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Obama Administration: Room for Muslim Brotherhood in reformed Egyptian government
If the Obama administration really believes the Muslim Brotherhood "will reject violence and recognize democratic goals" just because the United States says so, they must be seriously kidding themselves. Predictably, this American liberal administration chose appeasement instead of strength in the face of a dangerous power. The description below gives a detailed account as to what exactly the Muslim Brotherhood is all about. The organization has not only supported terrorist activity but one of its alleged officials is listed as an un-indicted co-conspirator in the Holy Land Foundation and Relief Trial.
Reagan at 100 - Reagan on right to life
Pat Buchanan told Human Events in 2006 how President Reagan would talk about pro-life issues with his senior staff, who he knew, according to Mr. Buchanan, "were not with him on this."
Reagan at 100 - Johnny Ramone on Reagan
Late punk rock guitarist Johnny Ramone of The Ramones told the Washington Times in 2004 his thoughts on Ronald Reagan.
New Mexico Governor rescinds state's sanctuary status
New Mexico Republican Governor Susana Martinez announced Monday she signed an executive order that rescinded the "sanctuary status for illegal immigrants who commit crimes in New Mexico while protecting victims and witnesses of criminal acts."
(VIDEO) Court: Individual mandate is unconstitutional-whole health care act is void
Fox News Channel and Bloomberg are reporting that a Florida District Court has ruled that the new health care law has been ruled unconstitutional and void on Monday.
Comparing 1979 to 2011 images gives clues to Egypt's future
It is not hard to compare the fragile political landscape in Egypt right now to where Iran was in the late 1970's. The Washington Times editorial page has a new piece out this morning describing that the players are not only similar in the Middle East but also in the United States.
Oliver Stone on Chavez: He's an honest man
Hollywood filmmaker Oliver Stone defended dictator Hugo Chavez as an "honest man" with "no corruption" to a group of Pepperdine University students last week, when he addressed an audience about his pro-Chavez film "South of the Border," reports the Malibu Times.
Priceless items looted from Egypt's museums
National Geographics is reporting museums throughout Egypt are being looted by thieves taking advantage of the present anarchism in the country.
We remember what liberals said and what they really think about Ronald Reagan
President Ronald Wilson Reagan's 100th birthday is coming up early next week, and it is no coincidence that President Obama's admirers in the media are trying to compare Mr. Obama to the late Mr. Reagan.
(AUDIO) Sebelius on waivers: We grant waivers to more than 90 percent who apply
Nearly 800 unions and companies are now exempt from the new health care law as a result of being granted a waiver by Health and Human Services. The Senate Health, Labor, and Pensions Committee held a hearing on Thursday morning and questioned HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius about the impact of the new health care law.
Liberals make Bachmann enemy number one
Congresswoman Michele Bachmann, Minnesota Republican, has never been a favorite of liberal pundits and commentators. Groups like moveon.org and the Daily Kos have been taking shots at her for some time now. However, some are wondering if she has plans for 2012. She traveled to Iowa last week, and later gave her response to President Barack Obama's State of the Union to the Tea Party Express. It is no surprise she angers up the left into a complete frenzy.
State of the Union speech meant to resurrect Obama campaign '08 vibe
Make no mistake. President Obama's State of the Union Speech was only about his 2012 re-election campaign.
SOTU 2011 Live Blog
State of the Union 2011 Live Blog
New SOTU seating causing jr. high school headaches
The State of the Union traditionally has lawmakers from both chambers sitting in the House chamber solely with their Party on one side of the aisle. If the president is a Republican, it is expected that the GOP side of the aisle will make standing ovations for the president's remarks more often than the Democratic side would. The reverse is when the president is a Democrat. From a birds-eye view, it is simply one side of the room making the noise and doing the standing most of the time.
Pro-life leaders accept awards to further work
Right to Life's UN representative Jeane Head was one of six recipients of a pro-life award from Life Prizes on Saturday. Ms. Head told the audience about her work, where she works with UN member nations to keep abortion from being recognized as an international human right.
