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Something about having U2 front man Bono lead the masses in booing the Prime Minister just leaves a sour taste in my mouth.

Don't get me wrong, there is plenty for Canadians to be booing Paul Martin and his Liberal buddies about, but to be led in a session of mass booing by a rock star over Canada's foreign aid spending seems ridiculous, especially at a time when the government is such a sinking ship.

Just to show you how out of touch Bono really is with the present Canadian political landscape, this is a quote from last night's sold out concert in Vancouver: "I think [Paul Martin's] a great leader for Canada and that he can do what we want him to do, to lead the world out of despair and poverty, this year."

That is exactly what Canada needs - a bunch of star struck Bono fans reprioritizing government spending just as that very government is losing its grip on power. Although "making poverty history" is certainly a noble (and increasingly trendy) cause, Canadians have bigger fish to fry at present, especially when it comes to their government.

Expat Talkback:
Should foreign musicians dictate the Canadian government's spending?