Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Climate: New study slashes estimate of icecap loss
Climate: New study slashes estimate of icecap loss: "Estimates of the rate of ice loss from Greenland and West Antarctica, one of the most worrying questions in the global warming debate, should be halved, according to Dutch and US scientists."
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n the last two years, several teams have estimated Greenland is shedding roughly 230 gigatonnes of ice, or 230 billion tonnes, per year and West Antarctica around 132 gigatonnes annually.
Together, that would account for more than half of the annual three-millimetre (0.2 inch) yearly rise in sea levels, a pace that compares dramatically with 1.8mm (0.07 inches) annually in the early 1960s.
But, according to the new study, published in the September issue of the journal Nature Geoscience, the ice estimates fail to correct for a phenomenon known as glacial isostatic adjustment.
This is the term for the rebounding of Earth's crust following the last Ice Age.
Glaciers that were kilometers (miles) thick smothered Antarctica and most of the northern hemisphere for tens of thousands of years, compressing the elastic crust beneath it with their titanic weight.
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White House, Petraeus warn burning of Koran could endanger troops - Washington Times
White House, Petraeus warn burning of Koran could endanger troops - Washington Times: "A Florida pastor's plans to burn Korans to mark the anniversary of 9/11 this week could endanger the lives of U.S. troops, warns U.S. ArmyGen. David H. Petraeus, commander of U.S. and NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Gen. Petraeus said he is 'very concerned' about possible repercussions of the pastor's actions.
'It could endanger troops and it could endanger the overall effort in Afghanistan. It is precisely the kind of action the Taliban uses and could cause significant problems. Not just here, but everywhere in the world we are engaged with the Islamic community,' Gen. Petraeus said in a statement.
The Rev. Terry Jones, pastor of the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Fla., says his actions are intended to send 'a clear message to the radical element of Islam.'
Mr. Jones has written a book titled 'Islam Is of the Devil.'"
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Gen. Petraeus said he is 'very concerned' about possible repercussions of the pastor's actions.
'It could endanger troops and it could endanger the overall effort in Afghanistan. It is precisely the kind of action the Taliban uses and could cause significant problems. Not just here, but everywhere in the world we are engaged with the Islamic community,' Gen. Petraeus said in a statement.
The Rev. Terry Jones, pastor of the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Fla., says his actions are intended to send 'a clear message to the radical element of Islam.'
Mr. Jones has written a book titled 'Islam Is of the Devil.'"
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The Poor and Socialism vs Capitalism :: The Market Oracle :: Financial Markets Analysis & Forecasting Free Website
The Poor and Socialism vs Capitalism :: The Market Oracle :: Financial Markets Analysis & Forecasting Free Website: "Kel Kelly writes: Socialists commonly cite the existence of the poor as a reason for socialism, and they claim that their concern for the poor shows compassion and morality. Since the topic of poverty is a key battleground in the war of socialism versus capitalism, it is relevant to examine what poverty is, how much of it exists in the United States, and how we can truly eliminate it."
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Who Are The Poor?
When we hear of the poor, we envision a massive group of people without food and shelter. In reality, most of the poor in capitalistic countries such as the United States are not in such a state. Data from a recent census reveals that of the official "poor":[1]
- 76 percent have air conditioning.
- 66 percent have more than two rooms of living space per person.
- 97 percent own at least one color television.
- 62 percent have either cable or satellite television.
- Almost 75 percent of households own a car (30 percent own two or more).
- 73 percent own microwave ovens.
- More than 50 percent have stereos.
- 33 percent have automatic dishwashers.
- 99 percent have refrigerators.
- Virtually none lack running water or flushing toilets.
- 46 percent own their own home, the average of which is a three bedroom house with 1.5 baths, that has a carport and porch or patio, and the average value of which is 70 percent of the median American home.
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Wisconsin Democrat Congresswoman Gwen Moore: "They ain't seen his birth certificate." - You've Been Served Congresswoman, Got Thug!? | Birther Report: Obama Release Your Records
Wisconsin Democrat Congresswoman Gwen Moore: "They ain't seen his birth certificate." - You've Been Served Congresswoman, Got Thug!? | Birther Report: Obama Release Your Records: "Congresswoman Moore et al, You're 100% correct in your statement where you say we 'ain't seen his birth certificate.' I say to you, nor have you. What Team Obama AKA Soetoro AKA Soebarkah posted on the internet was a scan of short-form certification of live birth which is not the same as a certificate of live birth. One did not have to be born in Hawaii to receive the colb. We are far beyond than just the birth certificate problem. We understand Obama can't plaster all the records he is fighting to keep sealed on his forehead. It is past time for you and the rest of the stench permeating through the Halls of Congress do the right thing and step down and confess all you know about Obama's eligibility fraud committed in the 2008 presidential election, and his very questionable Social Security number(s) problem. The question is will you all get the same treatment as Congresswoman Moore's Son received in his thuggery during the 2004 election? Most of you Democrats are a bunch of hypocrites!"
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Obama et al File Motion for Extension in Barnett/Keyes v Obama Appeal. Wouldn't it be easier to just release the records!? | Birther Report: Obama Release Your Records
Obama et al File Motion for Extension in Barnett/Keyes v Obama Appeal. Wouldn't it be easier to just release the records!? | Birther Report: Obama Release Your Records: "Just more proof that Obama & Gang are working hard to dismiss/quash Obama eligibility lawsuits. Well, in this case, filing an extension to drag it out a bit longer. Mr. Usurper, would it not be easier to just release the records these lawsuits seek? Not long ago you stated this; 'The only people who don't want to disclose the truth are people with something to hide.' ...I agree 100%!!!
Text of the motion; APPELLEES’ MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE ANSWERING BRIEF"
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Text of the motion; APPELLEES’ MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE ANSWERING BRIEF"
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The Point of No Return - Magazine - The Atlantic
The Point of No Return - Magazine - The Atlantic: "For the Obama administration, the prospect of a nuclearized Iran is dismal to contemplate— it would create major new national-security challenges and crush the president’s dream of ending nuclear proliferation. But the view from Jerusalem is still more dire: a nuclearized Iran represents, among other things, a threat to Israel’s very existence. In the gap between Washington’s and Jerusalem’s views of Iran lies the question: who, if anyone, will stop Iran before it goes nuclear, and how? As Washington and Jerusalem study each other intensely, here’s an inside look at the strategic calculations on both sides—and at how, if things remain on the current course, an Israeli air strike will unfold."
