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Originally Posted by jayswin
Yes, perfect. I'm actually glad to hear you say you understand that American environmentalism is actually protectionism and that democrats and republicans are both in this to ramp up and win the Oil game in the coming decades.
Most won't admit that, unfortunately. And to your second point, Canadians are too stupid to do the same. A combination of lack of understanding and falling to the might of American protectionism and the money behind it. 
EDIT: I'm a little confused though - You want to end dependence on Oil, but then understand that America is protectionist and actually ramping up production because they are smart and suggest Alberta needs to do the same. But don't you not want this to happen? |
I think that it's pretty clear. It's the same stance that Alberta and Canada should have. Make as much money on oil as you can, while you can, but understand that by 2060 or 2070, the demand could be halved; so be ready.
Be prepared for a shift, but exploit the #### out of it in the meantime. Call it environmentalism.
You are right that Canadians are too stupid to do the same. There is no way to sugarcoat it.