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Daoust · 03-03-2005, 05:03 AM

So a judge in Montana has temporarily suspended the exporting of Canadian beef to the United States. The border was to reopen on Monday, after 20 some months of closure. I know this has a lot of farmers in the West rattled, while here in the East it hardly causes a ruffle. But it should. What's happening out West with cattle is what was happening here with potatoes. There should be nation wide sympathy for our Western neighbours.

But does anyone care? Do you think the border will eventually open up? Do you think the Americans are still pissed because we didn't sign up for their Missile Space Shield thing? Is there any chance that Canadians will look elsewhere for beef buyers, hoping to make up for the 70% of beef exports that currently go South?

03-03-2005, 05:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Daoust "I'm sorry. What was the question?" Location: Paradise Regained	WHERE'S THE BEEF? So a judge in Montana has temporarily suspended the exporting of Canadian beef to the United States. The border was to reopen on Monday, after 20 some months of closure. I know this has a lot of farmers in the West rattled, while here in the East it hardly causes a ruffle. But it should. What's happening out West with cattle is what was happening here with potatoes. There should be nation wide sympathy for our Western neighbours. But does anyone care? Do you think the border will eventually open up? Do you think the Americans are still pissed because we didn't sign up for their Missile Space Shield thing? Is there any chance that Canadians will look elsewhere for beef buyers, hoping to make up for the 70% of beef exports that currently go South? __________________ I have faith in a few things - divinity and grace But even when I'm on my knees I know the devil preys