Report From Washington - July 1, 2011

Oil price goes up after Obama releases oil / Obama recognizes, talks with the Muslim Brotherhood / The non-Twitter Weiner scandal at State / Congressmen demand pro-Hamas activists be protected from Israel / Congress, NBC and Under God / Same Sex marriage in New York / Feisal Rauf associated with anti-Israel flotilla / Iraq's vulnerable religious minorities / Nigerian churchs install metal detectors / The Kabul hotel attack

 

NEW THIS WEEK: CHAIRMAN'S REPORT FOR JUNE 29th, 2011 - William J Murray reports on President Obama, Congress and terrorism. This issue includes Obama's drive to make us more dependent on energy from despotic nations and his release of oil from the Strategic Reserve. The genocide of Christians in the Sudan which Obama is also ignoring while assisting Muslims in Egypt is questioned. At the Capitol Peter King's hearings on radical Islam in our prisons and the Child Interstate Abortion Notification bill are investigated. On the international front the continued slaughter of Christians in Nigeria by the Boko Haram is discussed. Also covered is the continued push for sharia law in Egypt by elements of the Muslim Brotherhood.

PRESIDENCY 

ABOUT THAT OIL RELEASE - Last week I wrote that President Obama's attempt to manipulate the markets with a release of oil from the Strategic Reserve would do little except frustrate markets. His intention was to bring down the price of oil and "teach speculators a lesson." On the day Obama announced the release of a million barrels of oil a day, oil was trading for $92 a barrel and yes, it quickly fell -- for a few days. Exactly one week after the release of oil from our emergency reserve, oil traded for $95 a barrel. The amount of oil the United States government holds in reserve is not large enough to affect world prices for more than a few days. Final result: The oil in the reserve, which was bought at an average price of about $50 a barrel, must now be replaced with oil costing nearly $100 a barrel.  
RECOGNIZING THE BROTHERHOOD - The sworn objective and the motto of the Muslim Brotherhood is:
"Allah is our objective.
The Prophet is our leader.
Qur'an is our law.
Jihad is our way.
Dying in the way of Allah is our highest hope." The Obama Administration has begun a relationship with the Muslim Brotherhood stating, "The political landscape in Egypt has changed, and is changing. It is in our interests to engage with all of the parties that are competing for parliament or the presidency," a State Department official told Reuters. Negotiate this: The only acceptable final agreement for the Muslim Brotherhood will be the surrender of our Constitution and the establishment of sharia as the law under a Caliphate.

THE REAL WEINER SCANDAL IS AT STATE - Congressman Anthony Weiner's twitter photo scandal exposed an even greater Weiner scandal at the State Department. Weiner's wife, Huma Abedin, a close confident and adviser to Hillary Clinton and who holds a top security clearance, has open associations with the Muslim Brotherhood. It is more than likely that the decision to recognize the Muslim Brotherhood as a legitimate organization was orchestrated in her office. Considering her associations, can Huma Abedin be trusted or is she in fact a double agent? Human Events has published a recent article that sheds light on Huma Abedin.

 

THE CONGRESS 

CONGRESSMEN DEMAND PROTECTION FOR RADICALS ATTACKING ISRAEL - Six Democrat Representatives have signed a letter of concern to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asking that she protect "Americans" on the "Audacity of Hope" - a ship that is expected to cause violence and political trouble for Israel. The ship - filled with 50 anti-Israel activists - is to leave today. The goal is to break Israel's naval blockade of the Gaza Strip. Members of Congress who are concerned for the safety of the pro-Hamas Americans include: Dennis Kucinich, (D-OH) Read more

CONGRESSMEN COMPLAIN TO NBC OVER "UNDER GOD" DELETION - 108 Members of Congress sent a Letter to NBC chastising the network for cutting "Under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance during its coverage of the U.S. Open this month. NBC aired a patriotic video montage that included children reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and twice during the video "under God" was cut out of the Pledge. Congressman Randy Forbes, Co-Chairman of the Congressional Prayer Caucus, and 107 other Members of Congress sent the bipartisan letter to Mr. Stephen Burke, CEO of NBCUniversal, expressing serious concerns. Read more 

 

RELIGION AND CULTURE 

SAME SEX MARRIAGE IN NEW YORK - When the New York legislature this past week passed a law allowing same sex marriage they claimed to have "protected" religious organizations. This is not true. Religious adoption agencies will be forced to close and private businesses will be forced to participate in same-sex marriages. There will also be a loss of access to professional licenses in counseling. Heritage. Heritage Foundation has produced an excellent analysis. In New York Catholic Bishops issued a statement saying they expect efforts to enact government sanctions against churches.

