FSM Security Update: 10-13-09 *Assault on the Military*

October 13th Norwegian Nobel Cmte makes Obama look ridiculous. What every American should know, but didn't ask. Should McChrystal testify? Obama's ‘chorus of whiners.' Weaker Patriot Act - good news for terrorists? To what does the Left pledge allegiance? FSM is pleased to announce that we now have a comments section available for each of our must-read articles. We invite our readers to chime in on the important issues of the day! In the Shadow of the War on Terror Salena Zito Despite terms such as "Islamic terrorist," "jihad" and "Muslim extremist" being scrubbed from administration chatter, we remain at risk for another attack. Health Care Debate Down to the Wire The Editors No matter how you feel about the health care debate, participate in the process! Exclusive: The SEC, FINRA, Madoff, And Stanford: The Painful And Offensive Example Of Symbiotic Relationships Between Our Regulators and Major Criminals C. Austin Burrell CNBC announced Friday that New York was now down to #3 in World Financial Centers, behind, logically, London, and, astoundingly, Australia. Who do we have to blame for that? Hey, You Can't Expect a Nobel Peace Prize Winner to Win a War, Can You? Gregory D. Lee I'm afraid that with this award the president will not increase the necessary troop level in Afghanistan, and the war will be lost. How would it look for the Nobel Peace Prize recipient to win a war? New Battle for Iraq - Iran's All-Out Election Bid Amir Taheri In a blatant effort to manipulate upcoming elections in Iraq, Iran is spending vast sums of money promoting its hard line Shiite bloc. This is a serious threat to Iraq's fragile democracy. Assault on the Military Frank Gaffney, Jr. While the military is engaged in two conflicts overseas, the most serious fire they are taking comes from some of their fellow Americans, starting - incredibly - with their Commander-in-Chief. Why China Won't Help Stop Tehran Peter Brookes Team Obama had better have a Plan B if they are serious about preventing Iran from joining the Mushroom Cloud Club, because Chinese-Iranian ties make the argument for sanctions unrealistic. Video: Steve Wynn Crushes Obama Jobs Plan and Strategy And you thought health reform was all about saving money. Video: Enemy of the State! White House declares war on Fox News for "Boldly Asking Questions" Uncovered Video: Obama Leads SEIU Chant after Vowing to ‘Paint the Nation Purple' Video: Hillary: No, no, no, I'm not running again Video: Obama to Enter Diplomatic Talks With Raging Wildfire The notion that Mar Obama is a weak leader is now spreading in ways that are dangerous to his presidency Video: Nobel fallout: Christopher Hitchens Are taxpayer-funded college courses on methods of unionizing unconstitutional? Is "Arguing with Idiots" worth reading? Get the inside scoop! Video: Rush on the Today Show, Part One Is There Any Hope for Afghanistan? Dr. Laina Farhat-Holzman We have a risky template for Afghanistan, but one that has worked in the past. It takes a fierce leader who has a concept of what a nation-state is - and is ruthless enough to take on all the forces of reaction that beset it. Exclusive: Book Review: ‘Iran - The Green Movement' by Slater Bakhtavar Renee Taylor Why should Americans care about Iran, a faraway nation led by some nut in a "Members Only" jacket? Democracy: The joke is on us. Newt Gingrich Think about it. All of the power of the United States Senate to transform one-sixth of our economy will be in the hands of three men and their aides. Do we want government by staff? Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. Dems scramble after warning from health insurers Obama Quietly Authorizes 13,000 More U.S. Troops for Afghanistan Napolitano Says Al-Qaeda-Style Terrorists Are in U.S. Saudi Arabia Behind Obama's Iran Policy Israelis may stay home to avoid arrest North Korea fires 5 short-range missiles Robert D. Kaplan on President Obama's Afghanistan decision. Obama song video prompts protests at NJ school The truth about the Baucus bill - Part Two White House, Supporters Pile On Health Insurance Industry Over Critical Report U.S. claims to disrupt terror funds ACORN's woes fuel GOP's bid to nix banking law White House Push for Obamacare Isn't Going Down as It Was Planned (by Rush Limbaugh) White House Escalates War of Words With Fox News Hispanics mull boycotting 2010 census Some Analysts Warn Obama's Nobel Peace Prize Complicates War Efforts For Pakistan, The Deluge Is Here U.S. Can't Trace Foreign Visitors on Expired Visas Baucus Health Bill Could Prevent Medical Expense Deductions: Wheelchairs, Chemotherapy, Seeing-Eye Dogs Democrats Scramble After Health Insurers Warn About Premium Hikes Wealth Redistribution on Steroids Tax Hike in a Lab Coat - Dare to say no to Baucus-care. Deficits and the Chinese Challenge Obama Adviser Loves Sharia U.S. Speeding Up Delivery of Bunker-Buster Bomb; Denies Iran Is the Reason Caption Contest October 8 - 13 Will your caption come in at number one?