FSM Security Update: 5-20-09 *Are Democrats Planning an Attack on Military

May 20th
Don't miss "Run Silent, Run Deep." FBI: Obama endangers USA. BHO's SCOTUS pick will be more radical than his campaign speeches promised. Some worry that Obama is becoming a ‘dictator.' Is this true? George Will - ‘Tincture of lawlessness?'



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Are Democrats Planning an Attack on Military Retiree Health Benefits?



Thomas D. Segel

The military retirees who suffer multiple ailments and who served their nation faithfully are among our most vulnerable senior citizens. Will they be thrown under the bus next?


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Exclusive: Obama's Call for ‘Common Ground' is Newspeak for ‘Compromise Your Principles' to ‘Get Along'



Pam Meister

Whether it's abortion, "torture" or new CAFE standards, the search for common ground usually ends up with someone giving up something - be it one's conscience, morals or perhaps life itself.


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Exclusive: Liberty City Six al Qaeda Cell Convicted for Conspiracy to Kill Americans



Jim Kouri, CPP

In what should be big news, five men were convicted of multiple charges, including conspiracy to wage war against the U.S.



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Exclusive: FDR Got Us Out of the Depression? Hardly.



Tom McLaughlin

Though it's a necessary evil, there's nothing government does better than the private sector. Unfortunately, many Americans - including President Obama - haven't gotten the memo.


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Today's Blog Topics




Video: Commentary on Nancy Pelosi's slow destruction and inevitable demise.
Video: Michael Steele Speaks Out Against Barack Obama
On ‘Torture,' Holder Undoes Holder
Video: Limbaugh Challenge: Rush Claims MSNBC Can't Go 30 Days Without Mentioning Him
Video: What did Speaker Pelosi know?
ACT NOW! U.S. Courts Should ‘Download' International Law into Domestic Law, Obama Nominee Says
Thought police muscle up in Britain
Is Nancy Pelosi a liar or a hypocrite?
What happens in California will not STAY in California.
Son of Waxman-Markey


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Exclusive: A Tribute to General David McKiernan



Richard J. Douglas

Counternarcoterrorism in Afghanistan received a tremendous boost from Gen. David McKiernan, and for that he deserves our thanks and gratitude.


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All the News That's Fit To Suppress



Michelle Malkin

Lately we've been seeing partnerships between the federal government, banks and automakers. Why weren't we told about links between the "paper of record" and Obama supporters?


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On the Defeat of the Tamil Tigers and Waning Insurgencies



Douglas Farah

Although the FARC and the LTTE (Tamil Tigers) are on the brink of defeat, both will leave lasting legacies for non-state actors in the years to come.


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Exclusive: Ask Willa: Former CIA Operations Officer - The Torture Memos



ASK WILLA

In our popular "Ask Willa" column, a former CIA Operations Officer answers your questions about national security; this Q&A can be found by clicking here. Today, Willa addresses the torture memos.


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Bosnian Grand Mufti Compares Iranian and French Revolutions



The Global Muslim Brotherhood Daily Report

Is Islam "destined" to spread across the world?


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Caption Contest: Top Entries - May 20



And the winner is...


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Today's Hot Topics: 5-20
We choose, you peruse.
•1. A Terrorist Defeat - After negotiation failed, Sri Lanka pursued a military solution.

•2. Iran Could Make Nuke in 1 to 3 Years, Experts Say

•3. GM bankruptcy plan eyes quick sale to gov't

•4. Democrats won't fund Guantanamo closing for now

•5. White House: Guantanamo still closing in January

•6. Prospect of Gitmo prisoners in US stokes fears

•7. (Video) General commander of the Iranian army: It will take us 11 days "to wipe Israel out of existence"

•8. Officials headed to Hill to talk border security

•9. Somali Teenager Is Indicted for Piracy in Cargo-Ship Seizure

•10. Reid joins Biden, Pelosi in misstatements

•11. Liberals Hold Prayer Breakfast in U.S. Capitol to Pray for Bill to End Secret Ballots in Union Organizing

•12. Get Ready for Another North Korean Nuke Test - Iran could soon be following Pyongyang's example.

•13. Ahmadinejad accused of trying to buy votes in Iran

•14. How About Reality-Based Diplomacy? by Tony Blankley

•15. Obama's Handling of CIA May Haunt United States

•16. The 90% Club - Why is the U.S. joining Cuba on a U.N. panel?

•17. Force a Vote Against the Coverups by Jed Babbin

•18. A Bam Flip On Iran? Setting A Diplomacy Deadline

•19. Hot Button

•20. Clinton fundraiser Hsu convicted

•21. California Mess is a Microcosm of What's in Store for the Rest of Us (Rush)

•22. Loose Nukes For Islamic Extremists?

•23. Obama's Afghanistan Strategy Copies Bush's Surge

•24. FEC: Purchase Of Clothes For Sarah Palin And Her Family - Legal

•25. A Martyr to Self-Righteousness







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