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Originally posted by Charlatan
I think it would be a good thing to see the US economy collapse, if only for a little while, as it might do wonders for the smug attitude of many Americans...
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All right, seriously, this kind of sentiment is totally misplaced and entirely inappropriate. Please keep your jealous resentment out of this discussion and stick to the topic.
Canada, along with several other nations, was not invited to participate in the reconstruction of Iraq for a number of reasons, not the least of which is security. Within the nations that opposed the US action in Iraq are strong elements that continue to oppose the US presence there and show sympathy towards insurgents. I am not suggesting that Canadian companies will aid guerillas and terrorists, but I think we should at least recognize that there are indeed some security considerations that have to be made when choosing partners in the reconstruction effort. This is precisely why Israel was left off the list. Some of our more cynical critics would like to characterize this as cronyism, but let me assure you, it isn't just about rewarding our pals with lucrative contracts.