Ed...Ignatief referring to himself as an American, whatever the reasons, sounds pro-American to me. My concerns about Ignatief started when he supported the US invasion of Iraq, and was, in my view, slow to modify his opinion on its justification, and he took years to change his mind. That appears to me like he was a Bush toady, and apologist, though it may have been simple political posturing, neither of which endears him to me as a leader today. He has continued in this vein, walking out on a vote regarding conscientious objectors, and supporting the continuation of Canada's role in Afganistan, neither of which were unanimously supported by the party.

Peace, Mooh.