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[–] a_gee_dizzle@lemmy.ca 2 points 1 hour ago

So now the US is covertly backing a Canadian separatist group. This seems like an escalation from before, when Trump was simply talking about annexing us. Of course we are still a long way off from full-throttled annexation, but it’s alarming to hear that not only is the Trump administration still interested in this idea, but they’ve actually upped the ante.

[–] kbal@fedia.io 12 points 3 hours ago (2 children)

Remember, just because the USA and Russia are all in favour of it that doesn't mean Alberta separatism is a bad idea. It's a terrible idea no matter what they say.

[–] Windex007@lemmy.world 5 points 3 hours ago

The "stay" petition significantly outperformed the "leave" petition.

It doesn't even matter, though. The UCP would never actually do a referendum. Thier whole playbook is based on Sabre rattling Ottawa. If you actually have to lift your skirt, the mystery is gone. All polling shows a referendum wouldn't even be fucking close. Once that's done, what Sabre you gonna rattle?

The political value lies in the threat, and the threat only carries the weight of the potential of coming to pass.