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Carl Levin Calls Calls For Tax on Upper-Income Earners to Pay for War
liberalvaluesblog.com — Senator Carl Levin of Michigan has suggested a tax on upper-income earners to pay for more troops for the war in Afghanistan. I suspect he did not note how the Democrats lost many independent voters in this year’s elections. Certainly there are many reasons why the elections are not ... (more) Carl Levin Calls Calls For Tax on Upper-Income Earners ...
Michigan Town Rejects Liz Cheney’s ‘Fearmongering’ And Welcomes Guantanamo Detainees
Michigan Town Rejects Liz Cheney’s ‘Fearmongering’ And Welcomes Guantanamo Detainees
thinkprogress.org — Recently, the Liz Cheney-founded right-wing advocacy group Keep America Safe released a mini-documentary that features several residents of Standish, Michigan, speaking out against a possible transfer of detainees from Guantanamo Bay to a prison in ... (more) Michigan Town Rejects Liz Cheney’s ‘Fearmongering’ And ...

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Norman Lear: Lyndon Johnson, His National Security Advisor and His Secretary of Defense Say It All
Lyndon Johnson, His National Security Advisor and His Secretary of Defense Say It All
3 hours ago at Huffington Post
Who’s Afraid of a Fair Trial?
8 hours ago at Firedoglake
Troops advance on Taliban bastions in Hangu, Orakzai
8 hours ago at Rantburg
Bomb blasts kill six, wound 40 in Assam
8 hours ago at Rantburg
Putin Murders Another Lawyer
Putin Murders Another Lawyer
pajamasmedia.com — Sergei Magnitsky, lawyer for a former Putin ally who challenged the regime's corruption, dies in prison after being tortured. (more) Putin Murders Another Lawyer
For the Dems, What a Difference a Year Makes
For the Dems, What a Difference a Year Makes
pajamasmedia.com — Republicans are on the upswing and the Democrats are facing a fierce anti-incumbent mood in the country. (more) For the Dems, What a Difference a Year Makes
J Street: Not Really So Concerned About Israel's Security
weeklystandard.com — Another fun email from the NIAC treasure trove...Given that J Street blasted Sarah Palin for her support for the official policy of the government in Jerusalem, and given that even ADL chief Abe Foxman is questioning J Street's "pro-Israel" bona ... (more) J Street: Not Really So Concerned About Israel's Security
Muslim Leader Calls Fort Hood Review Critical to National Security
mudvillegazette.com — "Qaseem Ali Uqdah, executive director of the American Muslim Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Council, and a retired Marine gunnery sergeant, credits military leaders with establishing a climate that's prevented any backlash against Muslims servicemembers since the Nov. 5 shooting." The fact ... (more) Muslim Leader Calls Fort Hood Review Critical to ...
ICE to Audit 1,000 More Companies in Immigration Crackdown
ICE to Audit 1,000 More Companies in Immigration Crackdown
nytimes.com — WASHINGTON — Immigration enforcement officials said Thursday that they were expanding a program for auditing companies that might have hired illegal immigrants and had notified 1,000 companies this week that they would have to undergo such a review. ... (more) ICE to Audit 1,000 More Companies in Immigration Crackdown
Al-Qaeda Somalia in US: Supporters Blamed For Ohio Arson
Al-Qaeda Somalia in US: Supporters Blamed For Ohio Arson
pajamasmedia.com — Leaders of a nonviolent Columbus mosque finger local al-Shabaab supporters — who want control of the mosque — for intimidation by arson. (more) Al-Qaeda Somalia in US: Supporters Blamed For Ohio Arson
Senate panel notes 'red flags galore' in Fort Hood incident
Senate panel notes 'red flags galore' in Fort Hood incident
usatoday.com — The hearing by the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee kicked off a congressional push to examine laws and policies dealing with suspicious troops. Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, the committee's top Republican, said the military ... (more) Senate panel notes 'red flags galore' in Fort Hood incident
Lieberman Going Rogue (Again)
swampland.blogs.time.com — Next week, much to the discomfort of the Obama Adminsitration, Joe Lieberman -- chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Relations Committee -- will begin his investigation into whether the Fort Hood shooter was a terrorist and if law ... (more) Lieberman Going Rogue (Again)
Palin: ‘Jewish Settlements Should Expand,’ Even In Palestinian Areas
Palin: ‘Jewish Settlements Should Expand,’ Even In Palestinian Areas
thinkprogress.org — In an interview with ABC’s Barbara Walters, former Alaska governor Sarah Palin separated herself from decades of U.S. policy — which has held that Israel’s settlements in the Occupied Territories are illegitimate and an impediment ... (more) Palin: ‘Jewish Settlements Should Expand,’ Even In ...
