by The Critical Compass
«James breaks down the current drama and competing schools of thought inside Alberta’s independence movement heading into the UCP AGM. He argues that “there will be no independence as long as Danielle Smith is premier” is widely accepted among independence supporters, and that the NDP in power would be even worse.
The real split is over timing and strategy:
True “loyalists” (mostly federalists who never criticize Smith) vs. independence supporters who simply worry that an immediate leadership fight hands the next election to the NDP.
The hardline “remove Smith right now” camp that treats any strategic caution as betrayal or controlled opposition.
Why the binary framing is fracturing the movement, shrinking the ~25% base, and scaring off moderates.»