WARNING EXTREMELY GRAPHIC! Catholic Pries Beheaded in Syria by Islamic Terrorists

The Catholic news service quotes local sources who report that the radical Al-Qaeda-linked Jabhat al-Nusra, or Al-Nusra Front, was behind the savage killing. In video posted by Live Leak purporting to show the execution, dozens of men and boys are seen cheering on as three men are seated on the ground awaiting their grisly fate.  The men are methodically beheaded one at a time by men holding what appears to be a simple kitchen knife after which the heads are placed on top of the bodies.

According to Catholic Online, the first victim was Murad.

A frenzy ensues, with dozens drawing out their smartphones to capture the bloody scene, as a chorus of Allahu Akbar ("Allah is the greatest") are sung with jihadi rapture. Several observers are seen moving within inches of the bodies in an effort to capture close-up photos.  Catholic Online is raising alarm that western nations are providing support to the rebels who have shown a proclivity toward persecuting Christians: This should make it clear to Christians around the world what jihadists are about. Make no mistake. Catholics and Christians around the globe are under dire threat, particularly from the spread of militant Islam. Until the threat is recognized and taken seriously, martyrdoms like this will continue.  Vatican Radio reports that Gassanieh, a village with a majority Christian population, had been under attack by Islamist fighters for the past few weeks, forcing most residents to flee for safety.  It quotes Custos of the Holy Land, Franciscan Fr. Pierbattista Pizzaballa who says, "Unfortunately Syria has now become a battleground not only between Syrian forces, but also between Arab countries and the international community. And those paying the price are the poor, the young and the Christians. That the international community must put a stop to all this".

Pizzaballa told the Vatican News Agency, "The world must know that the support of gunmen by the west is helping extremists in killing Syrians.  "With such stances, not a single Christian will remain in the East," he added.  Vatican Radio writes, "Fr. Mourad was just one of the many men and women religious putting their faith on the front line in Syria, refusing to abandon the communities they serve, Christian and Muslim. They stay because they want to be a sign of hope, light and comfort to people in the midst of destruction."
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/...

WARNING GRAPHIC VIDEO Syria - Al Qaeda's Nusra Fr Beheads Christian Priest

Texas Lt Governor David Dewhurst: We're passing this bill

In an exclusive Hot Air interview, Lt. Governor David Dewhurst of Texas insists that the attempt to hijack the legislative process by pro-abortion activists this week will not stop the state from passing a limitation on late-term abortions and requirements for clinics to meet the same standards as other ambulatory surgical centers. Dewhurst also says that his office is reviewing the security tapes from the demonstration that derailed the bill at the end of the regular session, and that arrests may be made for inciting a riot -- including perhaps some members of the media

Tx Lt Governor David Dewhurst: We're passing this bill

Video: Julian Assange Praises 'Hero' Snowden, Rebukes U.S. 'Disgraceful' Treatment On ABC This Week

Video: Appearing exclusively on ABC's This Week on Sunday morning, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange discussed his and NSA leaker Edward Snowden's respective asylum situations, as well as the United States' "disgraceful" treatment of Snowden in revoking his passport.

Julian Assange Praises 'Hero' Snowden, R

ebukes U.S. 'Disgraceful' Treatment On ABC This Week

Viral Video: Juggling Around Iceland

This video one has gone mega-viral online. A trip around Iceland with a GoPro and some juggling balls.

Juggling Around Iceland

Video: Thousands take part in Gettysburg re-enactment

Re-enactors fire the opening volley, starting the commemoration of the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most violent of the American Civil War.

Thousands take part in Gettysburg re-enactment

Video: Sen. Ted Cruz Addresses the 2013 National Right to Life Conference

Sen. Ted Cruz Addresses the 2013 National Right to Life Conference

George Zimmerman Trial Update: Key Witness Devastating for Prosecution:

