Monthly Archives: November 2012

Key GOP lawmaker blasts Obama administration for downplaying terrorism

Texas Rep. Michael McCaul, the incoming chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security, is wasting no time with niceties when it comes to the Obama administration, which he says has a disturbing tendency to downplay terrorism. The 50-year-old Republican, who … Continue reading

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John Bolton: Obama Dropped Ball on U.N. Palestine Vote

Former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. John Bolton says Obama could have stopped the U.N. vote to grant statehood to Palestine, but he didn’t take it seriously. As a result, Palestine now enjoys an elevated status in the eyes of … Continue reading

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In interview, Susan Rice explains role in WH decision-making; ‘People know not to mess with me’

In a book written by a lifelong friend of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice, the diplomat who may soon be a Secretary of State nominee explained that she routinely confers with President Barack Obama and Secretary of … Continue reading

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This Day in U.S. Military History……December 1

1 December 1641 – Massachusetts became the 1st colony to give statutory recognition to slavery. It was followed by Connecticut in 1650 and Virginia in 1661. 1814 – The shallow-draft steamboat Enterprise, completed in Pittsburgh under the direction of keelboat … Continue reading

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SUCKERS! – College students learn of Obama’s secret Pell Grant cuts

“There is one born every minute”, in this case a whole bunch of “ones” Sorry, college students. President Obama has cut your access to Pell Grants by 33%; he just forgot to mention it before Election Day. During the recent campaign, President Obama claimed credit … Continue reading

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Inside the Ring: North Korean missile launch set

The Pentagon is preparing to activate global missile defenses for an expected test launch of another long-range missile by North Korea, U.S. defense officials said. Intelligence agencies are closely watching a North Korean missile launch site amid signs a test-firing … Continue reading

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This Day in U.S. Military History……November 30

30 November 1782 – The United States and Britain signed preliminary peace articles in Paris, recognizing American independence and ending the Revolutionary War. 1803 – Spain ceded her claim of the Louisiana Territory to France. 1861 – The British Parliament … Continue reading

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Susan Rice’s Enrichment Program

BY: Adam Kredo November 29, 2012 4:32 pm The portfolio of embattled United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice includes investments of hundreds of thousands of dollars in several energy companies known for doing business with Iran, according to financial disclosure forms. … Continue reading

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Will president be in Hawaii when nation goes over ‘fiscal cliff’? Obamas plan 20-day, $4 million vacation…

BY MALIA ZIMMERMAN – KAILUA, OAHU – Residents living near the beachfront homes where President Barack Obama and First Family vacation with their friends every year since 2008 were alerted on Monday to some specifics of the Obamas’ holiday vacation … Continue reading

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McConnell ‘Burst Into Laughter’ as Geithner Outlined Obama’s Plan

Mitch McConnell, the Senate Republican leader, says he “burst into laughter” Thursday when Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner outlined the administration proposal for averting the fiscal cliff.  He wasn’t trying to embarrass Geithner, McConnell says, only responding candidly to his one-sided … Continue reading

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