06-24-10: Exclusive: A General Disappointment

Today's Editorial McChrystal – Floored for Poor Etiquette? A few careless words have managed to ruin a general's career. This is the second time in 13 months that a NATO commander in Afghanistan has had to relinquish his duty. Is this the way to win a war? June 24th Biden: ‘Ripple effect' will create summer jobs. Sec. of Labor: ‘Illegals have a right to fair wages.' President tells G-20 not to let up on recovery spending, praises China for ‘flexible' exchange rate. Click Here Exclusive: A General Disappointment Tim Wilson The General McChrystal "interview" shows how free media access to senior military figures and their staff can severely damage their military roles. Does the General have cause to feel frustrated? Read full article - click here Comment on this article - click here Exclusive: Tense At The Arizona Border In Nogales Tom McLaughlin Getting close up to the Mexican border, being investigated by Border Patrol agents; a unique photo-essay of a visit to Nogales, illustrated with the photos that weren't erased by a zealous border guard. Exclusive: Roe v. The Right To Life Of American Troops Ruth King General McChrystal's comments to Rolling Stone caused concern, but his Rules of Engagement, issued to NATO troops on July 2, 2009, were more worrying. Can war ever be mounted in a peaceable manner? Mexican Military Border Incursions on the Rise Jim Kouri, CPP We all know about the drug gangs and human traffickers that frequently cross the Mexican/American border. But what about the Mexican military units that sometimes act as escorts for these groups? From the Little Big Horn to the '03 Springfield Military History, W. Thomas Smith, Jr. This week in American Military History, from the Little Big Horn to the '03 Springfield Roberts Rules: Supreme Court Upholds an Important Terrorism Law Andrew McCarthy The Supreme Court ruled that the principles of 18 USC §2339B, the material-support statute prohibiting giving assistance to terror groups, must always be upheld - including when terror groups run "charities". * VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS * Videos: Iconic WWII sailor-kissing nurse (nurse dies at 91) Video: Cops arrest Christians for handing out gospel at Dearborn Arab festival Reduced overtime stymies Border Patrol Students Sue Over Removal of American Flag T-shirts Liberal Group Threatens Lawsuit Against McDonald's If It Doesn't Stop Giving Toys to Children New Home Sales Tank As Tax Credits Expire Video: U.S. City to lay off all city employees, dismantle Police Department 1,300 Inmates Got $9M in Homebuyer Tax Credits... School Removes Lord Reference in High School Diplomas Video: Federal Gov't Halts Sand Berm Dredging The Failed Frontal Assault of Fareed Zakaria Dr. Michael Ledeen The popular movement against Iran's Islamist dictatorship is denied by one media pundit and journalist, who appears to defend the regime's legitimacy by claiming Ahmadinejad received "millions of votes". Europe's Identity Crisis Dr. Laina Farhat-Holzman Even though Europe attempts to unite as one political entity, in its current state it will never be able to politically mimic the United States. ****NEW***Caption Contest June 24 - June 29 Caption Contest Can you come up with the funniest photo caption? Quote of the Day - June 24, 2010 For leaders who preach pacifism while engaging in wars. We choose, you peruse. McChrystal out; Petraeus picked for Afghanistan Breaking News:Pakistani Court Jails Five Americans for 10 Years on Terrorism Charges Obama set for talks with Russia's president Napolitano: State and local police may deploy to border U.S. Predator Drones to Surveil Mexican Border The Sotomayor Precedent Gulf oil spill: Boat captain, despondent over spill, commits suicide Pakistani province funds terrorism-linked charity BP Confirms Bob Dudley as New Head of Gulf Clean-Up Effort 2 People Involved in Gulf Oil Spill Cleanup Have Died, Coast Guard Reports Study: ‘Wal-Mart Moms’ shifting away from liberals Israel launches new spy satellite Remains of 72 people found at World Trade Center site Bin Laden hunter back in United States More oil gushing into Gulf after problem with cap Jewish dance troupe forced off stage Gen. Petraeus faces huge challenges in Afghanistan, experts say Why Is The Times Square Bomber So Proud of Himself? (PAJAMAS) Spanish senate votes to ban burqa (JIHAD WATCH) CAIR’s Pro-Terror Red Flags (FRONT PAGE) Click here to sign up for FSM’s e-mail updates!