Not a big blunder. He should have said it differently, but the reaction has been a little too hysterical, and from too many suspect corners, that most Canadians - good-hearted, commonsense people, whatever their political affiliation - will eventually discount it. Any event, the country will move on, and quicky, as the government starts to address issues much closer to Canadians' own interests, such as economic issues and protecting our interests against an inscrutable new government in Washington.