Gosnell and Media Bias
In response to Gosnell and Big News: John beat me to the punch in answering Ace’s question, “if Gosnell gets the death penalty, what will the media say then?” Fast and Furious was the first thing I thought of, as
Tag: Smuggling
Report: Illegals Tell Border Agents 'Obama's Gonna Let Me Go!'
According to news reports from local radio in San Antonio, Texas, illegal immigration across the Mexican border has jumped this year, with the Obama administration’s clear desire to loosen immigration enforcement a key factor. According to Linda Vickers, a ranch-owner
Priorities: DHS Releases Illegal Immigrants, Cuts Border Patrol Hours – Orders Mass Quantities of Bagpipes and Drums UPDATE: Order Cxled
Yesterday, the sequester-afflicted DHS ordered a large supply of musical equipment including bagpipes, drums and music writing software as well as the many small parts that go into the caring of bagpipes. Via Townhall: I guess Napolitano didn’t get the memo.
Obama's $78 Billion Tax Hike on Low-Income Americans
Since the release of President Obama’s budget, there has been a lot of focus on the entitlement reform aspects of it. One of the less commented-upon aspects of the budget, however, is the nearly $1 per pack federal cigarette tax
FBI Documents Connect Aryan Brotherhood with Mexican Cartels
News coverage of the assassinations of Kaufman County, TX Assistant District Attorney Mark Hasse, District Attorney Mike McLelland, and McLelland’s wife Cynthia has turned to the alleged involvement of a group named the Aryan Brotherhood (AB). Considering McLelland was part of a task
In Wake of Obama Middle East Visit, Hamas Hooks Up With Egypt
In an ironic move, Hamas Prime Minister in Gaza Ismail Haniyeh, politburo chief Khaled Mashaal Haniyeh, and other Hamas officials are going to Cairo to complain about alleged Israeli violations of the Pillar of Defense truce between Israel and Hamas.
'NCIS' Honors U.S. Marine and Their War Dogs
Tuesday’s new episode of NCIS showed Hollywood putting aside its liberal bias and honoring our military. Specifically, they gave a particularly touching tribute to the brave U.S. Marine War Dogs and their handlers. (Episode spoilers to follow …) If your
Conor Friedersdorf's Needless, Xenophobic Panic
Conor Friedersdorf devotes a column today to bashing Michelle Malkin for something she wrote back in 2002. Yes, that’s right, an 11 year old column was in desperate need of a rebuttal. Here’s the bit Friedersdorf is upset about: How
MN Dem Gov Flip-Flops on Tax Hikes
Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton campaigned in 2010 on not increasing cigarette taxes, which he decried as “regressive” in a gubernatorial debate. But facing budget challenges, Dayton has now flip-flopped and is advocating a 94 cent per pack cigarette tax increase. According
RE: Bloods Gang Member Had 100 Bags of Heroin In Anus
In response to Bloods gang member had 100 bags of heroin in anus: If the legal punishment for smuggling or dealing illegal narcotics was to have the State shove 100 bags of heroin up the criminal’s backside, the public wouldn’t
World View: Egypt Flooding Gaza Tunnels to Curb Smuggling
This morning’s key headlines from GenerationalDynamics.com Egypt flooding Gaza tunnels to curb smuggling Hamas closes hundreds of tunnels from Gaza over health concerns Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez undergoing ‘complex, tough’ treatment North Korean nuclear test exploits U.S. – China tensions Egypt
DHS IG Agent Admits Guilt in Falsifying Records
Wayne Ball, a former special agent of the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General (DHS-OIG) pleaded guilty on Thursday in a Southern District of Texas federal court to participating in a scheme to falsify records and to obstruct an
Obama to nominate Jones as head of ATF
(AP) Obama to nominate Jones as head of ATFBy AMY FORLITIAssociated PressMINNEAPOLISA federal prosecutor who worked to get the most violent criminals off the streets is expected to be named director of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
David Gregory Skates on Gun Magazine Charges
Although the the D.C. attorney general obviously believes NBC knowingly smuggled contraband into his city and then got cutesy about how they weren’t exactly sure if it was illegal or not, to no one’s surprise, David Gregory (a rich, white
Egypt Army 'Foils Bid to Attack Coptic Church'
The Egyptian army foiled a bid early Monday to attack a Coptic church in the Rafah border town with Gaza as the minority Christian community began celebrating its Christmas, MENA news agency reported. Another car carrying masked men sped away
New Drug Tunnel Found near US-Mexico Border
Mexican authorities said they have discovered a “sophisticated” tunnel likely intended for smuggling drugs and migrants across the US-Mexico border. The entrance to the tunnel, which was still under construction, is located in a warehouse about 300 meters (328 yards)
Michael Douglas' Son Injured in Pa. Prison
NEW YORK, Dec. 17 (UPI) — Cameron Douglas, the 34-year-old son of actor Michael Douglas, suffered a broken leg and finger in the Pennsylvania prison where he is an inmate. Cameron is serving a nearly 10-year sentence in the Loretto,
Brian Terry's Family Sues ATF Officials
By JACQUES BILLEAUDAssociated PressPHOENIXThe family of a slain Border Patrol agent has sued federal officials over the botched “Fast and Furious” gun operation. Agent Brian Terry was mortally wounded on Dec. 14, 2010, in a firefight north of the Arizona-Mexico
Iran Warships Dock in Sudan: Witness
Two Iranian warships docked in Port Sudan on Saturday, a witness said, marking the second port call by the Iranian navy in Sudan in five weeks. The Sudanese military said it was a “normal” port call but Israeli officials have
Morsi's Downfall: A Despot in Reformer's Clothing
There was major confusion over a Facebook post from my new Facebook friend Walid Phares this morning. You may recall Phares is a professor and commentator of global terrorism and Middle Eastern Affairs. He is well published and well noted. But
Boat Rams Coast Guard Vessel, Killing Guardsman
(AP) VENTURA, Calif.A suspected smuggling vessel rammed a U.S. Coast Guard chase boat during a counter-drug operation off the California coast, killing one Coast Guard member and injuring another, authorities said. Chief Petty Officer Terrell Horne III, 34, of Redondo Beach,
Fast & Furious Guns Found in New Mexico
Operation Fast & Furious is now linked to a local gun smuggling operation in the border town of Columbus, New Mexico. Federal agents knew in April 2010 that the leader of the operation, town trustee Blas “Woody” Gutierrez, was found
Mexico Police Unearth Mass Grave in Violence-Torn North
The bones of nine people were found in desert graves in violence-plagued northern Mexico, raising the number of remains found there since the weekend to 20, authorities said Monday. The 20 male remains were discovered in 15 graves in the
Two Men Sentenced in Fast and Furious Gun Case
(AP) 2 men sentenced in Fast and Furious gun caseBy BRIAN SKOLOFFAssociated PressPHOENIXTwo men were sentenced Monday for their roles in a gun smuggling ring that was part of the U.S. government’s botched Operation Fast and Furious, an investigation that
What Ceasefire? Hamas Mocks Israel with Iranian Weapons
Less than one week after signing the cease-fire agreement with Israel, reports indicate Hamas is already ignoring the truce by smuggling Iranian weapons into Gaza. Moreover, to make the smuggling easier, Hamas is demanding Israel accommodate them by ending the
