[philman_36]

At some point, a decision has to be made.
No kidding! After more than three years what the hell is waiting one more month going to hurt? You and Harper both know that the wheels of government grind slowly.

You rail against "playing politics" yet Harper is doing just that with this announcement/threat.

I'd like the oil and jobs to come here, but you can go pound sand and peddle your "I'm so wounded by this inaction" manure somewhere else.

[Jonty30]

Harper is doing the right thing, both for my country and yours. If Harper were to say, “We’ll give America the time to work it out”, the Democrats and Republicans would still be kicking the political football come 2013, because there’s no political price to pay for indecision.

The only way they’ll work it out is if there’s going to be hell to pay for failing to work it out.

Harper is actually doing your country a favour, because by threatening to go to other markets, he’s adding an, “Oh shiat!” factor to the game of chicken. It’s now likely that come February that the decision will be made to build Keystone.

[expat1000]

Harper is doing what is best for his constituents. Obama is posturing to his base, and not acting in anyone’s best interest except his own.

See the difference? I know it might be a strain, but give it a go, eh?