I take back everything I ever said against Canadians!  Not that I ever had a particular bone of contention with them, especially since they elected a conservative PM.  This makes me want to stand up and salute them for having them make a statement and their media reporting it!

"ZAMTO KALAY, Afghanistan - Taliban fighters have had a falling-out in one of their strongest mountain redoubts in northern Kandahar province, with one faction apparently prepared to give up the fight against Canadian combat forces deployed in the area, coalition officials say.

"What I'm seeing is very positive here. There has been a split in the local leadership," said Lt.-Col. Ian Hope, commander of the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry battle group. "There are indications that one group does not want to fight any more. There have been yelling matches with words that are not characteristic in the culture. That is tremendous for the people here and has really boosted our morale."

I've had a busy day, haven't watched much in the way of news, so maybe this was reported on Fox News, but my bet is no way!  Thank you, our cousins to the north, we needed to hear that!  [hat tip:  Bob, ITM commenter and researcher extraordinaire!]