The problem is by the time our southern neighbours collapse we won't have
anything left to burn either. Soon it won't matter I guess in the scheme of
things because America won't be able to afford to buy anyway. That too is a
problem, as we sell so much stuff to America as it is.
The problem we face is that if America goes, much of the world goes with it.
Canada despite solving many problems, will not escape if the international
markets collapse. The last thing I want to see is America collapse, it will mean
hard times for all of our children, and a depression would last for more than a
generation. The United States must learn a hard lesson, that also has some of
the same in this country. We meaning both societies must learn to live within
our means and no longer live off the backs of poorer nations.
Think about it. The jobs once abundant in North America, went to the third world
because we confused cheap, with value. We had products made in the third
world because they would be cheaper to buy. Go figure, the products that are
now cheaper in cost are also made with less value, and without the benefit of the
safety and environmental controls we set for ourselves. With the cheaper prices,
came the massive loss of good paying jobs, and soon we won't be able to afford
the cheaper priced goods because we don't have full time jobs anymore.
I don't think we can teach America that much, as we made the very same mistakes
engaging in greed and self absorption. It is not enough to bash America, we have
to find some solutions that are mutually beneficial as it is important to both countries
that we have healthy economies and an influence in what is happening in the world.
Remember for the United States, reality is about to come home to roost and the
same chickens will fly into our yard, because the chickens of consequence don't
understand the concept of international boarders
