1-04-12:GOP Candidates' Stances on Foreign Policy [Plus: Taliban leaders held at GITMO to be released]

Why Did Top Islamist Group Refuse Breakfast with Mayor Bloomberg? The Act of a Stubborn Child Patrick Dunleavy Mayor Bloomberg's interfaith breakfast was boycotted by a number of Muslims, who complained about NYPD terrorism surveillance. Some of these Muslim leaders have unsavory pasts... ♦♦♦ 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 1. U.S. Border: Man shows scanned passport on iPad...Does he get into the USA? 2. 12 Things That Will Be Less Expensive in 2012 3. Wake Forest University's Radical Imam 4. VIDEO: Iran's Army Chief Issues Warning 5. VIDEO: Super Tucano Counterinsurgency Fighter Plane 6. Can You Name What Group Received $487,400,000 in Tax Money and Did 329,445 Abortions? 7. VIDEO: Will 2012 Be Good or Bad for Your Wallet? 8. AUDIO: Saturday, 12/31/11 Larry Kudlow 9. VIDEO: Occupy Protesters Stage ‘Die In' At DNC Iowa War Room 10. Children becoming 'addicted' to computers The GOP Candidates' Stances on Foreign Policy Ryan Mauro The single decision of an adversary could force foreign policy and national security issues into the forefront of political life. So what are the current Republican positions on such issues? Iowa-Bashing Snobs and Sore Losers Michelle Malkin The Iowa caucuses brought out some rather unpleasant vitriol from media commentators, and a certain amount of petulance from others. Former Obama Aide Lobbied for The Washington Post Cliff Kincaid Mao-supporting pundit Anita Dunn claims she is not a lobbyist, even though she works for a firm that does lobbying. Will the progressives who championed her defend this, too? Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. 1. ADMINISTRATION: Taliban leaders held at Guantánamo Bay to be released [GUARDIAN] 2. Pakistan Taliban commanders "at each other's throats" [REUTERS] 3. U.S. Closes 2011 With Record $15.22 Trillion In Debt, Officially At 100.3% Debt/GDP, $14 Billion From Breaching Debt Ceiling [ZERO HEDGE] 4. Colorado Christian University Sues Federal Government Over ObamaCare [CBS] 5. Probe reveals feds pressuring agents to rush immigrant visas - even if fraud is feared [THE DAILY] 6. Police Arrested A Suspect In Connection With The Firebombing Of An Islamic Cultural Center [FOX] 7. Tehran warns U.S. to stay out of Gulf [WT] 8. Muslim Brotherhood Supreme Guide Says Caliphate is Near [CBN] 9. Panetta to Offer Strategy for Cutting Military Budget [NYT] 10. $5 a Gallon for Gas? It Could Happen In 2012 [CBS] 'Lies, Damned Lies and Statistics' Frank Hill Our federal government's size is huge, but do not underestimate the dynamism of the American economy that when unleashed, can help solve a lot of ills that currently infect us. CAIR Tries to Blame Anti-Islamist Website for NYC Attacks The Editor Even though a Hindu place of worship and a Christian couple's home were also attacked, CAIR's spokesman exploits NYC firebombings to attack one particular critic of Islam. U.S. Must Resist Iranian Threats Riki Ellison Iran threatens to attack any American aircraft carriers in the Strait of Hormuz. Against a volatile nation ruled by insane theocrats, strong U.S. missile defense is the only valid option. Anti-Defamation League: Fighting Yesterday's Battles Charles Jacobs The Anti-Defamation League is geared to fight anti-Semitism from fascist bigots, but it seems unable to deal with the current deluge of bigotry coming from leftists and Islamists. 2011 in Review: Security Technology Fails to Secure U.S. Border Jim Kouri, CPP 2011 was anything but a successful year for the United States' border security projects including the building of a security fence at the nation's southern border. Quote of the Day - January 4, 2012 FSM: Quote of the Day Rick Perry's response to the Iowa results.
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