[rcocean]

If people in Alberta were smart, they would form their own country.

They won't of course, because people in general,whether Canadians or Americans are extremely lazy and always reluctant to change the status quo.

[jammer]

whether Canadians or Americans are extremely lazy and always reluctant to change the status quo.

In general, true, especially in the U.S. But not always. I seem to have read in about something in 1776 and again in 1860 . . .

[ConservativeStLouisGuy]

I'm exceedingly sorry that I wasn't able to respond personally to all your fine comments -- they certainly provided amply food for thought....

I must say that living here in Canada for the past 2 years has given me a perspective of things that I didn't have (as readily) when I was in the good 'ole US of A.

I have come to realize that Alberta probably is THE most conservative part of Canada -- and I sincerely hope that (at some point in my life) I'll be able to get out that ways west to not only view Alberta's rich natural beauty but the down-home-ness of it's citizens....

Again, thanks for all the comments to the posting - pro or con.

FReegards from Toronto....

[MinorityRepublican]

They won't of course, because people in general,whether Canadians or Americans are extremely lazy and always reluctant to change the status quo.

17 years later.....no reason to change the status quo unless you start to get desperate.