General Tells Senators al-Qaeda Has ‘Grown Fourfold in Last Five Years’ | PJ Tatler

General Tells Senators al-Qaeda Has ‘Grown Fourfold in Last Five Years’ | PJ Tatler:
"The former vice chief of staff of the Army warned the Senate Armed Services Committee today that al-Qaeda has “grown fourfold in the last five years.”
“AQ and its affiliates exceeds Iran in beginning to dominate multiple countries,” retired four-star Gen. Jack Keane testified.
Using a term that the Obama administration now eschews, Keane called radical Islam “the major security challenge of our generation.”

Walker: Washington offers 'false choices' | WashingtonExaminer.com

Walker: Washington offers 'false choices' | WashingtonExaminer.com:

"Walker repeated his earlier suggestion that his presidential campaign theme would be founded on his vision of a country where states have more power to set their own courses — likely a motif among many Republicans this election cycle.

Walker framed many of the problems facing states — from the economy to education to energy — as the result of “false choices” offered by the federal government. States are at their best, Walker argued, when they are empowered to make their own choices or devise a middle road."

Your tax dollars at work.....Oh yeah, this will stop crime---------Bracelets made from Detroit crime scene bullet casings support gun buyback efforts

Bracelets made from Detroit crime scene bullet casings support gun buyback efforts | Crain's Detroit Business:
"Bullet casings recovered from Detroit crime scenes and local gun buyback programs are finding new life as jewelry and lighting.
Greenwich, Conn.-based Jewelry for a Cause is selling bangles, cuff bracelets and cuff links made from bullet casings obtained through the Detroit Police Department as part of its Detroit Caliber Collection.
The pieces, stamped with the serial numbers of recovered guns, are available at the Detroit Institute of Arts and The Detroit Shoppe or online.
The jewelry sells at prices ranging from $150 to $1,325, with 20 percent of the net proceeds coming back to Detroit to help fund gun buyback programs to get illegal guns off the streets.
.....Shredded guns from Detroit will be added to a large, traveling metal sculpture set to come to Detroit this spring after making its debut in Hartford's Bushnell Park in September.
Commissioned as part of the Raise the Caliber national advocacy campaign to end gun violence in America, the sculpture of two hands shaking was created from 2,000 pounds of shredded, illegal guns. "

White House Spokesman: Amnesty for Illegals is More Important than Stopping Terrorist Attacks in America

White House Spokesman: Amnesty for Illegals is More Important than Stopping Terrorist Attacks in America:

"At the heart of the issue is who will blink first. The current situation will deny thousands of federal employees paychecks and rather than fund these law enforcement officials to keep America safe and to ensure national security, the priority for Democrats is not losing face to Republicans and ensuring that millions of illegals are rewarded for their criminality and afforded the opportunity to compete for American jobs with Americans.

If Obama were half as interested in playing this brand of hardball with ISIS, Iran, Cuba or Russia, maybe we wouldn’t be the laughing stock on the world stage."

Ethanol Study Touted as Independently Done was Paid for By Corn Growers

Ethanol Study Touted as Independently Done was Paid for By Corn Growers [Michigan Capitol Confidential]:
"A study paid for by the Michigan Corn Growers Association was recently reported in the news media as though it had been conducted independently.
This public relations coup for the ethanol industry was pulled off by touting it as “a Michigan State University study” and omitting the fact that it was done on behalf of the Michigan Corn Growers Association. 
Reporters then assumed it was an academic study conducted independently of the ethanol industry.
On Dec. 17, Michigan Capitol Confidential asked MSU spokesman Jason Cody if the study “Greenhouse Gas Reduction in Michigan Due to Ethanol Fuel Use,” was an MSU study."

VIDEO: Joe Biden Admits That Obama has been Bad for America

VIDEO: Joe Biden Admits That Obama has been Bad for America:

"The gaffemaster is back! Leave it to ol’ Joe to accidentally let something slip that the Tea Party has been saying all along that the Democrats have denied and tried to cover up."

"Melting pot" gone. Now, we'll fight among ourselves for power. Money...............US mulls Middle East-North Africa category for 2020 census

US mulls Middle East-North Africa category for 2020 census - AOL.com:
"DETROIT (AP) - The federal government is considering allowing those of Middle Eastern and North African descent to identify as such on the next 10-year census, which could give Arab-Americans and other affected groups greater political clout and access to public funding, among other things.
The U.S. Census Bureau will test the new Middle East-North Africa (MENA) classification for possible inclusion on the 2020 census if it gets enough positive feedback about the proposed change by Sunday, when the public comment period ends.
Arab-Americans, who make up the majority of those who would be covered by the MENA classification, have previously been classified by default as white on the census, which helps determine congressional district boundaries and how billions of dollars in federal funding are allocated, among other things.
Those pushing for the MENA classification say it would more fully and accurately count them, thus increasing their visibility and influence among policymakers.

