No, Harper is doing the right thing by taking care of his country’s needs first and foremost. That is his job.
It doesn’t mean that my country won’t sell oil to you guys, if by February, 2012, Obama finally gives approval to the Keystone pipeline.
But Canada, like every other country in the world, shouldn’t have to put it’s economic future on hold while another country (any country) plays politics with itself before coming to a decision.
I’d feel the same, if it were the other way. If America had a product to sell Canada and the Canadian political parties were playing politics amongst themselves. I wouldn’t blame the US for not putting any part of its economic future on hold while waiting for Canada to work it out.
At some point, a decision has to be made.
Your right of course.
I just can’t believe even Obama would allow this to happen.
What is wrong with the guy?
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.
Youre absolutely right of course. We have to look at bottom lines. Like whether it is necessary anymore to partner with a country that puts it’s economics ahead of the national security of a country that has had its back fort over 100 years. you want to go there? Then by all means, lets go.
Well said, Jonty. BTW, if there is a “final answer” in Feb, it will be “No.” I predict an answer of “more study needed” though.