Alberta Separatism
Austin Bay has noticed the results of a Western Standard poll on western separatism. The poll shows that 42 percent (that's two in five, not one in five, Austin) of Albertans want out of Canada.
This isn't something that happened overnight. The list of grievances is a long one, and stretches at least as far back as the hated National Energy Program: jailing farmers for selling their grain on the open market, Kyoto, the national gun registry, Adscam, the appointment of Liberal party hacks to the senate as Alberta's representatives, and numerous other indignities all contribute to Alberta Separatist sentiments.
What it all boils down to though is disrespect. For decades, Albertans have financed the ever-expanding nanny state in Canada, and done so while being sneered at by Central Canada. Until Ontario in particular changes their attitude about Alberta, separatism will continue to grow.
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