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Roger’s Rules � Back to School?
Roger’s Rules Back to School?: "“New Houses were built in every direction; an illusory prosperity shone over the land, and so dazzled the eyes of the whole nation, that none could see the dark cloud on the horizon announcing the storm that was too rapidly approaching.”
—Charles Mackay, Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
It wasn’t that long ago that I was having lunch with the father of a friend at Mory’s, the venerable dining club at Yale, and he said to me: “Do you realize, Roger, that tuition at Yale next year will be $10,000? Ten-thousand dollars.” We paused for a moment over the Golden Buck to savor this enormous sum.
Ten-thousand dollars per annum was indeed a tidy sum. It is still is. But if you hope to join the Whiffenpoofs next year, it’s going to cost someone at least $52,900."
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—Charles Mackay, Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
It wasn’t that long ago that I was having lunch with the father of a friend at Mory’s, the venerable dining club at Yale, and he said to me: “Do you realize, Roger, that tuition at Yale next year will be $10,000? Ten-thousand dollars.” We paused for a moment over the Golden Buck to savor this enormous sum.
Ten-thousand dollars per annum was indeed a tidy sum. It is still is. But if you hope to join the Whiffenpoofs next year, it’s going to cost someone at least $52,900."
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Busted - Orlando Mosque Finances Hamas Fundraiser
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Video: Gutfeld and Ingraham Mock NBC Reporter�s Claim That Saddam Was �Moderate�
Video: Gutfeld and Ingraham Mock NBC Reporter�s Claim That Saddam Was �Moderate�
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Video: Democrats Intentionally Set Up ObamaCare to Fail � Blog � Family Security Matters
Video: Democrats Intentionally Set Up ObamaCare to Fail Blog Family Security Matters
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Morning Bell: The Obama Tax and Spend Hikes | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.
Morning Bell: The Obama Tax and Spend Hikes | The Foundry: Conservative Policy News.: "According to the Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll released today, only 26% of voters think the economy is going to be better in the next year, and 61% think the country is on the wrong track. Desperate to show Americans he’s fighting “every single day, every single hour, every single minute” to turn the economy around, President Barack Obama unveiled yet another economic stimulus spending plan yesterday. This time the President is promising to spend $50 billion over six-years on a “Race to the Top”-style transportation pork plan that will fund pet leftist projects like high-speed rail. The President promised: “this will not only create jobs immediately, it’s also going to make our economy hum over the long haul.”"
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The Small Business Tax Hike and the 97 Percent Fallacy
The Small Business Tax Hike and the 97 Percent Fallacy
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President Barack Obama has called for the permanent extension of the Bush tax cuts for singles with incomes below $200,000 and married couples with incomes below $250,000, but has proposed that most of the tax cuts for households with higher incomes be allowed to expire. The president and his supporters have repeatedly asserted that the expiration of these cuts will have little impact because they affect only a tiny fraction of the wealthiest Americans, say Kevin A. Hassett, director of economic policy studies and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Alan D. Viard, a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says the planned tax increases would exempt "98 percent of American families and about 97 percent of small businesses." However, the impact is far more severe than Pelosi leads on. In fact, the sound bite about 3 percent of small businesses is one of the more misleading statements in the long history of economic propaganda, say Hassett and Viard.
- The 3 percent figure, which is computed from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) data, is based on simply counting the number of returns with any pass-through business income.
- So, if somebody makes a little money selling products on eBay and reports that income on Schedule C of their tax return, they are counted as a small business.
- The fact that there are millions of people in the lower tax brackets with small amounts of business income is irrelevant for the assessment of the economic impact of the tax hikes.
The relevant number is clear, say Hassett and Viard.
- According to IRS data, fully 48 percent of the net income of sole proprietorships, partnerships and S corporations reported on tax returns went to households with incomes above $200,000 in 2007.
- That's the number to look at, not the 3 percent.
For those who are determined to tax the rich at all costs, the tax hikes may well make sense. But the evidence is clear that lifting the top rates will hamper the business investment upon which our nation's prosperity depends. That affects all Americans, not just 3 percent, say Hassett and Viard.
Source: Kevin A. Hassett and Alan D. Viard, "The Small Business Tax Hike and the 97% Fallacy," Wall Street Journal, September 3, 2010.
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A Thank You From Michelle Obama
For only the second time in my adult life, I am not ashamed of my country.
I want to thank the hard working American people for paying $242,000 (plus a few hundred thou in additional expenses) for my vacation in Spain. My daughter Sasha, several long-time family friends, my personal staff and various guests had a wonderful time. Honestly, you just haven't lived until you have stayed in a $2,500.00 per night suite at a 5-Star luxury hotel. We only booked 70 rooms for our friends, staff and family. Thank you also for the use of Air Force 2 and the 70 Secret Service personnel who tagged along to be sure we were safe and cared for at all times — with our 13-vehicle convoy.
Air Force 2 only used 47,500 gallons of jet fuel for this trip and carbon emissions were a mere 1,031 tons of CO2. It costs only $11,500 per hour to operate Air Force 2 and each additional plane for the other members of our party group. These are only rough estimates, but they are close (who's counting?). That's quite a carbon footprint as my good friend Al Gore would say, so we must ask the American citizens to drive smaller, more fuel efficient cars and drive less too, so we can lessen our combined carbon footprint.
I know times are hard and millions of you are struggling to put food on the table and trying to make ends meet. I do appreciate your sacrifice and do hope you find work soon. I was really exhausted after Barack took our family on a luxury vacation in Maine a few weeks ago. I just had to get away for a few days. Will write more from Martha's Vineyard where we will spend our sixth vacation this year with more of our family and friends.
With Gratitude,
Michelle Obama
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Stop Liberal Lies - SEIU President: “I’m totally involved in distorting the political system”
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From 2007: Then SEIU President Andy Stern giving his ”Landscape of Globalization” speech at an NDN event.
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Iran Possesses 2.8 Tons of Uranium Despite Obama's Sanctions - Defense/Middle East - Israel News - Israel National News
Iran Possesses 2.8 Tons of Uranium Despite Obama's Sanctions - Defense/Middle East - Israel News - Israel National News: "Iran continues to snub the United Nations and has produced 2.8 tons of enriched uranium, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported Monday. Iran previously enriched uranium to a five percent grade, but increased the purification level to nearly 20 percent last February.
