06-01-10: Exclusive: If Our National Security Operation Doesn’t Shock Us Awake, Will Anything?

June 1st President's Memorial Day speech rained out. Obama to Gulf residents: 'You will not be abandoned.' NATO Supreme Commander Gen. Stanley McCrystal: ‘Fight in Afghanistan will extend beyond July 2011.' War on the Korean Peninsula: Thinking the unthinkable. Click Here Please scroll all the way down because you don’t want to miss any of our new postings since last week. New Must Reads, Hot Topics, Hot Picks, Breaking News, Memorial Day Specials, Cartoons, Videos and more! Comments: Did you just read a FSM article and you would like to communicate feedback ? Do you have some thoughts on that subject matter? You can easily add your comments to any FSM article. Just scroll to the bottom of the piece and click on: Reader Comments: Submit Your Comment Exclusive: If Our National Security Operation Doesn't Shock Us Awake, Will Anything? Gadi Adelman Removing words such as "Radical Islam,"" terrorism" and "Jihadist" from national security documents was bad enough; now we are saying we are no longer at war with terrorists. We hope terrorists get the memo. Exclusive: Who Killed Khalid Khawaja? Adrian Morgan The murder of a former agent of Pakistan's notorious intelligence agency, the ISI, once again raises questions about the agency's links to the Taliban insurgents in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Exclusive: The Intersection of the Global and U.S. Debt Crises and What They Foretell C. Austin Burrell How will insolvent lenders survive while insolvent borrowers ask for more money to bail them out when they can't service the debt they already have? It is a formula for a perfect storm. Exclusive: Business is Not Politics John Howard Statecraft is not business. Their very goals and disciplines are completely different and it is in those differences that political principle must prevail. Exclusive: Are the Turks Preparing for War Against Israel? Paul Williams, PhD In expectation of an outbreak of war, the Turkish chief of staff Gen. Ilker Basbug has been recalled to Ankara from a visit to Egypt. Greece has since halted its joint exercise with Israel in protest against the naval action. Exclusive: Seasick In Gaza Adrian Morgan Israel's navy fought with activists from the "peace flotilla" on the sea near Gaza and about 15 people have died. Was this an unfortunate accident, or was this violence almost inevitable? * VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS * Video: Flotilla passengers attack Israeli troops Video: Al Qaeda says No. 3 man has died McChrystal: Some Taliban train in Iran 'Peace convoy'? This was an Islamist terror ambush Video: Israeli Commandos Attacked With Knives, Clubs & Gunfire by Aid Ship Video: Combat doc: It's just like M*A*S*H - Signed up to serve at 48 years old Video: Gaza flotilla participants invoked killing of Jews Video: Browner: 'Biggest environmental disaster' for U.S. Mexican hostility toward Arizona immigration law comes as it ignores its own problems Video: Soldiers Surprising Their Loved Ones On This Memorial Day Chet Nagle Reflections on the real meaning of Memorial Day, at a time when many of those elected to high office have never worn a uniform. Ignoring al Qaeda's Ideology is a Threat to U.S. National Security Dr. Walid Phares Abandoning the use of terms such as "Jihadists" or even "Islamists" in defining the threat is the equivalent, in a classical war, of banning the use of radars, AWACs and broadcast. This is a shortcut to utter self-defeat. Ken Cuccinelli v. 810 Academics Paul Driessen Special Bulletin: Academic freedom is not a license to commit fraud. We choose, you peruse. Al Qaeda No. 3 Believed Killed in U.S. Strike Battle isn't about Gaza, but rather, about radical Islam vs. liberal West Israel Navy commandos: Gaza flotilla activists tried to lynch us Israel Defends Self at U.N. Security Council Amidst Controversy Over Flotilla Raid Obama: We need 'facts' ASAP Report: Iran mum, but making nuke material 'Peace convoy'? This was an Islamist terror ambush Turkey Emerges in a Sinister New Role As ‘Aid Flotilla' Seeks To Run Blockade Japanese leader supports SKorean plans to bring NKorea to UN Security Council IAEA report on Iran likely to boost West's opposition to Tehran's fuel swap offer Chinese hiding three million babies a year Economic woes bring Russia and Europe closer Why the Texas Textbook Debate Matters Syria conducted nuclear experiments: IAEA document Options studied for a possible Pakistan strike American Troops Leave Haiti Netanyahu defends aid ships raid, regrets loss of life Terror link alleged as Saudi millions flow into Afghanistan war zone Ft. Hood shooting suspect to appear in court What we owe our troops (RALPH PETERS) Exclusive: A Celebration and a Loss W. Thomas Smith, Jr. The ranks of our greatest national heroes are thinning rapidly. Red Cross Trains to Save Taliban - Is This How to Celebrate Memorial Day? John Bernard The least the Red Cross could do on Memorial Day is review its policy of training the Taliban battlefield skills that will enable them to return another day to kill our soldiers. Buy (Socialism) Now, Pay Later Daniel Greenfield Buy Now, Pay Later had already done a stunning job of undermining the basic financial competence of large numbers of Americans over the years. Exclusive: Is Renewable Energy Adequate for Our Needs? Don Petersen and Bill Stratton Commitment to renewables deserves close examination and appreciation of the dimensions of an effective international emissions reduction program. FSM Reader Extra: Thoughts on the Mojave Memorial Cross, Missing on Memorial Day FSM National Security Team While Americans remember the fallen on Memorial Day, FSM contributors ponder the significance of the Mojave Memorial cross, and what it means for there to be no monument on Sunrise Rock for the first time in 76 years. What is Memorial Day? Maj. Gen. Paul Vallely, US Army (Ret) Take a look at the history and meaning behind this special American holiday. They Served Steve Bowers, Esq. In memoriam. Click here to sign up for FSM’s e-mail updates!