FSM Security Update: 4-30-09 *Swine Flu – Black Death, False Alarm or Mother Nature’s Bioweapon?*

April 30th Obama, Geithner: Venture Capitalism "a systemic risk to our economy" -- WHAT?? Federalism means ‘never having to say you're sorry.' Krauthammer - Obama's ‘grand strategy.' Mark Alexander on BHO's REAL agenda. "Deadly descent into the Third World?" Exclusive: On Waterboarding and the Torture Question Jonathan Strong Before we even entertain a discussion of whether torturing terrorists is right or wrong, we should begin by defining what torture is and is not. Specter Ushers In a ‘Brave New World' Ben Shapiro By cravenly choosing political survival over political backbone, Specter has given radical leftists their greatest opportunity in a generation to destroy every principle America has historically embraced. 100 Days of Devastatingly Swift Success Newt Gingrich Has Obama's control of Washington Democrats has been so masterful that he has officially claimed ownership of the American economy? Exclusive: Swine Flu - Black Death, False Alarm or Mother Nature's Bioweapon? (Part One of Two) Dr. Robin McFee True pandemic or wake up call for better preparedness? A cautionary tale - deadly pathogens and biological weapons remain readily available. Today's Blog Topics Video: Obama targets tea bags at town hall meeting Video: Dennis Miller (on The Factor) talks about first 100 days and Arlen Specter. Senator Feinstein husband's firm cashes ($25 billion) in on U.S. crisis Video and Article: Obama: (Enhanced Interrogation Tactics) not worth trade-off Video: Rove Evaluates Obama's First 100 Days Audio: Rush Limbaugh - Obama First 100 Days Video: Glenn Beck's Take On Obama's First 100 Days FBI to Avoid Partnerships with CAIR The Global Muslim Brotherhood Daily Report Why is the FBI planning to avoid formal partnerships with the Council on American Islamic Relations? Female Sex Killers: The Devious Predators Deborah Schurman-Kauflin, PhD Though rare, female sex killers are more common than the general public knows. Why? The Islamist Move Toward East Africa Douglas Farah The transfer of technology from Pakistani border regions to Africa is worrisome, given the ties that already exist with the al Shaab movements and al Qaeda's infrastructure... Countering Somali Piracy by Involving the Private Sector J.Peter Pham, PhD How can the global community find a pragmatic solution that deals with the economic, political, and security challenges caused by the expanded activities of Somali pirates without breaking the bank? From the Female Paul Revere to Nixon's Drive into Cambodia W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Military Milestones from the female Paul Revere to Nixon's Drive into Cambodia. *** NEW ***Caption Contest Will your caption come in at number one? Please send your (clean and tasteful) caption entry (or entries) to FSMCaption@gmail.com by noon on Tuesday. Today's Hot Topics: 4-30 We choose, you peruse. •1. Obama vows `great vigilance' for swine flu as it takes first life in US, won't close border •2. Arizona Deputies wearing gear to protect against swine flu •3. FACT CHECK: Obama disowns deficit he helped shape •4. The Real Culture War Is Over Capitalism - Tea parties, 'ethical populism,' and the moral case against redistribution. •5. Obama's foreign policy may be the most damaging in modern times. •6. NKorea threatens nuclear, missile tests •7. Pakistan Gains Against Taliban - Troops Retake Key Town in Buner, but Militants Press On Elsewhere •8. Build The Fence •9. Obama backs off pledge of swift immigration reform •10. Murtha Airport Got Military Upgrades •11. How Pakistan Is Countering the Taliban •12. Holder urges allies to take share of GITMO detainees •13. CDC Is Isolating Travelers Legally Entering U.S. from Mexico If They Show Signs of Swine Flu •14. The Real Torturers •15. US court allows rendition lawsuit against CIA contractor •16. 5 Israeli Arabs charged in terror plot •17. White House rejects notion of setting deadlines for Iran talks •18. (Mortgage Bailout) Foreclosure Prevention Plan Expanded to 2nd Mortgages (home improvements) •19. 100-Day Lurch to the Left •20. $3.5 Trillion Budget Plan Endorses Obama's Ambitious Initiatives •21. Scare Force One Scandal Grows •22. Our Jekyll and Hyde President - More radical than Jimmy Carter or a smoother centrist than Bill Clinton? •23. Torture TV - A fantasy interview on "enhanced interrogation techniques." •24. Obama's Path to a Lost Decade by Gov. Mark Sanford •25. Confronting Evil at Durban II •26. Pelosi's Tortured Explanation by Debra J. Saunders