12-30-11: Burning Issues: Islamism, Intolerance, Iconoclasm [PLUS: Krauthammer]

Top 12 Threats to Watch in 2012 Ryan Mauro The year ahead seems to have greater risks than others in the past few years, and certain areas are so volatile they could erupt and eclipse all worries about the economy. ♦♦♦ 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 1. VIDEO: 15-Year-Old Behind Blaze Story on Girl Scouts Speaks Out: ‘We Were So Deceived' 2. Councilwoman Will ‘Retire' for One Day, Collect a $478,000 Pension, and Return on Monday 3. VIDEO: The Federal Reserve's Covert Bailout of Europe 4. VIDEO: For the Record: Greed and OWS 5. VIDEO: Occupy Activists Plan Presence at Rose Parade 6. VIDEO: Krauthammer: Iran blocking Strait of Hormuz Would ‘Start a War' 7. No More SAT Test Score Requirements? Some Schools Alter Testing Policies 8. The Standard Light Bulb as you Know it is About to be EXTINCT - The Federal government is phasing out incandescent bulbs 9. Either Your Phone Plays Taliban Ringtones, or You Die 10. FSM on the Radio - Tonight at 6pm Eastern A Warning from Russia Cynthia E Ayers An EMP or electromagnetic pulse attack, a high altitude nuclear blast wiping out electronics across a massive area may be, according to a Russian source, "right around the corner." Burning Issues: Islamism, Intolerance, Iconoclasm Part One (of Two) Adrian Morgan, The Editor The destruction of a collection of rare documents on Egyptian antiquities, and the persecution of Christians, highlights a fundamental problem with fundamentalist Islam. Should We Support Stability or Revolution? Dr. Laina Farhat-Holzman We are faced with this dilemma now, in the wake of the "Arab Spring." No matter what our policy in the Middle East, it is criticized by one side or another. Political Correctness - Our Titanic Leslie Sacks Pandering to P.C. demands will sink us, will weaken our foundations and our unique culture; a culture of tolerance yet of logic, of equality but also of independence. Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. 1. Egypt Raids 3 U.S. Aid Agencies [LAT] 2. Weekly jobless claims rise to 381K [DEPT OF LABOR] 3. Administration Launches Hotline To Help Illegals Detained By States [GOV] 4. Nancy Pelosi's Daughter: ‘My Mom Wants to Leave Congress' [BIG GOVERNMENT] 5. Syrian security forces shot dead dozens of protesters on Thursday [TELEGRAPH] 6. U.S. Finalizes Sale of F-15s to Saudi Arabia [FOX] 7. $6.5 Billion Wasted: A new report highlights the worst of federal spending. [NRO] 8. DHS takes counterterrorism to the NHL [WASHINGTON EXAMINER] 9. Strait of Hormuz standoff continues as Iran films U.S. aircraft carrier [TELEGRAPH] 10. U.S. frees $40 million in Palestinian aid [POLITICO] Syria's Arab League Charade Amir Taheri Days after it arrived on the scene, the Arab League's mission to Syria appears to have sunk into a routine that is unlikely to end the 10-month-old crisis. Saudi Arabia - Land of Mecca Darlene Casella Home of Islam's founder, and with an absolute monarchy in charge, Saudi Arabia is a nation of wealth, Wahhabism, witchcraft accusations and weekly public executions. The Magical Mental Exercise Called Reading Alan Caruba Books and reading were integral to the growth of America as a culture, and helped those from poor backgrounds to raise themselves up. Reading should still be encouraged. Quote of the Day - December 30, 2011 FSM: Quote of the Day When Thomas Jefferson discovered that Islam held little respect for non-Muslims.... Family Security Matters must raise $30,500 before the end of the year to fund all of our 2012 initiatives. Time is running out, so please follow this link right now to make the most generous contribution you can afford. Thanks-FSM Team Click here to sign up for FSM's e-mail updates!