FRIDAY Security Update: Dr. Gorka: Obama allowed politics to trump national security

Is the Selection of General Mattis a Signal for Us to Expect a Continuation of COIN Philosophy? by JOHN BERNARD I will not apologize for applauding the selection of a Marine Corps General to the highest influential position for the Military ... At the same time, I reserve the right to criticize what I believe to be the single most destructive decision made in the past 15 years of war; The Taiwanese Have A Right to Their Own Future by WILLIAM R. HAWKINS The uproar in the liberal media over the telephone conversation between President-elect Donald Trump and the president of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen, has died down, but not gone away. Mourning the Loss of a Tyrant by SLATER BAKHTAVAR Obama simply said, "History will record and judge the enormous impact of this singular figure on the people and world around him." But if Obama's statement is somewhat ambiguous, other world leftists leave no room for interpretation. Please consider a year end Charitable gift. by FSM NATIONAL SECURITY TEAM Help Protect Our Children's Future Ohio State Attack: What Did We Learn? by LT. COLONEL JAMES G. ZUMWALT, USMC (RET) While several victims were wounded, the only reason none was killed was the quick action of a campus police officer ... Yet, despite her son's murderous rampage, Artan's mother, just before her son's funeral, lamented he had been killed "for no reason." Retired Marine General John Kelly to Lead DHS by CENTER FOR SECURITY POLICY With Rowan Scarborough, Claudia Rosett, and Fred Fleitz Chinese Snowflakes Melt at the Sound of Trump's Voice by DEROY MURDOCK Who says the president-elect of the United States may not talk to the democratically elected president of Taiwan? U.S. Customs and Border Protection Opens Temporary Holding Facility in Texas to Deal With Surge of Alien Children, Families by SUSAN JONES According to the Associated Press, the number of apprehensions along the Southwest border is running close to 2,000 a day, with most people turning themselves in. The Latest Enterprise of the U.S. Navy by MAGGIE KENNON The Star Trek fandom has something new to be excited about: Captain James Kirk was in Baltimore on October 15 for the commissioning of the latest United States Ship, the USS Zumwalt. ·         ·  DOJ: Suspect in deadly hit-and-run had been deported 8 times ·  Tim Tebow on 316 Stat-line in Playoff Win: People Say 'Coincidence - I Say, Big God' ·  Dr. Gorka: Obama allowed politics to trump national security ·  Dems Criticizing Trump Nominating Too Many Generals 'Discriminating Against Veterans' ·  The First 100 Days: Trump's emphasis on national security  REMINDER: Please "like" our Facebook page: and Don't forget to share some tweets! As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, The Family Security Foundation relies upon the thoughtfulness and (tax-deductible!) generosity of visitors like you. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEND YOUR 100% TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TO FAMILYSECURITYMATTERS.ORG THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT OF FAMILYSECURITYMATTERS.ORG. We certainly couldn't do it without you! Checks may be sent here: Family Security Foundation, Inc. 2020 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., #298 Washington, D.C. 20006