Video - via Fox News. 6/28/2013 - John Good Tesitimony - According to experts who appeared on Fox News earlier this morning, testimony from eye witness John Good in the George Zimmerman murder trial could be "devastating" for the State of Florida's case. Good testified Friday morning that he believes he saw Trayvon Martin on top of Zimmerman, furiously punching the man who is claiming self-defense in the trial. After reviewing highlights from Good's testimony, former federal prosecutor Annemarie McAvoy told Fox's Bill Hemmer, "This is devastating for the prosecution." Because Good described Trayvon Martin is being the consistent aggressor in the encounter, it will make it harder for the state to prove Zimmerman wasn't acting in self-defense. Former New York police sergeant Steve Kardian characterized Zimmerman's position in the description from Good as "virtually indefensible." As discussed during the testimony, Kardian said that Good likely knew about the "ground and pound" position from watching (Mixed Martial Arts) MMA or Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) on TV. Noting the importance of Zimmerman's physical capabilities, Kardian said looking at him he sees "a soft man, a soft person, not very tough, not very physical at all." Hemmer asked McAvoy how John Good performed as a witness and she replied, "he was a better witness for the defense than the prosecution," a description that could also be used for Rachel Jeantel.

George Zimmerman Trial Update: Key Witness Devastating for Prosecution: 

The Daily Mail has amazing coverage of the George Zimmerman Murder Trial

Live Streaming the George Zimmerman Trial - Day 5

Click below to watch a Live Stream of the George Zimmerman murder trial in Sanford, Florida.

Watch the George Zimmerman Trial live via live streaming and WPTV

Video and More: Key Witness Testifies in George Zimmerman Trial

George Zimmerman Trial Update.  The Daily Mail is all over Day 4 of the George Zimmerman trial.  Zimmerman is the man accused of murdering Trayvon Martin.

Drama at Zimmerman trial as Trayvon's friend - and star witness Rachel Jeantel is forced to admit she can't even read letter she allegedly wrote to his mother about the deadly shooting

• She said she believed the encounter was racially charged because Trayvon called Zimmerman a 'creep-a** cracker'
• Had to admit that she couldn't read cursive in court
• Grew annoyed and confused several times throughout her testimony
• Defense attorney Don West raises his voice and gets agitated with Jeantel
• Says former resident of Retreat at Twin Lakes testifies
• Disturbing 911 call played to the court
• Prosecution revealed that Jenna Lauer follows George Zimmerman on Twitter

Key Witness Testifies in George Zimmerman Trial:

"The End is Near and It's Going to Be Awesome"

Heard Kevin Williamson interviewed on The Michael Medved Show about this book. The fiscal crises facing governments at both the federal and state level offers an opportunity to throw off many unsustainable government institutions like massive transfer programs and state pensions. Kevin D. Williamson makes his case in "The End Is Near and It's Going to Be Awesome: How Going Broke Will Leave America Richer, Happier and More Secure."

Book TV: Kevin Williamson, "The End is Near and It's Going to Be Awesome"

Optical Illusion or Trust Your Eyes? Pepsi Max & Dynamo present: "Bus Levitation"

Bus Levitation - Too Cool! Watch Join Dynamo as he goes beyond the obvious to see the sights of London with Pepsi Max #LiveForNow

Pepsi Max & Dynamo present: "Bus Levitation" #LiveForNow

Supreme Court Decision a Huge Conservative Victory?

Video - Fox News The Five react to today's Supreme Court ruling on Gay Marriage.  Via Mediaite.

Fox News’ The Five waited until its third segment to tackle the two major marriage equality decisions handed down by the Supreme Court today. And in what can perhaps be seen as a sign of the times, none of the primarily conservative hosts had anything too terrible to say about the rulings. AndGreg Gutfeld went so far as to call the decisions a “huge victory” …for conservatives.
Speaking from a legal standpoint, Kimberly Guilfoyle began the conversation by calling this “a very significant day.” She said, “this is the type of two cases that are going to be read years from now in law schools and in legal books across the country.”
Agreeing with Guilfoyle that she’s not “surprised” by the ruling, Dana Perino added, “the bottom line of it is that if you are in favor of gay marriage, you are pleased today. For those that are disappointed in the decision, there are things to look into here that there was a victory of principles over government overreach.” She said the rulings begin “the long road to having gay marriage no longer be a political weapon used by either side. And it gives people a chance to then focus on other important issues that we have in the country.”
Bob Beckel didn’t have quite as hopeful of an outlook, saying that the decision could “ignite a values war in politics.” That being said, he called the court’s decision “almost a libertarian position” in that “they’re saying the government can’t tell you how you’re going to live your lives.”
Next up, Eric Bolling did find a way to tie a criticism of President Obama and his “evolving” stance on gay marriage to the rulings. But he also found some fault in the Supreme Court for making a big decision on DOMA but giving the Prop 8 case back to the lower court.
And finally, Gutfeld made his bold assertion that the day’s news was “a huge conservative victory, because you can no longer deprive someone of an extremely traditional value that makes your life better by curtailing promiscuity and destructive lifestyles.” Opening up a bit about his personal life, Gutfeld added, “Marriage to my wife made me a better man. As a right-winger, I want to impose that belief on others because that’s what right-wingers do.”

