Weasel Words of the year - "new multilateralism."

I'll start at the end. This is Paul Martin's defense:

... the world needs a "new multilateralism."

This was the why:

The U.S. Ambassador to Canada David Wilkins is warning campaigning politicians they risk hurting the relationship between the two countries when they use anti-U.S. rhetoric to "score political points." Meanwhile, Liberal Leader Paul Martin was quick to fend off any criticism.

and

"I understand political expediency, but the last time I looked, the United States was not on the ballot for the Jan. 23 election," Wilkins said.. "Just think about this. What if one of our best friends criticized you directly and incorrectly almost relentlessly? What if that friend's agenda was to highlight your perceived flaws while avoiding mentioning your successes? What if that friend demanded respect but offered little in return?" Wilkins asked. "Wouldn't that begin to sow the seeds of doubt in your mind about the strength of the friendship?"

Here's more of the Idiot's response:

"Let me simply say to anyone who wants to question what I have been saying, beginning with (Conservative Leader) Stephen Harper, that I am the prime minister of this country, that our position on climate change will be determined by the government of Canada, that the fact is that we do expect our partners to honour their agreements -- and I will defend Canada. Period."

OK - your the prime minister, we get it. What are you doing about fixing THE PROBLEM, you know, the one where the Americans are starting to sound like they are fed up with your act?

Let me be blunt - SHUT THE F%$^ UP! You are the prime minister, as you like to point out, but it seems too much to ask you, and your pathetic thieving cronies, to act like adults. Stop pissing at the Yanks from afar like a petulant child. Try, just try, to get on with the business of blowing this election without putting the boots to my job (which is absolutely reliant on an open border).

Cross posted to At Home in Hespeler