Thanks to the outstanding website, Big Hollywood, for informing us of a long due documentary on “The Surge.” First, the trailer. Understanding the Surge – The Trailer from ISW on Vimeo. The author of the piece at Big Hollywood states the following: The documentary will be released on Monday, November 9th, and available as a free download at UnderstandingTheSurge.org, as a generous gift by The National Philanthropic Trust and the Ware Family Foundation. This way, everyone can... Read Full Story

This is strange.  He was first reported dead, but now KWTX is reporting that Malik Nidal Hasan is still alive. FORT HOOD (November 5, 2009)— Army Maj. Malik Nadal Hasan whom Fort Hood officials identified as the soldier who opened fire Thursday afternoon on post, killing 12 and wounding 30 others, is not dead, according to the post’s commander, who earlier said the gunman was dead. Lt. Gen. Robert Cone declined to comment on Hasan’s condition. Hasan was reportedly taken to Scott & W... Read Full Story

12 are dead, 31 injured at the Soldier’s Readiness Processing Center, Ft. Hood, Texas. News reports of 2 shooters, one now in custody, and one at large. Developing … Fox News is now reporting there may be two shooters on the loose, and the possibility of terrorism as the motive. Update: The murderer has been identified as Psychiatrist, Maj Malik Nidal Hasan. Two other suspects have been questioned and released. MPs are searching for a third suspect as the Post remains on lock... Read Full Story

You’ve seen the commercials for Ally Bank, ridiculing their competitor’s use of “fine print” to offer substandard products and services? Here’s one So who is Ally Bank? None other than a unit of GMAC. So, keep that in mind as GMAC bellies up to the bar to seek another multi-billion dollar bailout. In fact, Peter Flaherty reveals quite a bit of the fine print behind Ally Bank. It’s a short read, but, well worth it. Posted in Democrat Corruption, gove... Read Full Story

How about that? The UK Telegraph is reporting a court decision described as “landmark.” Actually, it is just recognizing the obvious: The Goremons, gaiaists, and assorted fruits and nuts on the Left consider their support for Global Warming as a matter of faith. The courts follow suit … Mr Justice Michael Burton said that “a belief in man-made climate change … is capable, if genuinely held, of being a philosophical belief for the purpose of the 2003 Religion a... Read Full Story

On Veteran’s Day, Applebees Restaurants are saying “thank you” to those who serve. All active duty military, and all military veterans are invited to eat — for free! A worthy idea, indeed. Spread the word. Posted in military, Patriotism Tagged: applebees restaurant, veterans day, video Read Full Story

Hey, I don’t have all the answers. In life, to be honest, I failed as much as I have succeeded. But, I love my wife. I love my life. And I wish you my kind of success. Dicky Fox Posted in Open thread Tagged: dicky fox, jerry mcguire Read Full Story

N2l sends this video (courtesy of Gateway Pundit). Indiana Congressman Mike Pence is in rare form. “The time has come for those who still cherish our ideals—the ideals of our founding: life, liberty and the pursuit of the American dream—to arise. “Wherever you are, whoever you are, let your voice be heard. Good stuff. Here is the vid Posted in conservatism, n2l Tagged: let your voice be heard, mike pence, video Read Full Story

Kitteh For President! Posted in conservatism, humor, Liberalism Is A Mental Disorder, n2l, Preznit Obama Read Full Story

Any football fan, and current or former resident of Louisiana, knows about the famous 89 yard punt return on Halloween night, by Billy Cannon, also known as “Flyin’ Twenty,” which was the winning score in this 7-3 hard fought game in the mud. That brief moment in time, in a tightly contested game between #1 LSU and #3 Ole Miss, is not only memorable, it is unforgettable. I was a very young boy when this historic game was played, and as was my families custom, we were all ga... Read Full Story