful thinking plus emotional manipulation. Most Albertans already think this whole thing is nonsense. - “Right to carry, constitutional republic, immigration control” cool ideas in theory until you have to negotiate the national debt, treaties and defense from scratch while the economy takes a nosedive. And it just goes on… Sure some real frustrations with Ottawa exist, but this poster is just dishonest hype dressed up in flags. It’s grievance porn for people bad at basic math and worse at reality. Alberta belongs to us Canadians. 🇨🇦​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Don’t RT unless you want to hurt a separatists feelings. 😉

@CraigBaird When Manitoba needed help, when Ontario needed help, when Quebec needed help, when Nova Scotia needed help......same response. What is your point?

2013 Southern Alberta floods 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire 2024 Jasper wildfire When Alberta needed help, Canadian troops, pilots, doctors, nurses and crews came from across the country. Canadians helping Canadians. Vote Against Alberta Separation 📸 Department of Defence

@Sofamatics @The_Elite_Lib Perhaps, but your question is purely hypothetical It is never going to happen. You know it, and I know it. As long as the Liberal party of Canada owes its majority to Quebec NOTHING will change. And unless Alberta goes NOTHING will change. It is that simple.

@AnotherStam @The_Elite_Lib If change could happen without the need for separation, would that sway your vote? Or am I correct in saying that you've wished for change so much for so long, that separation seems to be the only way you'd succed that.

@sarobertson_ Note that he didn't say "having heard Albertas concerns we will revisit the equalization formula to achieve a more equitable federation". He won an election largely because of Quebec votes. He needs them to stay in office. No wonder he didn't say that....

PM Carney: "I certainly will be campaigning for Canadian unity. I've begun that and part of the campaign is not a campaign, but it's actions. It's practicing cooperative federalism with Alberta, with Quebec, with all provinces and territories in the country, with Indigenous peoples as well."

@The_Elite_Lib @Sofamatics Of course. No one wants to address the "real frustrations with Ottawa that exist" NOTHING will change if Alberta doesn't leave. NOTHING.

@AnotherStam @Sofamatics Do you want to separate?

@AgainstAtheismX Whoa!!!! I love Christianity. Have read extensively of its history, and still do, every day. I love my Bible as a historial resource, and truly enjoy it with morning coffee. I admire those who are Christian. But I no longer "believe". I don't attack at all.

Ever seen an Atheist attack a neo-pagan? A buddhist? Do you see them attacking children who believe in the tooth-fairy? Or Santa claus? It's because they know those things don't exist. Christianity, however...

@BouchieTorres @AlbertanAFk yah, Alberta needs to learn its place in confederation and SHUT UP and just keep working hard and sending in the money at tax time. All of the alleged grievances are spurious and they just need to love being Canadian... Do I have that about right?

@AlbertanAFk Wow... you should try putting that on a bumper sticker? And you wonder why the separatist movement is on life support? Just a lot of anger and meaningless platitudes.

For those who think that a loss for the AB Independence movement in the upcoming October referendum would put the issue to bed for good: With any luck I have another 3 decades in me, and I’m going to spend them advocating for Free Alberta. I also know I’m far from alone.