To Canadian:

Thank you for your input. I have some very lovely friends and colleagues that are Canadian. Of the countries that you have listed, only a few are even comparable on a geographic and population scale to the United States. It would be more fair to compare some of them with an individual state, in some cases even an individual county.

The standard of living in Wyoming is very different than the standard of living on the South side of Chicago. It just so happens that very few people want to live there. So true with many of the countries you have listed in terms of population. I am sure it is a lovely place, but what percentage of the Icelandic population are immigrants?

Finland has a population of approximately 5 mil. The Detroit, Boston, Philadelphia, and Dallas metropolitan areas are all comparable in size. The San Francisco, DC, Chicago, LA, and NY metro areas are all larger. I wouldn't even begin to compare Dallas and Detroit in terms of standard of living (I have spent time in both), much less Finland and the United States.

I have traveled to Australia and have many friends there. Over dinner one night I asked my hosts if they identified themselves more with European or American culture. The immediately and unanimously responded "American."

I haven't done the research, but I doubt that the gap between rich and poor in China or India is greater than in the US, or are they not developed enough for you?

Finally, if all of the people of the world who are shouting about how the US is heading in the wrong direction, is evil, etc, are correct, why is one of the major issues is this election illegal immigration? Why would anyone want to come here if living here is a death sentence?

@ Ben…. the US is the super power of the world and so therefore its Government decisions has an effect on the whole world . not just Canada!
please dont let your opinion and beliefs predjudice.you against Canadians because of one rude blogger Ben..I apologize for him or her* ! Anyone* who is an avid viewer of CNN has the right to blog here! I quite often see Americans on our blogs.
The entire world has a vested interest in this election because of the deeds and actions of BUSH who has made terrorism far worse by his illegal war in Iraq which has brought Americas image down as well as the predjudice and hate and fear mongering of congressman Kings comments about Obama, and also Obama has been inspiring to the whole world!!!It doesnt matter to me if which one wins…I just hope they team up to beat the republicans!!
Not all Canadians are as verbally rude as the Canadian above.The
majority of Canadians including myself respect Americans.

McCain 08

How do you expect me to vote for someone who may be mentally unbalanced because he was a prisner of war? If you have not had problems what makes you different from a lot of other Vets?
I had an uncle inlaw who was a captured by the Japanes during WW2 and it left a mark on him. What makes you think you are different?

McCain can't win no matter what. Look at the number of democrats that voted. We may be for or againt Obama or Clinton but one thing we know for sure, we will stick together as a democratic party. Forget what all the politicians are saying. They're expressing their opinions on who they want. LET'S STICK TOGETHER DEMOCRATS.

Senator Macain is keep talking about PORK BARREL PROJECTS.
you know what is biggeast pork barrel Project in this country is, it is
called IRAQ WAR and DEFENCE BUDGET.

Canadian: Here's a thought for your day…I hear there are multiple problems in Canadian government past and present, and god only knows we've had a hell of a 7 years here, but I haven't seen one blog from here criticizing your politics so I would ask you kindly to mind your own business, stay on your own blogs and if you really have that much interest in what goes on here, I strongly suggest you put your money where your mouth is, move from perfect Canada, get a green card, pay your share of taxes and then we will give some attention to your unsolicited opinion based upon no first hand knowledge whatsoever…Have a nice day.

Go OBAMA

If independent vote for republican then they are the most stupid voters.
remember head line in europe papers after 2004 election.
" STUPID vOTERS"

Please join the Obama Socalist Democratic Movement!

Heil Obama 08

How long until concentration camps for neocons?

If I hear again word 'DEREGULATION' From Senator MaCain then I urge all voters to vote for democrat.
We are paying very High price for this word from the mouth of all rich
Repulican candidates and administration.

So wait a minute, let me get this straight……………this means that I could chill with the Senator??? Or does it have to be somebody else??? I mean, if I can hang out with him, we couldv'e hang out months ago then. Alright, I see how it works, is cool Senator, is cool, you don't want me, I understand. LOL!!! Na'h, na'h I'm just playing, LOL!!!

You're an evil little man McBush and won't get a cent from me.

hillaryunsensord at youtube.

Get the best picture of your candidate. visit youtube/hillary unsensord.

It is good to know who will govern the only country that you love.
Enjoy the videos about Hillary and business partner

Who wants to take bets on which candidate will run this country into the ground the fastest? The only thing is that we can't bet in American dollars since they will be worthless soon.

A vote for Senator Clinton will SURELY clinch it for McCain. After all - as far as the war goes, more of the same with BOTH of them!! Indpendents who are Republican leaning in this election are supporting Obama, and if Hillary is the nominee - I think that will change to a vote for McCain.

Please, after Bush and Cheney and Rove, Mr. McCain needs
to go home and rest until the elections are done.

Obama for Pres. Never for V.P. under a liar-well, two liars.

there are quite a bit of people like me 50 — highly educated — and concerned. we tend to support Obama. McCain is a joke and Hillary's unelectable.

I don't suppert McCain either. But who the hell cares what a Canadian
thinks. Why does CNN even allow foreigners to mingle with us American
blogers????????????

"[Hillary] is honest" = Laugh out loud quote of the day.

