
On April 7th, the New Black Panther Party in Florida declares they will conduct “county-wide and state-wide defense training and community patrols to protect against racial violence and attacks.” And the NBPP also declares a call to action slated for Monday
by Kerry Patton5 Apr 2012, 9:54 AM PST0

Southern Command’s chief, Air Force General Douglas Fraser, has recently briefed the Senate Armed Services Committee on the growing threat of Iranian-backed terror networks in South America. His insight contradicts the Director of National Intelligence’s, James Clapper’s, most recent national
by Kerry Patton20 Mar 2012, 3:00 AM PST0

Imagine a nation threatened by the potential of a great fire. This is no small fir–rather, one biblical in nature set off by a criminal mind controlling a tiny ember. What happens when that ideology controlling the criminal mind sets
by Kerry Patton13 Mar 2012, 1:30 PM PST0

The Director of National Intelligence serves as the head of the Intelligence Community (IC). It is the DNI who is responsible for overseeing and directing the implementation of the National Intelligence Program budget. The DNI acts as the principal adviser
by Kerry Patton7 Mar 2012, 10:00 AM PST0

The Tea Party hit its stride in the summer of 2009 when concerned citizens showed up to town halls across the United States to protest the healthcare takeover law being considered in Congress. The people rightly felt that the bill’s
by Kerry Patton29 Feb 2012, 3:11 PM PST0

The Tea Party hit its stride in the summer of 2009 when concerned citizens showed up to town halls across the United States to protest the healthcare takeover law being considered in Congress. The people rightly felt that the bill’s
by Kerry Patton29 Feb 2012, 2:37 PM PST0

When drill instructors constantly shout in our young troops’ faces seven days a week, our basic trainees have an opportunity to temporarily free themselves from the minute-by-minute chaos found in boot camp. A free sanctuary is provided for all basic
by Kerry Patton22 Feb 2012, 4:33 PM PST0

Afghanistan has imploded once again. Riots swarm epicenters, people have been injured, and now reports of deaths unfold. Islam’s most holy book, the Quran, has been desecrated, and US forces have been deemed the culprits. The real culprits in today’s
by Kerry Patton22 Feb 2012, 11:38 AM PST0

Icons are not always heroes. Heroes usually are not icons but simple, everyday folks who often give their “last full measure of devotion,” as Lincoln referred to the Gettysburg Civil War dead. Our culture suffers from mis-directed hero worship. Idolizing
by Kerry Patton20 Feb 2012, 9:42 AM PST0

Several years have passed and numerous strategists have concluded that America’s next war would likely be against Iran. Very few have paid any attention to such analysis until recently. Just this week however, even main stream media found a way
by Kerry Patton11 Feb 2012, 1:05 PM PST0
This past weekend had some interesting Iranian highlights. Of note, prior to the Super Bowl, Matt Lauer interviewed President Obama and asked some questions about Iran. Needless to say, while the President has no issues placing our U.S. Navy SEAL’s
by Kerry Patton6 Feb 2012, 5:38 AM PST0
Numerous U.S. reports allude to mass success in Afghanistan. President Obama has even went on believing our successes in Afghanistan should permit U.S. forces withdraw. Several Generals and politicians on the right and left have swallowed the Kool-Aid publicly proclaiming
by Kerry Patton2 Feb 2012, 12:33 PM PST0
by Kerry Patton31 Jan 2012, 11:33 AM PST0
The Straits of Hormuz have been in contention for several weeks. Iran constantly threatens the closure of the Straits, and many people believe this to be a “virtually impossible task,” while I personally believe it can happen if Iran so
by Kerry Patton30 Jan 2012, 2:11 PM PST0
Where the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman meet rests today’s ever more famous Straits of Hormuz. The Straits have been a key talking point among media, politicians, and Pentagon staff. Only 21 miles wide at the narrowest point,
by Kerry Patton28 Jan 2012, 11:27 AM PST0
For several months, I, along with a select group of colleagues have been in “closed door” dialogue questioning the international community and their understanding towards the militant wing of Hezbollah. After weeks of extensive research, a depressing conclusion has been
by Kerry Patton26 Jan 2012, 11:01 AM PST0
Terrorists are no longer simply militant groups attempting to take over countries with violence. Numerous terrorist groups have created their own political arms. Many of these political arms actually obtain elected seats in their host nation’s government. Some have duped
by Kerry Patton25 Jan 2012, 6:27 AM PST0
Thailand recently intercepted a Hezbollah-linked terror plot. Many terror experts continue scratching their heads wondering why Hezbollah would have an interest in Thailand. Some believe it just does not make any sense. When connecting the dots, Thailand may or may
by Kerry Patton20 Jan 2012, 10:34 AM PST0
Congressman Mike Rogers (R-MI), a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, recently visited Lebanon to probe recent Hezbollah claims that dozens of CIA assets were compromised in Lebanon. According to GeoStrategy Direct.com, “officials said Hezbollah exploited CIA
by Kerry Patton18 Jan 2012, 6:35 AM PST0
Retired General Jack Keane recently returned from a trip in Afghanistan. He conducted an assessment of military operations and revealed his findings on Fox and Friends. Needless to say, this American patriot failed to reveal some stark reality pertaining to
by Kerry Patton17 Jan 2012, 11:24 AM PST0
The Switzerland of the Middle East or the Nation State of the Muslim Brotherhood? The small Middle Eastern country of Qatar ruled by Amir Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani is larger than life. Boasting the world’s largest per-capita GDP due
by Kerry Patton16 Jan 2012, 10:34 AM PST0
Osama Bin Laden, the presumed mastermind behind the creation of Al Qaeda, originally formalized a global network of militants mostly comprised of Muslim Brotherhood members. These Brotherhood members, like Ayman al-Zawahiri, tapped into their own personal networks which later socially
by Kerry Patton14 Jan 2012, 2:26 PM PST0
Exercising for war against Iran–a lesson from Millennium Challenge 2002 Iran recently ended its military exercise in the Strait of Hormuz. Soon, in the coming days or weeks, the U.S. intends to initiate a joint exercise throughout the Middle East
by Kerry Patton10 Jan 2012, 6:31 AM PST0
The life of U.S. military combat veteran Amir Mirzaei Hekmati is in austere jeopardy. His fate rests in the hands of God. International news has revealed that Hekmati has been convicted of working with a hostile country, belonging to the
by Kerry Patton9 Jan 2012, 10:43 AM PST0
On January 19th 1991, during the first Gulf War, the United States sent Patriot Missiles and a contingent of U.S. service members into Israel on temporary assignment. This was the least we could have done for Israel, as they vowed
by Kerry Patton7 Jan 2012, 9:00 AM PST0