Stop bashing us, upset US tells Canada


OTTAWA (Reuters) - The United States made an unprecedented foray into Canada's election campaign on Tuesday, warning politicians not to bash Washington in their bid to win voter support on January 23.

"Canada never has to tear the United States down to build itself up," U.S. Ambassador David Wilkins said in a televised speech.

"It may be smart election politics to thump your chest and constantly criticize your friend and your No. 1 trading partner. But it's a slippery slope and all of us should hope it doesn't have a long-term impact on our relationship."


An administration that oddly is both thick-headed and thin-skinned.