Airport security measure violates child porn laws?

I have an important message for you, and it’s very important that you read it slowly and understand it completely. Here it goes: There are people out there called terrorists, and they like to kill people, often by blowing them up. We need to do everything we can to stop the terrorists and protect innocent people.

You might think that message is simplistic and goes without saying. If you feel this way, you probably have an IQ over 50. Unfortunately, there are too many people in the world who are terribly out of touch and don’t understand the reality of the world. This type of (or lack of) thinking is displayed perfectly on the topic of using body scanners at airports. As you may know, a terrorist linked to Al-Qaeda attempted to blow up a plane with 300 people on Christmas. You would think that this act would be enough to convince people of the dangers we face, but obviously, it’s not enough. » read more

Barack Obama: The new Neville Chamberlain

I recently had a discussion with someone about the Republican party. He told me that he had been a registered Republican for years, but left the party while George W. Bush was President. We both agreed that George W. Bush had strayed from various Republican principles, such as fiscal conservatism, and were generally unhappy with his performance. The propensity of the Bush Administration to run-up the deficit and the national debt were maddening, but with most things, there were accomplishments that were not fully appreciated.

George W. Bush’s greatest achievement was helping to keep the United States safe after 9/11. Critics like to take aim at Guantanamo Bay, the Patriot Act, and The War on Terror in general, but his success in keeping the country safe cannot be disputed. There were attempts to attack the U.S. since 9/11, which were thwarted, and I’m sure there were many more attempts which were stopped early on in the planning process. For that, we owe the Bush Administration our gratitude. » read more

We need whole body imaging scanners

It’s hard to believe there are still some who believe we don’t need whole body imaging scanners. You would think that the attempted terrorist attack that nearly killed 300 passengers would have been enough to convince people. I know that Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano believes “the sytem worked,” but that couldn’t be farther from the truth.

The terrorist who attempted the latest attack was allowed to fly, despite being on a terrorist watch list, and he had displayed some questionable behavior. There was more than enough reason to be suspicious, but “the system” failed. The only things that saved the 300 passengers on that plane were a poorly trained terrorist and a brave passenger. » read more

Liz Cheney criticizes the Barack Obama apology tour

Here are some comments made by Liz Cheney regarding Barack Obama’s tendency to criticize the United States:

“As we see this president repeatedly go onto foreign soil and accuse America of having tortured people, talk about Guantanamo Bay as an abandonment of our ideals, that part of the speech to me is really, is nothing short of shameful,” Cheney said. “And its not just an attack on political opponents, it really is casting aspersions and I would say slandering the men and women in the CIA who carried out key programs that kept us safe.”

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Robert Gates and Hilary Clinton discuss Afghanistan

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Secretary of State Robert Gates and Secretary of State Hilary Clinton appeared on Meet the Press today to discuss the war in Afghanistan. David Gregory did a great job of pointing out some of the inconsistencies in their positions on Iraq vs. Afghanistan, and brought up apparent changes in Barack Obama’s position. Of course, Gates and Clinton denied there were any inconsistencies.

73% of Americans concerned about the cost of war

A new Gallup poll found that 73% of Americans are concerned with the costs related to the war in Afghanistan, and how those expenditures could affect domestic programs. I’m glad to see that people are paying attention to the costs, but I hope they are also paying an equal amount of attention to the reasons why we are there in the first place.

I wouldn’t want to see important domestic issues ignored, but we must remember that these issues are secondary to our over all safety. You might be concerned about health care costs, but what good are lower costs if you are killed in a terrorist attack before the good rates kick in?

Before you say anything, I know the chances of being killed in a terrorist attack are remote, but you have to admit that a few successful attacks on American soil would certainly increase the chances of those thoughts entering your mind. By increasing our presence in Afghanistan, we can ensure that the country can strengthen itself, pursue al-Qaeda, and hopefully catch Osama Bin Laden.

The war effort will be expensive, but it’s an expenditure that is well worth it. National security needs to bu our first goal. Everything else is secondary.

Barack Obama’s plan for Afghanistan

I’m glad to hear that Barack Obama has decided to send an additional 30,000 soldiers to Afghanistan, and is planning on convincing NATO forces to add the other 10,000 soldiers requested by General McChrystal. I’ve heard and read a lot of criticism about this decision, but it is the right one.

