That and they needed the UK to back them up in the Middle East more than ever.<br/><br/>Ya in Canada though we do have quite the bubble around us though.  Very few world affairs hit us as hard as other countries.  We do get hit mind you, just doesn't seem as bad compared to what others are going through.<br/><br/>And Joslyn, if I went to far with that post jsut let me know and I'll bring it back a bit.