FSM Security Update: 4-02-09 *Kaboom – The Last Sound Heard after North Korea or Iran Launches a Nuke*

April 2nd Liberals leaning on Obama to weaken national defense in favor of expanding social programs. Green job hype drawing more and more criticism. Is it practical or an exorbitant enviro wing nut scam? Obama's test with Iran. Will smooth talk work? Exclusive: Kaboom - The Last Sound Heard after North Korea or Iran Launches a Nuke Dr. Robin McFee Playing chicken in a dangerous world requires knowing when to flinch and when not to budge. Does the Obama administration have what it takes? Government in the Red? No Pay for Congress or the White House Jonathan Strong Surely our elected representatives are willing to sacrifice for their country just as average citizens do, not to mention the men and women in uniform who risk far more than their salary on the front lines. Exclusive: Gordon Brown is Right - Obama Has ‘Changed' America Pam Meister Crummy gifts to foreign dignitaries aside, things have changed in the short time Barack Obama has been in office. But is it change we can believe in? Today's Blog Topics Video: MoveOn.org once asked this question: Who will pay for the deficit? I wonder if they still care? Video: ‘Stand Down': Voice Mail From NY Times Reporter Blames ‘Bosses' for Spiked Acorn Story Video: When asked if he would leave open the option to pressure a bank CEO to resign, Geithner replied: "Of course." The President Is 'Keeping Score': Chicago politics has moved into the White House. FSM Follows The Economy - Here are the top articles for today. (4-2) Homeland Security Frees 27 Illegal Immigrants, Sends Them Back to Work Video: Cavuto hammers Congressman for trying to regulate "excessive" pay The Crackpot Mentor of State Department Nominee Cliff Kincaid Based on his public statements, one has to conclude that Harold Koh, Obama's nominee for Legal Adviser for the State Department, believes in a world government financed by global taxes. Exclusive: From Russia...With Love? Peter Huessy Recent statements by high ranking Russian officials have emphasized that Iran has no nuclear weapons program and is no threat to anyone - so how can we upon Moscow for the "muscle" to lean on Iran? Obama's Childish Vision of Politics Ben Shapiro Why does the President of the United States embrace the most childish interpretation of political discourse ever put forward on a national stage? Obama's Worst Jobs-Killer Dick Morris and Eileen McGann Who in their right mind is going to invest significantly in business? How can you consider doing so, when you can't know how the tax code might penalize you? The Universal Truths of Human Equality and Liberty Jeffrey Imm Respect, tolerance and equal opportunities as well as equal rights cannot be attained by forgetting the truths that we must all share on human equality and liberty. Somali Pirates Undeterred by Naval Build-up, but Risks Heightened J.Peter Pham, PhD The comical episode of seven pirates in a wooden skiff being chased down on the high seas by five warships and three military aircraft still underscores the fact that piracy is on the rise. NEW Caption Contest April 2 - 7 Will your caption come in at number one? Today's Hot Topics: 4-2 We choose, you peruse. •1. Hamas reportedly planning military staff college •2. U.S. Defenseless Secretary •3. Oil-Rich Arab State Pushes Nuclear Bid With U.S. Help •4. Sudan's dictator roams free, but Bush officials are in jeopardy. •5. Barney Frank: Republicans are like children who've lost security blanket (by Byron York) •6. Fears of fresh violence after police are pelted with bottles as they try to save dying protester •7. We may be forced to attack Iran •8. Border security to get $400M upgrade •9. Ryan Explains Republican Alternative Budget •10. Two radical Muslim organizations clash with the FBI over informants. •11. Anti-Capitalists Protest as World's Biggest Anti-Capitalist Leads G20 •12. The Soros Doctrine in Obama Foreign Policy •13. Obama takes on North Korea conflict, economy •14. Geithner on TARP Money: 'We Have Roughly $135 Billion Left'