There are times when the trees provide more illumination than the lamplights. The question arises: how will the election of Obama and the majority Democratic government effect Canada. Was it only rhetoric when Obama stated during his campaign that free trade would be up for re-negotiation? Was he serious in saying that he would re-consider importing 'dirty oil' from Canada? How does this wash with his statement that he wants the US to become less dependant on eastern oil? Will he prop up the US auto industry which will in turn help the Canadian auto industry? Will the Conservative bent of Prime Minister Harper and the Liberal bent of President Elect Obama be able to find common ground? Was there overwhelming support for Obama in Canada for a reason or did most Canadians fall for the media hype and not consider the ramifications for us at all? Time will tell. The best hope for both our countries is that there is a friendly co-operation between the two powers. Given the Democrat's penchant for protectionism, I remain pessimistic. If it is otherwise, I just may become an Obama fan yet!
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