The predictable divide between those that view what happened at Fort Hood as mass murder and those who quickly look for a point of justification is on display to all who care to pay attention.  Evidence of Maj. Hasan’s Jihadist ties and beliefs grow, so, in turn, does the energy aimed at casting the argument in some context other than the perception of premeditated terrorism.   There are fundamental, irreconcilable and consistent differences in perception at play.  Those who see evil in the w... Read Full Story

 A declassified Department of Defense briefing paper entitled “Islamic Investigation Issues” authored by William Gawthrop of SAIC and dated November 21st, 2003 makes the following statements.  The report is easily accessed with a simple search.     “Employment by a non-Muslim government of a Muslim investigator to investigate other Muslims places the investigator in the position of violating the tenets of his beliefs and may force his recourse to deception, lying and/or the giving of misleadi... Read Full Story

In late October the Israeli press published reports referencing an Iranian scientist as the source. The reports contended that underground nuclear tests had taken place in Iran.  Two separate events initially reported as earthquakes in the 5.0 range were reported in the Israeli press as likely nuclear tests.  The Guardian in the U.K. is now reporting the same story with additional details and comments from both the IAEA and nuclear experts in Europe who seem, finally, to be seriously concerne... Read Full Story

In a short answer: Yes, if it contains a public option which he says is just dead wrong for America. Luckily Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi seem hell bent on including a public option (a.k.a government option) in any form of an ObamaCare bill so I guess that locks Lieberman in as being opposed to it. Here’s video from Lieberman earlier today on Fox News Sunday with Chris Wallace stating that he will not allow a bill to come to the floor if it contains a public option: Transcript of the... Read Full Story

Nancy Pelosi was able to scare up enough votes to narrowly pass her version of the Obamacare government takeover of the health care industry. The final vote in the House earlier tonight was 220-215 with 39 Democrats voting “No” and 1 lone Republican voting “Yes.” Despite clear opposition from the American people in poll after poll, the House Democrats, seemingly drunk with power, chose to push the bill through on a Saturday night. There is no doubt the plan has been t... Read Full Story

Thanks to President Obama’s stimulus plan, which promised to keep unemployment below 8%, we’re now seeing unemployment hitting double-digits at 10.2%. This is despite the president’s promise that the billion dollar stimulus plan passed in February would spur economic growth. Report from Heritage: On November 6, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the unemployment rate had soared from 9.8 percent to 10.2 percent in October. Jobs losses in October–190,000̵... Read Full Story

In a stunning example of the level of arrogance and disregard for personal liberty coming out of Washington today, more of the facts on Nancy Pelosi’s version of Obamacare are coming to light and they aren’t pretty. Furthermore, the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that the lowest cost family non-group plan under Pelosi’s “affordable health care” will cost $15,000 in 2016. First and foremost, this legislation contains an mandate that you maint... Read Full Story

Thousands gathered on the steps of the US Capitol building today to state their opposition to Nancy Pelosi’s government-run health care bill which may be voted on as early as Saturday. The event was mostly organized and brought about by Minnesota Republican Congresswoman Michele Bachmann. Here’s a video of clips including some of the main speakers via Politico: Report from Fox News: As a crowd of protesters shouted “kill the bill,” House Republicans on Thursday rall... Read Full Story

The Party is clearly falling apart, wracked by internal divides, an inability to organize a cohesive message, a lack of ideological purity, significant internal philosophical differences, angry constituencies and positions in opposition to public opinion.  Leadership has been unable to mobilize support in major elections combined with significant difficulty in moving legislation through Congress.  Moderates being subjected to intimidation tactics; extreme positions are being backed by million... Read Full Story

Political spin is akin to cartoons.  Exaggerate a point to make a point.   Pundits have, clearly, been in acute election withdrawal.  It’s nice to see them get a fix to restore that good old fashion election euphoria, 12 months absent.  Potomac fever will be epidemic by the end of the day. The election commentary spans the political spectrum, everything from “great victory”, to “pay no attention to the election behind the curtain”.   Virginia, ‘no big deal, off year opposition election victor... Read Full Story