There’s a certain level of separatism that’s just right for Alberta.

If at least four out of five citizens vote against going it alone in the convoluted referendum in October, the idea will be deader than any doornail for at least a generation.

But if more than one-third mark a ballot in favour, then hang onto your hats, as future investment shrinks dramatically while the entire province one-ups James Bond by being both shaken and stirred simultaneously.

It looks increasingly likely the former rather than the latter outcome will prevail.

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That’s not surprising, as those leading the separatist movement seem happy just feeling righteously angry rather than bothering to make the slightest logical argument why independence would have any upside.

Shouting at clouds might feel therapeutic, but it rarely proves a siren call to action for any undecided passerby.

But there’s a problem with such a strong mandate for believing in a united Canada. It might lead those........

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