U.S. President has claimed that harsher sanctions against Iran have affected Iran, but the latest nuclear report indicates that the sanctions, which may be hurting Iran economically, have not stopped it from enriching the key ingredient for a nuclear bomb. Americans officials said Monday they are 'worried' by the IAEA report."
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U.S. President has claimed that harsher sanctions against Iran have affected Iran, but the latest nuclear report indicates that the sanctions, which may be hurting Iran economically, have not stopped it from enriching the key ingredient for a nuclear bomb. Americans officials said Monday they are 'worried' by the IAEA report."
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Reuters AlertNet - Iraqi Al Qaeda group says it behind army base raid
Reuters AlertNet - Iraqi Al Qaeda group says it behind army base raid: "BAGHDAD, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Al Qaeda's Iraqi affiliate claimed responsibility on Tuesday for a daylight raid by suicide bombers on an army base in central Baghdad in which 12 people died.
U.S. forces became involved in Sunday's fighting less than a week after formally ending combat operations in Iraq.
The Islamic State of Iraq, an umbrella group for al Qaeda-linked insurgents, said in a statement posted on a radical Islamic website that five suicide bombers were involved."
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U.S. forces became involved in Sunday's fighting less than a week after formally ending combat operations in Iraq.
The Islamic State of Iraq, an umbrella group for al Qaeda-linked insurgents, said in a statement posted on a radical Islamic website that five suicide bombers were involved."
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The New Media Journal | Wall Street Is Deserting Obama
The New Media Journal | Wall Street Is Deserting Obama: "Daniel S. Loeb, the hedge fund manager, was one of Barack Obama’s biggest backers in the 2008 presidential campaign.
A registered Democrat, Mr. Loeb has given and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Democrats. Less than a year ago, he was considered to be among the Wall Street elite still close enough to the White House to be invited to a speech in Lower Manhattan, where President Obama outlined the need for a financial regulatory overhaul.
So it came as quite a surprise on Friday, when Mr. Loeb sent a letter to his investors that sounded as if he were preparing to join Glenn Beck in Washington over the weekend.
“As every student of American history knows, this country’s core founding principles included nonpunitive taxation, constitutionally guaranteed protections against persecution of the minority and an inexorable right of self-determination,” he wrote. “Washington has taken actions over the past months, like the Goldman suit that seem designed to fracture the populace by pulling capital and power from the hands of some and putting it in the hands of others.”"
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A registered Democrat, Mr. Loeb has given and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for Democrats. Less than a year ago, he was considered to be among the Wall Street elite still close enough to the White House to be invited to a speech in Lower Manhattan, where President Obama outlined the need for a financial regulatory overhaul.
So it came as quite a surprise on Friday, when Mr. Loeb sent a letter to his investors that sounded as if he were preparing to join Glenn Beck in Washington over the weekend.
“As every student of American history knows, this country’s core founding principles included nonpunitive taxation, constitutionally guaranteed protections against persecution of the minority and an inexorable right of self-determination,” he wrote. “Washington has taken actions over the past months, like the Goldman suit that seem designed to fracture the populace by pulling capital and power from the hands of some and putting it in the hands of others.”"
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The New Media Journal | US Housing Value Down $4 Trillion, More People Resigned to Renting
The New Media Journal | US Housing Value Down $4 Trillion, More People Resigned to Renting: "If you've recently had your house reappraised for sale or refinancing, and wonder where the equity went, consider this: Since the real estate boom ground to a painful close about 31/2 years ago, the nation's housing stock has shed from about $4 trillion to $7.1 trillion in value.
A study by Equifax Inc. and Moody's Analytics Inc. says the downturn began in early 2007 and cost $4 trillion through March. The Federal Reserve says the downturn began in the fourth quarter of 2006 and cost $7.1 trillion through March.
To put a $7.1 trillion loss of housing values into perspective, if you bulldozed half-million-dollar McMansions until their cumulative lost value equaled $7.1 trillion, you'd level 14.2 million homes.
Psychologically, this massive loss of equity has changed - at least for now - the view of homeownership as a major source of wealth. 'The perception of homeownership as a wealth builder has suffered a deep setback,' said Center City developer Carl Dranoff. 'People are still buying, but not necessarily as investments.'"
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A study by Equifax Inc. and Moody's Analytics Inc. says the downturn began in early 2007 and cost $4 trillion through March. The Federal Reserve says the downturn began in the fourth quarter of 2006 and cost $7.1 trillion through March.
To put a $7.1 trillion loss of housing values into perspective, if you bulldozed half-million-dollar McMansions until their cumulative lost value equaled $7.1 trillion, you'd level 14.2 million homes.
Psychologically, this massive loss of equity has changed - at least for now - the view of homeownership as a major source of wealth. 'The perception of homeownership as a wealth builder has suffered a deep setback,' said Center City developer Carl Dranoff. 'People are still buying, but not necessarily as investments.'"
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The New Media Journal | Soros to Donate $100 Million to Rights Group
The New Media Journal | Soros to Donate $100 Million to Rights Group: "George Soros, the billionaire investor and philanthropist, plans to announce on Tuesday that he is giving $100 million to Human Rights Watch to expand the organization’s work globally.
It is the largest gift he has made, the largest gift by far that Human Rights Watch has ever received, and only the second gift of $100 million or more made by an individual this year, according to the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University...
Uncertainty about the direction of the economy has made even the wealthiest individuals more cautious about making big philanthropic commitments...however, while others have held on to their money, Soros has made bigger gifts than ever. And he said in an interview that the gift to Human Rights Watch is the first of a series of large gifts that he plans to make.
“This is partly due to age,” said Mr. Soros, who celebrated his 80th birthday last month. “Originally I wanted to distribute all of the money during my lifetime, but I have abandoned that plan. My foundation should continue, but I still would like to do a lot of giving during my lifetime, and doing it this way, with such size, is a step in that direction.”..."
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It is the largest gift he has made, the largest gift by far that Human Rights Watch has ever received, and only the second gift of $100 million or more made by an individual this year, according to the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University...
Uncertainty about the direction of the economy has made even the wealthiest individuals more cautious about making big philanthropic commitments...however, while others have held on to their money, Soros has made bigger gifts than ever. And he said in an interview that the gift to Human Rights Watch is the first of a series of large gifts that he plans to make.
“This is partly due to age,” said Mr. Soros, who celebrated his 80th birthday last month. “Originally I wanted to distribute all of the money during my lifetime, but I have abandoned that plan. My foundation should continue, but I still would like to do a lot of giving during my lifetime, and doing it this way, with such size, is a step in that direction.”..."
