Canada *Hearts* John McCain

Sure you could blame it on Ohio, or the to-the-wire race to be the democratic nominee. Maybe even Ralph Nader? But this week both Obama AND Clinton managed to show Americans and the world just how little they know about international politics and economic trade.

So you want to open up NAFTA, eh? Not the wisest nor the savviest of ideas on the international politics front that we've heard in a while. And its not benefiting Americans, is it? Doesn't quite explain the over 25,000+ (net) jobs that have been created in the US since NAFTA came into force (according to NPR). Now those jobs may not be in the manufacturing industry which is important to Ohio, but more likely in tertiary industries - a sector of the economy that generally yields MORE wealth than secondary/manufacturing industries. Yes, yes, Americans have been hit hard by this.

But then on his white steed, with his white hair, comes the voice of reason in all of this - John McCain? A Republican? Perish the thought!

But it was McCain who, in speaking with Dell employees, acknowledged that economic protectionism would be 50 steps back for the US. And that Canadian-US partnerships in particular had bolstered the US economy. The man even thanked Canadians for their participation in NATO efforts in Afghanistan! Its enough to make you almost want to endorse the man officially as a Canadian...but I don't do that sort of thing.

Beyond McCain's heroics on Canada, one must acknowledge that there are inherent problems in re-opening NAFTA. Sure the US may get more of what it wants, but don't think Canada and Mexico are going down without a fight.

Besides the US has a lot to potentially loose in pissing off your neighbors to the north.

Think about this Clinton and Obama - NO OIL