06-01-11: Cantankerous U.S. Rep. Refuses to Answer CNN’s Questions (Plus: Carafano’s Presidential Policy)

Chasing Sarah: The Boys Behind the Bus Michelle Malkin The hysterical media pundits who obsess about Sarah Palin's every move seem unconcerned about politics, worrying more about casting her as a villain in their own drama... * VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS * 1. Video: Congressman Weiner's (D) Media Exchange - Cantankerous U.S. Rep. Refuses to Answer Questions, Calls CNN Producer ‘Jackass' 2. Sarah Palin plays the media like a violin: Her turn now 3. Video: DHS Pursuing ‘Pre-Crime' System - ("F.A.S.T.") 4. Video: MSNBC'S Bashir: Sarah Palin's Bus Tour a 'Breach of Federal Law' 5. Video: FOX's Cavuto discusses Home Price Plunge 6. MSNBC: (2004) - Natural Disasters Create Jobs, (2011) - Natural Disasters Wipe Out Jobs 7. Audio: Twice Deported, ‘Undocumented' Worker Kills Houston Police Officer and Father of Three 8. House torpedoes unconditional hike to $14.3 trillion debt ceiling 9. Video: Nanny of the Month - North Carolina Bans Rare Burgers! Bitten by the Russian Bear (Again) Presidential Policy: Does It Make the Grade?, James Carafano, PhD During the New Start Treaty negotiations, the Russians gained significant concessions on U.S. missile numbers. Now they want America to give way some more... Saudi Arabia: The Exception? Herbert London Saudi Arabia follows an oppressive and apparently immutable form of Islam, but is it possible that even here, there could be reform and rights for women and minorities? What Are We Waiting For? Diana West Most Afghan civilian casualties are deliberately killed by Taliban, but when Afghan civilians are accidentally killed by U.S./NATO troops, Hamid Karzai threatens to expel them. The Truth About Obama's Joplin Visit Miki Booth The President's visit to Joplin was presented in the media as a sign of support for the tornado-struck residents, but one person familiar with the city has a differing personal opinion. Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. 1. Allen West: U.S. needs more, not less, military spending (WA PO) 2. Military Commission to Review list of Charges Against 9/11 Suspects (FOX) 3. Pakistani who exposed al Qaeda cell found slain (WT) 4. Muslim teenage beauty queen 'stoned to death'...Is Shari'a law to blame? (TELEGRAPH) 5. ‘Loser Pays' in Texas: Gov. Rick Perry scores a win for tort reform and small business (NRO) 6. Iraqi refugees in Kentucky charged with planning to help arm Al Qaeda (CSM) 7. President Barack Obama has proclaimed June 2011 "Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month." (FOX) 8. GM Admits that Dealerships are Taking Chevy Volt Tax Credits (NLPC) 9. House Rejects Vote to Raise US Debt Ceiling Without Spending Cuts (VOA) 10. Advisers urge military to rely less on drones, more on expertise (WT) Gates Turns Off The Lights Frank Gaffney, Jr. In a series of speeches over the past few days, Robert Gates has sounded warnings about America's direction. But has he helped to steer the ship of state towards the rocks? Global Warming Charlatans Feel the Heat Alan Caruba $100 billion of taxpayer's money has gone to support "climate research" by scientists who were unable to find conclusive proof of human influence on global temperature. Where Obama Is Leading Israel Caroline Glick Since his policy speech, the President has taken a series of steps that only reinforce the impression that he is the most hostile us leader the Jewish state has ever faced. Tea Are The World The perfect musical experience - and the perfect charity - for Memorial Day. Lloyd Marcus From country music to rap, 44 of the best songs were selected from hundreds of submissions. Jo Piazza at Fox News cleverly titled the project Tea Are The World. It Is Vengeful Man - Not God - We Need Fear Lt. Colonel James Zumwalt, USMC (ret) Iran's president believes the Day of Judgment is not just a matter for God - it can be made to happen if Iran acts to plunge the world into chaos. Click here to sign up for FSM's e-mail updates!