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[–] mski 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Yep agree. I like having the numbers with these headlines, to avoid people getting the wrong impression.

E.g. "70-75% of Albertans oppose separatism, comparable to Quebec"

Provides similar information - but doesn't give the impression that everyone wants to separate. Its a threat, but let's not give it any extra credibility than it deserves?

[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's worth noting that in the months preceding the 1995 referendum, the "yes" movement was hovering around 37%. They managed to propel that to 49.42% result in the referendum itself.

Definitely not to be taken lightly.

[–] mski 3 points 1 day ago

That's very useful context that I wasn't aware of - thanks for sharing!

For others interested: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/1995_Quebec_referendum#Opinion_polling

[–] bowreality 5 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I haven’t heard anybody really voicing this wish in person here at all. Seems odd it’s so “popular”.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That probably means you keep good company - I would trust polls over anecdotes.

[–] bowreality 2 points 1 day ago

I work with some real dickheads. I would have heard.