12-21-10: From MAD To Madness (Plus: Video: Janet Napolitano: We're working "364 days a year" to fight terror)

Who is Behind Seattle's Anti-Israel Bus Campaign? On December 27, a poster campaign will commence on Seattle buses, suggesting that American taxes are funding Israeli "war crimes." Who is behind this campaign of vilification? U.S. Congress - Contact Information for Senate & House U.S. Senator - Contact Information U.S. House - Contact Information From MAD To Madness Karen McKay It is shocking that the current administration is trying to rush ratification of New START through the Senate in unseemly haste, and even twisting the words of Ronald Reagan to validate this move. * VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS * Video: Rev. Graham appears with Bushes at President George W. Bush book signing Video: Liberal Rep.: The American Middle Class Is Disappearing Because the Federal Government Is Failing To Effectively Redistribute Wealth Video: Tea Party Leader Dana Loesch Takes on Eliot Spitzer on CNN Video: NPR's Totenberg: ‘I Was at a - Forgive the Expression - Christmas Party' Harry Potter actress was beaten and branded a prostitute by her brother after dating man 'who was not a Muslim' Video: Barney Frank On Allegation Gays Are Girlie: ‘I Left My Purse At Home' Video: Janet Napolitano: We're working "364 days a year" to fight terror Royal sources reveal U.S. President and 1st Lady will not be invited to Prince William's wedding Video: Dog in Germany Gives Birth to 17 Puppies Christmas Spirit and Islam Amil Imani Compared to the Christian refrain of peace on earth, goodwill to men, the expansionist and supremacist ideology of Islam cannot hold a Christmas candle to such ideals... Bringing Clarity to the New START Debate Peter Huessy The debate over New START and its effect on missile defense has been disjointed, unclear and often beside the point. Here is what is really at stake. Weakness Breeds Contempt Chessboard Series of National Threat Issues Maj. Gen. Paul Vallely, US Army (Ret) The enemies at home and abroad and detractors of the United States have taken to view our country as an evil Dragon that must be bled of its power and stature Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. *** Breaking: Explosive Device Found in Rome Subway *** Jihad 'is becoming as British as afternoon tea' (TELEGRAPH) U.S. Reportedly Presses for Raids in Pakistan; NATO Denies (FOX) Al Qaeda Said to Plot Poison Attack on U.S. (FOX) Dems reach magic number on arms treaty as GOP support builds (THE HILL) Republican Objects to Russia Telling U.S. to Leave Arms-Reduction Treaty Alone (CNS) Palestinians target Israeli civilians with rocket attacks, Israel responds (JIHAD WATCH) Republican Senator Scott Brown to support New START treaty (BOSTON) Debt Crisis Threatens To Bring Down 100 U.S. Cities (GUARDIAN) White House Pushing for Passage of START Treaty by Year's End (CNS) DOD Report : 67 Percent of Marine Combat Forces Say Putting Homosexuals in Their Units Will Hurt Their Effectiveness in the Field (CNS) New York's Traffic Gridlock Herbert London While overly generous measures have been provided for cyclists, for the rest of those trying to travel through its streets, New York is now at virtual transportation gridlock. Save Our All-volunteer Military James Carafano, PhD Introducing a draft would cost more money than it is worth - many conscripted soldiers left as soon as their time was up, squandering the training given them. A volunteer army has vigor. Iraqi Christians' Perilous Choice Amir Taheri Many Iraqi Christians have ancestry in the region going back thousands of years. However, the intimidation and violence they suffer is forcing them to choose - to stay or flee. Advise, Don't Consent Senators cannot renegotiate a treaty, only reject it. Andrew McCarthy There seems some confusion about what the powers of the Senate are in relation to the New START treaty ratification, and in this lame-duck period, decisiveness is needed. The Headlines Are Wrong: "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Has Not Been Repealed Cliff Kincaid Before DADT can be fully repealed, top military leaders must find or certify that changes to the current policy do not cause detriment to troop readiness or cohesion... U.K. Counterterrorism Operation Nets 12 Suspects Jim Kouri, CPP After being under surveillance for months, 12 people in Britain have been arrested before they could get a chance to carry out an al-Qaeda style attack. Hype Versus Reality on Indian Climate Change Willie Soon, Selvaraj Kandasamy Long-term perspectives support natural, cyclical variation - not manmade disasters Click here to sign up for FSM's e-mail updates!