Audio: Rubio: Senate Bill Does What Conservatives Want On Border Security

Senator Marco Rubio gave a forceful defense of the Immigration Reform Senate Bill today on the Hugh Hewitt Show, hosted by Ed Morrissey.

Marco Rubio: Senate Bill Does What Conservatives Want On Border Security

Breaking! Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Provision In Voting Rights Act!

In a 5-4 Decision today the Supreme Court ruled that the 50 year old Voting Rights Act may not be relevant in today's world.  This is a HUGE victory for States Rights and Conservatives:

Court Strikes Down Key Provision In Voting Rights Act!

ZoNATION: NSA Scandal: Time to Worry about Fourth Amendment Rights?

Our favorite Black Conservative Zo does not want to defend NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden. In fact, he thinks he is a commie. Still, Zo wonders how much privacy we still have, and whether the Fourth Amendment is in serious jeopardy under President Obama. Via PJTV.

ZoNATION: NSA Scandal: Time to Worry about Fourth Amendment Rights?

The Secret to Happiness:

Best predictors of happiness and unhappiness:

Interesting that a major contributor to being unhappy is a long commute!  What about money?  What about being married??  This article answers them all:

Psychologists armed with statistically significant survey data have a lot of advice on how to be happy, but we don’t seem to be very good at following it.
The daily activity most detracting to people’s happiness is commuting. Individuals self-reporting their enjoyment of daily activities ranked morning commutes dead last. Long commutes also correlate with people bringing the stress of work home with them, as summarized in this Slate article:A survey conducted last year for the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, for instance, found that 40 percent of employees who spend more than 90 minutes getting home from work "experienced worry for much of the previous day." That number falls to 28 percent for those with "negligible" commutes of 10 minutes or less. Workers with very long commutes feel less rested and experience less "enjoyment," as well.
As the article goes on to relate, long commutes also hurt our health. Commuters experience more recurring back and neck pain, sleep and exercise less, and eat more fast food. The same could be said of people working long hours, but the results are stronger for chronic commuters. Worse, commuting robs us of time that could be spent connecting with friends and family. That is particularly problematic as the amount of time spent socializing is consistently ranked as the daily activity most enjoyed by individuals and the strength of relationships highly correlated with happiness.
Nevertheless, the average commute length is growing.
If you’re looking for advice on how to be happy rather than avoid unhappiness, there’s no shortage of psychologists offering advice based on their research. A strong marriage or generally investing in your personal relationships is highly advised - Vaillant, the director of a 76 year old study on Harvard men from the classes of 1942, ‘43, and ‘44, goes so far as to advise, “The only thing that really matters in life are your relationships to other people.”
Money improves happiness only to a point, although you can get more happiness per dollarby spending money on experiences instead of possessions, spending on others, and buying many small pleasures instead of a few big ones

Read the rest of the article here: 

"Oh My Gosh!" Weather camera spider scares Kristi Gordon

Meteorologist Kristi Gordon was surprised by a spider on the weather camera as she did her Noon News forecast. Funny!

Weather camera spider scares Kristi Gordon

Full Video: Nik Wallenda Walks across The Grand Canyon

Just what the title says!! Nik Wallenda setting a world record walking across the Grand Canyon on a tightrope! I do not own the show nor TV network. All rights reserved to Discovery Channel.

Skywire live with Nik Wallenda crosses Grand Canyon FULL Video

Nancy Pelosi Booed at Netroots Convention:

Nancy Pelosi Booed For Calling Edward Snowden a Criminal at Netroots Nation Conference

Nancy Pelosi Booed for Edward Snowden Comments

Nik Wallenda vs. The Grand Canyon

Nik Wallenda Grand Canyon Walk. Type rope walker Nik Wallenda walks across the Grand Canyon tonight at 8PM. No net. No tether. 1,500 feet high.  You can watch the Live Stream of this event here.

