Tuesday, May 17, 2011

WikiLeaks: The American love them some Harper

All the man thinks of is money and war. No wonder the Americans love him.

One missive from the U.S. Embassy In Ottawa describes Harper as a "strong friend of the U.S."

"[We] believe we are better off with him at the helm in Canada," the cable classified confidential and dated May 7, 2007 says.

It notes a key Harper priority has been to enhance Canada's relationship with the U.S. — and the U.S. Embassy officials note "an improved willingness" to co-operate on bilateral and international issues.

But, the cable notes, polling suggests public concern that the prime minister aligns Canada too closely with the U.S. foreign policy agenda.


They needn't worry. The electorate just gave Harper the go ahead to bend this country over. Come and get it.

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