Terror in Mumbai: Finally, an Unapologetic Look at Jihad
Terror in Mumbai: Finally, an Unapologetic Look at Jihad
pajamasmedia.com — HBO should be commended for airing a documentary about terror with no liberal hand-wringing regarding the motives of the terrorists. (Also read Richard Fernandez: The Devil You Know) (more) Terror in Mumbai: Finally, an Unapologetic Look at Jihad
EXCLUSIVE: Work site arrests of illegals fall dramatically
EXCLUSIVE: Work site arrests of illegals fall dramatically
washingtontimes.com — Arrests of illegal immigrant workers have dropped precipitously under President Obama, according to figures released Wednesday. Criminal arrests, administrative arrests, indictments and convictions of illegal immigrants at work sites all fell by more ... (more) EXCLUSIVE: Work site arrests of illegals fall dramatically
U.S. Military Eyes Fielding "Prompt Global Strike" Weapon by 2015
U.S. Military Eyes Fielding "Prompt Global Strike" Weapon by 2015
globalsecuritynewswire.org — Wednesday, July 1, 2009 By Elaine M. Grossman Global Security Newswire (more) U.S. Military Eyes Fielding "Prompt Global Strike" ...
Work site arrests of illegals fall dramatically
Work site arrests of illegals fall dramatically
washingtontimes.com — Stephen Dinan Arrests of illegal immigrant workers have dropped precipitously under President Obama, according to figures released Wednesday. Criminal arrests, administrative arrests, indictments and convictions of illegal immigrants at work sites ... (more) Work site arrests of illegals fall dramatically
O’Reilly Upset Over 9/11 Trials: ‘I Don’t Care About The Constitution!’
O’Reilly Upset Over 9/11 Trials: ‘I Don’t Care About The Constitution!’
thinkprogress.org — Since Attorney General Eric Holder announced his decision to move five Guantanamo Bay detainees — including Khalid Sheikh Mohammad — to New York for civilian trials on charges related to the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, Fox News ... (more) O’Reilly Upset Over 9/11 Trials: ‘I Don’t Care About The ...
Lawmakers seek more help from administration for Fort Hood investigations
Lawmakers seek more help from administration for Fort Hood investigations
washingtonpost.com — Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Sen. Susan Collins, the panel's ranking Republican, are leading an investigation of the Fort Hood shootings. (more) Lawmakers seek more help from administration for Fort ...
Homeland Security Launches Investigation of Dr. Manning
atlah.org — Hon. James David Manning, PhD explains the visit he received from Homeland Security Secret Service Officials. Recorded on 16 November 2009 Follow us on twitter http://www.twitter.com/atlahworldwide Connect with us on Facebook ... (more) Homeland Security Launches Investigation of Dr. Manning
Regardless Of What Happens At Trial, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Will Never Go Free
belowthebeltway.com — The American Prospect’s Andy Serwer explains why: Look, Khalid Sheik Mohammed has confessed — I have little doubt that he’ll be convicted. The Obama administration wouldn’t be bringing him to trial in civilian court if they ... (more) Regardless Of What Happens At Trial, Khalid Sheikh ...
In Seoul, Obama will confront trade and security issues
In Seoul, Obama will confront trade and security issues
washingtonpost.com — In Seoul, Obama will confront trade and security issues (more) In Seoul, Obama will confront trade and security issues
VP Biden's Security Involved In Crash
myfoxny.com — Two NYPD officers assigned to Vice President Joe Biden's advance security team were hurt in a crash on Tuesday evening in Manhattan. (more) VP Biden's Security Involved In Crash
Finally: Jihadist-enabling lawyer Lynne Stewart ordered to jail
michellemalkin.com — If there is a shining example of just how dangerous it is for America to give foreign-born jihadists the full panoply of American constitutional rights and all the attendant benefits of a civilian trial, it is Lynne Stewart. [...] Read the rest ... (more) Finally: Jihadist-enabling lawyer Lynne Stewart ordered ...
Mukasey: Rep. Moran Has ‘Lost Touch With Reality’ And Should ‘Get Professional Help’ From Major Nidal Hasan
Mukasey: Rep. Moran Has ‘Lost Touch With Reality’ And Should ‘Get Professional Help’ From Major ...
thinkprogress.org — Last week, Rep. Jim Moran (D-VA) came out in strong support of Attorney General Eric Holder’s decision to prosecute the five 9/11 defendants in U.S. federal court and sharply criticized Republicans who were attacking the decision. “They ... (more) Mukasey: Rep. Moran Has ‘Lost Touch With Reality’ And ...
