The New Republic hands Canada a zinger

From "Neighbors Without Benefits" (The New Republic, Jan 27, 2009):

"If Canada does collapse--and the parliamentary crisis is pointing us in that direction--the U.S. will end up with something like a Balkans to the North.

"Canada has become ungovernable, entering a period of Italian-style instability."

Regarding Obama's upcoming visit to Canada:

"Canada needs to see what a unifying leader looks like, and the new president needs to have a look at a country which may turn out to be yet another mess dropped on his doorstep."