09-19-11: Mother of 4 terrorist murderers chosen to launch statehood campaign for PA [PLUS: Americans Must "Pay Their Fair Share"]

Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. 1. Obama to Propose $1.5 Trillion in New Taxes [NRO] 2. Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Rep. Cleaver (D-Mo.). If Obama wasn't president, we would be ‘marching on the White House' [THE HILL] 3. Government Records Show That The Administration Restructured Half-Billion Dollar Federal Loan Solyndra To Favor Donor [ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION] 4. New York security on alert for UN assembly [FT] 5. THE debt crisis in Europe has finally, and officially, washed up on American shores. [NYT] 6. U.S., European Diplomats Scramble Ahead of Palestinian U.N. Bid [FOX] 7. New Mexico Democrats and Gov. Susana Martinez, a Republican who took office this year, clash over licenses for illegals [WT] 8. Retiree Benefits for the Military Could Face Cuts [NYT] 9. Clinton praises Cheney's political prowess [CNN] 10. Durbin: Senate will act on Obama's jobs bill in Oct. [WT] ** VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS ** 1. VIDEO: Ford Commercial: Real Ford Truck Owner Takes a Shot at Chrysler and GM for Taking Government Bailout Money 2. VIDEO: President Obama Repeats Americans Must "Pay Their Fair Share" 3. VIDEO: 9/11 Memorial Organizers Appalled After Georgia County Solicitor General Disrespectfully Removes Flags 4. Couple Accused of Stealing Millions Intended for Preschoolers' Meals 5. Iran's Dirty 9/11 Secrets 6. VIDEO: Meet the Press: If Buffett Feels Guilty About His Taxes ‘He Should Send In A Check' 7. VIDEO: Feeling Poorer? Household Wealth Has Dipped..."People spend less when they feel poor... this SLOWS growth..." 8. VIDEO: Former Governor Dem Advice To Obama: Forget War On Terror, Worry About War On Jobs 9. Palestinians Say 2010 Obama Speech Inspired Their U.N. Statehood Bid 10. Report: ACORN-affiliated group gets $300,000 more in taxpayer money Not All Islams Are Equal Amil Imani None of the numerous contending sects is indeed the Islam Muhammad launched. Amil Imami presents a short guide to the world's current Islamic groups. Counterterrorism Contradictions Gadi Adelman On June 28, the Obama administration released its National Strategy for Counterterrorism. When "terrorism" is changed to "manmade catastrophes", what exactly are they countering? King, Kennedy and Communism Cliff Kincaid Recent revelations from Caroline Kennedy concerning national icon Martin Luther King have created a dilemma for America's media. Teaching Shariah Law in America by Sandra Wideman A leading U.S. lecturer is claiming that "Good hearts produce good Shariah, and bad hearts produce bad Shariah," as if Islamic laws really were perfect, benign and egalitarian. Pay As You Go Government Benefits Frank Hill Alan Simpson's rather salty but descriptive comment about Social Security could be politely amended to read: 'The US federal government has 310 million teats on it to milk!' Five Wars, 63 Years of Terrorism, and Israel Survives Alan Caruba It's tough enough for the Israelis and Jews around the world to deal with growing anti-Semitism, but the political threats against Israel are getting more aggressive. Brotherhood Leader: "Democracy is Heresy" The Global Muslim Brotherhood Daily Report A U.S. Muslim Brotherhood leader joins the Syrian opposition, while a senior figure in the Egyptian Brotherhood claims that democracy is an Islamic "heresy." Terror Matriarch Petitions UN Mother of 4 terrorist murderers is chosen by the PA to launch statehood campaign. Itamar Marcus, Nan Jacques Zilberdik The Palestinian Authority shows its skewed values by selecting a woman whose sons were terrorists to demand that the UN establish a Palestinian state. Malcolm Wallop, RIP Peter Huessy Senator Malcolm Wallop passed away on September 14th, aged 78. His life is fondly remembered by this contributor who knew him personally. The Palestinian Obsession Caroline Glick The Palestinians' UN statehood gambit goes a long way towards revealing the deep-seated European and US pathologies that enable and prolong the Palestinian conflict with Israel. The Inevitability of War Jerrold L. Sobel After acquiescing to the demands of successive U.S. administrations, Israel is in danger of disappearing, unless it is prepared to assert itself. Target Black Unemployment with Enterprise Zones Star Parker The Congressional Black Caucus' annual shindig approaches, but perhaps black unemployment would not be best served by simply rerouting federal funds into jobless hotspots. Report Card on the 9/11 Commission's Recommendations Peter Gadiel, Patrick Dunleavy Family Security Matters and 9/11 Families for a Secure America check key recommendations from the 9/11 Commission to see if they have been implemented. The news is not good. Click here to sign up for FSM's e-mail updates!