02-14-11: U.S. Schools: Learning Arabic will be compulsory! ( Plus: Allen West CPAC Appearance)

Arabic: "The Language Of The Future"? Gadi Adelman In some American schools, Arabic is going to be taught because federal authorities see it as "the language of the future." And in some schools, learning Arabic will be compulsory. 1. Egypt: Hosni Mubarak used last 18 days in power to secure his fortune (TELEGRAPH) 2. Egypt's Military Rulers Dissolve Parliament, Suspend Constitution (AP) 3. Quarter of RAF trainee pilots to be sacked in defense spending cull (TELEGRAPH) 4. Egyptian army takes charge (WT) 5. Top of the list to replace Mubarak -- candidate who is anti US, Israel (YAHOO) 6. Gaddafi tells Palestinians: revolt against Israel (REUTERS) 7. Iran bans production of Valentine's Day gifts (YAHOO) 8. Obama budget falls far short of debt commission savings plan (THE HILL) 9. Mubarak resignation throws into question U.S.-Egyptian counterterrorism work (WA PO) 10. Joint Chiefs chairman to reassure Jordan, Israel (AP) Please scroll all the way down because you don’t want to miss any of our new postings since Friday and the breaking news in Egypt. New Must Reads, Hot Topics, Hot Picks, Videos, special comments from FSM Editors, and more! * VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS * 1. Video: Rep. Allen West at CPAC 2011 2. Child abuse in Britain's Islamic schools 3. Video: Ann Coulter at CPAC 2011 4. Video: Israel shuts embassy in Cairo 5. Video: Herman Cain at CPAC 2011 6. Video: Chris Matthews on Egypt: "I'm Jubilant, a little frisky ...It Took Obama to Have This Happen." 7. Video: David Horowitz speaks at CPAC 2011 8. The Interrogation of Rumsfeld 9. Girl Scouts Back Away From Pledge Committing to Lobby for Global Warming Legislation 10. Video: Trailer: ‘Atlas Shrugged' Is "Islamofascism" a Slur? Amil Imani In August 2006, George W. Bush spoke of Islamic fascism, after a plot was discovered to blow up U.S.-bound airplanes. Is "Islamofascism" a valid expression to describe Islam? A Cell Within a Cell Patrick Dunleavy Putting terrorists in prison does not automatically stop them from coordinating terrorist activities from within their cells... Chavez Funding American Group That Assists Illegal Migrants Peter Huessy Casa de Maryland is a U.S. group that supports illegal immigrants. Why is it accepting money from Hugo Chávez, the terror-supporting socialist dictator who is an enemy of America? Egyptian Military Vital to Crafting Democratic Order William R. Hawkins The Egyptian military needs to remain in charge through the transition and beyond. America's first president was a retired general, who provided stability and confidence. Eighteen Days That Shook the World Peter Probst In the Middle East we are witnessing a seismic shift in the geopolitical balance of power, with the contagion ultimately spreading well beyond the region and reaching our shores. Children with Matches G. Murphy Donovan The immaturity of the White House in handling domestic issues is now manifest in its foreign affairs... The ‘Secular' Muslim Brotherhood Andrew McCarthy The Obama administration is preparing the political ground for failure in Egypt. Multicultural Suicide Alan Caruba Multiculturalism was extolled as state policy in European nations, but they have now rejected it as a failure. So why is it being promoted here? Curse of the Mummy Amir Taheri When a mummy encounters life, it disintegrates. This is what happened when President Hosni Mubarak fell apart in the face of an Egyptian people full of life and youth. Egypt: People Power Perhaps, But Democracy It Ain't The Editor Let us not make the mistake of thinking that toppling a dictatorial president is an example of democracy in action. Contributing Editors' Thoughts on Egypt FSM National Security Team Alan Caruba, Laina Farhat-Holzman, Daniel Greenfield, Ruth King, Jim Kouri, Chet Nagle and Frank Salvato give their views about the Egyptian revolution and its possible ramifications. C-PAC and the "Trojan" Brotherhood Diana West Does The American Conservative Union have an Islamist cuckoo in its nest? Mubarak Out, Brotherhood Remains Primed Steve Emerson With the resignation yesterday of Egypt's President Mubarak, the Muslim Brotherhood are hovering in the wings, waiting to seize their moment... What Works At Job Interviews Works in Life Gabriel Garnica, Esq. If one treats interviews as a discussion, the job seeker should come as prepared to ask intelligent and relevant questions as he or she is to answer them. Our New Jeffersonian Era Salena Zito America always has been at odds with the philosophies of Founders Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson over where the nation's exceptionalism would be found. As The Lies Come Crashing Down Caroline Glick While the U.S. supports the Egyptian revolution which is unlikely to benefit Israel, the unstable nation of Pakistan has quietly doubled its nuclear arsenal... Who Is Raymond Davis, And Why Is He So Important? Scott McKay An American diplomat in Pakistan shot two men on a motorbike who pointed guns at him. He is in jail, fanatical Pakistanis are baying for his blood, and a diplomatic crisis could be brewing... The Spooks' Black Thursday Dr. Michael Ledeen Our "intelligence" experts are operating on the basis of some amazingly politically correct and demonstrably false stereotypes that have very little to do with the real world. 'Obamacare'Law is in Limbo: Supreme Court Action is Needed Now Dr Paula D. Gordon The Protection and Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) has constitutional and practical problems that leave health providers and insurers in such uncertainty, it needs Supreme Court clarification. What Would Jeane J. Kirkpatrick Think of the Egyptian Situation? Peter Huessy A hypothetical conversation with the late Jeane J. Kirkpatrick, former adviser and ambassador under the Reagan administration, based upon her previously published comments. Interview with Dr. Robert Goldberg on the Dangers of "Tabloid Medicine" Roger Aronoff The Internet has become the repository for a dangerous mix of tabloid journalism and vital medical information, claims Dr. Robert Goldberg in his book "Tabloid Medicine." Click here to sign up for FSM's e-mail updates!