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After returning from the PLC, we shall resume posting on Sunday March 29, 2009.

In the meantime, readers may want to take in these current posts from around the net - -

Obama Curtails Successful Drug Interdiction Program
By: Kenneth R. Timmerman

“Another U.S. group with known affinities to the FMLN is CASA de Maryland, an immigration-rights group. Founded in 1985, the group today is run by Gustavo Torres, who says he was “originally a union leader from Colombia” who “came to the U.S. to avoid political persecution.”

‘CASA de Maryland is run by people who belonged to a guerilla group that targeted American Marines and soldiers and a U.S. Navy commander for assassination for political purposes,’ Waller told Newsmax.”

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Saudi Strong-arm Tactics in Virginia
by Daniel Pipes

“This frightening experience has future implications: ‘Clearly when supporters of Islamic supremacist institutions publicly demonstrate that they can outnumber their opposition by such vast numbers, such supporters will become further emboldened and confident in their ability to influence government agencies, laws, and legislature.’” 

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“GIVE/SERVE Act updates; Senate version passes, 79-19
By Michelle Malkin  •  March 26, 2009 05:06 PM

I’m scheduled to talk about the GIVE/SERVE Act on Glenn Beck’s show at around 5:30pm Eastern.  (Update: Watch the vid at Hot Air.)

Expanded Americorps has an authoritarian feel
By Examiner Editorial

“To begin with, the legislation threatens the voluntary nature of Americorps by calling for consideration of ‘a workable, fair, and reasonable mandatory service requirement for all able young people.’ It anticipates the possibility of requiring ‘all individuals in the United States’ to perform such service – including elementary school students. The bill also summons up unsettling memories of World War II-era paramilitary groups by saying  the new program should ‘combine the best practices of civilian service with the best aspects of military service,’ while establishing ‘campuses’ that serve as ‘operational headquarters,’ complete with ’superintendents’ and ‘uniforms’ for all participants. It allows for the elimination of all age restrictions in order to involve Americans at all stages of life. And it calls for creation of ‘a permanent cadre’ in a ‘National Community Civilian Corps.’”
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“Now, ask yourself if congressmen who voted for this monstrosity had a clue what they were voting for. If not, they’re guilty of dereliction of duty. If yes, the implications are truly frightening.”

ED: See House and Senate Votes here and here.
Note Virginia Republicans supporting this legislation:  Wolf and Wittman. Virginia conservatives might want to ask gubernatorial candidate Bob McDonnell his position on this questionable initiative.

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