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applegrove

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6. Yep. That is a huge part of why Canadians don't want

Reply to multigraincracker (Reply #5)

Thu Jan 29, 2026, 06:05 PM

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any part of being part of the USA. We don't even think about it. It is bred in our bones to let government step in where the private markets so obviously fail as they do in private healthcare (way more expensive, less coverage, shorter lifespans, bankruptcies). We all know it and watch the MAGA undo Obamacare while pretending they will help people. No thank you. Albertans are no different.

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US$500 billion (miĺlion?) credit from the US government for Alberta if it separates? That's half the Defence budget!!! [View all] applegrove Thursday OP

US tax payer money................... Lovie777 Thursday #1

They won't win any referendum, it's a pipe dream... Spazito Thursday #2

That's why I put it up. It is outragious on all fronts. applegrove Thursday #3

Yes, the pipedream of separation by the fringe group in Alberta... Spazito Thursday #4

Just tell them about our health system. multigraincracker Thursday #5

Yep. That is a huge part of why Canadians don't want applegrove Thursday #6