Skywire Live

Update: Discovery Channel is carrying the big event; Nik Wallenda walking across the Grand Canyon live here.

Video: Fox News Special - African American Conservative on Sean Hannity:

Deneen Borelli, David Webb, Star Parker, Sonnie Johnson, Wayne Dupree and a tremendous line-up of African-American conservatives tackle the controversial issues surrounding race in American Society today in this extremely compelling 2nd Townhall special hosted by FNC's Sean Hannity.

African American Conservatives Townhall - COMPLETE - Sean Hannity - Fox News - 6-21-13

SUMMERTIME!

Today is the first FULL DAY OF SUMMER.  A Common Cents tradition is to welcome Summer with this awesome Kenny Chesney song - Summertime:

Kenny Chesney's "Summertime"

"Summertime"

Summertime is finally here
That old ballpark, man, is back in gear
Out on 49
Man I can see the lights

School's out and the nights roll in
Man, just like a long lost friend
You ain't seen in a while
And can't help but smile

And it's two bare feet on the dashboard
Young love and an old Ford
Cheap shades and a tattoo
And a Yoo-Hoo bottle on the floorboard

Perfect song on the radio
Sing along 'cause it's one we know
It's a smile, it's a kiss
It's a sip of wine, it's summertime
Sweet summertime

Temperature says 93
Down at the Deposit and Guarantee
But that swimmin' hole
It's nice and cold

Bikini bottoms underneath
But the boys' hearts still skip a beat
When them girls shimmy off
Them old cutoffs

And it's two bare feet on the dashboard
Young love and an old Ford
Cheap shades and a tattoo
And a Yoo-Hoo bottle on the floorboard

Perfect song on the radio
Sing along 'cause it's one we know
It's a smile, it's a kiss
It's a sip of wine, it's summertime
Sweet summertime

The more things change
The more they stay the same
Don't matter how old you are
When you know what I'm talkin' 'bout
Yeah baby when you got

Two bare feet on the dashboard
Young love and an old Ford
Cheap shades and a tattoo
And a Yoo-Hoo bottle rollin' on the floorboard

Perfect song on the radio
Sing along 'cause it's one we know
It's a smile, it's a kiss
It's a sip of wine, it's summertime
Sweet summertime Perfect Song on the Radio

Sing along 'cause it's one we know

It's a song - it's a kiss it's Summertime!

9,486 Non-answers:

Yahoo came out with an interactive guide showing the top 9,486 ways Jay Carney won’t answer your questions (interactive).

Jay Carney doesn’t have an answer for that. He hasn’t discussed that subject with the president. He will refer you to the Department of [insert agency here]. He refuses to speculate on that. He’ll have to get back to you.

But he appreciates the question.
A Yahoo News analysis of the 444 briefings that Carney has held since becoming White House press secretary has identified 13 distinct strains in the way he dodges a reporter's question. Since Carney held his first daily briefing with reporters in the White House Brady Press Briefing Room on Feb. 16, 2011, for example, he’s used some variation of "I don’t have the answer" more than 1,900 times. In 1,383 cases he referred a question to someone else. But will he at least speculate on hypotheticals? No. In fact, he has refused to do so 525 times.

Jay Carney Press Conference Non-answers

Video: Miami Heat vs San Antonio Spurs. Game 7 Highights:

The Miami Heat Win Game 7 vs the San Antonio Spurs of the 2013 NBA Finals. Video:

Miami Heat WIN GAME 7 vs. Spurs - HIGHLIGHTS / RECAP | 2013 NBA Finals

FUNNY! 10 How To's That Will Blow Your Mind!

Learn how to do 10 mind blowing things in a matter of minutes!

10 How To's That Will Blow Your Mind!

James Gandolfini RIP: HBO's 'The Sopranos' Star Suffers Heart Attack, Dies in Italy at Age 51

Actor best known for his role as Tony Soprano in "The Sopranos" has died at the age of 51.