Obama ‘Reaches Out’ by Naming ‘Devout’ Muslims to Security Posts
Obama ‘Reaches Out’ by Naming ‘Devout’ Muslims to Security Posts
israelnationalnews.com — Obama ‘Reaches Out’ by Naming ‘Devout’ Muslims to Security Posts (more) Obama ‘Reaches Out’ by Naming ‘Devout’ Muslims to ...
U.S. Now Exports Terror: American Linked to Mumbai Attack
U.S. Now Exports Terror: American Linked to Mumbai Attack
pajamasmedia.com — A Chicago-area raid looks to have captured a planner of the massacre. (more) U.S. Now Exports Terror: American Linked to Mumbai Attack
Retired Military Chaplains Announce Support For Repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
Retired Military Chaplains Announce Support For Repealing Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
thinkprogress.org — Last week, Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) revealed the legislative timeline for a repeal of the military’s discriminatory Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell (DADT) policy. “Military issues are always done as part of the overall authorization bill,” ... (more) Retired Military Chaplains Announce Support For ...
Truman National Security Project
Truman National Security Project
trumanproject.org — Ziad Haider is a Juris Doctor and Masterin Public Policy candidate at the Georgetown University Law Center and HarvardKennedy School. He was Foreign Policy Advisor to US Senator Christopher J. Doddand Professional Staff on the House Committee on ... (more) Truman National Security Project
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Trial Will Be a Three-Ring Circus
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Trial Will Be a Three-Ring Circus
pajamasmedia.com — Isn't staging a show trial in a New York courtroom the same kind of mindset that led to the 9/11 attacks? (more) Khalid Sheikh Mohammed Trial Will Be a Three-Ring Circus
Environmental laws put gaps in Mexico border security
Environmental laws put gaps in Mexico border security
washingtontimes.com — In the battle on the U.S.-Mexico border, the fight against illegal immigration often loses out to environmental laws that have blocked construction of parts of the "virtual fence" and that threaten to create places where agents can't easily track ... (more) Environmental laws put gaps in Mexico border security
Anatomy of a Cyber-Espionage Attack, likely by the Chinese Military
Anatomy of a Cyber-Espionage Attack, likely by the Chinese Military
directorblue.blogspot.com — Several years ago, information security analysts at a large U.S. firm noticed a huge amount of corporate network traffic headed to external sites. The data turned out to be headed for computers located in the U.S. and in foreign countries.Reacting quickly, the analysts stanched the traffic flows ... (more) Anatomy of a Cyber-Espionage Attack, likely by the ...
Extremism and Anti-Semitism at London School of Economics
Extremism and Anti-Semitism at London School of Economics
pajamasmedia.com — The radical streak infesting British education was on display when Israeli Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Danny Ayalon attempted to give a lecture. (more) Extremism and Anti-Semitism at London School of Economics
Lieberman will seek committee hearing on Fort Hood shootings
politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com — (CNN) - Sen. Joseph Lieberman said Sunday he intends to launch a Senate committee hearing on whether the Fort Hood shootings were a terrorist act and if the Army should have taken pre-emptive steps due to reported signs of Islamic extremism by ... (more) Lieberman will seek committee hearing on Fort Hood shootings
Palin Calls Decision To Try 9/11 Defendants In Federal Court ‘Atrocious,’ Wants To ‘Hang ‘Em High’
Palin Calls Decision To Try 9/11 Defendants In Federal Court ‘Atrocious,’ Wants To ‘Hang ‘Em High’
thinkprogress.org — Yesterday, Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the five individuals accused of conspiring to commit the 9/11 attacks — including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed — will be prosecuted in U.S. federal court . “I am ... (more) Palin Calls Decision To Try 9/11 Defendants In Federal ...
A Discussion on Immigration Policy with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
A Discussion on Immigration Policy with Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano
americanprogress.org — November 13, 2009, 9:00am 10:00am About This Event The pressing need for immigration reform cannot be met by “a single initiative or regulation,” said Center for American Progress CEO and President John Podesta at an event today headlined by Homeland ... (more) A Discussion on Immigration Policy with Homeland ...
