I was disappointed that Canada did not offer more support to the US after 9/11, in fact... I wasn't so proud to be a Canadian right about then. I felt that the government representing us had acted in a cowardly and shameful way and although I don't necessarily agree with their reasoning... I do at least understand it.

I would have been quite proud to be a US citizen. I know some fun has been poked about Bush stalling, shortly after he received the news... but anyone who has ever witnessed a tragic even knows that it takes time for shock to wear off, and it practically paralyzes you. So... the president is human, after-all.

And according to the CBC there were about 179,000 visitors to Canada's official immigration website following Bush's re-election.

Maybe this isn't such a surprise after-all. My understanding of married couples in the US show that over 60% of those that file for divorce are surprising their partner with the fact that they want a divorce and no attempt has been made to resolve the issues that drove the spouse to seek a divorce.

You know what? Maybe that 179,000 should be living in Canada. Americans have always been known for being people who will stand up for their rights, and die fighting for them if need be.