James Gandolfini Dead: HBO's 'The Sopranos' Star Suffers Heart Attack, Dies in Italy at Age 51

Video: Heat vs. Spurs : Full Game 6 HIGHLIGHTS : 2013 NBA Finals

In what has to be called a classic the Miami Head outlasted the San Antonio Spurs in overtime to force a Game 7 Thursday Night. Spurs vs. the Heat in Game 6 with full game highlights in the 2013 NBA Finals

Heat vs. Spurs : Full Game 6 HIGHLIGHTS : 2013 NBA Finals

Video: TWA Flight 800 Explosion NOT an accident?

Remember TWA Flight 800 which blew up in 1996 off the coast of New York?  A new documentary claims that it was no accident and in fact there was a cover up!  The ABC News story embed is below:

Documentary Alleges TWA Flight 800 Cover-Up

Truth to Power: Party Switcher Elbert Guillory: "Why I Am a Republican"

Louisiana Senator Elbert Guillory (R-Opelousas) explains why he recently switched from the Democrat Party to the Republican Party. He discusses the history of the Republican Party, founded as an Abolitionist Movement in 1854. Guillory talks about how the welfare state is only a mechanism for politicians to control the black community.

Elbert Guillory: "Why I Am a Republican"

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Great News! Obama Phones' Sold to Buy Drugs and Louis Vuittons

James O'Keefe and Project Veritas is at it again with a sure to be explosive expose on Obama Phones.  Turns out they are being given out by the thousand to practically everyone. And it turns out Mexican Billionaire Carlos Slim is the main beneficiary:

Uncovered: 'Obama Phones' Sold to Buy Drugs and Louis Vuittons

Breakthrough: Our Guerilla War to Expose Fraud and Save Democracy

Nice. It turns out the IRS Targeted a Hispanic Outreach Group! (Video)

VOCES Action received "special" attention from the IRS when it submitted its 501(c)4 application. But the non-profit doesn¹t mention "tea party" or "patriot" in its mission statement and stays away from "political" endorsements. Heritage's Israel Ortega sat down with Adryana Boyne, VOCES Action founder and president, to find out why

IRS Targeted Hispanic Outreach Group

Confirmed: Sharyl Attkisson's work and personal computers were hacked!

Benghazi and Fast & Furious super-reporter Sharyl Attkisson confirms that someone has been hacking into her computers! CBS News has confirmed that someone has been breaking into the computer of investigative correspondent Sharyl Attkisson. She talks about the privacy breach with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts.

CBS News' Sharyl Attkisson's computer hacked

Edward Snowden Q&A - Questions and Answers

Edward Snowden sat down with The Guardian for an extended Question & Answer (Q&A) session that was opened up to an Internet Audience.  Excerpts of his Q&A:

Question:

Guardian staff

GlennGreenwald

17 June 2013 2:11pm

Let's begin with these:
1) Why did you choose Hong Kong to go to and then tell them about US hacking on their research facilities and universities?
2) How many sets of the documents you disclosed did you make, and how many different people have them? If anything happens to you, do they still exist?

Answer:

1) First, the US Government, just as they did with other whistleblowers, immediately and predictably destroyed any possibility of a fair trial at home, openly declaring me guilty of treason and that the disclosure of secret, criminal, and even unconstitutional acts is an unforgivable crime. That's not justice, and it would be foolish to volunteer yourself to it if you can do more good outside of prison than in it.
Second, let's be clear: I did not reveal any US operations against legitimate military targets. I pointed out where the NSA has hacked civilian infrastructure such as universities, hospitals, and private businesses because it is dangerous. These nakedly, aggressively criminal acts are wrong no matter the target. Not only that, when NSA makes a technical mistake during an exploitation operation, critical systems crash. Congress hasn't declared war on the countries - the majority of them are our allies - but without asking for public permission, NSA is running network operations against them that affect millions of innocent people. And for what? So we can have secret access to a computer in a country we're not even fighting? So we can potentially reveal a potential terrorist with the potential to kill fewer Americans than our own Police? No, the public needs to know the kinds of things a government does in its name, or the "consent of the governed" is meaningless.
2) All I can say right now is the US Government is not going to be able to cover this up by jailing or murdering me. Truth is coming, and it cannot be stopped.

11.13am ET

Question:

Guardian staff

ewenmacaskill

17 June 2013 3:07pm

I should have asked you this when I saw you but never got round to it........Why did you just not fly direct to Iceland if that is your preferred country for asylum?

