POLITICAL WAR AGAINST DOMESTIC DISSENT?
Has the Obama Administration waged a political war against its political opponents?

NEW SOF GIVEAWAY!

New Vehicle From Boeing
By Harold Hutchison

When you think Boeing, you tend to think aircraft like the B-52 or C-17 – or these days, helicopters like the CH-47 Chinook and AH-64. But Boeing’s got a new ground vehicle in the works that could help Marines a lot!

The new Phantom Badger looks like a miniature jeep. The real advantage is that this vehicle fits in a V-22, and can help move items like the M120 120mm mortar, TOW anti-tank missile launcher, and other weapons. It can also help move supplies, and is easily able to be converted to various roles.

Operation in Paktiya Kills Insurgent Bigwigs
By Harold Hutchison

An ISAF operation in Paktiya province killed two senior Haqqani network leaders. Qari Azzam and Mukhlis were both involved in attacks on ISAF and Afghan forces. Azzam was also involved in coordinating mine and improvised explosive device emplacement in the local area, providing military equipment to insurgents and organizing kidnappings in order to extort money. Mukhlis interacted with high-level Haqqani leaders to provide guidance to insurgents.

Fox News Reporter Declared “Co-Conspirator”
By Harold Hutchison

The warrant for controversial e-mail and phone surveillance of Fox News Reporter James Rosen was approved by Attorney General Eric Holder. The warrant labeled Rosen an “aider, abettor, or co-conspirator” in violating the Espionage Act.

According to a report by NBCNews.com, the revelation comes after Barack Obama said, “Journalists should not be at legal risk for doing their jobs.”

Dismissal of lead ammo lawsuit a major victory

Yesterday’s dismissal of a federal lawsuit seeking a ban on ammunition containing “lead components” is a quiet but major victory for ammunition manufacturers, the firearms industry, hunters and recreational shooters, and in particular, home reloaders, and a loss for a couple of Northwest environmental groups.

http://www.examiner.com/article/dismissal-of-lead-ammo-lawsuit-a-major-v...

Article by Dave Workman

Victoria Nuland Nominated for Assistant Secretary of State
By Harold Hutchison

The State Department official who was active in editing the talking points prepared for UN Ambassador Susan Rice’s appearance on Sunday talk shows has been nominated to be Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian affairs. Victoria Nuland’s nomination will have to be confirmed by the US Senate.

New attention to old rape case underscores need for guns

Over the past 48 hours, National Public Radio, India Today and Opposing Views have zeroed in on a months-old southwest Oregon rape case that underscores the need for gun ownership where police are few and far between due to budget cuts.

http://www.examiner.com/article/new-attention-to-old-rape-case-underscor...

Article by Dave Workman

On May 27, 2013 Colonel Nerdah Mya of the Karen National Union (KNU), and United Nationalities Federal Council (UNFC) will attend Australian Parliament
as a guest speaker. Topic will be ongoing plight of ethnic minorities in Burma. Event sponsored by MP Luke Simpkins and Senator Dean Smith of Western Australia.

In Speech, Obama Announces More Restrictive Drone Policy, Renewed Push to Close Gitmo
By Harold Hutchison

In a major speech, Barack Obama announced changes to American counter-terrorism policy, including a new effort to close down Guantanamo Bay and more restrictive rules of engagement involving the use of UAVs like the Predator.