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It's impractical because it would create a massive national unity problem
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Massive in what way. Like Canada in the 70s? Canada in the 80s? Canada in the 90s?
Why do you think this is a threat? Beyond Smith continuously mentioning it like it means something, anyway. What makes you think a unity problem is something the country isn't used to? Are you under the age of 30 and didn't learn about anything in Canada before the turn of the millennium?
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endless amounts of legal challenge from Alberta (despite our local law professors opinion)
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The matter of export tariffs has long been settled. What would they be challenging?
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would ignite all manner of grassroots efforts, dramatically increase the percentage of the population that thinks Alberta should move to more autonomy
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Again, 1970s, 80s, or 90s levels of dramatics?
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risks an even more damaging response from the US.
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That's a risk with any response, this isn't any time to be a wimp in negotiations.
Would you have anything interesting to say or continue with the same tired talking points from Rob Anderson's dream journal?