Answer:

Leaving the US was an incredible risk, as NSA employees must declare their foreign travel 30 days in advance and are monitored. There was a distinct possibility I would be interdicted en route, so I had to travel with no advance booking to a country with the cultural and legal framework to allow me to work without being immediately detained. Hong Kong provided that. Iceland could be pushed harder, quicker, before the public could have a chance to make their feelings known, and I would not put that past the current US administration.

11.17am ET

Question:

ActivistGal

17 June 2013 2:15pm

You have said HERE that you admire both Ellsberg and Manning, but have argued that there is one important distinction between yourself and the army private...

"I carefully evaluated every single document I disclosed to ensure that each was legitimately in the public interest," he said. "There are all sorts of documents that would have made a big impact that I didn't turn over, because harming people isn't my goal. Transparency is."

Are you suggesting that Manning indiscriminately dumped secrets into the hands of Wikileaks and that he intended to harm people?

Answer:

No, I'm not. Wikileaks is a legitimate journalistic outlet and they carefully redacted all of their releases in accordance with a judgment of public interest. The unredacted release of cables was due to the failure of a partner journalist to control a passphrase. However, I understand that many media outlets used the argument that "documents were dumped" to smear Manning, and want to make it clear that it is not a valid assertion here.

11.20am ET

Question:

D. Aram Mushegian II

17 June 2013 2:16pm

Did you lie about your salary? What is the issue there? Why did you tell Glenn Greenwald that your salary was $200,000 a year, when it was only $122,000 (according to the firm that fired you.)

Answer:

I was debriefed by Glenn and his peers over a number of days, and not all of those conversations were recorded. The statement I made about earnings was that $200,000 was my "career high" salary. I had to take pay cuts in the course of pursuing specific work. Booz was not the most I've been paid.

11.23am ET

Question:

Gabrielaweb

17 June 2013 2:17pm

Why did you wait to release the documents if you said you wanted to tell the world about the NSA programs since before Obama became president?

Answer:

Obama's campaign promises and election gave me faith that he would lead us toward fixing the problems he outlined in his quest for votes. Many Americans felt similarly. Unfortunately, shortly after assuming power, he closed the door on investigating systemic violations of law, deepened and expanded several abusive programs, and refused to spend the political capital to end the kind of human rights violations like we see in Guantanamo, where men still sit without charge.

11.27am ET

Question:

Anthony De Rosa

17 June 2013 2:18pm

1) Define in as much detail as you can what "direct access" means.
2) Can analysts listen to content of domestic calls without a warrant?

Answer:

1) More detail on how direct NSA's accesses are is coming, but in general, the reality is this: if an NSA, FBI, CIA, DIA, etc analyst has access to query raw SIGINT databases, they can enter and get results for anything they want. Phone number, email, user id, cell phone handset id (IMEI), and so on - it's all the same. The restrictions against this are policy based, not technically based, and can change at any time. Additionally, audits are cursory, incomplete, and easily fooled by fake justifications. For at least GCHQ, the number of audited queries is only 5% of those performed.

You can read the rest of the Edward Snowden Q & A Interview here. 

Edward Snowden Update - Interview with The Guardian:

Edward Snowden just gave a new update to The Guardian.  In it he revealed much more than was every know about the NSA Spying Program including that during the London G20 summit meetings in 2009 the NSA:

• Setting up internet cafes where they used an email interception programme and key-logging software to spy on delegates' use of computers; 

• Penetrating the security on delegates' BlackBerrys to monitor their email messages and phone calls; 

• Supplying 45 analysts with a live round-the-clock summary of who was phoning who at the summit; 

• Targeting the Turkish finance minister and possibly 15 others in his party; 

• Receiving reports from an NSA attempt to eavesdrop on the Russian leader, Dmitry Medvedev, as his phone calls passed through satellite links to Moscow.

You can read the rest of The Guardian interview here.

Full Dick Cheney - Fox News Sunday Interview:

Video. Vice President Dick Cheney staunchly defended the NSA surveillance programs started under his tenure as Vice President, telling Chris Wallace on Fox News Sunday that the programs could have stopped 9/11 had they been in effect, and that Edward Snowden was a traitor for revealing the information and fleeing to China.

