"And we all know of all the very successful landlocked nations out there such as....ummm...errrr....hmmmmm"

Ever heard of Switzerland?

And, for the record, equalization, i.e. the uneven distribution of revenue , i.e. taking from the "rich" and giving to the "poor" is a simple fact. Not sure why you have such a hard time with the obvious.

Regardless, the idea of separation is ludicrous.

(The idea of an ultimate union with the US however would be a different cat entirely, but that is hardly on the horizon)

So, Alberta is stuck with Confederation. We may just have to learn to be layabouts like the majority of other provinces. 

Dear Mother: Send money.