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[–] thehowlingnorth@lemmy.ca 106 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

until after the election

Says it all, really.

[–] pleasegoaway@lemm.ee 9 points 2 months ago

She basically says: Can you put a pause on hurting everyone until AFTER I’m elected?

[–] frickineh@lemmy.world 90 points 2 months ago (5 children)

I'm not Canadian, but everything I've seen about this woman makes me think she's a stupid, hateful bitch. It seems like her bs, and PP's, is backfiring in light of how horrifyingly dumb and awful the Trump administration is, so I'll keep crossing my fingers that the election goes well.

[–] Godort@lemm.ee 50 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Dont underestimate how dumb Alberta can be. Culturally, we're very much like Texas

Then push hard on her being a woman lording her power over more deserving men. Texas doesn't like women getting all uppity like that.

[–] frickineh@lemmy.world 17 points 2 months ago

My friend just moved back to the US after living in Red Deer for several years. I've heard all about it. I thought she was crazy to give up permanent residency, but if that was her whole experience with Canada (plus her cheating scumbag ex husband), I kind of get it.

But, much like Texas, there are also a lot of decent people in Alberta who deserve better, so hopefully things work out alright.

[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

She still barely won though.

Whoa hold up. You know the rural vote is worth more than the city vote right? The cities are basically orange, but it doesn't matter that we have the largest populations. Every rural vote is worth 3 city votes.

[–] ragepaw@lemmy.ca 36 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I am Canadian and I think she's a stupid, hateful bitch. She's an epic Karen, and why Alberta put her in charge is beyond comprehension.

[–] DerisionConsulting@lemmy.ca 24 points 2 months ago (1 children)

She's pro oil and gas, and hates trans people.

That's how.

[–] ragepaw@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Maybe I'm wrong, but I think it's a REALLY vocal minority that actually hates trans people. I think the vast majority just doesn't care.

[–] lobut@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 months ago

I genuinely hope that that's true. The thing is that I still know people that hate gays and just aren't vocal about it.

[–] Jhex@lemmy.world 18 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I’m not Canadian, but everything I’ve seen about this woman makes me think she’s a stupid, hateful bitch

She is MTG of the North... hateful, ignorant, vile

[–] psmgx@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Nah she's the Alex Jones of the north and ran a talk radio show. She's a propagandist, and was willing to break the PCs grasp on the province using the Wild Rose party -- and in doing so got an NDP candidate elected.

In US terms it's like if Alex Jones created his own ultra Republican party that broke the GOPs base so badly that Bernie Sanders got elected in the chaos.

[–] IslandLife@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 months ago

Maybe they should hold some sort of MMA event with her and Marjorie Taylor Greene while she's in the US? I'd watch that.

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[–] CanadaPlus@lemmy.sdf.org 23 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

You're not a martyr because people are being mean about your barely-contained interest in collaborating, you fascist oil-lobbyist piece of shit.

It was a whole speech and everything.

[–] Punchshark@lemmy.ca 21 points 2 months ago

dani smith is a traitorous cunt!

[–] IslandLife@lemmy.ca 20 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I just read an article on reddit that said she's taking a group down to the US with her with the goal of separating from Canada/joining the US. I have genuine concerns for our country.

[–] driving_crooner@lemmy.eco.br 23 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Kinda sounds like treason, but I don't know anything about Canadian law.

[–] IslandLife@lemmy.ca 11 points 2 months ago

There was just an outcry for her inviting election interference from the US. Officials did not agree, very frustrating.

[–] Alloi@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago (3 children)

i hope this very small group tries. the vast majority of albertans wouldnt stand for it. it may be what leads to her getting removed and potentially charged for treason, depending on what she does by the end.

[–] IslandLife@lemmy.ca 17 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I sincerely hope you are right. I always have to remind myself reddit/Lemmy are the 'Left'. I thought there was a chance Doug Ford was going to get voted out from reading reddit last month. Instead, landslide victory with dismal voter turn out.

[–] FireRetardant@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Near record low voter turn out which is proof we really did need an emergency election. It defintely wasn't a propaganda fueled power grab with a little bribe tossed in. What the fuck happened to our country.

[–] Thepotholeman@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I want her tried for fucking treason. Oil and Gas WAS cool. Now we seriously need to push for hydrogen and renewable energy for independence and competitiveness. Look at China and that's all you need to see

[–] SaturdayMorning@lemmy.ca 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Alberta and Saskatchewan are the sunniest provinces in Canada. If they embrace solar energy, they could be the Solar Capital of Canada.

But, think of those poor, poor big oil CEOs! /s

[–] Thepotholeman@lemmy.ca 4 points 2 months ago

Honestly just as it was in the 70s, America's oil interests are impacting our country moving forward. Imagine if we had just nationalized itπŸ˜”

[–] sndmn@lemmy.ca 18 points 2 months ago

Diplomatic efforts is an interesting way to describe asking Nazis to interfere in our elections.

[–] shittydwarf@lemmy.dbzer0.com 13 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

She should be impeached, alternatively, the lieutenant governor of Alberta can remove her

[–] thatsmysandwich@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 months ago

no no.. let her yelp... i honestly think this is helping... the more she yelp, the more people switch over or make sure PP won't win

[–] skozzii@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I have no idea what Albertans see in her. Canadians seem to be so blinded by hate that they vote in the worst people.

[–] Thepotholeman@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 months ago

All they see is blue, and honestly their lack of reading comprehension and oversaturation of American news is to blame

[–] psmgx@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Oil companies run the country, along with a couple other big players like the guy who owns Loblaws. They say jump and Alberta plays along. Danielle Smith is just the latest in their long running series of mouthpieces

[–] SplashJackson@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 months ago

What a fartknocker!

[–] Thepotholeman@lemmy.ca 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

"During Wednesday's afternoon session in the Alberta Legislature, Smith said she's been unjustly criticized for her attempts to persuade officials that a trade war between the U.S. and Canada would be a bad idea. She defended her strategy, characterizing her actions as entering the "lion's den" to change the hearts and minds of Americans that Canada needs on its side.

"I will not be silent. Alberta will not be silent. We will not be pushed around and called traitors for merely having the courage to actually do something about our nation's and province's predicament, other than merely indulging in self-righteous tantrums," Smith said.

She should gtfo of Canada and stay out. How she ever got elected is such a stain on Alberta.

[–] rbos@lemmy.ca 10 points 2 months ago

Entering the lion's den to offer the lion a handjob and offer Alberta as tribute, more like.

[–] CircaV@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 months ago

AB it’s high time to get rid of this corrupt traitor. I’ll have no respect for AB until Nenshi is Premier.

[–] Ceedoestrees@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Wants to break any agreements that impact the oil industry, complains about the forest fires.

I have a hard time reading about these people because I always have to wonder if they know what they're doing and don't care, or if they believe what they say.

Some people have seen Trump elevate his cronies in a way that looks like an easy ride to the top if you don't have a conscience. It seems like she wants in on that circle.

[–] psmgx@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago
[–] Banana@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 months ago

Smelling farts doesn't count as diplomacy

[–] aSadBowlofSoup@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Is there no law or anything at all to get her to step down? With what comes out of her mouth, she must’ve broke some rule. I thought our elected officials work for us and echo our current sentiments? She’s not doing her job