Well Larry, I've heard all kinds of French-bashing, Quebec-bashing, Ontario-bashing, Native-bashing, Yankee-bashing, whatever-bashing all my life too. But I'd do think there's more a LOT more people out there who simply refuse to hate anybody, or participate in such useless, destructive and divisive behavior.

Yes, the political situation looks precarious, and it's been that way for a very long time. That's why it reminds me of flogging a dead horse.

People can wait a long time in Canada to see a doctor or for elective surgery - but the standards of medical care and practice here are among the highest in the world. ANd it is free, for all citizens - but you do have to stand in line. At least we're pretty polite about standing in line in Canada.

ONe last thought - nothing collapses very easily when it's frozen solid. Hey, maybe there's hope for Canada after all!