12-28-10: Terrorism: 'London' Bridge has Fallen Down (Plus: Global Islamism Watch)

UK: Nine Men Charged, Allegedly Planned to Blow Up American Embassy FSM: Global Islamism Watch, The Editor Before Christmas, the arrest of 12 men in Britain led to embarrassment for James Clapper. Now, it is claimed that the men planned to attack the U.S. Embassy in London. * VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS * Airports Demand Racial Profiling To Fight Terror Video: Biden: Gay Marriage in America is inevitable Video: Outgoing Democrat Carol Shea-Porter Blames Chinese For Loss? Bishop of Winchester: Legal System Discriminates Against Christians Video: White House Denies ‘Death Panels' Policy, Defends End-of-Life Planning Video: Mocked Meteorologist Gets Last Laugh Disgraced Teacher Enjoys Well-Paid 13th Year in ‘Rubber Room' After Sexually Molesting 6th Grade Student Obama Sends ‘Warmest Thoughts' for Kwanzaa New START, New Beginning? Peter Huessy When signed in April, New START was a document of unilateral disarmament, but it was ratified on the promise that America commits to modernizing its nuclear arsenal. Terror Threat in Spain Continues Steve Emerson Spain still has strong networks of terrorists within its borders, from Al-Qaeda-influenced North African groups to Lashkar e-Taiba and more... 'Self-Inflicted Wounds' Points to al-Qaeda's Defeat James Carafano, PhD A recent detailed analysis suggests that the Islamist terrorist movement has not weathered the global war well. But the war is far from over... Three Brass Monkeys See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil Maj. Gen. Paul Vallely, US Army (Ret) The apathy of politicians who turn away from vital challenges to the Constitution, national security and terrorism is weakening America and the West... Islam: A Religion Custom Made For Men Amil Imani Even though the PC-mongers in the West claim to uphold the rights of women, they deliberately turn a blind eye to the inherent misogyny of Islam. Terrorism: 'London' Bridge has Fallen Down Gadi Adelman Diane Sawyer of ABC referred to them as "the three people standing sentry over America's security." If these are our sentries we had all better start guarding ourselves... Mideast Meddlers Turned Back in Iraq Amir Taheri Iraq's recent creation of a government has happened despite the attempts to influence the process from pan-Arabists and also Shiites from the rogue state of Iran. Peter King's Steadfast Commitment to National Security Phil Orenstein While the administration still makes poor judgment calls, one individual is warning that more needs to be done by Muslim "leaders" to assist against extremism. Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. 1. Iraq Wants the U.S. Out (WSJ) 2. Christmas bomb plot: nine remanded in custody over terror charges (TELEGRAPH UK) 3. Planes Cruising Over U.S. Are Low-Priority Security Concern (FOX) 4. Somali Insurgents: Obama Must Convert to Islam or Attacks on U.S. Will Come (AP) 5. Publisher confirms Julian Assange book deal (YAHOO) 6. The best New Year's resolution is to say thanks to U.S. military (WASHINGTON EXAMINER) 7. Republican Congressional-Elect Representative Joe Walsh Will Turn Down Government Health Insurance (THE HILL) 8. Los Angeles City Council condemns "Islamophobia," ignores hate crimes against groups victimized far more often (JIHAD WATCH) 9. Semper Phi (WEEKLY STANDARD) 10. "New" Package bomb found at Greek embassy in Italy (YAHOO) Redistricting Ain't What it Used to Be Salena Zito Pennsylvania is due to redraw congressional district lines. In 80 years, the state has lost 17 seats from Congress, and now, computers will ensure the gerrymandering continues... The Cancun Climate Con Duggan Flanakin The UN seeks to redistribute wealth when - in a fair world - it should be working to reduce "energy poverty." Quote of the Day - December 28, 2010 FSM: Quote of the Day Click here to sign up for FSM's e-mail updates!