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?
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.
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?
I haven’t heard anybody really voicing this wish in person here at all. Seems odd it’s so “popular”.
That probably means you keep good company - I would trust polls over anecdotes.
I work with some real dickheads. I would have heard.
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.
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