Thread by @dr_oru, The UCP's 10-step plan for turning a democracy into a dictatorship.1. First, [...]

The UCP& #39;s 10-step plan for turning a democracy into a dictatorship.

1. First, destroy labor unions, so people have no way to bargain for higher wages and less capacity for political organization.

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/a-10-step-plan-for-turning-a-democracy-into-a-dictatorship-from-robert-reich-2018-08-06">https://www.marketwatch.com/story/a-1...

2. Crack down on college students, so they won’t oppose you (hint: burden them with so much student debt and make it so hard for them to find good jobs that they won’t dare rock the boat). https://globalnews.ca/news/6725096/university-of-alberta-budget-cuts-go-forward-covid-19/">https://globalnews.ca/news/6725...

UCP denies University of Alberta request for budget flexibility, planned layoffs will go forward...

University of Alberta president David Turpin said mass layoffs will occur at the institution, despite attempts to work with the government to "reach an agreement."

https://globalnews.ca/news/6725096/university-of-alberta-budget-cuts-go-forward-covid-19/

3. Undermine public education, so people are less able to think critically for themselves. https://globalnews.ca/news/6533781/alberta-teachers-ucp-cuts-education/">https://globalnews.ca/news/6533...

Documents prove United Conservative Party cut education funding, Alberta teachers say

"Every school board in this province, except for four, have seen a cut to their funding," said ATA president Jason Schilling.

https://globalnews.ca/news/6533781/alberta-teachers-ucp-cuts-education/

4. Cut deals with rich business executives and billionaires that if they back you you’ll reduce their taxes, slash government spending on the poor, and eliminate regulations that impinge on their profits.

Husky made $233 million from the corporate handout https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2019/10/22/hundreds-of-layoffs-at-husky-reports/">https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2019/10/2...

Husky Energy announces layoffs, many in Calgary

CALGARY (660NEWS) – Husky Energy confirmed to 660 NEWS that it has laid off several people, although it didn’t confirm how many. A report in BNN Bloomberg says hundreds of workers may be affected by...

https://edmonton.citynews.ca/2019/10/22/hundreds-of-layoffs-at-husky-reports/

5. Make most people economically anxious, frustrated, angry, and insecure.

6. Convince them their problems stem from “them” — foreigners, immigrants, racial or ethnic or religious minorities, intellectuals.

7. Make them cynical about democracy. #Echobox=1584648945">https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-kenney-erodes-democracy-by-muting-his-mlas-on-budget/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter #Echobox=1584648945">https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/c...

Opinion: Kenney erodes democracy by muting his MLAs on budget

https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-kenney-erodes-democracy-by-muting-his-mlas-on-budget/?utm_term=Autofeed&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1584648945

8. Convince them all they need is a strongman who will fix everything.

9. Fill the airwaves with big lies. https://albertapolitics.ca/2020/05/that-rumble-you-hear-is-the-sound-of-the-shock-doctrine-artillery-softening-up-alberta-for-austerity-on-steroids/">https://albertapolitics.ca/2020/05/t...

That rumble you hear is the sound of the Shock Doctrine artillery softening up Alberta for auster...

In trench warfare, before the shock troops go over the top, the artillery softens up the defenders with a barrage at the point of the attack. In the midst of a great struggle with a mysterious...

https://albertapolitics.ca/2020/05/that-rumble-you-hear-is-the-sound-of-the-shock-doctrine-artillery-softening-up-alberta-for-austerity-on-steroids/

10. Get elected, and then take over.

Do not be fooled. This is not another fiscally conservative government that is trying to reduce "big government". https://twitter.com/LukaszukAB/status/1261116354288955392?s=20">https://twitter.com/LukaszukA...

https://twitter.com/LukaszukAB/status/1261116354288955392?s=20

Alberta& #39;s democracy is under threat.

Healthcare and Education are not products to be sold off. They are investments that can make Alberta prosperous again in several years.

INVEST in quality education and healthcare to create a greener future.

#AbLeg

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