FSM Security Update: 08-17-09 *A Page from Barack Obama’s Diary – Thanks A Lot, America, For Ruining My Day!*

August 17th Steny Hoyer: "Health reform too good to pass up." Susan Estrich: "It's getting scary out there." Paul Rahe: ‘The Great Awakening!' Are we in America, or Amerika? Obama's shock troops in for a big surprise; regular Americans gearing up for a major push back. Debating the President's Health Care Pitch in Portsmouth The Editors A little skepticism in the health care debate is healthy, so far as we are concerned. Fortunately for our readers, we came across Keith Hennessey. Exclusive: Yes Virginia - No, You Can't! Ruth King That's a subversion of democracy Virginia, but your stubborn resistance to documented criticism of Obama and Company reminds me of the joke about a kid who gets a big box of manure as a prank. The Middle East Maze Alan Caruba If there is one thing common to the Mideast it is their infinite capacity to blame everyone other than themselves for their own wretched state of oppression and lack of progress. Exclusive: A Page from Barack Obama's Diary - Thanks A Lot, America, For Ruining My Day! Pam Meister That frumpy housewife won't be so quick to voice her opinion outside of her own home again. And in ObamAmerica, that's as it should be. Exclusive: Removal of ‘End of Life' Counseling from ObamaCare is Not the End of the Fight The Editors They can deny it all they want. But when government takes over healthcare, someone ends up holding the short end of the stick. Democrats' Bait and Switch Star Parker This is the new way we do business in Washington? How we reform health care? How Washington operators tirelessly protect the interests of citizens and work to preserve a great country? Today's Blog Topics Video: Mary Matalin: ‘Greater the Carville Level of Vitriol the More They Are Losing' Video: TX Dem: Bill without public option 'would be very, very difficult' Video: Silent No More: ‘Thomas Paine' Calls on Americans to Stand Up and Fight for U.S. Video: Rep. John Culberson (R-TX) flattens Larry O'Donnell Video: Greta Interviews Couple Who Filmed ACORN Buses At Penn Town Hall Are speakers at pro-ObamaCare rallies "randomly selected?" Video: Michelle Malkin on conservative grassroots activism. Poll: 54% want no action on health care. Video: Handicapped Woman Cries After Assault By Union Thugs at Town Hall Unplugging Grandma isn't the problem (Mark Steyn) Obama's Money Mantra Hurts National Defense Palin vs. the Media Steve Bowers, Esq. The Cambridge Sergeant and the Commander in Chief Lt. Col. Jim Messer (USMC, ret.) While public praise can make people feel 10 foot tall, public criticism will make them feel 10 inches small. The Man Behind Ahmadinejad: Is Revolutionary Guard Running Iran? Amir Taheri Learn more about Gen. Firouzabadi, whose influence over the fate of 50 million Iranians may be far greater than the political front man, Ahmadinejad. Voters Awakening; GOP Gaining Ground Gregory D. Lee The American electorate is finally realizing that President Obama isn't exactly who he portrayed himself to be. Will the GOP be able to capitalize on this trend? Something Fishy This Way Comes Satire by Shawn Goodwin Soon the "fishy" smell is so pungent in Washington that Nancy Pelosi will be walking around dressed like the Morton Salt girl while Harry Reid's new nickname will be "the Gorton's Fisherman." Medal of Honor Citations: Lt. Michael P. Murphy - Afghanistan Medal Of Honor The President of the United States has awarded more than 3,400 Medals of Honor to our nation's bravest. FSM.org is proud to share their stories with our readers. Quote of the Day - August 15, 2009 It's not outrageous to fear those who decide who gets well and who doesn't. Today's Hot Topics: 8-17 We choose, you peruse. •1. Inside the Taliban: 'The more troops they send, the more targets we have' •2. White House Passes Blame on Unsolicited Health Care E-Mails •3. White House appears ready to drop 'public option' •4. Drinking the Kool-Aid: Failing to lead, Hillary follows the President in placating the world •5. Anti-American Amigos: Why is the Obama administration trying to help Hugo Chavez? •6. Bachmann: 'Don't let them Palinize me!' •7. Russian Hackers Stole U.S. IDs for Attacks •8. Obama Uses Op-Ed to Criticize Health Insurance Industry •9. Obama and the Practice of Medicine - Why is the president convinced so many doctors and patients are making irrational decisions? •10. Lies, lies and more lies •11. Tort Reform Can Lower Costs Without Harming Health Care. So Why Isn't It in Obama's Plan? •12. Embrace Me, My Sweet Embraceable Mo by Mark Steyn •13. Union members pack Obama's town halls •14. We Don't Spend Enough on Health Care •15. Islamist Groups Fight Each Other in Gaza Strip •16. Israelis sour on Rahm Emanuel •17. A Laser Defense Hit - The Airborne Laser scores a hit, even as its budget is being cut. •18. Democrats give veterans a pass from ObamaCare. •19. Canada Considering Healthcare Overhaul With Private Insurance •20. Media bigotry: Dishonest reporting and the US economy •21. Climate bill would bloat federal agencies •22. Weakening the mullahs is the best defense against an Iranian bomb. •23. What a Real Middle East Process Would Look Like •24. Gingrich Predicts Anti-liberal Eruption by Jed Babbin •25. New Movie Seeks to Refute Gore's ‘Inconvenient Truth' •26. How Israelis have responded in a unified -- and negative -- way to Obama's pressure. •27. What does it mean to be an American conservative? by Steven F. Hayward •28. Islam: America's New Firebell in the Night •29. Ahmadinejad blames West for fomenting Iran unrest •30. Obama may drop government-run health insurance plan Caption Contest August 13 - 18 Will your caption come in at number one? The Presidential Snake Oil Roadshow Steve Bowers, Esq.