Thread by @cnm5000

1. Most of you know I have been a vocal + consistent supporter of an Independent Alberta. After 115 years of trying to improve our position within Canada, without any measure of success, I remain so committed.

2. But I would like to explain my pivot from supporting #WIPA to supporting @ABdaniellesmith with the #UCP. This is important and every person desirous of more autonomy for Alberta, up to and including complete Independence, should seriously consider all of these factors.

3. #WIPA’s original stake was for gradually moving towards a referendum under the Clarity Act. Starting with our own Police Force, our own Revenue Agency, and our own Pension + Unemployment fund. This was a good strategy, all doable under the existing Constitution.

4. I volunteered and spent many hours assisting #WIPA building CAs, meeting with + getting to know many of the most dedicated Albertans in the process. As you know #WIPA has recently imploded amongst internal strife.

5. In spite of much hard work, many volunteer hours, and significant $ spent, the leader of #WIPA @PaulHinmanWIPA failed to take any significant share of the vote in the Ft McMurray byelection. A lot of support instantly dissolved.

6. Even if #WIPA merges with @ABProsperityPrj, or any other Independence party or movement, due to this conflict, it is not likely to gain majority support in the upcoming critical Alberta election in 2023.

7. @freeABStrategy took these original ideas from #WIPA and enhanced them, significantly. The one I like the most is the Alberta Sovereignty Act. Please read through this document. It empowers Alberta considerably, more so than we have ever had.

8. It calls for the creation of our own Police Force, our own Banking Act, our own Judicial Independence Act, an Alberta Pension Plan, the termination of equalization, and much more. It resonates with me, and will with you.

9. @ABdaniellesmith has come out in favour of all of these, most notably the Alberta Sovereignty Act. She is a smart, articulate, able politician, is leading in the leadership race, is not an incumbent UCP caucus member, and has a very good shot at being our next premier.

10. I want change for Alberta. I want more autonomy.
But I am a realist. If we do not unify and support @ABDanielleSmith, ensuring she wins this leadership race, our chances of winning against the #NDP in 2023 are much diminished.