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luckily, our strength is never defined by anything canadian and canada would be a third world nation on par with mexico if not for the US. who suffers more the US without canada or canada without the US?
As a net importer of goods (trade deficit 818 Billion $ last year), your weak dollar lowers your standard of living by decreasing your buying power. While it is true that there are other indicators of relative economic strength, comparisons with your trading partners do indicate the strengths of the economies.
Perhaps it's just all part of the Bush administration's master plan to increase exports?
British Pound vs. US Dollar
EURO vs. US Dollar
Chinese Yuan vs. US Dollar
Japanese Yen vs. US Dollar
Oddly these disparate countries all have a state-owned TV station too. Is it possible that the absence of one is what is sending your economy into the shitter? I think it's more likely caused by the drunk fratboys driving the bus.
On the bright side, you're holding your own against the Mexican peso and the Pakistani Rupee. Just.
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