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The New Media Journal | Chief of ABC News Is Resigning
The New Media Journal | Chief of ABC News Is Resigning: "David Westin, the longtime president of ABC News, has decided to resign his position on Tuesday. In an e-mail that Mr. Westin sent to the staff on Monday night, he cast the decision in personal terms, saying that after almost 14 years, he had decided it was time “to move on.” He also pledged to stay in the position until the end of the year to give ABC time to find a replacement.
One staff member informed before the release of the e-mail said that the decision was also related to a long-running conflict between Mr. Westin and the management of the network, including ABC’s parent company, Walt Disney, over the financial standing of the news division.
Mr. Westin, 58, did not respond to a request for comment. He is expected to address the staff on Tuesday, an ABC News employee said...
The ABC News staff member informed of the decision said that Disney and ABC managers had pressed Mr. Westin for years to make the division more profitable, but had been unhappy with his efforts to accomplish that goal. ABC announced in February that it would reduce its staff by up to 400 employees, about 25 percent of its work force."
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One staff member informed before the release of the e-mail said that the decision was also related to a long-running conflict between Mr. Westin and the management of the network, including ABC’s parent company, Walt Disney, over the financial standing of the news division.
Mr. Westin, 58, did not respond to a request for comment. He is expected to address the staff on Tuesday, an ABC News employee said...
The ABC News staff member informed of the decision said that Disney and ABC managers had pressed Mr. Westin for years to make the division more profitable, but had been unhappy with his efforts to accomplish that goal. ABC announced in February that it would reduce its staff by up to 400 employees, about 25 percent of its work force."
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Arizona's Sheriff Arpaio Sued by Administration's "Political Machine" » Publications » Family Security Matters
Arizona's Sheriff Arpaio Sued by Administration's "Political Machine" » Publications » Family Security Matters: "'I won’t back down. I won’t surrender to politicians, thugs or drug dealers!' - Sheriff Joe Arpaio
President Barack Obama's Justice Department initiated a lawsuit against Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- frequently called 'America's Sheriff' by his admirers -- on Thursday. Justice Department officials claim he failed to cooperate in its discrimination investigation against him and other Arizona officials.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, which also covers the city of Phoenix, is also listed in the suit as a co-defendant.
Many law enforcement officials recognize this lawsuit as part of what they term the 'Obama political machine in action.' They claim that the U.S. government is targeting any and all individuals involved in enforcement of the state's new immigration enforcement law."
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President Barack Obama's Justice Department initiated a lawsuit against Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio -- frequently called 'America's Sheriff' by his admirers -- on Thursday. Justice Department officials claim he failed to cooperate in its discrimination investigation against him and other Arizona officials.
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, which also covers the city of Phoenix, is also listed in the suit as a co-defendant.
Many law enforcement officials recognize this lawsuit as part of what they term the 'Obama political machine in action.' They claim that the U.S. government is targeting any and all individuals involved in enforcement of the state's new immigration enforcement law."
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Behind the Cordoba Mosque Controversy � Publications � Family Security Matters
Behind the Cordoba Mosque Controversy Publications Family Security Matters: "While liberal elites focus on the soon-to-rise Cordoba mosque near the site of the destroyed Twin Towers of the World Trade Center and see it as a symbol of religious tolerance, liberty and interfaith understanding, other issues have been pushed to the sidelines – issues that may appear trivial, perhaps even foolish to us, but which resonate throughout Arab and Muslim
world.
The New York authorities could have declared the location a nationally-protected historic site but chose not to do so; and there is no question that Imam Faisal Abdul Rauf and his supporters have both the legal and constitutional right to build the mosque wherever they wish; but there are other questions that merit serious attention – one of which is why Rauf (despite declaring his intention to foster greater religious tolerance, pluralism, inter-religious dialogue and understanding) would demonstrate such insensitivity and lack of reverence by choosing to build this mosque near a site where, on 9/11/2001, 2,700 New Yorkers were incinerated by radical Islamic terrorists."
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The New York authorities could have declared the location a nationally-protected historic site but chose not to do so; and there is no question that Imam Faisal Abdul Rauf and his supporters have both the legal and constitutional right to build the mosque wherever they wish; but there are other questions that merit serious attention – one of which is why Rauf (despite declaring his intention to foster greater religious tolerance, pluralism, inter-religious dialogue and understanding) would demonstrate such insensitivity and lack of reverence by choosing to build this mosque near a site where, on 9/11/2001, 2,700 New Yorkers were incinerated by radical Islamic terrorists."
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A (Consistently) Dishonest Broker? � Publications � Family Security Matters
A (Consistently) Dishonest Broker? Publications Family Security Matters: "On September 2nd, direct talks began between Arabs and Israelis. During the August 20 press conference announcing the talks, Special Envoy for Middle East Peace George Mitchell was asked by a reporter whether President Obama would be seen as an “honest broker” by the two sides. In the case of Israel, the answer, to put it bluntly, is no.
There are, of course, the obvious concerns about our current president: His acceptance of the Palestinian-Arab narrative, revealed during his Cairo speech when he rejected “the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements,” his attempt to make political hay out of Israel’s announcement of new home construction in Jerusalem, and his obnoxious behavior towards Israel’s prime minister during their March meeting. The pieces create a whole that would disturb any Israeli negotiator’s night’s sleep."
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There are, of course, the obvious concerns about our current president: His acceptance of the Palestinian-Arab narrative, revealed during his Cairo speech when he rejected “the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements,” his attempt to make political hay out of Israel’s announcement of new home construction in Jerusalem, and his obnoxious behavior towards Israel’s prime minister during their March meeting. The pieces create a whole that would disturb any Israeli negotiator’s night’s sleep."
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Red Tide Rising � Publications � Family Security Matters
Red Tide Rising Publications Family Security Matters
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During the past decade, politicians, economists and militaryanalysts calculated that Communist China might be able to deny access to the western Pacific by 2025. Their calculations were wrong. China threw down the gauntlet this summer and claimed sovereignty over the seas from Vietnam to the Philippines, and from their Leizhou Peninsula to oil rich Borneo. While the Pentagon makes plans to further weaken our navy, Pacific trade routes slip under Chinese control, Asian allies drift toward Beijing, and freedom of the seas fades as American seapower declines.
