Obie I agree that Martin would be right there with Bush if it weren't for the Canadian people. Martin knows that being re-elected depends on listening to the voice of the people. He also knows that with a minority govt. the opposition is very powerful. Thank goodness the government in power at this time is balanced in a way that doesn't give him the power to act alone.

Donuel - Why does the Rumsfield space 'defense' program take away the legal standing of Canadian claims to the skies above our nation?

Somebody has referred to the U.S. as the cops of the world. I would say that Bully of the World is more accurate.