It is a very dangerous bluff! Especially since Carney has seen first-hand what uninformed and emotional decisions can do: Brexit!
And in the case of Brexit, it was only about leaving an economic union. Imagine what uninformed decisions can do in the case of leaving a country!
Smith is essentially playing Russian roulette. It’s not because only 30% of people are pushing for it that it cannot blow up in your face!
Edit: I wrote my comment before reading the article and yep, they mention Brexit!
Timely-Profile1865 on
Bluff or not it is an appeasement to the small but overly powerful and vocal section of the party supporters.
It is bad for business and no matter the result it will hurt Alberta.
But the UCP in fact does not care at all about the vast majority of the people of Alberta
Inevitable-Ad8692 on
I agree. This could easily backfire. I bet a lot of Albertans who would prefer to remain in Canada might vote for a referendum in the dangerous belief that it will strengthen the province’s hand.
Smith is playing with fire. If she singes her fingers, so be it. However, I would prefer that she doesn’t burn down the house.
AlbertaGengar on
Pollsters agree that ~25% of people would vote for a true secession referendum. The message senders are ~20% as well.
I forsee people who are dissatisfied with the status quo (employment opportunities, cost of living) voting to “start negotiations” to send a message. It’s a similar trend with brexit, the rise of right wing parties globally, Trump.
jello_sweaters on
Carney’s in a tough spot here, since he can’t really call out Smith’s obvious lie that she isn’t actively trying to push separation through.
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It is a very dangerous bluff! Especially since Carney has seen first-hand what uninformed and emotional decisions can do: Brexit!
And in the case of Brexit, it was only about leaving an economic union. Imagine what uninformed decisions can do in the case of leaving a country!
Smith is essentially playing Russian roulette. It’s not because only 30% of people are pushing for it that it cannot blow up in your face!
Edit: I wrote my comment before reading the article and yep, they mention Brexit!
Bluff or not it is an appeasement to the small but overly powerful and vocal section of the party supporters.
It is bad for business and no matter the result it will hurt Alberta.
But the UCP in fact does not care at all about the vast majority of the people of Alberta
I agree. This could easily backfire. I bet a lot of Albertans who would prefer to remain in Canada might vote for a referendum in the dangerous belief that it will strengthen the province’s hand.
Smith is playing with fire. If she singes her fingers, so be it. However, I would prefer that she doesn’t burn down the house.
Pollsters agree that ~25% of people would vote for a true secession referendum. The message senders are ~20% as well.
I forsee people who are dissatisfied with the status quo (employment opportunities, cost of living) voting to “start negotiations” to send a message. It’s a similar trend with brexit, the rise of right wing parties globally, Trump.
Carney’s in a tough spot here, since he can’t really call out Smith’s obvious lie that she isn’t actively trying to push separation through.