Bell: A fiery Danielle Smith on fighting when Alberta is punched in the face
I really didn't think the premier would use the lingo of street fighting. But there you have it.
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The fight Smith is talking about is the battle with Ottawa.
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Smith insists she wants a better relationship with Ottawa. She has tried but it has not worked out yet.
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'Every time I reach out with an olive branch I get smacked down and they come through with more offensive policies.'
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These are policies such as the No More Pipelines law, the net-zero power regulations, the cap on oil and gas emissions, 'causing so much harm to our economy and fanning separatist intent.'
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On top of the ugly policies there are those Canadians from outside Alberta who send messages saying Smith and other Albertans should stop whining and shut up.
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'The Americans don't really want your steel, just shut it down. The Americans don't want your aluminum. Just shut it down. What are you complaining about? What's wrong with you?'
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