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Old 12-05-2016, 10:44 AM   #3397
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Originally Posted by stampsx2 View Post
Just like Wallonia. A small group of 100 thousand people can stop a huge trade deal between canada and the european union that benefits 450 million. Small groups of selfish people. Only their voice matters apparently.
Agree but it is short term thinking. What ends up happening is the broader majority suffer get polarized and next thing you know a extreme populist gets in. You saw that with Trump, and there stands a good chance it is going to happen here in Alberta.

It is a pity, as a pragmatic approach would help everyone involved. Creating a transitional economy with short term oil investment funding long term green initiatives.

Instead you have a block everything leader, followed by unblock, followed by block. Looking forward to Bernie in 2020...yeash.
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