04-11-11: Tea Party's 1st Victory: President opposes spending cuts right up to the time he calls them historic.(Plus: Amil Imani)

Why Confront Islamism? Amil Imani Supporters of Islamism have managed to silence critics by accusing them of "Islamophobia" and "racism." To survive culturally, we no longer have an option of silence. * VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS * 1. The Tea Party's First Victory: President opposes spending cuts right up to the time he calls them historic. 2. Video: Where Are Those BP Oil Spill Payments Going? 3. Video: Why France banned the Burka - Effective April 11, 2011 4. Video: Tony Blair: Do not underestimate Gadhafi 5. Video: Kudlow Asserts Late-Night Budget Deal a Big Transformation in Direction of U.S. Economic Policy 6. Famous crime writer tied to Clinton campaign probe 7. Video: Rep. Jim Moran (D) To Disabled Veteran At Town Hall: "Time To Sit Down" 8. Video: Muslims in New York Protest Against Everything... But Islamic Terrorism 9. Video: TSA's Very Thorough Search of Six-Year-Old Girl 10. Video: Mark Levin on Budget Deal: ‘This Is a Historic Scam' The Writing is on the Wall Gadi Adelman A concrete wall stands 8 meters high and stops terrorists from crossing into Israel. With a possible U.N. vote this September on a Palestinian State, "the writing is on the wall". A 'Historic' Budget Agreement!---Say What? Frank Hill A budget was finally passed on Friday - but will it make any impression on the deficit? The Annihilation of Creativity in the Muslim World The Assassination of Juliano Mer-Khamis in Jenin Nancy Kobrin, PhD, Joan Lachkar, PhD The recent assassination of an Israeli Arab-Jewish film-maker and actor in Jenin highlights the continued suppression of creativity in the Muslim world. The Arab Spring Gary H. Johnson, Jr. The war of ideas rages in America as the Arab Spring approaches a fateful May. Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. Japan - Today - ANOTHER 6.6 Quake - Nuclear Plant Loses Power! 1. BREAKING: Magnitude 6.6-quake jolts Japan coast - Nuclear Plant Loses Power (CNN ARTICLE & VIDEO) 2. Speaker John Boehner (R): Next fight to be about trillions, not billions (USA TODAY) 3. Israel's Foreign Minister Says That Working Toward A Cease Fire With Hamas Is A "Grave Mistake" (AP) 4. Hillary Clinton to Address U.S.-Islamic Gathering in Washington (CNS) 5. Senate Repeal Vote On Obamacare Part of 2011 Spending Deal (U.S. ELECTION NEWS) 6. Beijing police halt unapproved Christian church service (MY WAY) 7. Burka: French police cautious over enforcing ban over fears of extremist violence (TELEGRAPH) 8. Sharia Law: A woman is whipped for having an affair (DAILY MAIL) 9. Budget battle continues for Rep. Ryan (CNN) 10. Fine print of spending deal 'still under negotiation' (DAILY CALLER) Iran Armageddon Alan Caruba "In Islam... there is an end-of-times scenario-and they think it's beginning or has already begun," said Bernard Lewis. But Iran wants to nuke Israel to bring on the Day of Judgment. We're There to Help And they're there to kill us. Andrew McCarthy Plans to "rebuild" Afghanistan as a nation are a waste of money. Afghanistan is as culturally backward as it has been for centuries, and will not reward America with gratitude... FSM's Military Analyst Receives Palmetto Patriot Award The Editors Family Security Matters' counterintelligence expert and military analyst gets well-deserved recognition. Lincoln's Path in a Time of Upheaval Salena Zito Tomorrow will be the 150th anniversary of the first shots being fired in the American Civil War. Abraham Lincoln's principles, and his faith in America, would be put to the test... Airport Snafu: Security Easily Compromised by Terror Suspects Jim Kouri, CPP The TSA made headlines last year when it began searching nuns and even children at airports. But while it had no focus, it let 23 terror suspects slip through Qaradawi Savages Turkey for not Supporting Libyan Rebels Egypt Allows Free Travel for Brotherhood Leaders The Global Muslim Brotherhood Daily Report The Muslim Brotherhood gains further legitimacy in Egypt, supports Libyan rebels, but cannot overcome its innate hostility to the Shia civilians who are protesting in Bahrain. Inside Beltway Republicans Vs. Main St. Bruce Kesler There is a divide within the Republican Party today that is wider now than at any time since 1964. What has led to this rift? Palestinian Terrorists Nailed for Jerusalem Pipe Bomb Attack Jim Kouri, CPP On Thursday, five Hamas members were indicted for a March bomb incident in which a man lost his arm. Attacks against Israel are rising dramatically. Is this a new Intifada? Richard Goldstone and Palestinian Statehood Caroline Glick The lessons of Richard Goldstone's now-retracted blood libel should serve as a pointer to how the next phase of the international campaign to delegitimize Israel will need to be fought. Return America to Main Street Star Parker The great sucking sound we hear today is the liberal regime in Washington sucking the living daylights out of this nation... Hizballah Rockets Target Tel Aviv Steve Emerson Cables released by Wikileaks show that Hizballah - which is funded by Iran and Syria - intends to start a new war with Israel, and has 40,000 missiles ready to use in its attacks. Last weeks poll: Donald Trump & the Birth Certificate Issue View Poll Results - CLICK HERE Read Comments - CLICK HERE Click here to sign up for FSM's e-mail updates!