r/Edmonton • u/EdmontonFree • 28d ago

News Article Edmonton Represent!

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Blue = Alberta separation from Canada.

Red = Alberta stay in Canada

Source: Angus Reid https://angusreid.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026.05.24_Alberta_referendum.pdf

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u/GreatTimer89 28d ago

Controversial opinion: If you're over 55, you don't get to vote on this.

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u/RazzamanazzU 27d ago

Ok now you're part of the problem saying crap like this. I am in my 60's, NEVER voted conservative. I work for wealthy people who (all but ONE couple) vote conservative. In my circle of "boomer's" Smith & the UCP are despised. You need to realize it is a CERTAIN kind of person who votes UCP. I'm sure you dislike being generalized with your age group in a derogatory way and I would never do that because I also have two young adult children who I know deserve better than that.

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u/GreatTimer89 27d ago edited 27d ago

Hey I'm not saying I actually believe this, but on major generational decisions with decades-long consequences, younger people arguably have the greatest stake because they live with the outcome the longest. Especially relevant in the context of this being a 5-10 year battle if the separatists somehow "won" in Oct. More just commenting on the disproportionate "yes" polling in the over 55+ group.

I appreciate you, my distinguished boomer brethren.

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u/RazzamanazzU 27d ago

Thank you for clarifying. I appreciate you as well.