Western Liberal Elites Have Made an Iranian Bomb a Reality
Western Liberal Elites Have Made an Iranian Bomb a Reality
pajamasmedia.com — And the mullahs have been laughing all along. (more) Western Liberal Elites Have Made an Iranian Bomb a Reality
U.S., Yemeni Joint Staffs discuss security cooperation (November 13, 2009) - U.S. Embassy Sana'a ...
yemen.usembassy.gov — Press Releases U.S., Yemeni Joint Staffs discuss security cooperation November 13, 2009 On November 10, representatives of the U.S. Joint Staff concluded a round of talks with their Yemeni counterparts. The U.S. delegation was chaired by Brig. Gen. ... (more) U.S., Yemeni Joint Staffs discuss security cooperation ...
The Good Old Sixth Amendment Days
themoderatevoice.com — Remember when conservatives used to say that “enemy combatants” like the guys at Gitmo had no right to basic legal protections because they weren’t U.S. citizens? You know, like in the post I wrote just before this one? Well, that was so sixty minutes ago. Bill Kristol ... (more) The Good Old Sixth Amendment Days
We Can Fix This
americanprogress.org — Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano Speaks on Immigration Reform More event information and remarks The pressing need for immigration reform cannot be met by a single initiative or regulation, said Center for American Progress CEO and ... (more) We Can Fix This
Good News: Shamnesty to Soon Be Revived
jammiewearingfool.blogspot.com — Once you're done digesting your ObamaCare Christmas present, get ready for some dessert.Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano expressed confidence Friday that Congress would introduce a comprehensive immigration reform bill in early 2010 and ... (more) Good News: Shamnesty to Soon Be Revived
P.C. in the U.S.A.: A deadly, bipartisan infection
michellemalkin.com — Hey, you know how President Obama constantly carps about having inherited all the nation’s worst problems? [...] Read the rest » (more) P.C. in the U.S.A.: A deadly, bipartisan infection
Obama Rejects All Bad Choices on Afghanistan
liberalvaluesblog.com — When presented with various options for Afghanistan but none were satisfactory, Barack Obama had the guts to do the right thing and demand more choices . This shows a tremendous difference for his predecessor, who was so spineless and lacking in intellectual curiosity that he allowed the ... (more) Obama Rejects All Bad Choices on Afghanistan
Blaming the Army for Hasan’s Terrorism
Blaming the Army for Hasan’s Terrorism
pajamasmedia.com — Pointing the finger at the left's promotion of political correctness will help the military re-establish that the dictates of one's conscience should be paramount. (more) Blaming the Army for Hasan’s Terrorism
Fort Hood jihadist charged with murder
michellemalkin.com — Nidal Hasan will face 13 charges of premeditated murder for plotting and executing the Fort Hood Massacre. [...] Read the rest » (more) Fort Hood jihadist charged with murder
Conrad Working to Cut Social Security/Medicare and Could End up Torpedoing HCR
dailykos.com — Kent Conrad is leading an effort to force Nancy Pelosi to cede the power of Congress over budget and taxes to an independent commission that will be allowed to slash and potentially partially privatize Social Security and Medicare. He's joined by an ... (more) Conrad Working to Cut Social Security/Medicare and Could ...
Increased Security In Fallujah Slows Efforts to Rebuild
Increased Security In Fallujah Slows Efforts to Rebuild
washingtonpost.com — FALLUJAH, Iraq -- On a sweep through southern Fallujah, U.S. Marines uncovered a suspected insurgent safe house: four Iraqi men of military age living alone in a small, unkempt dwelling with a Russian heavy machine gun, ammunition and two grenades ... (more) Increased Security In Fallujah Slows Efforts to Rebuild
Iran Shipping Terrorist Weapons Through Civilian Ports
Iran Shipping Terrorist Weapons Through Civilian Ports
pajamasmedia.com — The international community has the ability to take steps against shipments originating from Iran. They have yet to act. (more) Iran Shipping Terrorist Weapons Through Civilian Ports
Scrubbed: Call For Backlash Against Muslims Embarrasses Even Right-Wing Think Tank
Scrubbed: Call For Backlash Against Muslims Embarrasses Even Right-Wing Think Tank
tpmmuckraker.talkingpointsmemo.com — We don't know if this is reason for hope, or just low comedy. But the right-wing think tank that published conservative author Dave Gaubatz's call for a backlash against the "Muslim community" has now scrubbed the line and replaced it with a call for ... (more) Scrubbed: Call For Backlash Against Muslims Embarrasses ...
The 14th murder victim of the Fort Hood jihadi massacre
michellemalkin.com — Maria Vitale at Life News.com makes an important correction to the death toll figure. [...] Read the rest » (more) The 14th murder victim of the Fort Hood jihadi massacre
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