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Originally posted by Draug@Oct 19 2005, 04:19 PM
That has become my viewpoint as well. I couldnt have articulated it better.
I used to hate Quebec for all of the seperatist talk. But now, I realize it may be the only way to be heard at all.
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I recall as a youngster hoping the Yes vote would win the referendum, thereby smashing confederation into it's provincial parts.
I always theorized that since Confederation is based, almost explicitly, on the representation of Ontario and Quebec, that taking Quebec out would require a 're-writing' of most Constitutional documents.
Once that happened, Ottawa could have invited Ralph to a 'Re-Confederation' conference, which he could have politely declined, making Alberta a de facto independent state.
Of course... I think that would be a terrible idea now. Unless we believe that we can ride Oil revenues almost solely from now until the end of time. And if we can... great, win/win for me!