As usual, the White House and the State Department have got it exactly wrong. Instead of building powerful peacekeeping forces, President Obama tried to buy off China by declaring the communists to be our “partners” and by offering militaryexchanges, visits by Chinese officers to sensitive facilities, and other gifts ofmilitary expertise and cooperation. The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, and the diversity-obsessed Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead, cheerfully helped Beijing take full advantage of the White House policy of appeasement.
“Organized” Crime: The President's Favorite Philosopher, Saul Alinsky � Publications � Family Security Matters
“Organized” Crime: The President's Favorite Philosopher, Saul Alinsky Publications Family Security Matters: "It is a matter of no small amusement for the journalist and agitator Nicholas von Hoffman that his beloved mentor, Saul Alinsky, learned the craft of “organizing” at the feet of Chicago’s most notorious mobsters. This was nearly eighty years before the self-proclaimed radical became a household name, having posthumously inspired an up-and-coming organizer who went on to become the forty-fourth president of the United States. Alinsky’s entre to the Al Capone gang (which, tellingly, he called a “public utility”) was neither his ruthlessness nor his penchant for rabble-rousing, though a surfeit of both qualities surely impressed his friend Frank (“the Enforcer”) Nitti. It was, instead, his academic credentials."
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The Fatal Links of Servitude � Publications � Family Security Matters
The Fatal Links of Servitude Publications Family Security Matters
I sometimes imagine myself in the role of a latter day Roman contrarian, living in a time of my country’s certaindissolution on the eve of an invasion by barbarian hordes bent on loot and conquest. On one hand, will granting twelve million illegal, mostly Mexican aliens the right to vote and so skew the November election returns, secure for Democrats their continued occupation of Congress and President Barack Obama the freedom to “transform” the country? The Democrats have been put on notice by the electorate that they will be bounced, so will they resort to underhanded immigration reform and gerrymandering to ensure their hegemony?
On the other, will the country be inundated with hordes of Muslims, whose first allegiance is to the Islamic Ummah, whose creed regards the Constitution as an abomination? I would not be the first observer to note that illegal (and even many legal) Mexicans and Muslims harbor a peculiarly insular and ingrained xenophobia for their adopted country and a bizarre fealty for the countries they fled.
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Quo Vadis, Redux
I sometimes imagine myself in the role of a latter day Roman contrarian, living in a time of my country’s certaindissolution on the eve of an invasion by barbarian hordes bent on loot and conquest. On one hand, will granting twelve million illegal, mostly Mexican aliens the right to vote and so skew the November election returns, secure for Democrats their continued occupation of Congress and President Barack Obama the freedom to “transform” the country? The Democrats have been put on notice by the electorate that they will be bounced, so will they resort to underhanded immigration reform and gerrymandering to ensure their hegemony?
On the other, will the country be inundated with hordes of Muslims, whose first allegiance is to the Islamic Ummah, whose creed regards the Constitution as an abomination? I would not be the first observer to note that illegal (and even many legal) Mexicans and Muslims harbor a peculiarly insular and ingrained xenophobia for their adopted country and a bizarre fealty for the countries they fled.
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Is Mayor Bloomberg Finally Starting to Make Cents? � Publications � Family Security Matters
Is Mayor Bloomberg Finally Starting to Make Cents? Publications Family Security Matters
It’s all about building bridges and religious freedom. That’s what New Yorkers and Americans have been hearing from Mayor Bloomberg, Hillary Clinton and President Obama.
This despite 145 days of protests by New Yorkers on streets, on TV, on radio and in New York Community Board meetings, asking: “why here”? This despite 71% of Americans voicing their opposition to the Ground Zero Mosque. This despite Imam’s Rauf’s vision of a Shariah Compliant Index to rate countries worldwide on how well they comply with the Shariah Law of Iran, Saudi Arabia, the Taliban and Al-Qaeda. This despite Imam Rauf and wife Daisy Khan’s refusal to sign the Freedom Pledge which is an oath stating they will no longer terrorize former Muslims who have left the faith of Islam (as required by Shariah Law).
And this despite growing evidence of connections between Imam Rauf and the Muslim Brotherhood whose motto is:
Allah is our objective.
The Prophet is our leader.
Qur'an is our law.
Jihad is our way.
Dying in the way of Allah is our highest hope.
The Prophet is our leader.
Qur'an is our law.
Jihad is our way.
Dying in the way of Allah is our highest hope.
Mayor Bloomberg is committed to building bridges and religious freedom.
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Sheriff takes "Sanctuary City" Policy to the Extreme Publications Family Security Matters
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The top cop for a major California county may prove to be the polar opposite of Arizona's Sheriff Joe Arpaio. San Francisco Sheriff Michael Hennessey is vigorously working to withdraw from a federally mandated program that checks criminals’ immigration status because it violates the area’s sanctuary policies.
Sheriff Hennessey is hailed as a progressive law enforcement commander -- while Sheriff Arpaio is being vigorously investigated sued by President Barack Obama's Justice Department -- because Hennessey operates the county jails, and for months has tried to gain an exemption from a program (Secure Communities) that requires local authorities to check the fingerprints of arrestees against a federal database.
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Muslims Protest Koran Burning � Publications � Family Security Matters
Muslims Protest Koran Burning Publications Family Security Matters: "Thousands of Indonesian Muslims gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta on Saturday to denounce the planned burning of copies of the Koran by Pastor Terry Jones and members of the Dove World Outreach Center in Gainesville, Florida.
The bonfire is set to take place on September 11 to commemorate the ninth anniversary of the terror attacks on New York and the Pentagon.
Gainesville officials have denied a permit for the bonfire on the church's grounds, but the center — which made headlines last year by distributing T-shirts that said 'Islam is of the Devil' — says it will go ahead with the scheduled event.
Over 3,000 irate Muslims marched to the U.S. Embassy in downtown Jakarta waving banners and posters condemning the plan. Other rallies are expected to take place in five other cities throughout Indonesia during the coming week. The group organized similar rallies in five other cities across Indonesia, the world' largest Muslim nation.
Religious leaders in Indonesia have condemned Reverend Jones and his incendiary plan and have called on the Obama Administration to use its influence to put out the fire before it gets started.
The Dove World Outreach Center has issued the following ten reasons why a match must be put to the Koran:"
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The bonfire is set to take place on September 11 to commemorate the ninth anniversary of the terror attacks on New York and the Pentagon.
Gainesville officials have denied a permit for the bonfire on the church's grounds, but the center — which made headlines last year by distributing T-shirts that said 'Islam is of the Devil' — says it will go ahead with the scheduled event.