Spanish-Speaking Employees FREAK OUT Over this ‘Racist’ Sign in the Workplace

Spanish-Speaking Employees FREAK OUT Over this ‘Racist’ Sign in the Workplace:

"In the U.S., the language of commerce is English. In Mexico, the language is Spanish. Germans speak German, the French speak French, and the Italians speak Italian. Knowing another language is terrific, but there is nothing remotely racist about a company mandating that the nation’s predominant language be spoken exclusively."

Gwyneth Steam Cleans Her Vagina for 'Energetic Release'

Gwyneth Steam Cleans Her Vagina for 'Energetic Release'
Ever wondered how Gwyneth Paltrow keeps her energy up at 42-years-young?
 Well, the secret is out. 
Paltrow has revealed that she steam cleans her vagina and thinks you should too, ladies.

The actress has elevated her passion for healthy eating and physical fitness by putting her private parts through a new regimen to keep her vivacious.

Apparently, steaming the vagina can provide an “energetic release.” This is why Gwyneth gets regular Mugworth V-Steam treatments at the Tikkun Spa in Santa Monica.

“It is an energetic release – not just a steam douche – that balances female hormone levels. If you’re in L.A., you have to do it,” she wrote on her lifestyle website, Goop.

Oh goody!------Bruce Jenner Is 'Transitioning into a Woman' Source Confirms to PEOPLE

This is what happens when ya marry the wrong woman!
Bruce Jenner Is 'Transitioning into a Woman' Source Confirms to PEOPLE : People.com:
""He's being very smart about and also respectful about his transition," the insider says.
"Instead of completely shocking everyone, his changes have been subtle, and his family has had the chance to slowly get used to his new looks and life.""

Niall Ferguson: America's Global Retreat

Niall Ferguson: America's Global Retreat - WSJ:
"The scale of the strategic U.S. failure is best seen in the statistics for total fatalities in the region the Bush administration called the "Greater Middle East"—essentially the swath of mainly Muslim countries stretching from Morocco to Pakistan.
In 2013, according to the International Institute of Strategic Studies, more than 75,000 people died as a result of armed conflict in this region or as a result of terrorism originating there, the highest number since the IISS Armed Conflict database began in 1998.
Back then, the Greater Middle East accounted for 38% of conflict-related deaths in the world; last year it was 78%.
Mr. Obama's supporters like nothing better than to portray him as the peacemaker to George W. Bush's warmonger.
But it is now almost certain that more people have died violent deaths in the Greater Middle East during this presidency than during the last one."

Nancy Pelosi’s surprising answer when asked if most Dems will attend Netanyahu’s address to Congress

Nancy Pelosi’s surprising answer when asked if most Dems will attend Netanyahu’s address to Congress | TheBlaze.com:
"Netanyahu’s speech has caused a major rift between Republicans and Democrats, as House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) invited him to speak without consulting congressional Democrats or the White House. Democrats initially said the invitation was offered outside the normal way of doing things, and soon after were saying the invitation was not appropriate because the speech is planned just two weeks before Israeli elections.
The White House has said the U.S. should not be seen as favoring one candidate over another so close to an election. For that reason, President Barack Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry would not meet with Netanyahu.
Pelosi’s comment on Friday indicate that House Democrats could be considering protesting against the Netanyahu speech by not showing up."

Congressional Dems Propose New Food-Safety Super Agency

Congressional Dems Propose New Food-Safety Super Agency - Hit & Run : Reason.com:
"Congressional Democrats are proposing a new federal agency dedicated exclusively to food safety.
The Safe Food Act of 2015, introduced by Rep. Rosa DeLauro (Conn.) and Sen. Richard Durbin (Ill.) Wednesday, would create a new "Food Safety Administration" to set and enforce regulations."

History for January 31

History for January 31 - On-This-Day.com:
Franz Shubert 1797, Zane Grey 1872, Jackie Robinson 1919 


Mario Lanza 1921, Carol Channing 1923, Norman Mailer 1929 


Ernie Banks 1931, Suzanne Pleshette 1937, Phil Collins 1951 


1606 - Guy Fawkes was executed after being convicted for his role in the "Gunpowder Plot" against the English Parliament and King James I. 


1865 - In America, General Robert E. Lee was named general-in-chief of the Confederate armies. 



1893 - The trademark "Coca-Cola" was first registered in the United States Patent Office. 


1940 - The first Social Security check was issued by the U.S. Government. 


1945 - Private Eddie Slovik became the only U.S. soldier since the U.S. Civil War to be executed for desertion. 


