And you express them very well, LH. That was a wonderful response, and I wish others would take a look at what a reasonable person who thinks his way through things responds to tough issues.

Quite frankly, I don't believe either country (USA or Canada) is in as tough a place as it currently appears. I have such faith in average folks, of honest intent, that I believe what we are really seeing is the demise of the reign of the demigogues. Folks just aren't buying into that like they used to. It finally hits them that the Rush Limbaugh's of the world have been shilling for a very greedy bunch that has been saying one thing and doing another. You can fool 'em for a while, and this bunch has been, but eventually it comes home to roost.

I sure as hell wouldn't worry about Canada. Every time I visit this wonderful place, I fall more in love with it, .... yes, even in spite of the few blemishes I see. It isn't the sod it occupies, it is the people and there wonderful mosaic inspired culture. Perhaps it is easier to see from the perspective of an outsider.

And why in hell haven't we sung together????

Now ... I have to go and grab my lance .... heard that a windmill was making an incursion into the area ...... PANCHO, .. HEY ... PANCHO!! .. Oh, there ya are, buddy .... Saddle up the Hummer willya?

Mick