Over 3,000 irate Muslims marched to the U.S. Embassy in downtown Jakarta waving banners and posters condemning the plan. Other rallies are expected to take place in five other cities throughout Indonesia during the coming week. The group organized similar rallies in five other cities across Indonesia, the world' largest Muslim nation.
Religious leaders in Indonesia have condemned Reverend Jones and his incendiary plan and have called on the Obama Administration to use its influence to put out the fire before it gets started.
The Dove World Outreach Center has issued the following ten reasons why a match must be put to the Koran:"
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Quote of the Day – September 7, 2010 � Publications � Family Security Matters
Quote of the Day – September 7, 2010 Publications Family Security Matters
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“After a year in which Libya’s man, Ali Treki, has presided over the General Assembly, the new GA president, taking over this month, comes from Switzerland — Joseph Deiss. Sounds like an improvement, right?
Brace yourself. Deiss has already been busy consulting with UN member states about what he calls “issues of global concern,” and in a letter sent Aug. 13 to all permanent representatives and observers, he distills the results of his labors into a proposed theme for this month’s General Assembly debate: ‘Reaffirming the central role of the United Nations in global governance’.”
Brace yourself. Deiss has already been busy consulting with UN member states about what he calls “issues of global concern,” and in a letter sent Aug. 13 to all permanent representatives and observers, he distills the results of his labors into a proposed theme for this month’s General Assembly debate: ‘Reaffirming the central role of the United Nations in global governance’.”
- Claudia Rosett, in an article entitled “One Government, Of, By, and For the United Nations”, which can be read here.
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Iran: Iran has enough fuel for 2 nuclear warheads, report says - latimes.com
Iran: Iran has enough fuel for 2 nuclear warheads, report says - latimes.com: "Reporting from Beirut — Iran has produced more than enough nuclear fuel to power two atomic warheads if it were to further enrich its supply and disregard its treaty obligations, according to a report issued Monday by the world's nuclear energy watchdog.
At the same time, Iran's controversial efforts to master the enrichment of uranium at its production facility near the town of Natanz could be slowing or stalling, according to the quarterly report, which International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Yukiya Amano delivered to his governing board ahead of a meeting next week.
Iran is feeding uranium into only about 43% of its 8,700 centrifuges, slightly fewer than the last reporting period, which ended in June, the report says."
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At the same time, Iran's controversial efforts to master the enrichment of uranium at its production facility near the town of Natanz could be slowing or stalling, according to the quarterly report, which International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Yukiya Amano delivered to his governing board ahead of a meeting next week.
Iran is feeding uranium into only about 43% of its 8,700 centrifuges, slightly fewer than the last reporting period, which ended in June, the report says."
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Monday, September 6, 2010
Google Crowned 'King of Malware' - PCWorld
Google Crowned 'King of Malware' - PCWorld: "Google has been crowned the 'king of malware' by security company Barracuda Networks, linking to twice as much malware as search rivals Bing, Yahoo and Twitter combined.
According to the company, an analysis of 25,000 trending topics across 5.5 million search results [PDF], Google accounted for 69 percent of all malware found, with Yahoo at 18 percent, Bing (which supplies Yahoo search) at 12 percent, and Twitter on 1 percent.
Artwork: Chip TaylorAs for the trend topics that drive malware in search results, the gap between one appearing on Twitter and in search results varied from 1.2 days on Google to 4.3 days in Bing, and 4.8 days on Yahoo. This suggests that one reason for Google's popularity in the malware stakes is simply is responsiveness in picking up on these trending subjects. Malware embedded in search simply follows this.
The other is perhaps its outright popularity. According to a recent comScore analysis, 62.6 percent of all US search traffic is on Google's site, well ahead of yahoo's 18.9 percent and Bing's 12.7 percent."
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According to the company, an analysis of 25,000 trending topics across 5.5 million search results [PDF], Google accounted for 69 percent of all malware found, with Yahoo at 18 percent, Bing (which supplies Yahoo search) at 12 percent, and Twitter on 1 percent.
Artwork: Chip TaylorAs for the trend topics that drive malware in search results, the gap between one appearing on Twitter and in search results varied from 1.2 days on Google to 4.3 days in Bing, and 4.8 days on Yahoo. This suggests that one reason for Google's popularity in the malware stakes is simply is responsiveness in picking up on these trending subjects. Malware embedded in search simply follows this.
The other is perhaps its outright popularity. According to a recent comScore analysis, 62.6 percent of all US search traffic is on Google's site, well ahead of yahoo's 18.9 percent and Bing's 12.7 percent."
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Anita MonCrief: I Have Obama’s Secret Donor List
This weekend, ACORN whistle blower Anita MonCrief revealed how she witnessed ACORN, in concert with its sister organization, ProjectVote, corrupt the 2008 presidential election in favor of Barack Obama.
In an interview on The Sean Hannity Show, Moncrief said, “ACORN was flooding the election offices with massive amounts of bogus registrations.”
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In an interview on The Sean Hannity Show, Moncrief said, “ACORN was flooding the election offices with massive amounts of bogus registrations.”
Thanks Anita, for your courage to empower Americans with the truth and to serve as a warning, as America approaches its National Mid-Term Elections.
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Homeland Security Watch � Homeland Security Presidential Directives: affirm and adapt, delegate and revise, or abrogate with simple elegance
Homeland Security Watch Homeland Security Presidential Directives: affirm and adapt, delegate and revise, or abrogate with simple elegance: "This is a continuation of yesterday’s post. The following is taken from a late 2008 memorandum recommending how to effectively treat the 24 Homeland Security Presidential Directives (HSPDs) that were extant in December 2008. There is a rumor circulating that the National Security Staff will shift its focus from substantive re-writes of HSPDs to concise clarification of policy and strategy.This was also a recommendation of this memorandum (see yesterday’s post).
The recommendations made below emerged from a consultation with several State homeland security leaders following Mr. Obama’s election.
Recommended Action for Specific HSPDs
HSPD – 1: Organization and Operation of the Homeland Security Cou"
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The recommendations made below emerged from a consultation with several State homeland security leaders following Mr. Obama’s election.
Recommended Action for Specific HSPDs
HSPD – 1: Organization and Operation of the Homeland Security Cou"
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Muslim Brotherhood infiltrates Canada with lawfare — and RCMP approval | NewsReal Blog
Muslim Brotherhood infiltrates Canada with lawfare — and RCMP approval | NewsReal Blog: "Stop me if you’ve heard this one…
On their websites, Canada’s highest profile Muslim groups boast about their affinities with the sinister Muslim Brotherhood — then deny it up and down when confronted.
