09-29-10: An al-Qaeda plot to kidnap and murder civilian hostages in European countries has been averted.

Al-Qaeda's European Terror Plot The Editor An al-Qaeda plot to kidnap and murder civilian hostages in European countries has been averted. With few arrests, the plotters are free to plan ahead... Washington's Schizophrenic Approach Toward the Muslim Brotherhood Steve Emerson The Muslim Brotherhood is regarded on one hand as a supporter of Hamas and at the other as a moderate voice of Islamism. Why is the administration involved with the group? * VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS * Video: Ground Zero Islamic Mosque Developer - "There are NO discussions about moving this (mosque) project." "I am calling the shots." Video: San Francisco bans "Happy Meals" at McDonald's restaurants Video: Daniel Hannan has new Warning for America Video: SEIU Fallout: FBI Investigates Prominent Labor Leader Andy Stern Video: Black Panthers Leader (voter intimidation case) States: Whites Use Black Babies as Alligator Bait Video: ‘Waiting for Superman' Exposes Failures of Big Education, Corrupt Teachers' Unions Rural teacher shortage leads schools to grow own Video: Did CBS Use Justin Bieber to Paint Tea Party as Violent, Anti-Government Extremists? The End of Civility Herbert London Civility is about showing consideration for others. Has this respect been pushed out of modern dealings between people? Why are Climategate Charlatans Still Free? Alan Caruba The AGW theory has led to billions of public funds going to "research," and even when that research has been falsified, perpetrators have been exonerated. Is this ethical? Khaled Saffuri: Where is He Now? Gary H. Johnson, Jr. Khaled Saffuri was once associated with Abdurahman Alamoudi, a Muslim Brotherhood member who would be jailed for 23 years on terror charges. Saffuri's current role will surprise you... Investigate Racism in the Obama Justice Department Andrew McCarthy When the Department of Justice applies racial bias in deciding the cases it will pursue, assuming it is "positively discriminating," where is the justice? Big Labor, Not Tea Party, Is Workers' Worst Enemy Michelle Malkin When unions decide to bus workers to protest against the tea party movement, are there not issues that are affecting workers far more directly, with real adverse effect? What Nuclear Gaming Tells Us About New START Peter Brookes, Baker Spring The New START treaty will commit America to a decade of reduced nuclear capacity. Gaming exercises were used in the Cold War to assess risks, but the world has changed.... The Iranian Mess Dr. Michael Ledeen Iran's Islamic Republic set itself up as a model for the world. Now it is a dangerous basket case nation, run by a miniature megalomaniac and spiralling into chaos.... Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. 'Mumbai-Style' Terror Attack in Europe Foiled (FOX) Officials in Europe, US on High Alert for Commando-Style Raids After Capture of Suspected German Terrorist (ABC) Anti-Islamist Dutch Politician, Facing Trial for ‘Inciting Hatred,’ Secures Its Place in New Government (CNS) Blast shows Bronx terror that might have been (NYP) Petraeus Fights Time, Enemy in Afghanistan (AP) New Senate Report: EPA’s polices harming America’s manufacturing base (CFP) US pressing Israel to halt West Bank construction (YAHOO) Pioneer Iran blogger sentenced to 19 years prison (WA PO) Counter-Terror Operation Stops Trucks on Georgia Interstate (WSBTV) NATO confirms senior al-Qaida commander killed Woman escapes, condemns oppressive Islam (DC CALLER) CEOs less willing to hire, sales a worry (YAHOO FINANCE) Why give tenure to bad teachers? (NYP) This Weak: Christiane Amanpour Leads ABC To Worst Ratings Since 2003 (MEDIAITE) Missionaries acquitted of “inciting” Muslim crowd in Dearborn (FREEP) George Soros and J-Street Melanie Phillips J-Street, the Jewish group that says it supports Israel while criticizing it, is sponsored by billionaire George Soros who has funded anti-Israel groups. What is going on? Quote of the Day - September 29, 2010 Why is nothing being done to challenge religious bullies? Caption Contest: Top Entries - September 29, 2010 And the winner is... Click here to sign up for FSM’s e-mail updates!