It was a nice piece - little to dispute.

I've been into the US twice recently and clearly you're going though a bad patch, which is painful to witness. But never underestimate the inventiveness, energy, resourcefulness and creativity of the USA - you still do many things better than we do up here - though few Canadians will admit to that. I lived in the US for many years and am instantly comfortable there. There are not many countries you can do that in. The US is the first choice for immigrants everywhere - and despite its current temporary economic problems remains a country of hope and unbridled opportunity.