They also suddenly start bragging about all their charitable deeds in the community.
Yeah, well: Al Capone started the first soup kitchen, too.
Exhibit A:
A plan by the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) to build an Islamic school in Edmonton has revealed the startling, and openly-admitted link between MAC and the anti-Semitic, jihadist movement known as the Muslim Brotherhood, as outlined in this highly detailed, comprehensively referenced article by Etienne Harvey and Marc Lebuis of Point de Bascule.
Such a charming story, that one. When local residents objected to the school, MAC threatened to sue them for (you guessed it) “Islamophobia.”
Exhibit B:"
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On their websites, Canada’s highest profile Muslim groups boast about their affinities with the sinister Muslim Brotherhood — then deny it up and down when confronted.
They also suddenly start bragging about all their charitable deeds in the community.
Yeah, well: Al Capone started the first soup kitchen, too.
Exhibit A:
A plan by the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) to build an Islamic school in Edmonton has revealed the startling, and openly-admitted link between MAC and the anti-Semitic, jihadist movement known as the Muslim Brotherhood, as outlined in this highly detailed, comprehensively referenced article by Etienne Harvey and Marc Lebuis of Point de Bascule.
Such a charming story, that one. When local residents objected to the school, MAC threatened to sue them for (you guessed it) “Islamophobia.”
Exhibit B:"
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Nazi Dreams were Green Dreams — Emerging Corruption
Nazi Dreams were Green Dreams — Emerging Corruption: "In a week when Jews will celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the New Year–5771, the connection between the Nazi’s rebellion against the Judeo-Christian worldview and the present-day ideology that drives the environmental movement needs to be exposed.
Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Europe and elsewhere around the world, driven in part by the Islamic hatred of Jews, but also reflected in the liberal antipathy to corporations and the financial community, often portrayed as “Jewish bankers”, as history’s favorite scapegoat for economic problems. The situation mirrors Germany in the 1930s.
Few know of the connection, but it is spelled out in “Nazi Oaks” by R. Mark Musser ($12.75, Advantage Books, softcover, via Amazon.com). Thanks to his research we learn that “the highway to modern environmentalism passed through Nazi Germany. By 1935, the Third Reich was the greenest regime on the planet.”
“It is no coincidence that sweeping Nazi environmental legislation preceded the racially charged anti-Semitic Nuremburg Laws.”"
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Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Europe and elsewhere around the world, driven in part by the Islamic hatred of Jews, but also reflected in the liberal antipathy to corporations and the financial community, often portrayed as “Jewish bankers”, as history’s favorite scapegoat for economic problems. The situation mirrors Germany in the 1930s.
Few know of the connection, but it is spelled out in “Nazi Oaks” by R. Mark Musser ($12.75, Advantage Books, softcover, via Amazon.com). Thanks to his research we learn that “the highway to modern environmentalism passed through Nazi Germany. By 1935, the Third Reich was the greenest regime on the planet.”
“It is no coincidence that sweeping Nazi environmental legislation preceded the racially charged anti-Semitic Nuremburg Laws.”"
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Lucas Smith Interview: Alleged Obama Kenyan Birth Certificate Sent to Every Member of Congress, Got Notice!? | Birther Report: Obama Release Your Records
Lucas Smith Interview: Alleged Obama Kenyan Birth Certificate Sent to Every Member of Congress, Got Notice!? | Birther Report: Obama Release Your Records
(Sept. 5, 2010) — Lucas Daniel Smith has just completed a mailing to each member of Congress a copy of a document which he stated is a certified copy of the original birth certificate of Barack Hussein Obama II showing that Obama was born in Kenya, Africa. Each birth certificate copy was sent with a seven-page, individually-notarized letter by certified mail. The project was completed on August 31, 2010.
Smith said that he obtained the document from the Coast Province General Hospital in Mombasa, Kenya in February 2009. The document became part of a lawsuit filed by Dr. Orly Taitz, Esq., in California which was denied a hearing in October 2009 by JudgeDavid O. Carter.
Mr. Smith’s declaration to the court, taken under oath, is here.
A video produced by “On Second Thought” TV following one of the preliminary court hearings last summer depicts Mr. Smith discussing some of the details of the document is here. A video which Mr. Smith produced himself showing close-ups of the document details is here.
In an interview with the Christian News Review on July 13, 2010, Mr. Smith described his background as a sociologist studying in Africa, how he obtained the document from Coast Province General Hospital, the cost, and the military and police presence there. A second interview with Steve Cooper of The Conservative Monster from August 18, 2010 can be found here.
The Post & Email had previously reported that the spelling of “Mombasa” had been “Mombassa” in 1961, but Mr. Smith has refuted that statement. Indeed, this writer has performed a five-page search using the words “history of Mombasa, Kenya,” and found no evidence of its being spelled “Mombassa.”
Page 635 of the Encyclopedia Britannica (pictured below) utilized by Smith for his research on the history of Kenya also refers to the port city as “Mombasa.” However, one website which has been following the Obama eligibility controversy incorrectly reports the spelling on the document as “Mombassa.”
Kenya obtained its independence from Great Britain in 1963.
The document which Mr. Smith has reported is a certified copy of the original birth certificate appears below: [embedded below]
The Post & Email asked Mr. Smith a number of questions regarding his travels to Africa, how he obtained the document, and his decision to send it to every member of Congress, a project which was completed on August 31, 2010. Our questions are in bold.
...the extensive P&E report/interview continues here; http://www.thepostemail.com/2010/09/05/exclusive-lucas-daniel-smith-speaks-with-the-post-email
Update - Eyewitness at CA eligibility hearing recounts his impressions of Lucas Smith - “A SERIOUS AND CREDIBLE INDIVIDUAL” -
by David F. LaRocque - here; http://www.thepostemail.com/2010/09/05/eyewitness-at-ca-eligibility-hearing-recounts-his-impressions-of-lucas-smith
Previous reports on Lucas Smith can be found here. Visit the Birther Vault for all the evidence and the long list of people questioning Obama's eligibility; [http://obamareleaseyourrecords.blogspot.com/2010/08/video-ltc-terry-lakins-attorney-on-cnn.html].
