Jim Kouri

Christians Under Attack by Government School Bureaucrats

"Religion is the sigh of the oppressed creature, the heart of a heartless world, just as it is the spirit of a spiritless situation. It is the opium of the people." 
- Karl Marx
German economist & Communist political philosopher (1818 - 1883)

Enforcement strategy to combat growing threat of international organized crime

On Wednesday, US Attorney General Michael B. Mukasey announced a new federal strategy in the fight against international organized crime that will address this growing threat to the US security and stability.

Terrorism War: US Experiencing Disappointments in Pakistan

Since 2002, destroying the terrorist threat and closing the terrorist safe haven have been key national security goals.

How Dare ABC News Treat Obama as if He Were a Conservative!

Richard A. Viguerie, publisher of ConservativeHQ.com, appears to have had the same reaction as many conservatives to Barack Obama's performance and his subsequent complaints regarding the ABC News debate in Philadelphia between Hillary Clinton and Obama: Barack's performance lacked any sort of dignity desired in a president and he showed clear thinking Americans he's nothing more than an "empty-suit."

Charlotte Mayor McCrory and His Miserable City

When Forbes Magazine released their list of the 10 most miserable cities in America, Charlotte's Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Pat McCrory couldn't come up with a better excuse than "I think they need drug testing at Forbes."

Charges Against 9/11 Mastermind and Co-conspirators Amended

Prosocutors in the case against the self-described mastermind behind the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and five of his co-conspirators have amended the charge sheet against the detainees to further clarify their activities, a senior Pentagon official announced today in a teleconference for Internet journalists and bloggers.

A Culture of Corruption: The News Media

During a segment of Fox News Channel's The O'Reilly Factor, former CBS TV newsman now media critic, Bernard Goldberg, stated clearly and consisely, "The news media are corrupt." His fellow guest Jane Hall, formerly of the L.A. Times and now a respected journalism professor concurred.

Global War on Terrorism: The Cost of Freedom

Since 2001, Congress has provided the Department of Defense with hundreds of billions of dollars in supplemental and annual appropriations for military operations in support of the Global War on Terrorism. 


Government Report: Terrorists Can Buy Stolen US Military Equipment on eBay

Unauthorized individuals, companies, terrorist organizations, and other countries continue their attempts to obtain sensitive items related to the defense of the United States. The latest investigation into the sale of stolen military equipment points to the Internet as one place that defense-related items can be purchased, raising the possibility that some sensitive items are available to those who can afford them.

21st Century Warfare: The Future Combat System

The Future Combat System (FCS) program -- which comprises 14 weapons systems and a state-of-the-art information network -- is the centerpiece of the Army's effort to transition to a lighter, more agile, and more capable combat force.

Jewish Congressman Blasts Jimmy Carter’s Fraternizing with Hamas Terrorist

Chief Deputy Republican Whip Eric Cantor for the US House of Representatives fiercely condemned former President Jimmy Carter's plans to meet with Khaled Mashal, leader of the terrorist group Hamas, in Damascus, Syria on April 18th, 2008. Rep. Cantor, who is Jewish, released an official statement to the media on Saturday.

Election 2008: US Torture of Terrorists

A couple of months ago, when the US Defense Department proclaimed their desire to finally bring war crimes charges against six detainees for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington, the goal was to jump-start the Bush Administration's military tribunal mechanism. Sadly, military justice is proving itself to be slower than the snail's pace civilian criminal justice system.

Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay Launches New Web Site

Conservative icon Tom Delay and TCV Media CEO Nathan Tabor announced the launching of DeLay's new web site TomDeLay.com. The unveiling of the new web site coincides with the release of the former Republican lawmaker's new book, No Retreat, No Surrender: One American's Fight.

Gitmo Commander Says He’s Sick of Torture Stories

Three months ago, Gregory J. Zanetti was a stockbroker and financial advisor in New Mexico. Today, he is an Army National Guard brigadier general who helps lead a multi-branch team of 2,200 personnel in what he describes as the "most misunderstood assignment in the military."

Controversy: Mercenaries Training US Local Police Officers

There are many police and law enforcement officials who are concerned with the growing trend of using military-trained mercenaries to train and work with local police officers in the United States, but there are many who believe the events of September 11, 2001 dictate the need for a new paradigm.

The Next President Should Heed Cheney’s Warnings About Russia

The Sunday morning news shows -- on cable and broadcast television -- covered the bitter-sweet farewell between arguably the two most powerful leaders in the world: President George W. Bush and Russia's Vladimir Putin.

The Comedy of Horrors: Obama vs. Clinton

During New York City Mayor David Dinkins' re-election battle against Rudy Guiliani in November, 1993, then-President Bill Clinton rode on his white horse into the Big Apple to help that city's first black mayor.

Former WCW Wrestling Champ Faces Life in Prison for Sex Trafficking

Former professional wrestler Harrison Norris Jr., 42, a/k/a “Hardbody Harrison,” was sentenced on Tuesday to life in prison for committing multiple violations of federal sex trafficking and forced labor statutes in connection with a scheme to force women into prostitution. Norris was a champion with the World Championship Wrestling company, which was eventually bought by -- and folded into -- World Wrestling Entertaining (WWE) owned by Vince McMahon.

Defense Department Bigwig Pleads Guilty to Espionage on Behalf of China

Gregg William Bergersen, residing in Alexandria, Virginia, pled guilty on Monday to a one-count of conspiracy to disclose national defense information to persons not entitled to receive it. Bergersen was arrested on February 11, 2008 on a criminal complaint charging this same offense.

Global Crime and Terrorism

The end of the Cold War meant a significant change in the nature of the foreign threats to US security. The principal worry of most Americans is no longer a devastating military offensive from abroad, but rather more insidious assaults which hit closer to home, threatening lives and property and creating a climate of fear.