In spite of my promise to keep quit, I cannot let this one pass.  The Mt.Gox/CoinLabs goings-on are one of many examples which point to your being wrong.  I think you are blinded by hope.  Most Western countries are vassals of the US (almost by definition the of term 'Western' at this point) and Canada certainly so as a country well within our sphere of influence geographically and rich in resources.  Even New Zealand which has neither of these problems is demonstrably subjugated as evidenced by the Dotcom events.

I personally have some disagreement with the assertion that the US is the 'leader of the free world', but it's the term 'free' which I have issues with.  Not 'leader'.  If you don't believe me on this just pay attention to future events.