Obama Kenyan Birth Certificate, Hospital Version, From Lucas Smith -
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Broader U-6 Jobless Rate up to 16.7%: Why the Jump? - Real Time Economics - WSJ
Broader U-6 Jobless Rate up to 16.7%: Why the Jump? - Real Time Economics - WSJ: "The U.S. jobless rate rose to 9.6% in August, but the government’s broader measure of unemployment rose even more to 16.7%, the highest rate since April.
The comprehensive gauge of labor underutilization, known as the “U-6″ for its data classification by the Labor Department, accounts for people who have stopped looking for work or who can’t find full-time jobs.
Both rates increased despite a rise of 290,000 in the number of people who are employed. The number of unemployed people in the U.S. also rose, but by a smaller amount — 261,000. The unemployment rates moved up as more unemployed people moved back into the labor force to look for jobs. More than half a million people re-entered the job market last month, as the overall labor force rose 550,000."
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The comprehensive gauge of labor underutilization, known as the “U-6″ for its data classification by the Labor Department, accounts for people who have stopped looking for work or who can’t find full-time jobs.
Both rates increased despite a rise of 290,000 in the number of people who are employed. The number of unemployed people in the U.S. also rose, but by a smaller amount — 261,000. The unemployment rates moved up as more unemployed people moved back into the labor force to look for jobs. More than half a million people re-entered the job market last month, as the overall labor force rose 550,000."
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GOP Blasts Obama Over ‘Insufficient’ Border Security Boost As Additional Troops Start Arriving | Personal Liberty Digest
GOP Blasts Obama Over ‘Insufficient’ Border Security Boost As Additional Troops Start Arriving | Personal Liberty Digest: "Due to the ongoing plague of drug violence in Mexico, which is sending immigrants and traffickers across the United States southern border, the Federal government has begun to beef up security by deploying first contingents of additional National Guard troops.
Many politicians, commentators and ordinary citizens have criticized the Obama administration in recent months for making little headway on curbing illegal immigration or a comprehensive immigration reform."
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Many politicians, commentators and ordinary citizens have criticized the Obama administration in recent months for making little headway on curbing illegal immigration or a comprehensive immigration reform."
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Islam Calls for Obama’s Death | NewsReal Blog
Islam Calls for Obama’s Death | NewsReal Blog: "The one thing more provocative than the title of this post is the fact that it’s true. 24% of Americans think that Barack Hussein Obama is a Muslim. This is likely due to Obama’s obvious affection for all things Islam, made clear in how he sides with our enemies, against us and our allies, at every turn. Whether or not he is a Muslim, Islamic law holds that, since he was born to a Muslim father, he was a Muslim by birth. And once a Muslim, always a Muslim, according to Islam. To drive home this point, Mohammad ordered, “Whoever changes his religion, kill him.”"
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Hot Post: 8/28 Restoring Honor Rally – Notes from the Pit of Hatred | NewsReal Blog
Hot Post: 8/28 Restoring Honor Rally – Notes from the Pit of Hatred | NewsReal Blog
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This hot post was first published on August 30.
I wrote a month or so ago about my intention to attend the 8/28 Restoring Honor Rally despite the not-so-subtle-threats of the New Black Panthers and the “looming” presence of Al Sharpton. I confess though as the date drew near I succumbed to profound misgivings—given dire warnings from the media that the rally would almost certainly turn into some combination of a Bund rally and a race riot. It was only after NPR assured me that it might not degenerate into a pit of hatred that I felt comfortable venturing into that maelstrom.
Stoking even more suspicions is how secretive Beck is being. Little is known about the event except that there will be speeches by Beck and Sarah Palin, and attendees are prohibited from bringing signs. The fear, of course, is that it will turn into a pit of hatred a la the health-care town halls. But there may be a glimmer of hope.
Lord have mercy yes, those town halls replete with shrill harpies–hatefully demanding their representatives actually read that door stopper of a bill before voting on it–almost brought us to the brink of anarchy. In some cases the walkers and homemade signs also posed a threat to orderly movement (especially for politicians attempting a hasty retreat using the Pelosi crab walk), but let’s not dwell on that terrible, terrible chapter of American history.
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Did someone say the U.S. combat role in Iraq was over? (OneNewsNow.com)
Did someone say the U.S. combat role in Iraq was over? (OneNewsNow.com): "BAGHDAD - Days after the U.S. officially ended combat operations and touted Iraq's ability to defend itself, American troops found themselves battling heavily armed terrorists assaulting an Iraqi military headquarters in the center of Baghdad on Sunday. The fighting killed 12 people and wounded dozens.
It was the first exchange of fire involving U.S. troops in Baghdad since the Aug. 31 deadline for formally ending the combat mission, and it showed that American troops remaining in the country are still being drawn into the fighting.
The attack also made plain the kind of lapses in security that have left Iraqis wary of the U.S. drawdown and distrustful of the ability of Iraqi forces now taking up ultimate responsibility for protecting the country."
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It was the first exchange of fire involving U.S. troops in Baghdad since the Aug. 31 deadline for formally ending the combat mission, and it showed that American troops remaining in the country are still being drawn into the fighting.
The attack also made plain the kind of lapses in security that have left Iraqis wary of the U.S. drawdown and distrustful of the ability of Iraqi forces now taking up ultimate responsibility for protecting the country."
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Brief for Monday, September 6, 2010 - Editions - PatriotPost.US
Brief for Monday, September 6, 2010 - Editions - PatriotPost.US
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The Foundation
"[A] wise and frugal government ... shall restrain men from injuring one another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government." --Thomas Jefferson
Culture
"Can all of America's political problems be solved by returning to constitutional, limited government? The answer given by many conservatives and libertarians is a resounding yes. Reading the Founding Fathers, the answer would generate a more complex answer. In the Federalist Papers, the authors dedicate considerable space to history's failed experiments in self-government. John Adams wrote in 1798, 'Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.' What Adams suggests is the people's character impacts our government's character. The early generations of Americans were independent-minded folks. Help for those in need came from the church, the family, or the community. Citizens expected only a few limited functions to be performed by the state. In 21st century America, we expect the government to provide Social Security retirement and disability, unemployment insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, student loans, and Pell Grants. Parents expect their children to have a free public education through thirteen years of school. ... We cannot effect a permanent reduction in the size and scope of government, or meaningful government reform, unless we change our culture's demand for the government to provide our every need. ... This isn't to say government must or can solve our culture's problems. However, those on the right who think conservative goals for limited government can be achieved through passing economic legislation are spitting in the wind. We will never have a limited government until we have a culture that allows for one." --columnist Adam Graham
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