First, we blamed Canada for the August blackout. Then we banned them - along with other stalwart allies - from Iraq reconstruction bids. Most recently, we've blamed them for bringing mad cow disease to the U.S.

So Bush has relented and will now let Canada bid (R.R.) on the second round of Iraq bids. It's amazing what a little face time gets you. I think Canada - as a whole - should enter some kind of spousal abuse program. That's what US - Canada relationship sure feels like to me -- I may hit you every now and then, but it's only becaus I love you. I can't wait to find out what really happened here.