The USA is closer than ever!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Associated Press

October 29, 2007 at 5:19 AM EDT

WASHINGTON — Oh, Canada! The U.S.A is closer than ever.

The Bush administration appears to have annexed a major Canadian landmark as part of a slick new campaign to promote U.S. tourism and welcome foreign visitors.

A Disney-produced promotional video released last week by the departments of State and Homeland Security highlights majestic American landscapes, from New England's colourful fall foliage and the Grand Canyon to the Rocky Mountains and Hawaii's pounding surf.

About four minutes into the seven-minute production, viewers are treated to the impressive sight and sound of water roaring over Niagara Falls before the screen shifts to the Lincoln Memorial.

In showing the natural wonder, Disney's filmmakers, however, chose the Horseshoe Falls, the only one of Niagara's three waterfalls to lie almost entirely on the Canadian side of the border separating western New York state from southern Ontario.

[trailmix 77]

I think it's nice they used Canada's falls in their production

[Reba 2]

I thought it was freakin hillarious when I saw that yesterday. I sent it to my hubby and he was embarassed about the ignorance of the film makers and of the people who approved it after screening.

[Emancipation 2]

I'm going to be good for once.. and not say what's really on my mind..

but you can SEE the horseshoe falls from the US side.. perhaps they mean to say come the US and see what you can SEE from the US..

[trailmix 77]

I'm going to be good for once.. and not say what's really on my mind..

but you can SEE the horseshoe falls from the US side.. perhaps they mean to say come the US and see what you can SEE from the US..

Aww come on, say what's on your mind!

[Emancipation 2]

I'm going to be good for once.. and not say what's really on my mind..

but you can SEE the horseshoe falls from the US side.. perhaps they mean to say come the US and see what you can SEE from the US..

Aww come on, say what's on your mind!

Naw.. you know it's just not worth it

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I saw that too. Honestly, I just shake my head sometimes at the arrogance and stupidity our country shows. OK, really its a lot of the time.

Oh and since when do we ever hold back in this forum. Go for it Emancipation.

Wiz

Edited October 30, 2007 by Udella&Wiz

[LadyJane 1]

Udella,

My head is in consta-shake mode until 1/20/09.