http://www.rabble.ca/everyones_a_critic.shtml?x=49271“Well, I would begin by expressing our great appreciation to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice for her hospitality, her warmth, her intelligence on so many of these issues in which Canada has a deep and abiding interest. And I would also very much describe this as a positive and productive meeting that allowed us to not only discuss in some detail these many important issues for both our countries, but also to establish a personal rapport, which I think is extremely important, and indicative of the relationship that does exist between our countries…
“And, so I'm delighted to be here. I've always been a fan of yours and much of our discussion today confirmed what I already knew about you from having followed your career, so we're very grateful and I personally extend my thanks to you for your generous and very kind invitation to be with you.” — Foreign Affairs Minister Peter MacKay, on a visit to Washington, April 13, 2006. Sorry about making you read that. Before I go on, I'll give you a moment to clean up the vomit and change your clothes. snip
One could almost tolerate the new tone of servitude to the Americans if there was any sign that it would actually achieve results. But, if that approach worked practically, we wouldn't have a softwood lumber issue today (recall that Brian Mulroney's Free Trade Deal was supposed to ensure that such disputes were settled once and for all). And, if that approach worked politically, Silvio Berlusconi would have been re-elected in Italy. The sooner that Stephen Harper and Peter MacKay realize that carrying George W. Bush's coat is a non-starter both at home and abroad, the better it will be for Canada.
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