It is worth stating that Canada's role in world affairs has been diminishing because of lack of money for foreign aid. It is also worth pointing out that there are some selfish reasons for being interested in internationalism -- this has always been used by Canada to try and keep some wiggle room between us and the United States. One of the reasons why the current situation is so devastating to Canadian interests is that we have put heavy emphasis on NATO and the United Nations just so that we would not have to say no to the Americans. It is almost as bad as the Mexican conundrum.

I think the most interesting thing about what is happening is that Bush is on the verge of destroying the political careers of Saddam Hussein, Tony Blair, and Vincente Fox all at once!!! yours, Peter T.