This is typical politics, and it couldn't come at a worse time...right before an election. It goes to show that alot of politicians are wimps, and would rather vote no and start pointing fingers, than address the real issue. I don't know everything, but I do know that when peoples complete retirement funds are getting wiped out by this crash, it can't be good. I just know that this is going to affect the Canadian economy as well...and I am sick about it because there is nothing we can do. I have to ask the American citizens...Do you feel you should spend beyond neccessity now or in the near future? I didn't think so. This in itself is crippling to the economy. Don't fool yourselves, if this doesn't pass, the US is headed for seriously troubled times and we are right behind you. JMO