What started as talk-radio fantasy has now triggered calls for an RCMP investigation, a showdown with First Nations leaders, and fresh questions about who actually gets to decide Canada’s future.
Fred, Danielle Smith and the UCP never campaigned on separation, she has no mandate for Separation. I think the outcome of the last provincial election would have been much different. Unlike Quebec that has a separatist party, they have campaigned on separation. If they are elected, they have already said they will have another referendum on separation. Quebecers know full well what they are voting for.
The UCP was elected to govern Alberta within Canada.
Separation was not a central election issue, nor was it presented to voters as a defining mandate.
If it had been, Albertans would have gone to the polls fully aware that a vote for the government was also a vote to pursue independence.
Quebec's separatist movements have generally been much more transparent.
Parties such as the Parti Québécois were explicit about their intentions, and voters knew exactly what was on the ballot.
That's why many Albertans are asking a reasonable question...
If a government wants to pursue something as consequential as breaking up the country, shouldn't it first seek a clear electoral mandate for that objective?
Whatever side someone takes on separation, changing the future of a province...
and potentially Canada itself... is too significant to arrive through the back door.
Fred, this article was spot-on as usual. Certainly Danielle Smith knows about the connection between Alberta's Separatist movement and the MAGA enthusiasts south of the border. Yet she continues with her treasonous comments. It's common knowledge that a sizeable cohort of UPC supporters and some UCP MLAs are separatists at heart, and Maple MAGAs as well. A sleazy politician who is unable to stand up for Canada, that's DS. Holding on to power is more important to her than the good of the country. We're viewing this scenario now, in real time, in the US.
Thank you, Roxy. That means more than you probably realize.
One of the goals of GeezerWise has always been to cut through the noise and look at what's actually happening, not what politicians, pundits, or algorithms want us to believe is happening.
The fact that you've made it part of your morning routine is both flattering and a little intimidating.
I'll do my best to keep earning that coffee-table spot.
And thank you for being part of this community.
The discussions in the comments are often every bit as valuable as the articles themselves.
Agreed. This digital community forms our reality. Legacy media cannot exist on Substack. Ideas stand on their own regardless of who or what wrote or who paid for them. Do I care if you’re 20 or 80, male or female, gay or sis? Nope. We’ve become avatars of our minds. Welcome to cyber world.💥
One of the things I like about Substack is that readers can choose ideas instead of tribes.
A retired teacher, a truck driver, a university professor, a farmer, or a 20-year-old student can all end up in the same conversation if the writing earns their attention.
That said, I still think who we are matters.
Life experience shapes perspective.
The value comes when people bring those different perspectives to the table without trying to shout each other down.
The best communities aren't built on everyone agreeing.
They're built on people being willing to think, challenge ideas, and stay curious.
In a world increasingly driven by algorithms and outrage, that's becoming a rare thing.
Thanks Fred! I hope that separatist treasonous woman is thrown out of Canada or in jail, for all the trauma she has caused for fellow Canadians & making our country look unstable by one yukky woman!! Send her to the greasy orange ball!
Fred, Danielle Smith and the UCP never campaigned on separation, she has no mandate for Separation. I think the outcome of the last provincial election would have been much different. Unlike Quebec that has a separatist party, they have campaigned on separation. If they are elected, they have already said they will have another referendum on separation. Quebecers know full well what they are voting for.
That's an important distinction, MizWolf.
The UCP was elected to govern Alberta within Canada.
Separation was not a central election issue, nor was it presented to voters as a defining mandate.
If it had been, Albertans would have gone to the polls fully aware that a vote for the government was also a vote to pursue independence.
Quebec's separatist movements have generally been much more transparent.
Parties such as the Parti Québécois were explicit about their intentions, and voters knew exactly what was on the ballot.
That's why many Albertans are asking a reasonable question...
If a government wants to pursue something as consequential as breaking up the country, shouldn't it first seek a clear electoral mandate for that objective?
Whatever side someone takes on separation, changing the future of a province...
and potentially Canada itself... is too significant to arrive through the back door.
Fred, this article was spot-on as usual. Certainly Danielle Smith knows about the connection between Alberta's Separatist movement and the MAGA enthusiasts south of the border. Yet she continues with her treasonous comments. It's common knowledge that a sizeable cohort of UPC supporters and some UCP MLAs are separatists at heart, and Maple MAGAs as well. A sleazy politician who is unable to stand up for Canada, that's DS. Holding on to power is more important to her than the good of the country. We're viewing this scenario now, in real time, in the US.
Jerry, I think that's the political tightrope she's trying to walk.
The problem is that once you legitimize a separatist movement by building a pathway for it, you don't get to control where it goes next.
History is full of politicians who thought they were managing a fringe movement, only to discover the movement was managing them.
What stands out to me is that Alberta faces real challenges that deserve serious attention.
But separation doesn't solve any of them.
It simply creates a whole new list of problems involving treaties, pensions, trade, currency, borders, and investment.
At some point, every leader has to decide whether they're feeding public frustration or actually governing.
Canadians have a right to expect the latter.
🇨🇦💙 Great article.I start every morning with your take on reality.🦬
Thank you, Roxy. That means more than you probably realize.
One of the goals of GeezerWise has always been to cut through the noise and look at what's actually happening, not what politicians, pundits, or algorithms want us to believe is happening.
The fact that you've made it part of your morning routine is both flattering and a little intimidating.
I'll do my best to keep earning that coffee-table spot.
And thank you for being part of this community.
The discussions in the comments are often every bit as valuable as the articles themselves.
Agreed. This digital community forms our reality. Legacy media cannot exist on Substack. Ideas stand on their own regardless of who or what wrote or who paid for them. Do I care if you’re 20 or 80, male or female, gay or sis? Nope. We’ve become avatars of our minds. Welcome to cyber world.💥
That's an interesting observation, Roxy.
One of the things I like about Substack is that readers can choose ideas instead of tribes.
A retired teacher, a truck driver, a university professor, a farmer, or a 20-year-old student can all end up in the same conversation if the writing earns their attention.
That said, I still think who we are matters.
Life experience shapes perspective.
The value comes when people bring those different perspectives to the table without trying to shout each other down.
The best communities aren't built on everyone agreeing.
They're built on people being willing to think, challenge ideas, and stay curious.
In a world increasingly driven by algorithms and outrage, that's becoming a rare thing.
And worth protecting.
Exactly! Finally we’re not being spoon fed our news but curating it.
Thanks Fred! I hope that separatist treasonous woman is thrown out of Canada or in jail, for all the trauma she has caused for fellow Canadians & making our country look unstable by one yukky woman!! Send her to the greasy orange ball!