Dick Cheney: Snowden's A 'TRAITOR,' Defends NSA Surveillance Programs. Fox News Sunday

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY! (Videos)

Today's is Father's Day.  Spread this video in appreciation of your Father.

Father's Day

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Video: Sarah Palin Speech at FFC 2013: Give Me Freedom or Give Me Death

Governor Sarah Palin Speaks at The Faith & Freedom Coalition, 3rd day of its "Road to Majority" conference, June 15, 2013.  Full Speech:

Sarah Palin Speech at FFC 2013: Give Me Freedom or Give Me Death

2013 NBA Finals Game 4: LeBron And Wade Get Hot, Spurs Drop A Lot

Coach Nick breaks down another blow out in this strange NBA Finals. LeBron James found his stroke, Dwyane Wade got back on track while the Spurs threw the ball away recklessly.

2013 NBA Finals Game 4: LeBron And Wade Get Hot, Spurs Drop

Video: Edward Snowden Leak "Tip of the Iceberg"

Video - Homeland Security Committee member Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (D - California) on C-Span today stated the information leaked by Edward Snowden is the "tip of the iceberg" of the full NSA surveillance program.

Snowden Leak "Tip of the Iceberg" of NSA Surveillance Program

In Defense of Fathers and Fatherhood:

Happy Father's Day. It shouldn't be controversial at all but a simple Google search found this site which explores the financial, medicinal and even career benefits of being a father.  Pass it on!

Your Personal Health Improves. Research shows that the structure that comes into a man's life because of fatherhood helps him make better choices. Having a family to come home to and be responsible for helps fathers choose a healthier lifestyle. 

Your Activity Level Increases. Getting up at night, playing with the kids, walking at the park – all these kinds of work and play make dad more active and thus feeling better about himself. 

It Reduces Stress Related Ailments. The National Institute of Mental Health found that men who are in healthy family relationships are less likely to have stress-related health problems. Issues like chronic pain, insomnia, stomach problems and fatigue are less problematic for stable fathers than for other male subsets of the population. 

Your Nurturing Side is Enhanced. So often, we see boys and young men being pretty self-focused and self-absorbed. The Minnesota Fatherhood Initiative found that men who succeeded as fathers became less inward-focused and developed a greater ability to nurture and care for others. And not just for their children, but for their spouses, friends and coworkers. 

You Have a Lower Risk for Clinical Depression. Men who live alone have a much higher risk of depression and suicide than married men with children. 

Your Job Satisfaction Improves. This may be a little counter-intuitive, but research shows that committed fathers feel more comfortable in their occupation and feel that they perform well at work more often than men who are not fathers. 

You Will Cope Better With Daily Life. Men who are fathers tend to have better coping skillswith stress in all areas of life, not just at home. 

Your Children Will Learn Better. The Early Childhood Longitudinal Study has found that the children of responsible and involved fathers learned life skills faster and better than children without an involved father in their lives. And a study of children in Barbados born to adolescent mothers found that children with an involved father had much better grades than other children. 

Your Sex Life Will Improve. Again, this may seem a little strange to new fathers, but the research is clear. Committed fathers married to their children's mother have more and better sex than men not in such a family relationship. 

Your Personal Freedom is Enhanced. Research shows that committed fathers are less likely to have encounters with the criminal justice system, fewer hospital admissions, fewer accidental and premature deaths and a decreased risk of substance abuse.

There's more.  Here a a bunch of benefits to the children of having a father in their life:

• babies as young as three months old can tell the difference between their mother and father. They can tell by the way each speaks to them, holds them, and by their different smells.

• research has shown that children whose fathers are involved in rearing them score higher on cognitive tests (they seem smarter) than those with relatively uninvolved fathers.

• improved cognitive abilities are associated with higher educational achievement. In fact, fathers who are involved in their children's schools and academic achievement, regardless of their own educational level, are increasing the chances their child will graduate from high school, perhaps go to vocational school, or even to college.

• a father's involvement in children's school activities protects at-risk children from failing or dropping out

• research shows that fathers who are more involved with their children tend to raise children who experience more success in their career. Career success can lead to greater income and greater financial stability.

• involved fathering is related to lower rates of teen violence, delinquency, and other problems with the law.

