A sickly, incontinent, 95 year-old female terrorist?

A sickly 95 year-old woman in a wheel chair was forced to remove her adult diaper in order to board an airplane. Can we please cut the crap and admit that a sickly, incontinent 95 year old woman in a wheelchair is not a terrorist threat? I’m pretty sure that none of the 9/11 terrorists, the shoe bomber, underwear bomber, the terrorists in the first trade center bombing, etc fit this profile.

There are certain people more likely to be terrorists. When will we start to openly admit this fact?

The United States should make Hamid Karzai’s wish come true

Afghanistan's President, Hamid Karzai, has been critical of the United States.

Barack Obama wants to bring 30,000 soldiers home by November 2012, while the Pentagon thinks he should hold off until 2013. My guess is that Obama wants to make it look like he’s serious about removing soldiers from Afghanistan leading up to the Presidential Election. Unfortunately, this isn’t good enough.

I’d like to see all of our soldiers come home in a matter of a couple of months. Some would say that this is unreasonable, and that it would jeopardized alleged gains we’ve made in the region. I say that’s nonsense. We’ve spent hundreds of billions of dollars on military spending and public works projects in Afghanistan. That’s bad, but the worst part are the soldiers who were injured or killed. Afghanistan is benefiting from out presence much more than the United States. We need to leave. » read more

Omar Bin Laden thinks his father deserved to be treated better

Omar Bin Laden, one of Osama Bin Laden's sons

Omar Bin Laden, one of Osama Bin Laden’s sons, is thinking about taking legal action against the United States for his murder, and for his burial at sea. Here is an excerpt from a letter reportedly attributed to Omar Bin Laden:

‘We hold the American President (Barack) Obama legally responsible to clarify the fate of our father, Osama Bin Laden, for it is unacceptable, humanely and religiously, to dispose of a person with such importance and status among his people, by throwing his body into the sea in that way, which demeans and humiliates his family and his supporters and which challenges religious provisions and feelings of hundreds of millions of Muslims.’

So, someone who has killed thousands of people deserved better? I don’t think so. As far as his funeral service, he received much better treatment than I would have provided. Omar Bin Laden complains that his burial at sea “challenges religious provisions.” Many religions look down on cremation, but isn’t that exactly what happened to thousands of people on September 11, 2001? Did those people have a choice? Did their families? » read more

Lindsey Graham is clueless

South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham

Could someone please tell South Caroline Senator Lindsay Graham that he is clueless. His latest idea is for the United States to establish a permanent military base in Afghanistan. This is a lousy idea on so many levels.

For one thing, the U.S. claims it doesn’t want to be seen as an occupier. Well, wouldn’t establishing a military base contradict our message? I think so, but what do I know.

Next, we have the cost factor. Afghanistan is a hopeless mess that barely deserves to be called a country. We’ve already lost too many lives and spent too much money there. We need to leave Afghanistan (and Iraq) immediately in order to save American lives and money. » read more

Don’t call it the Arabian Gulf!

Iranian Flag

Did you know the United States Navy refers to the Persian Gulf as the Arabian Gulf? Personally, I really don’t care what they call it, but the Iranian Government is angry. Of course, the Navy went on to explain that no disrespect was intended.

I’m really happy the Navy cleared up their intent. After all, we wouldn’t want to make the Iranian Government angry at us. If they were mad, they might start to do bad things like smuggle weapons to terrorists who would then use them to kill U.S. soldiers, enrich uranium for use in nuclear weapons, threaten to wipe Israel off the map, or send long range missiles to Venezuela. No, we wouldn’t want to get them angry and cause any of those things to happen.

If the TSA wants to fondle passengers, consumers should boycott the airlines

Just when you think the government couldn’t get more intrusive, they come up with another way to violate its citizens. First, we had body scanners that give a somewhat revealing picture of those who pass through it. Now, we have “security checks” that border on sexual assault.

In this video, a woman recounts her experience going through security at a U.S. airport with her children. She decided to opt-out of the full body scan because of fears about radiation and the images that would be produced. Instead, the male security officer groped her body, including her genitals and breasts. After he was finished with her, he wanted to move on to her daughters. Please check out this video. Should this be happening in the United States?

My only solution is to boycott the airlines. If the government is going to continue this sort of intrusive search, then consumers should find an alternate means of transportation.

The Ground Zero Mega Mosque

As you’ve probably heard, there are plans in the works to build a 15 story Muslim community center near Ground Zero. The location is about two blocks from the former site of the Twin Towers, and would include a mosque, classroom space, and other amenities for the community. Some have compared it to a Jewish community center or a YMCA, which sounds correct on a superficial level. Of course, there are differences.

Let me begin by stating that Muslims have every legal right to build a mosque at that location. As long as all local zoning laws are satisfied, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be built. Yet, while this building would seem to serve a function similar to that of a Jewish community center or a YMCA, only a fool can’t see the difference. » read more

Michael Bloomberg is wrong again

Is it just me, or does Michael Bloomberg seem pretty quick to dismiss the idea of a foreign terrorist? Not only that, but he seems intent on pinning it on a conservative who might not like the recent health care bill. Not surprisingly, it looks like Mayor Bloomberg was 100% wrong.

Authorities have arrested 30 year old Faisal Shahzad who was trying to escape on a flight to Dubai. Shahzad came to the United States form Pakistan in 1999 and became a U.S. citizen in 2009. It seems that many officials, like Michael Bloomberg, are reluctant to admit that this terrorist act might have originated from a foreign country, even though there is some supporting evidence. » read more

New fuel efficiency standards are important for national security

A very rare thing happened this week: Barack Obama did something I agree with. The administration raised fuel efficiency standards on automobiles and SUV’s to an average of 35.5 miles per gallon. I know that many fellow conservatives are up in arms about this decision, but I think it’s a good decision which is long overdue.

There are already complaints about the new regulation relating to the increased cost of new automobiles and the reluctance to do anything to improve global warming, since many find the science inconclusive. As for the cost, it could be substantial. New car prices may rise up to $1,000. That’s certainly nothing to sneeze at, but this extra cost will certainly pay for itself in reduced fuel costs. Besides, once the car companies begin making more fuel efficient cars on a large scale, the economies of scale will likely kick in and bring this upfront increase down. » read more

James Clyburn needs to focus on the real terrorists

Representative James Clyburn feels that Republicans are “aiding and abetting” terrorism. How are Republicans doing this? By criticizing Barack Obama! According to James Clyburn, criticizing the President and offering an opinion to the American people is considered “aiding and abetting terrorism.” In Mr Clyburn’s world, it is better to just sit quietly and allow the country’s leader to run roughshod over the nation. A totalitarian regime headed by Barack Obama might be Mr. Clyburn’s idea of a utopia, but it certainly isn’t mine. » read more

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?