More than 8 years after the 9/11 attacks, it seems that some of the anger has faded. It’s sad to say, but true. The United States needs to go after the remaining Al-Qaeda members, hopefully capturing Osama Bin Laden in the process. In addition to pursuing terrorists, it’s important that Afghanistan’s government is as capable as possible in order to assure that the country doesn’t fall to the same level of lawlessness characteristic of the Taliban’s rule. This actually seems like the toughest part of the mission, and I have my doubts, but any improvement in this area will be welcomed. Finally, we have the threat that Pakistan could pose. » read more

Michael Moore warns Barack Obama about ‘the haters’

One of the most annoying, nauseating people around is director Michael Moore. On the day before Barack Obama is set to announce his plans for Afghanistan, we have Michael Moore encouraging the President to ignore “the haters.”

According to Michael Moore, Obama is trying to satisfy the “tea baggers,” and will essentially be betraying the trust placed in him by those who voted for him. I’m not sure if Michael Moore realizes this, but does he know that Osama Bin Laden was operating from Afghanistan? Does he know that if the U.S. were to depart, the country would become even more chaotic and controlled by terrorists? » read more

Carl Levin is partially correct about Afghanistan

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has released a report detailing the United State’s failure to capture Osama Bin Laden in December of 2001. At the time, Bin Laden was reportedly in Tora Bora, and the U.S. had a good chance of capturing him. It’s certainly disappointing to know the U.S. was that close to capturing Bin Laden, but failed. Senator Cal Levin said there was a“good chance we would not have forces or need to have forces there (Afghanistan)” if Bin Laden was captured.

Senator Levin is right about the opportunity that was missed. If Osama Bin Laden had been captured, we might have had most of our soldiers out of Afghanistan. What I find interesting is that Carl Levin and his colleagues in the Democratic party are seizing on this report, yet they seem to conveniently ignore some missed opportunities that were even more damaging. » read more

The danger of political correctness

13 people were killed because of our political correctness. Obvious warning signs were ignored, and once again, innocent Americans were killed by terrorism. It’s not popular to say, but profiling and paying attention to the warning signs could have prevented this attack. Will the United States learn from Fort Hood, or will we continue to make the same mistakes?

New York governor David Paterson is correct.

“This is not a decision that I would have made. I think terrorism isn’t just attack, it’s anxiety and I think you feel the anxiety and frustration of New Yorkers who took the bullet for the rest of the country,”

I agree with the Governor, and I’m glad he had the courage to speak out. Every Democrat I’ve seen supports having the 9/11 trials in New York City. They seem to ignore a few facts: The trial will be a security nightmare, there is a greater chance of the defendants being set free on a technicality, and it has the potential of being a recruitment tool for terrorists. Plus, the 9/11 attacks were an act of war which call for a trial before a military tribunal. This should be common sense, but when you are interested in impressing foreign countries with your fairness, and also putting the Bush Administration on trial, judgement can sometimes be clouded.

I suspect that Governor Paterson’s remarks are at least partially related to some alleged problems between him and the President. That might very well be, but it’s hard to deny that this trial has the potential to risk the lives of many more Americans, and jeopardize convictions.

9/11 terrorists will be tried in New York: Are you kidding me?

U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder has announced that 5 terrorists, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, will be tried in a federal court in New York, rather than a military court. I wish I could say I was surprised by this decision, but I’m not. The Obama administration is once again interested in how the United States appears to other countries, particularly those who have little use for America. This appeasement on Obama’s part risks American lives and flies in the face of logic.

The five terrorists are war criminals. They were part of the planning of the 9/11 attacks that resulted in the death of nearly 3,000 Americans. Since they are war criminals, they should receive military trials. Many liberals are thrilled with Eric Holder’s decision, since it will result in what they perceive as a process that is more fair and transparent. They seem to forget that the terrorists will turn the trial into a circus, a great deal of evidence won’t be admissable, and intelligence information could be exposed. » read more

Investigate the Muslim extremist and law enforcement

Major Malik Nadal Hasan, who murdered 12 people and injured 30 at Fort Hood was allegedly known to U.S. intelligence officials. Now, the big questions are these: Why weren’t his views questioned and why was he promoted to major?

Hasan’s coworkers stated that it was rather apparent that he saw himself as a Muslim first, and an American second. Now, we find out that he was associated with a radical mosque leader who was associated with two 9/11 hijackers and had this to say: » read more