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flamesfever · 08-13-2006, 01:59 PM

I appreciate the need for constructive criticism of the US and its foreign policy, from within and from its allies, in order to make wise decisions. However at this point in time I feel we should avoid being over critical for a number of reasons:

You can take any action and look at it cynically or the opposite. The truth probably lies somewhere in the middle.

By being over critical of the US, you play into the hands of extremists.

The US has already shown signs of becoming more protectionist in nature i.e. the softwood lumber dispute, BSE etc. Many believe that one of the main causes of the Great Depression of the 30’s was a rise in protectionism throughout the world.

The world needs the US and no country more than Canada.

The US is sacrificing its young men and women in battle, is increasing its indebtedness, and is receiving very little appreciation for anything it does.

It seems obvious, at this point in time, that the US is over sensitive to criticism. Who wouldn’t be under the circumstances?

Just my opinion

08-13-2006, 01:59 PM	#100
flamesfever First Line Centre Join Date: Aug 2004 Exp:	I appreciate the need for constructive criticism of the US and its foreign policy, from within and from its allies, in order to make wise decisions. However at this point in time I feel we should avoid being over critical for a number of reasons: You can take any action and look at it cynically or the opposite. The truth probably lies somewhere in the middle. By being over critical of the US, you play into the hands of extremists. The US has already shown signs of becoming more protectionist in nature i.e. the softwood lumber dispute, BSE etc. Many believe that one of the main causes of the Great Depression of the 30’s was a rise in protectionism throughout the world. The world needs the US and no country more than Canada. The US is sacrificing its young men and women in battle, is increasing its indebtedness, and is receiving very little appreciation for anything it does. It seems obvious, at this point in time, that the US is over sensitive to criticism. Who wouldn’t be under the circumstances? Just my opinion