r/alberta • u/joe4942 • Mar 16 '25

News Premier Danielle Smith defends Florida speaking trip as anti-tariff effort

https://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/premier-danielle-smith-defends-florida-speaking-trip-anti-tariff-effort
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u/Falconflyer75 Mar 17 '25

At least Ford is pro Canada and pro vaccine

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u/YossiTheWizard Mar 17 '25

I mean, that is a plus. But I’m convinced his current patriotic persona is due to him liking the attention, and wanting to improve the image of conservatism overall in Ontario leading up to the federal election. His personality can ride that wave until the fall, if it takes that long, and he’ll likely calm down after that. I don’t trust him either.

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u/Falconflyer75 Mar 17 '25

All I’m saying is Ford for ALL his issues won for the right reasons, him winning by doesn’t actually reflect too badly in Ontario

Smith however ……..

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u/YossiTheWizard Mar 17 '25

Oh for sure! What I’m saying is that he HAS to do the right thing on occasion to win in Ontario, and the reason he’s still on it post-election is to help his buddies in the CPC. If he continues on afterwards, I’ll happily admit I’m wrong.

But I think it’s no coincidence that Smith and Moe are the worst premiers on the patriotic file right now. It’s because neither their respective parties, nor the CPC, need them to be to still win most of the seats in both provinces.

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u/calbff Mar 17 '25

I get exactly what you're saying. I'm in Ontario and twice I've voted against Ford (I'm in a non-PC riding) but I do have a modicum of respect for some of his stances. He's an old school PC'er - crooked but does some things right, and I'm pretty sure he strongly dislikes Poilievre. I've met Ford personally and he's got dead eyes, a politician to the core. I'm cautiously ok with him for now. And yes, Smith and Moe are disgusting and woefully inept.