FSM Security Update: 4-10-09 *Consequences of an ‘American Idol’ Presidency*

April 10th Obama & Gates Gut the Military. O's amateur hour. Efforts to oppress America usually result in unbridled defiance! New bill in congress gives Obama power to shut down Internet. What?! How about a true transatlantic conservative alliance? Consequences of an ‘American Idol' Presidency Christopher Adamo In a world of inherently hostile entities constantly vying for power, American vulnerability is entirely likely to be perceived as a window of opportunity for those who would tear this nation down. Video: ‘Blowhard': Rove Goes ‘On the Record' to Call Biden a ‘Liar' About Bush Scolding Story It's Your Country Too, Mr. President by Charles Krauthammer Video: Piracy Is Funny? Pirates Hold U.S. Captain ~ Hillary Cackles over "Criminal Act" Video: Crewmembers Describe Ship Captain's Heroic Sacrifice During Pirate Raid Video: Protesters Heckle Obama Economic Advisor: ‘He's a Toxic Mess' Video: Glenn Beck - Obama why don't you just set us on fire and get it over with Video: Schumer: 'The Hard Right, Which Still Believes' in 'Traditional Values'...'All That Is Over.' Video: Obama's Notre Dame Invite: Pat Buchan v Larry O'Donnell Catholics Take Offense to Obama Naming Critic of Pope Benedict to Faith-Based Panel FSM Follows The Economy - Here are the top articles for today. (4-10) Exclusive: No ‘Normalization' Until the Castro Regime is Gone William R. Hawkins Any lifting of sanctions on Cuba, as the delegation of U.S. House members recently urged, will give the benefits to the Castro regime, helping it stay in power-- the real objective of the left. Americans! Don't Copy the British Healthcare System Daniel Hannan, MEP The NHS produces some of the worst health outcomes in the industrialized world. Is that what we want here in America? Video: Lou Dobbs on Why Obama's Plan for Illegal Alien Amnesty is a Bad Idea The Editors Fewer jobs for American citizens; cutting in line before legal citizen applicants; taxpayers footing the bill for legal advice; violent criminals being among those granted amnesty - what's not to like? Obama's European Tour: Arrogance, Ineptness & an Abdication of Leadership Frank Salvato While the European and Middle Eastern leaders smiled and patted Mr. Obama on the back, they gave him nothing. How can this be explained? Exclusive: The U.S. Defense Department: Fighting Tanks With Slingshots Satire by Shawn Goodwin Advisors believe that the president's mesmerizing smile and his overwhelming charisma is "more than enough shield for our allies." Exclusive: Iran's Revolutionary Guards: Arm of Oppression Within and Terrorism Without Manda Zand-Ervin The Guards' official mission is: "Guarding the principle of government by supreme Islamic jurist and the principle of Jihad." In plain language, their mission is oppression and terrorism. From a "murderous fistfight" to the Bataan Death March W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Military Milestones - from a "murderous fistfight" to the Bataan Death March. Transparency Killer at HUD: Another Disastrous Obama Nominee Michelle Malkin Long live transparency! Obama's 'best and brightest' appear to be working overtime to keep taxpayers in the dark Today's Hot Topics: 4-10 We choose, you peruse. •1. More Warships Head to Scene of Hostage American Sea Captain •2. Obama declines comment on US hostage crisis off Somalia •3. Obama asks Congress for extra $83.4 bln for military •4. General Ray Odierno: we may have to ignore Iraq deadline to halt al-Qaeda terror •5. Al-Qaeda terror plot to bomb Easter shoppers •6. Emanuel Now a Backer of Immigration Action •7. Obama Votes "Present" on Pirates; Hillary Cackles over "Criminal Act" •8. The Elephant in the Room: Obama vs. United States •9. Not What We Had Hoped For •10. Homeland Security Secretary Can't Say If Illegal Aliens Will Get Stimulus Money •11. GOP Lawmakers Criticize Black Caucus Members' Praise of Cuba's Communist Regime •12. 1,000+ Retired Officers Change Debate on Gays in the Military •13. U.S. dealings with Iran remain on a slippery path •14. Hunt for Bin Laden Heats Up •15. Why the international community has failed to thwart piracy •16. Useful Idiots Caucus by Mona Charen •17. A Christian Nation? •18. What happens when those who pay no income taxes are a majority? •19. Anti-Piracy 101 •20. Blocking the Funds of Terrorists •21. Vatican frowns on envoy prospects •22. The Pentagon's New Priorities •23. The Promise, and Peril, Ahead for Iraq •24. Democratic Hope in Lebanon Caption Contest April 9 - 14 Will your caption come in at number one?