If you think that any of these people are honest, then you are the naive American they hoped you'd be. It is time to think for ourselves, and there are many reasons people vote for who they do. My hope is whoever is elected will have the ability to unite each side in efforts to get things accomplished that we desperatley need to. I honestly don't know who i'm voting for, but will continue to read and research until I feel i've come to a decision on my own. But, I understand that my vote will put someone in office who has said and did everything they can to get elected. Who is the best leader?? It isn't Hillary that is for sure, but it is a difficult question to say the least.

Projected money for the war, 12 million a month for at least 10 yrs and you think that's alright. another simple minded idea from you and the idiot we have as president , go Paul, you have mt vote.

Keep your eye on the BIG Picture here America
A vote for MCBush is another monthly war tag price of 5 billion to 12
billion a month!!!
no wonder the economy has tanked and there is no money for other
programmes,
the gov does not even know where all the money is going!!!
YOU are paying for Iraqs reconstructure for BUSHS blunder while Iraq has tons of oil money for rebuilding!!
the troops are burnt out!!! how long can they realistically go on with repeated tours like this !!
Be *careful* who you vote for because McCain could very well resort to the draft, with his military mind!
Say GOODBYE to the last 8 years of hell
Vote Democratic in the fall and end this insanity!!!

Perhaps my comments were not posted (due to lack of e-mail address
or otherwise) . However, I would like to correct a phrasing in the short entry. The entry should have "ended with" the following: Due to present
circumstances in my lifestyle, I would be compelled to vote as such.
(i.e., Democratic)

For all McCain backers,mental health centers may be opening in an area near you soon.Good Luck

Cheryl - How is Clinton a proven fighter? First she is for war, then she puts her tail between her legs and runs then she is for it, then against it… I'm a bit confused on how that proves anything. The only thing she has proven is that she can change her mind on ALL the issues time and time again.

/and please turn off caps lock.

McCain doesn't court criminals. Really? I guess you've never heard of the Keating 5 scandal. But that was years ago, I'm sure he's cleaned up his record since then. Since he agreed with Huckabee's "we broke it, we bought it" mentality, maybe he's doing all this fundraising to help finance the war in Iraq. Afterall, he's certainly one that helped break it, and should therefore buy it.

It is becoming evident that if the Dems blow the FL and MI redo process and Obama becomes the nominee, "Democrats for McCain" will be sending their votes his way. McCain is an honorable man and will be a good choice if one has to decide between him and Obama at the head of the Democratic ticket. Obama indicates that he is "NOT" interested in unity but only in the Presidency. Even if Obama is placed at the head of a "duo" ticket McCain will be the winner. A "rock star" over "Experience"? Many women have had enough with media and male sexism and unfairness. I find it interesting that when asked about his accomplishments nothing is said regarding what he has done FOR THE PEOPLE in his legislative endeavors. Obama sites a "Best Selling" book and his "Grammy" for its voice recording release as his major accomplishments? Guess "words" to say much!

Where are the Texas Caucus results???

VOTE SENATOR CLINTON!

SHE IS THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN BEAT THIS GUY!

SHE IS HONEST!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, at those 'prices', it's fairly obvious who McBush is courting….the wealthy and influential…just like his mentor and master, G.W.

Here is a funny stat. Countries with higher standard of living then the United States…and I note all of these countries have high taxes, big government, universal health care. strict gun laws..everything that the Republicans in American disagree with.

Iceland,Norway,Australia,Canada,Ireland,Sweden,Switzerland,Japan,Netherlands,France,Finland.

Go figure.Your republican party with it's pure capitalist ideas is the reason for having the largeset gap between rich and poor in any developed country in the world…yet you support them. Dumb Americans

I'm Independent and not going to support McCain financially before I would know what does it mean: "I've got the message". If he is still for the amnesty for illegal aliens and also for "free trade”, no donations for him and I'll vote for Democrat.

Saturday Nasty Live……………………………………………………………………losers.

At least McCain does NOT have to resort to courting indicted criminals like the young Senator Obama. Obama has a big debt to pay back to Rezko for all the crime money being poured into his campaign. What I don't understand is why nothing is done about this? I'm sure Obama will appoint his crime buddies to high political offices.

Obama's connection to riminals just doesn't seem to matter to the youngsters and blacks who are his primary supporters.

Here's my 2¢ worth: try Geritol.

Ron Paul is still on the ballot. McCain is only in this because of his loan from Fidelity Investment. Paul broke records for fundraising. This is not over. Fidelity has an interesting symbol for their company. Take a look at it sometime. Maybe you'll see a connection. We must open our eyes to what surrounds us. It's there if you look. People think for yourselves! Please it is our only hope.

WELL ONE THING IS FOR SURE! A VOTE FOR McCAIN WILL CONTINUE THE WAR!!!

THE ONE HE IS AFRAID OF IS SENATOR CLINTON!

HE KNOWS WITH ALL THE DIRT LATELY ON OBAMA THAT HE HAS NO CHANCE!

MY VOTE IS FOR SENATOR CLINTON THE PROVEN FIGHTER!!!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!

Not only does McCain need to raise money, but also he needs to keep his name in the news so that he doesn't become a foot note in September when the Republican Convention starts. How will he be able to "unite the base" when he has basically yelled at them for doing stupid things?

STAND STRONG FOR CHANGE (OBAMA)

OR

FALL HARD FOR THE SAME (McCain)!!!!

How many voters really care other than the people who voted for him.
He spells trouble if elected President - more do-nothing for another 4 more years. WAKE UP AMERICA!!!

GO Big John GO!