NO 911 MOSQUE

GROUND ZERO MOSQUE PROMOTER HELPS FUND GAZA FLOTILLA -The main spokesman and promoter for the Ground Zero mosque, Imam Feisal Rauf, is also deeply involved with a leftist and Islamic group funding the Gaza flotilla mentioned above. For details on Rauf's radical international connections, and on the flotilla, especially the American boat "Audacity of Hope," read more at www.no911mosque.org.
 

INTERNATIONAL 

IRAQ'S VULNERABLE MINORITIES - Recent congressional hearings have entirely missed any discussion of how Al Qaeda and various Shi'a militias are active in Iraq and how, as a result, Iraq's most vulnerable ethno-religious minority communities are at greater risk of being annihilated when the U.S. leaves. Tina Ramirez of the Becket Fund has authored a report on the dangers to Christians and other minorities in Iraq as the United States withdraws.
  CHURCHES INSTALL METAL DETECTORS - Churches in predominantly Muslim northern Nigeria began installing metal detectors because of recent bombings. Churches are searching handbags for explosives as well. There have been several bombings of churches and church affiliated buildings by Boko Haram. On Christmas Eve, more than 80 Christians were killed. Boko Haram translates as "Western education is evil."
KABUL HOTEL ATTACK - At least eight Taliban armed with guns and bombs shot their way into the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul, Afghanistan killing several Westerners this week. US troops had to be called to take the hotel back. The attack came just days after the Obama Administration announced it was in talks with the Taliban.

RELEASE ASIA BIBI NOW - Pakistani Christians are demanding the release of Asia Bibi, mother of five, who has been falsely accused of blasphemy and jailed for nearly two years. Blasphemy laws in Pakistan are used to blackmail Christians and steal their homes and land. This is just one more outrage. More at Pakistan Christian Post

 

CHRISTIAN INTERNET STORE 

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January 29, 2010 - Washington, DC

Obama's 68 minute speech / Obama's High Court insult / Obama's warming globe / The Obama tempo / Speaker Pelosi's diet -does she need AA? / Congressional Ten Commandments Resolution / The radicals who run Washington / Paying the Barbary pirates - would Thomas Jefferson have done it?
 
FIRST CHAIRMAN'S REPORT OF 2010 -- NOW ONLINE- The first Chairman's Report for 2010 is now available online in PDF format. This issue highlights the visit to Capitol Hill of Australian theologian Mark Durie sponsored by the Religious Freedom Coalition. During his visit Dr. Durie spoke about his latest book and the geopolitical issues associated with Islam. Other international and domestic issues are featured. Click here to read PDF

THE PRESIDENCY

THE SPEECH - During his so-called State of the Union Address, Barack Obama said it is time for both parties to work together. He then attacked the Republican Party and criticized the Senate for having a sixty vote rule that "obstructed" his agenda. Next he congratulated himself for "saving" the banking system and then attacked the banks. Obama then lied about a Supreme Court decision and directly attacked the Justices, who were sitting on the front row of the House Chamber. On and off during the speech he claimed that he "inherited" the nation's security and financial problems. At the same time he claimed that he had stopped more terrorist attacks than George W. Bush. He made the outrageous claim that "his" medical reforms would cover the uninsured and reduce the deficit, something that even a sixth grader knows can't be done. To top off the night he said that homosexuals should be able to "serve" the nation in the military. He proved every pundit wrong who had said he would move to the middle after several straight defeats of his party at the polls. Far from moving to the middle he put himself on record as continuing with his unpopular far left agenda. 
OBAMA HIGH COURT INSULT - Among the many untruths and misstatements in his so-called State of the Union Address, Barack Obama criticized the Supreme Court for issuing a ruling allowing foreign corporations to influence elections in the United States. The statement, which caused Democrats including Nancy Pelosi to rise and applaud, was a lie. The next day the White house was forced to "clarify" this statement, saying that US companies owned by foreigners could contribute to political campaigns. That is also a lie and a new "clarification" had to be issued. In the history of the nation, presidents have only mentioned the Supreme Court nine times in a State of the Union Address. In each instance, nothing antagonistic was said. Obama's direct attack on the Supreme Court with the Justices present was a true first and shows Obama's real temperament, one of anger and hostility to anyone he disagrees with. Read more
OBAMA'S WARMING GLOBE - Not even a majority of Democrat Senators will vote for Obama's "cap-and-trade" and he has been told by the Senate that because it will destroy millions of jobs, it is dead. Yet Obama called for cap-and-trade energy taxes again in his address. Obama looked directly at the seated Republicans, called them "skeptics" and claimed global warming is a "fact." The only "fact" is that those believing in the Global Warming Religion have faked results and destroyed data that proves them wrong. Meanwhile yet another devastating winter storm is headed toward Washington, DC. London Daily Mail / Examiner.com
THE OBAMA TEMPO - I made it through (PAUSE) the Obama speech (PAUSE) despite the kindergarten teacher tempo (PAUSE) of his oratory. (LONG PAUSE) For the most part (PAUSE) I have real difficulty (PAUSE) listening to someone speak (PAUSE) who finds it necessary (PAUSE) to speak in three to eight word bursts (PAUSE) despite the actual sentence (PAUSE) length. I do understand (PAUSE) that because his first schooling (PAUSE) was in a madrassa (PAUSE) and since Arabic (PAUSE) is recited somewhat like poetry (PAUSE) in this same manner (DOUBLE PAUSE) that there is an explanation.

