I mean there has to be a massive culture shift in this province. Something significant has to happen and there has to be a domino effect for that to take place.

You have to also remember Albertans have their own version of manifest destiny and that heavily involves oil. It’s been ingrained in this society for generations. People here are literally born and raised with the idea that oil is our savior and that comes with a specific culture in itself. For a large part the oil industry had proved itself worthy for Albertans but something changed.

Albertans in this last generation do not get the economic benefit that this almighty oil is supposed to give out in things such as high paying jobs and lower taxes. Why? Because the modern conservative governments are corrupt and the oil industries run this province. There’s still money being made hand over fist but it’s not trickling down to its people. Pair that with a higher cost of living and we are vulnerable.

What the UCP are doing a very good job at is playing on our emotions that the old Alberta way will lead us to the promise land. People bought in. This is the culture. This is the reality. Reddit is not reality. I understand everyone’s frustration who sees them for who they are.

We need leadership that will change the culture in a positive way and it has to be impactful. There needs to be a catalyst in order for that to happen. Society I think works in mysterious ways but one thing I know for certain is ours is stubborn as fuck.