01-27-11: Standing Up to the PC Bullies (Plus: Reid Says Earmarks Will Return)

Administration grants 500 new healthcare waivers (THE HILL) Egypt launches crackdown on protesters as U.S. urges reform (TELEGRAPH) Pelosi Logged 43 Flights in 2010; Received "Chocolate-Covered Strawberries" for Birthday Surprise (JUDICIAL WATCH) Social Security Fund to Be Empty by 2037 (AP) New-home sales in 2010 lowest in 47 years (YAHOO) French more anti-capitalist than the Chinese - poll Scrapping the RAF's Nimrod fleet 'risks UK security' (TELEGRAPH) Medicare Official Doubts Health Care Law Savings (CNS) Government to Ditch Terror Color Warning System (AP) Egyptian Protests Look Set to Spread After Violent Clashes (CNS) Standing Up to the PC Bullies Robert Weissberg American education has produced an entire generation that is hyper-sensitive to any affront, real or imagined, who collect grievances as some hobbyists collect postage stamps... * VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS * Video: Meghan McCain: Bachmann is no better than a ‘Poor Man's Sarah Palin' Video: Liberal Radio Host: ‘Boehner a Darker Color than the President' Army ‘Biological Attack' Base Locked Down to Solve ‘Serious Concern' Video: Reid Says Earmarks Will Return, Despite President's State of the Union Vow Video: U.S. Missionary, Nancy Davis, Fatally Wounded in Mexico Video: PA Lawmakers Meeting Devolves into Partisan Shouting Match Video: After Administration Review: No More Color Coded Threat Chart Video: Ohio Mom Jailed for Sending Kids to Better School District Video: Tea Partier Scolds Matthews on Harsh Rhetoric Video: Federal Government Utility Bills Cost Taxpayers Millions Stronger Actions Needed To Grow U.S. Economy William R. Hawkins The State of the Union address was more talk than specifics. There is a need for stronger economic measures, particularly in trade policy which was barely mentioned in the SOTU. From Indian-Fighting Marines to "the Mighty Eighth" Military History, W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Commemorating this week's anniversaries of defining events in American Military History. Al Qaeda's "Inspire" Alfredo Kuilan The latest issue of the Al Qaeda magazine has emphasis upon destroying buildings. Is there a message being clearly stated - that their next planned target is the Capitol Building? No Shariah in South Carolina? Bill Aimed At Protecting S.C. From Foreign Law Introduced in Legislature W. Thomas Smith, Jr. American democratically-mandated principles should be the only source of legislation in the United States. South Carolina is making moves to ensure its laws stay that way. Mental Health on Campus Marilyn Penn There has been an alarming rise in mental illness among students in American colleges. Ironically, those who most need help rarely seek medical assistance. Is U.S. Aid to Afghanistan Buying Expensive Condos in Dubai? Why the Obama Administration Doesn't Seem to Care Dr. Rachel Ehrenfeld Afghan corruption is rife. This has been acknowledged even by the Attorney General. But American aid money intended for the people is being squandered on luxuries for the rich. Demonizing Bisphenol-A The BPA File - Part One Alan Caruba Bisphenol-A, or BPA, is a chemical that has been used safely for half a century, but is now being labeled as dangerous by eco-campaigners... Russian Crime Gangs To Be Discussed During Asia-Pacific Summit Jim Kouri, CPP At a conference of Asian leaders in Mongolia, Russian gangs, drug-running and terrorism are to be on the agenda for discussion. The Kevin Bacon of American Jihad Adam Turner The game "six degrees of Kevin Bacon" involves finding links between movies and the actor Kevin Bacon. A U.S. jihadist group has links to terror plots and outrages... Caption Contest - January 27 - February 1, 2011 Caption Contest Can you come up with the funniest photo caption? Quote of the Day - January 27, 2011 FSM: Quote of the Day The value of life in one particular religious ideology... Click here to sign up for FSM's e-mail updates!