1971 - Astronauts Alan B. Shepard Jr., Edgar D. Mitchell and Stuart A. Roosa blasted off aboard Apollo 14 on a mission to the moon. 


1985 - The final Jeep rolled off the assembly line at the AMC plant in Toledo, OH. 


1990 - McDonald's Corp. opened its first fast-food restaurant in Moscow, Russia. 


1995 - U.S. President Clinton invoked presidential emergency authority to provide a $20 billion loan to Mexico to stabilize its economy. 


2000 - John Rocker (Atlanta Braves) was suspended from major league baseball for disparaging foreigners, homosexuals and minorities in an interview published by Sports Illustrated. 


2000 - An Alaska Airlines jet crashed into the ocean off Southern California. All 88 people on board were killed. 

‘Iraqi Muslim’ Interpreter Has More Than a Few Words for People Who Claim Chris Kyle Was ‘Racist’ | TheBlaze.com

‘Iraqi Muslim’ Interpreter Has More Than a Few Words for People Who Claim Chris Kyle Was ‘Racist’ | TheBlaze.com:

"One of the repeated allegations made against legendary Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle is that he was “racist” because he referred to radical Islamic militants in Iraq as “savages.” Just on Tuesday, MSNBC’s foreign correspondent claimed that “some” people believe Kyle was open about his “racist tendencies” as he went on “killing sprees” while serving in Iraq.

But on Friday, IJReview reportedly spoke to “Johnny Walker,” who apparently worked with Navy SEALs, including Kyle, as an interpreter. The self-described “Iraqi Muslim” hit back strongly against claims that Kyle was a “racist” hellbent on killing Iraqis."

General Tells Senators al-Qaeda Has ‘Grown Fourfold in Last Five Years’ | PJ Tatler

General Tells Senators al-Qaeda Has ‘Grown Fourfold in Last Five Years’ | PJ Tatler:

"The former vice chief of staff of the Army warned the Senate Armed Services Committee today that al-Qaeda has “grown fourfold in the last five years.”

“AQ and its affiliates exceeds Iran in beginning to dominate multiple countries,” retired four-star Gen. Jack Keane testified.
Using a term that the Obama administration now eschews, Keane called radical Islam “the major security challenge of our generation.”

Taliban Fighter Swapped for Bowe Bergdahl Returns to Terrorism

Taliban Fighter Swapped for Bowe Bergdahl Returns to Terrorism:

"When this trade occurred, Americans were shocked and appalled as the president had not only betrayed the longstanding principle of refusing to negotiate with terrorists, but doing so to receive a traitor and releasing dangerous terrorists back into the population.

Throughout it all, however, the Obama Administration displayed a willful ignorance and claimed that the diehard terrorists would no longer be a threat to American security.

In fact, in 2014, presumptive 2016 presidential contender Hillary Clinton defended the swap, claiming that the Taliban leaders were “not a threat to the United States.”

Dude, I may not be a druggie but I slept in a Holiday Inn last night-------Frisco gives thumbs up to new marijuana shop by Holiday Inn

Frisco gives thumbs up to new marijuana shop by Holiday Inn | SummitDaily.com:
"After two weeks of national media attention and a final night of heated protest, the Frisco Town Council on Tuesday approved an ordinance that will allow Medical Marijuana of the Rockies to set up shop across from the Holiday Inn.
The council voted 5-1 in favor of the revised ordinance, which was recently updated to align the town’s retail and medical marijuana codes with Colorado’s ever-changing laws, town attorney Thad Renaud said.
....Before the vote, the council heard from a slew of locals, including Jerry Olson, owner of Medical Marijuana of the Rockies, and four representatives of the Holiday Inn.
The hotel’s comments ranged from pleas for a delayed council decision to claims of possible discrimination and, when legal representative Dave Helmer took the dais, at least one allusion to litigation.
“If this passes tonight, I think you might give rise to lawsuits,” Helmer said at the meeting."

Obama Admin Tells Banks To Shut Up About Its Targeting | The Daily Caller

Obama Admin Tells Banks To Shut Up About Its Targeting | The Daily Caller:

"The Obama administration’s Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is threatening banks to be silent about the administration’s new programs supervising and investigating private bank account holders.

A shocking bulletin that CFPB issued to banks, which was obtained by The Daily Caller, was sent around this week in the midst of controversy regarding the administration’s Operation Choke Point program, by which the administration pressures banks to cut off accounts for supposedly suspicious businesses, including gun dealers. Operation Choke Point’s anti-gun mission was recently confirmed in a series of audiotapes published by the US Consumer Coalition, in which a bank teller explained to a gun dealer why his account was being shut down."