05-26-11: U.S. Aid to Arab Spring Must Go to Democracy Groups Not to Islamists (Plus: Why is MSNBC'S Schultz being suspended?)

Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. House members handed out bonuses to staffs during budget crisis (LAT) Liu, A Polarizing Administration Judicial Candidate, Has Asked The President To Withdraw His Nomination From Consideration (WT) NYC judge allows lawsuit against Huffington Post (AP) Special Election Win in N.Y. Not Mandate against Medicare Reform (CNS) House bans funds for teaching abortion techniques (YAHOO) President: "I'm working on gun control under the radar" (GREELEY GAZETTE) Elementary School Uses 'Transgender Clownfish' to Teach Children about Sex (SF GATE) CBO: Stimulus law will cost $43 billion more than estimated (DAILY CALLER) Navy Fights Mickey Mouse for SEALs Trademark (FOX) 28 Dead As Gang Battles Hit Mexico - 700 Villagers Flee Homes In Fear (CBS) * VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS * 1. Video: MSNBC'S Ed Schultz: Laura Ingraham is a ‘Right-Wing Slut' New tone? ... UPDATE: MSNBC suspends Schultz 2. Video: Rep. Paul Ryan (R): NY-26: Is A "Preview of Scare Tactics, Distortion, & Demagoguery to Scare Seniors" 3. Video: FOX's Hannity Previews New Film about Gov. Sarah Palin (R) 4. Video: GOP lawmaker: I saw TSA pat down 'little old lady,' child, but not Arab man 5. Video: Medicare - Rep. Paul Ryan (R) "Washington has not been honest with you about Medicare." 6. Video: $25,000 on iPads for Kindergarteners 7. Video: Former U.S. AG calls Holder's prosecution of CIA agents "outrageous" 8. Video: Chris Christie (R): Taxpayers Aren't a Money Tree 9. Video: Freshman Sen. Rand Paul (R) squared off Wednesday with Sen. Harry Reid (D) about The Patriot Act 10. Video: Meteorologist: Global Warming Not to Blame for Killer Twisters U.S. Aid to Arab Spring Must Go to Democracy Groups Not to Islamists Dr. Walid Phares If U.S. aid will be used to fund programs instituted by Islamists, the Obama administration's Middle East initiative will cause greater injustice for the peoples of the region The American Spring: Gaffney's Stand Gary H. Johnson, Jr. People are talking about the Arab Spring today, but the American Spring of 2009 witnessed the birth of a movement that shows no sign of flagging. Frank Gaffney should be seen as a hero of this movement. In Tehran the Fight is Over Money Amir Taheri In Iran, bizarre accusations of sorcery have been launched against President Ahmadinejad's associates. Now the accusations are focusing on political deviancy and money. The March of the Mosques Vin Ienco Few Americans can be unaware of the rise of mosques in the U.S. Despite the high visibility of these buildings, Muslims make up only one percent of the population. From Jackson at Pensacola to the Lions of Cantigny This Week in American Military History Military History, W. Thomas Smith, Jr. Commemorating this week's anniversaries of defining events in American Military History. Chicago Trial: Pakistani Agents Implicated in Mumbai Terror Attacks Jim Kouri, CPP A trial for a Chicago businessman who is accused of assisting terrorists who killed more than 150 people in India hears evidence that Pakistani intelligence agents were also involved in planning the attack. The Palestinians Who Want War, not Peace Palestinian Media Watch Itamar Marcus, Nan Jaques Zilberdik President Obama has said that Israel must give concessions to the Palestinians, yet Palestinian politicians continue to display open contempt for any peace deals. Click here to sign up for FSM's e-mail updates!