THE CONGRESS

SPEAKER PELOSI'S DIET: Maker's Mark whiskey, Courvoisier cognac, Johnny Walker Red scotch, Grey Goose vodka, E&J brandy, Bailey's Irish Crème, Bacardi Light rum, Jim Beam whiskey, Beefeater gin, Dewars scotch, Bombay Sapphire gin, Jack Daniels whiskey, Corona beer, and all at taxpayer expense.Judicial Watch has obtained actual receipts through the Freedom of Information Act for the food and "beverages" loaded onto Nancy Pelosi's private Air Force jet. In just two years Nancy Pelosi has racked up over $2 million in travel expenses on her Air Force supplied aircraft, including over $100,000 in extravagant food and drink. President Obama, who seems to spend more time on Air Force One than in the White House, makes Pelosi's travel expenditures look minuscule.

There is a great Cold War movie called The Projectionist (From the book Inner Circle) which was the story of Joseph Stalin's private projectionist. He ran movies for the murderous dictator that Soviet citizens were barred from seeing. The movie reminds me most of Al Gore and the private jet he uses to go to global warming conferences, but it applies to most liberal leaders. TEN COMMANDMENTS RESOLUTION - This week I met with Roni Wexler, founder of the Ten Commandments Commission, and several congressmen. It is our goal to once again move forward with a Ten Commandments resolution. Although we have introduced a resolution several times, it has yet to be passed. This year we have more congressmen as sponsors than in the past. Please pray for the success of the Ten Commandments resolution which will be introduced in a few weeks.

CULTURE AND RELIGION

FIRST 2010 CHAIRMAN'S REPORT NOW ONLINE- The first Chairman's Report for 2010 is now available online in PDF format. This issue highlights the visit to Capitol Hill of Australian theologian Mark Durie, sponsored by the Religious Freedom Coalition. During his visit Dr. Durie spoke about his latest book and the geopolitical issues associated with Islam. Other international and domestic issues are featured. Click here to read PDF
 

THE RADICALS WHO RUN WASHINGTON

President Barack Obama has chosen as his advisers the most radical group of ideologues ever assembled by an American president. A new Liberty Counsel report exposes the activities of radical activists such as Kevin Jennings, Obama's pick for "safe schools." Jennings was the founder of the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network and for more than five years he oversaw student-workshops filled with outrageously immoral propaganda. Obama also picked former ACLU employee and NARAL legal director Dawn Johnsen, who is zealously pro-abortion.

The Liberty Counsel's 72 page report details information on more than 100 of the nominations and appointments of radical leftists by President Barack Obama. The report is backed up by more than 800 citations and quotes. See the full Liberty Counsel Report in PDF format
 

INTERNATIONAL

PAY THE BARBARY PIRATES? - "From the Halls of Montezuma, to the Shores of Tripoli ... " That is the opening of the Marine Corps Hymn, and the part about "Tripoli" of course refers to the war President Thomas Jefferson waged against the Muslim pirates of North Africa, sometimes called Ottoman Corsairs. He chose to fight rather than to pay tribute. Before Jefferson's intervention the Muslims had been collecting tribute from the Europeans for centuries. Now the Europeans, and apparently Barack Obama, have decided to pay tribute again -- this time to the Muslim Taliban. Western nations plan a fund of $500 million to pay Taliban fighters to put down their guns. The entire GDP of Afghanistan is only $800 million. Read more  
IRAQI REFUGEES NEED HELP - Please help Iraqi Christian refugees with a tax deductible gift in 2010. All contributions posted online this week will go to assist Iraqi Christian refugees in Jordan and Syria. Please contribute at www.rfcnet.or g or at the Iraqi Refugee Project page at Face book.
PETITION TO HILLARY CLINTON ON IRAQI CHRISTIANS - Read and sign the Internet petition to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. The petition urges Clinton to direct our embassies to assist Christians who have fled Islamic terror in Iraq. The petition is located at www.iraq ichristianrefugees.org.

CHRISTIAN INTERNET STORE

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