There are some really great points here. Lots to consider.
I personally and my group
@ABWomensNetwork are not interested in engaging with anything or anyone using divisiveness in the movement. Doesn’t mean we can’t disagree. We need to disagree in order to come to the best solutions. But the over the top emotional responses just impair our ability to see things clearly and make those best next decisions.
With an open mind and keeping emotions in check, everything becomes more clear.
I have to say it, this movement has had some very emotional turn of events, and too many involving Danielle. There are some very hyper emotional people within the groups right now that really need to take a time out and focus.
With the way everyone is raving to remove her, I actually wonder if many of us are starting to become the “left”. Not seriously. But the left act out of feelings and emotions, and many of us are doing that right now.
Let’s think about this for a couple minutes, and keep in mind that ‘actions speak louder than words’:
First off; she does NOT owe us a referendum. She chose to give us this referendum in a manner that skirts around the courts ability to block it. Our petition is one of ‘0 verified signatures’. Again, with that in mind, she does not owe us a referendum. But we’re having one. Sure doesn’t sound like an enemy to me.
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Secondly; if we were to have a binding referendum announced, what makes you think they’d “allow” it to happen? Have we all forgotten what’s they did with the Freedom Convoy? Have we forgotten that they locked up the petition in the courts? Do you seriously think that a legally binding referendum wouldn’t be quashed in one way or another? It seems that many of us have this emotional attachment to requiring it to be the question that we petitioned for. We need a serious reality check right now.
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Thirdly; this is very very important.
We do not have a count, we do not know what our numbers are. This referendum is not legally binding. However, it is socially binding. We need to know what our numbers are in order to gather the strength for the next steps. I stress again, WE NEED TO KNOW WHAT OUR NUMBERS ARE. That is literally the most important part of this whole movement.
If we’re a minority, we need to check ourselves and do more ground work.
If we’re a majority, then it’s time to really kick things off and get the ball rolling.
I believe we’re a majority, but there’s no way to know that until we have this referendum that Danielle set up for us. Again, she is not required to give us this extremely important referendum.
Also again, a legally binding referendum would get quashed. They would do something to it, like not allow ballots to be counted, or not allow numbers to be released, or something prior to the referendum to block it. It has to be non binding for us to have it.
When we show as a majority, nothing will be able to stop the motion. There is no reason to fear anything beyond the referendum. In fact, there’s no reason to fear anything now either.
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Fourth; all of the MOUs signed are non binding. I see them all as opportunities to show Albertans that are on the fence, just who we’re dealing with. We make an agreement, and the Liberals don’t follow through on their promises. It’s that simple. If we’re looking for a Ralph Klein premier to give the Libs the ol’ 🖕, then that would make us look like belligerent radicals to the fence. That would harm the movement.
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Again, keep in mind that actions speak louder than words.
Fifth; everyone knows that it won’t cost 400 billion dollars to transition Alberta to a country. Why people are getting worked up over Danielle saying this, is actually mind boggling. This statement from Danielle puts the economics into the spotlight. This is where we make some noise with billboards, social media, conversations, or whatever else to show the true estimates of the cost.
Everything they throw at us; are opportunities to show the true intent of the movement, what we’re trying to achieve, and the true intent of the Canadian government. Keep emotions in check, and push forward. Do not have any set expectations for outcomes. Trust in the process, God has our backs.