• father involvement is associated with positive child characteristics such as empathy, self-esteem, self-control, psychological well-being, social competence, and life skills.

• children who grow up in homes with involved fathers are more likely to take an active and positive role in raising their own families. For example, fathers who recall a secure, loving relationship with both parents were more involved in the lives of their infants and more supportive to their wives. It is thought that having an involved father provides a role model for positive parenting, healthy caregiving, and a commitment to the family.

Video: Rep. Jim Jordan DESTROYS FBI Director Mueller on IRS Targeting Scandal

This one has been making the rounds on Cable News. Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) destroyed FBI Director Robert Mueller on the IRS targeting scandal and investigation. Director Mueller has no idea who's running the program, how many people are assigned to the investigation, and if any Tea Party groups have been identified. This was another embarrassment for the Obama Administration.

Rep. Jim Jordan DESTROYS FBI Director Mueller on IRS Targeting Scandal

Sing A-Long: Crowd singing along to Bohemian Rhapsody. 01.06.13

This video has gone viral. The crowd in Emirates Stadium singing along to Bohemian Rhapsody. As we waited for Green Day to start, Bohemian Rhapsody started to play and the crowd loved it :)

Green Day @ Emirates Stadium - Crowd singing along to Bohemian Rhapsody. 01.06.13

Derecho Updates: Severe Storms threaten Midwest and Northeast

If you live in the Midwest or Northeast look out as Severe Weather is threatening your area.  These Derecho Storms are bringing hail, heavy winds and rain and even tornadoes:

Weather.com

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NOAA:
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Tornado Watches

Weather.com Video - Severe Storm Moves East

Very, very cool. For all you JRR. Tolkien fans the latest trailer of The Hobbit movie series is out. You will have to wait because it is in theaters December 13th.

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - Official Teaser Trailer

I BELIEVE I CAN FLY! - Allegiant flight 592 delirious from heat

6/9/13 from Vegas to Phoenix. Flight attendants leave us alone to our devices after 5 hours, 2 planes, no snacks, no water, no A/C. Two people passed out, two vomited and to avoid a mutiny, the passengers banded together in song."I Believe I Can Fly"

Passengers on plane sing R Kelly's I Believe I Can Fly - Allegiant Airlines Passengers

Documentary - 'Coffee: The Greatest Addiction Ever'

Very interesting short documentary showing the medicinal, global and even historical benefits of coffee. Why you shouldn't feel guilty about that coffee addiction.

Coffee: The Greatest Drug and Greatest Addiction Ever

TOO FUNNY! Jeep vs. swimming pool

This was just voted the Video of the Day on Hannity.  Try not to laugh, this one is just too funny!  Swimming Pool 1 - Jeep 0:

Jeep vs. swimming pool

BREAKING: ACLU Sues Obama Administration over Snooping:

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a scathing lawsuit in an effort to stop the federal government's tracking of American citizens. The ACLU's suit comes after bombshell reports revealed that the National Security Agency was obtaining access to systems of Google and other tech giants to read Americans' emails. The federal government is also collecting data of Verizon Business Service Network phone users.

Same ACLU Sued Bush now Sues Obama's Gov't over Surveillance on Americans

New Audio Reveals IRS Treatment of Pro-Life Group: 'You Can't Force Your Religion on Somebody Else'

New audio highlights the IRS discrimination not only of Tea Party Groups but of Pro Life Groups as well. 'You Can't Force Your Religion on Somebody Else'

New Audio Reveals IRS Treatment of Pro-Life Group: 'You Can't Force Your Religion on Somebody Else'

Video: Candidate Obama DEBATES President Obama on Government Surveillance

This is classic. On August 1, 2007, candidate Barack Obama sharply criticized then-President George W. Bush's government surveillance programs. This video shows how things have changed. Feel free to pass this along:

Candidate Obama debates President Obama on Government Surveillance

Video: Jordan Sekulow on Fox News with Geraldo: Scandals Plague Obama Admin

Jordan Sekulow spoke with Geraldo Rivera of Fox News about the scandals plaguing the Obama Administration including the IRS targeting conservatives, snooping and violation of millions citizens.

Jordan Sekulow on Fox News with Geraldo: Scandals Plague Obama Admin