A simple map of where Alberta is in relation to Canada (on the western part)....
This makes a lot of sense. I conclude, therefore, that it will not happen.
This article brings up an interesting point...if the US of A makes a turn for the Left or goes down the crapper in the coming years, perhaps some states would secede?
An independent Alberta would be nothing more than the oil reserve for America...plus it would be badly outnumbered in North America. Joining up with the US is a better idea. Best yet, let Quebec separate and let Canada rebuild!
If Alberta were to try to secede, would the central government move against them by force?
Alberta come south and join the US! We will welcome you with open arms!
Not sure where they'd put their navy but maybe they could run a better one than the Motherland has been running?
I am an Albertan...for me this Province comes first and the Ottowa mob come a distant second. The eastern part of Canada has done everything it can do to denigrate us, use us, syphon money off our resources and generally give us the bird.
I truly believe our day is coming..people I talk to are so disenchanted with the ruling clique that it would take very little more to cause a revolt here.
We are taxed without representation..we are ignored in higher councils, we are sneered at if we try to get a senator elected by a free public vote, high court judges are elected by Prime Minister Martin.
Most forms of democracy have been extinguished for us..it is getting way past time to leave this pestilent country.
Alberta joined by BC would be a very attractive, strong State on the world stage. Plus I would live there and enjoy the benefits and pride.
Alberta is THE red province of Canada, feeding Ontario and Quebec through a monetary spigot. They've been forced to pay for the socialist programs that keep eastern Canada fat, happy, and voting for the Liberal Party.
This seperatist movement that is suddenly on the radar didn't start yesterday. Western Canadians have been talking about a different course for years.
I think Alberta will be a member of the United States, likely with Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia following, in the next 10-15 years, if Canada keeps spiralling into socialist oblivion...
It is my hope we will be invaded, and then the US can spend about $2 billion rebuilding.
So far it's not working.
"Almost overnight, we would become one of the most prosperous nations in the world."
If you joined the US, you would be THE most prosperous nation in the world.
If the rest of Canada won't listen to them, won't honor their values, then the only thing left is to form their own country.
Canada has gone too far away from the values and courage of the people of Alberta.
Ping
Not to mention it would make a great 51st state.
It's time we left.
Hey, you or any of the other Albertan Freepers know of a credible separation movement in Alberta? I'd love to get involved.
Cheers
Jim
Go Alberta GO!
http://www.unitednorthamerica.org
I wish they would just save themselves.
It would be nice if they joined the USA but I expect a Free Alberta would be a better neighbor than present day Canaduh.
Has anyone found the keys to the tank yet?
From: Syncrude
According to the Alberta Energy and Utilities Board, Alberta's oil sand deposits contain approximately 1.6 trillion barrels of bitumen, of which over 315 billion are recoverable with current technology. The Athasbasca Oil Sands Deposit is, by itself, the largest petroleum resource in the world.
Filler up!
