Thread by @DrJaredWesley

Thank you, @BrockWHarrison, for pushing my follower count to over 5,000.

To all the newcomers, some notes:

I'm highly critical of the Alberta government's approach to intergovernmental relations - not because I'm anti-Conservative, but - because I'm pro-Alberta and pro-Canada.

I hold many conservative views. I believe in the importance of respecting institutions and preserving decentralized federalism.

I remember when most Western conservatives did, too.

That's one of the reasons I oppose treating the constitution like a partisan plaything and risking provincial autonomy at the first minister's table with a half-baked "fair deal" strategy.

I've worked IGR (under 4 Alberta premiers), and studied it back to the 1800s. I've seen what it takes to get a fairer deal for Albertans, and this government's plan won't cut it. In fact, it may make us worse off.

I'm also highly critical of this government's flippant attitude toward understanding and addressing the needs of Albertans who feel like they're falling behind.

I've talked to hundreds of Albertans in focus groups. And surveyed thousands more. By contrast, this government's perception of Alberta society is stuck in the 1990s. They even talk about Martha and Henry as being typical Albertans.

I'm not here to dunk on the premier and cabinet. I'll respond when disrespected by their staff.

I've never called for the premier to resign. I want him to face accountability and do the hard job of governing they signed up for. Not galavant across the country draped in the Alberta flag.

I'm motivated by making this government better at understanding Alberta's political culture. And to improve their approach to engaging the rest of Canada. If they don't improve on both counts, we're all worse off for it. Welcome to my feed.