12-08-11: Labor Secretary's Farming Regulations Will Benefit Illegal Aliens [Plus: Food Stamps Used for What?]

Criticism of Islam Could Soon be a Crime in America Clare M. Lopez The current administration has taken dialogue to worrying new levels and if it continues to pander to Islamist lobbying, it may agree to the OIC plan to outlaw criticism of Islam. ♦♦♦ CHECK OUT FSM'S NEW HOT PICKS' FEATURE: "WHAT DOES PAM THINK? "♦♦♦ Read Pam's comments and then join in the conversation! Read FamilySecurityMatters.org Contributing Editor J. Christian Adams' SHOCKING new book! Buy it here	VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS ♦ CHECK OUT FSM'S NEW HOT PICKS' FEATURE: "WHAT DOES PAM THINK? "♦ 1. VIDEO: Panetta To Israel: "Get To The Damn Table" With Palestine 2. VIDEO: The Strange Bashar Assad/Barbara Walters Interview 3. VIDEO: RADICAL ISLAMISTS Have Emerged as the Biggest Winners in Egypt's Historic Elections 4. VIDEO: Oh my! TV's MythBusters Accidentally Shoot Cannonball at Neighborhood 5. VIDEO: 62 Arrested as Occupy DC Hits K Street 6. School Turns Heating Off to ‘Save Planet' 7. VIDEO: Food Stamps Used for Starbucks Frappuccinos 8. VIDEO: ‘Why the Hell Did I Call on You?‘ Fiery NJ Gov. Christie Responds to Accusation of 'Planting Questions' 9. VIDEO: Administration: Ft. Hood Shooting ‘Workplace Violence' 10. VIDEO: Mexico 'Foils Saadi Gaddafi Plot' Dear Muslims: Which "House" is America to You? Amil Imani Traditionally Islam has divided the world into "houses." When Muslims come to live in the United States, do they see America as a house of peace, of war, or of refuge? Russia's Parliamentary and Presidential Elections in Focus John W. Miller The start of Russian elections has shown a downturn for Vladimir Putin's party, but even as protests against him get violent, Putin is still on course to be president again. Cracks in The Veneer of Civilization Tom McLaughlin German philosopher Nietzsche claimed that civilization was but a thin veneer over the seething mass of humanity. That thin veneer is starting to crack away... The Little School That Could Marilyn Penn A unique school in Israel, where refugees from traumatized backgrounds become integrated and understand the language, should serve as a model for the U.S., where migrant integration is poor. Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. 1. Holder heading to House hot seat, Fast and Furious grilling on the way [DAILY CALLER] 2. Rod Blagojevich sentenced to 14 years over attempted sale of Obama's senate seat [TELEGRAPH] 3. Cost of High School Dropouts Draining US Taxpayer [CNBC] 4. Holy Land Foundation jihad charity convictions upheld on appeal [JIHAD WATCH] 5. Top Justice Official Called to Resign [FOX] 6. Deutsche Bank CEO Target of Suspected Letter Bomb [CNBC] 7. At House hearing Thursday, Corzine expected to plead the Fifth [NYP] 8. Feds use video surveillance to catch fraud for workers' comp [WT] 9. Obama threatens veto if pipeline decision is added to payroll tax cut [THE HILL] 10. Mikhail Gorbachev calls for a new vote in Russia [YAHOO] Prosecutor Warns Not to Ignore al-Shabaab Threat Steve Emerson A pipeline exists for Americans to go to Somalia, where they become linked with the terror group Al Shabaab, and for members of this group to come into the United States. Labor Secretary's Farming Regulations Will Benefit Illegal Aliens Peter Gadiel The administration is failing to deal with illegal migrants, but new regulations devised to control farm labor will mean that teenagers who work on farms will cede their jobs to illegals. Looking to the Dollar, Gold, and "Mutti" Merkel to Save the World Alan Caruba The economy of Europe is collapsing, and only Angela Merkel is seriously trying to save it. America needs to regain its faith in its exceptionalism before it follows Europe... Quote of the Day - December 8, 2011 FSM: Quote of the Day A warning about the Arab Spring that was never heeded.