Danielle Smith's Ridiculous Fight Against Canada
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Robert Benzie: "What Danielle Smith has done is open a can of worms to solve a problem within the United Conservative Party just as David Cameron opened a can of worms to solve a problem in the UK Conservative Party ... why would you ask a question at the risk of finding an answer that you don't want. I think it's just insane on many levels."
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The Court Ruling:
Justice Shania Leonard ruled the Alberta separatist petition unconstitutional because the government failed in its duty to consult First Nations (1:30-2:27).
The court emphasized that treaty rights (Treaties 7 and 8) are constitutional obligations that cannot be bypassed by a signature collection process, regardless of the number of signatures gathered (1:34-3:06).
Political Response and Analysis:
Premier Danielle Smith has vowed to appeal the ruling, characterizing the court's decision as "anti-democratic" (3:10-3:27).
The video argues that this reaction is hypocritical, suggesting that Smith has fueled separatist sentiments while enabling a process that ignored fundamental constitutional rights (3:42-4:00).
Foreign Influence and Implications:
The narrator highlights connections between the separatist movement and foreign interference, specifically mentioning Russia's Storm 1516 network and U.S. political engagement, which sought to destabilize Canada (5:01-6:11).
The ruling is framed as a major victory for First Nations and a crucial reinforcement of the Canadian Constitution’s role in maintaining national stability during critical trade negotiations (9:56-11:15).
Media Responsibility:
The video critiques the Canadian media for focusing on Smith’s "grievance"-based rhetoric rather than emphasizing the legal precedent and the victory for First Nations rights (8:06-9:55).
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TRAITOR. If she does this she should be arrested.
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