More On Those Drones

Danger Room reports that Israeli-made Heron drones will soon be seeing service in Afghanistan- with the Canadian military:

The Canadian Air Wing based at Kandahar Airfield just received its first Heron unmanned aerial vehicle. The drones -- built by Israel Aerospace Industries -- will prowl the skies over southern Afghanistan, where Canadian troops have been locked in particularly intense combat with a resurgent Taliban.

More here.

(Previously on Enduring America: Russian MiGs to Lebanon? And Israeli UAVs to Russia?)

America: A Mega-Fantastic State. Really.

Dave reminds us of this tribute by Kids in the Hall who, despite being Canadian, appreciate all that is great about America:

[youtube]http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GkPWFupNHhs[/youtube]

Canada: Not a Failed State. Really.

As a tribute to Canuckistan and our Canadian colleagues as well as the collapsing Harper Government, we are proud to post this testimonial.

Yes, you're not American. Yes, you're independent. Yes, oh yes, you are.

The Daily Show With Jon StewartM - Th 11p / 10c

Provinces in Peril

Barack Obama Interview
John McCain Interview

Sarah Palin Video
Funny Election Video

Fact x Importance = News (Dec 8)

• American counterterrorism officials say Pakistan's ISI provided assistance to the Mumbai attackers.


• Lebanon is immune to the global financial collapse.


• One blogger fears a Yugoslavia-style break-up for Canada.


• Fox News is up in arms about "A Lego-style figurine resembling an Islamic terrorist strapped with explosives and made by a small American company." The company, which also produces Nazis, spies, World War 2 marines and a plethora of tiny weaponry, has currently stopped taking orders due to overwhelming demand.

[Photo via BrickArms]