11-29-11:Middle East: Crisis, What Crisis? [Plus: Are You a Light Bulb Addict?]

"Please don't think this is easy for me. I'm one of those crazed Americans who can't walk into Home Depot, Target or my local grocery store right now without wanting to grab one of those king-sized shopping carts and stuff it to the gunwales with 100-watt incandescent light bulbs. Maybe it's the sheer thrill of buying bulbs that in just over a month, as of Jan. 1, 2012, will be banned for sale in America...?" Confessions of a Light Bulb Addict Claudia Rosett The incandescent light bulb is a martyr to political dogma. If Washington thinks that people must have their energy usage regulated, there are many other laws that they could pass... ♦♦♦ CHECK OUT FSM'S NEW HOT PICKS' FEATURE: "WHAT DOES PAM THINK? "♦♦♦ Read Pam's comments and then join in the conversation! Read FamilySecurityMatters.org Contributing Editor J. Christian Adams' SHOCKING new book! Buy it here VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS ♦♦♦ CHECK OUT FSM'S NEW HOT PICKS' FEATURE: "WHAT DOES PAM THINK? "♦♦♦ 1. VIDEO: Union Workers Getting High and Drunk While Building U.S. Military Armored Vehicle Parts 2. VIDEO: More Parents Avoiding School Vaccines for Children 3. Tea Party Alleges Double Standard by Occupy-Friendly Mayor in Virginia 4. VIDEO: 'Path of Fire' a Deadly Gamble for Illegals 5. VIDEO: Ron Christie Schools Chris Matthews: 'The Facts Get in the Way of a Good Narrative' 6. VIDEO: Man Sobs In Despair As #OccupyToronto 'Library' Is Removed From Public Square 7. VIDEO: John Bolton: America should never be in a fair fight, we should always dominate 8. AUDIO: Saturday, 11/26/11 Larry Kudlow 9. VIDEO: Islamists Win Elections in Morocco Middle East: Crisis, What Crisis? Presidential Policy: Does It Make the Grade?, James Jay Carafano, PhD The Arab Spring has turned to tumult, but after being concerned about the Middle East earlier in the year, the administration seems to be ignoring the latest chaos. The Isolationist Delusion Frank J. Gaffney, Jr. For America, wars happen when it is weak, not when it is strong. America has a role in the world that needs to be played out fully. Isolationism is a provocative weakness. The Evolution of Moroccan Democracy Herbert London While the Arab Spring turns sour, at least Morocco's king has accepted the need for widespread judicial and democratic reform, even though this is ignored by the U.S. administration. Bahrain Today: No Fantasy Island Darlene Casella Excessive violence took place on Bahrain in the Arab Spring, and subsequently even doctors who treated injured Shia protesters have been jailed by the Saudi-supported ruling class. Give Thanks for American Exceptionalism Star Parker Although American attitudes are distinct, they are changing and trending in the direction of Europe. Egypt's Elections: Victim of a Power Struggle? Ashraf Ramelah The military, which this month was killing and gassing people in Tahrir Square, is standing by while elections begin, knowing Islamists will win. Will it intervene for its own ends? Chris Matthews: Gaffe Machine Roger Aronoff Always willing to send up others, Chris Matthews' recent appearance shows how he makes the same mistakes and brain freezes as those he casts scorn upon Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. 1. Fitch ...The Credit-Ratings Company Downgraded its outlook to "NEGATIVE" in the Wake of the Supercommittee's Failure [FOX BUSINESS] 2. General: Worst U.S. image in Pakistan ever [WE] 3. Maxine Waters in line to take over from Frank on Financial Services Committee [THE HILL] 4. White House: It's a 'Mystery' Why Anyone Would Question That Kagan Should Judge Obamacare [CNS] 5. Libya: 250 Muslim leaders meet to demand Sharia [JIHAD WATCH] 6. Syria: security forces have killed at least 256 children since start of protests [TELEGRAPH] 7. Justice Department: Alabama Immigration Law Complicating Enforcement [AP] 8. ClimateGate 2.0: 5,000 New E-mails Confirm Pattern of Deception and Collusion by Alarmists [NEWSBUSTERS] 9. Netanyahu Orders Delay in Renovation of Hazardous Temple Mount Bridge Due to Threats of Muslim Violence [THE BLAZE] 10. Ten Brands That Will Disappear In 2012 [24/7 WALL STREET] Administration's Bureaucracy Hinders Border Control Agents Immigration News Update Legal immigrants object to DREAM Act, southern border fence to extend into the Pacific, Arizona to build its own fence, and at commercial hubs, less migration control. Quote of the Day - November 29, 2011 FSM: Quote of the Day One woman's opinion of the media and the Washington "elite." Click here to sign up for FSM's e-mail updates!