Colton Ness

@FreeAlbertaRob Where do you stand on the question Rob?

Regarding yesterday’s speech by the Premier: 1. For those Albertans wanting a binding separation referendum in October; due to the recent court ruling, there is no legal way to hold a binding separation referendum this fall. If the simplified and binding stay/leave question had been put on the ballot it would have been struck down within a couple of weeks - and Elections Alberta would have been legally barred from including the question on the referendum in October entirely. It may take a year or more to appeal and reverse the judge’s erroneous decision, and until then, a binding referendum held by Elections Alberta is not legally or practically possible. You don’t have to agree with the court’s decision (I sure don’t) but that’s how our justice system works. 2. For those Albertans who don’t want a referendum at all; 700,000 Albertans signed a petition asking for a referendum on this issue and Premier Smith rightfully wants to get direction from all Albertans on this matter now - not 3 years from now. It’s time for Albertans to decide whether we want to spend time, expense and effort pursuing separation or whether Albertans want to remain, continue to work on undoing the last 10 years of horrendous Trudeau-era policies and fight for a stronger Alberta within a united Canada. We will find out on Oct 19. You will decide. Not politicians, social media clickbait farmers or media talking heads. You. That’s democracy and it’s a beautiful thing that we have it here. Again, the choice is simple. Either: 1. Vote to remain in Canada, put an end to this debate, and fight to make our province and country stronger and more unified; or 2. Vote to commence the necessary, albeit lengthy legal processes, appeals, and other steps needed to legally separate from Canada (including a binding referendum that complies with the Constitution). The choice is ours Alberta. You know where the Premier stands on this question. She made herself clear and gave her reasons why she believes Alberta remaining in Canada is worth supporting and fighting for. But what do Albertans want the next step to be? Let’s all vote on October 19, get marching orders from all Albertans and move forward with the result.

@KeldenFormosa You don't need to call them treasonous or to shut up, but you also don't have to pander to their every whim.

I know she's getting slammed from all sides, but I really do think that Danielle Smith is handling a challenging situation around federal overreach, judicial activism, and an upset separatist minority within the province pretty well. Like her, I don't want to separate, but I care enough about the country that I want us to fix the issues that make others want to--they're my neighbours, for goodness' sake--instead of just calling them treasonous and saying they have to shut up.

Conservatives Stand for Canada 🇨🇦

We are are going to have a referendum because a bunch of UCP MLAs (the Premier first among them) are too cowardly to take a stand. They will risk the province and country because they are scared to lose their jobs. Quislings, the lot of them.

Lukaskuz may not be the dumbest person in Alberta politics but he better hope nothing happens to Jeff Rath

Separatists want a referendum but they have been doing everything they can to shortcut the process to get there. If they really want one, a legitimate one, they should start a political party and get elected on a mandate to run one.

@BenWoodfinden Institutional capture by communications professionals

The number of times I see politicians, corporate entities (sports teams recently) and other organizations come forward and announce they've accomplished something, but in reality all they've announced is "a process to begins consultations to establish a plan to maybe one day do something" is exactly why we are incapable of doing anything in this country. A captured system where inertia enriches people who are beneficiaries of the status quo. This is what needs to change.

@Martyupnorth So you hijack a party and force out federalist conservatives, basically winding up in the same spot?

In the coming weeks and months, you're going to hear a lot of people say "start a separatists party" in Alberta...like they did in Quebec. A lot of those voices will be coming from the left. Why? Here's the current popular vote projection for Alberta. If just 27% of the UCP supporters left the party, that would be enough to split the right and give the NDP a majority of the popular vote. If Nenshi got elected, he would reverese a lot of Smith's policies, and make it impossible to hold a referendum in the future. Taking control of the UCP is more important than starting a new party.

@Dfildebrandt The mental gymnastics on display here is quite impressive. You really have to contort yourself to believe the people trying to tear a country are the ones that really love it.

The real Canada-haters tear down her statues, spit on her history, and destroy her symbols.

Alex Cora wasn’t the one who last offseason failed to trade from the Red Sox’s surplus of young outfielders. The one who blew the pursuit of Alex Bregman in free agency. The one who then pivoted to run prevention. Craig Breslow did all that, writes @Ken_Rosenthal.

The people responsible for trading Mookie, trading Devers, and not signing Bregman. They walk away still in control

I dont know anyone who follows the Red Sox that thinks the guys below are responsible for the current state of the team.

Wtf

A successful defense. Rory McIlroy is the 2026 Masters champion. #themasters

I dislike baseball when the Sox suck

This was an interesting conversation and I share many of Jen's concerns. There needs to be a more organized pro-Canada side, led by conservatives. *cough* @PierrePoilievre *cough*

@CoryBMorgan I would imagine Sam Mraiche has already incorporated his train company in anticipation

Just wait until Alberta gets into the high speed rail game. The competition for the largest, tax funded failure will be fierce.

It's only Game 1 and I already like ABS

Umpire was the real MVP for the Americans

If you're a conservative, part of what that means is wanting to protect and preserve institutions that shape us and make us distinct. The Crown is one of those institutions. Embracing a left wing anti colonial, rip everything down view is the opposite of that.