From August 15, 2007:

The Two Things To Know Before Your City is Nuked By Terrorists

Townhall.com writer Doug MacKinnon has a provocative article up that deals with a former director of the DEA and his opinion of our government's abandonment of the border:

1.) Tragically, horrifyingly, but quite predictably, it’s going to happen. The only question being which American city or cities?

He pointed the finger squarely at our politicians and our politically correct, left-leaning media, who, in his opinion, have “sealed our fate.” He spoke of politicians from both sides of the aisle who consider border security nothing more than a cheap tool to be used for their reelection and enrichment. He despaired about a media that not only gleefully leaks our nation’s most trusted secrets for partisan gain, but then willingly acts as a propaganda tool for the very terrorists intent on our total destruction.

He warned of the hundreds of “loose nukes” floating around our planet. He patiently explained that the former Soviet Union (no matter what they or our government claim), can’t account for a number of their nuclear warheads. That North Korea may well have a few they are willing to sell to terrorists to prop up their totalitarian regime. That Pakistan – already a nuclear power – may soon fall victim to the Islamic extremists trying to overthrow that government. Of an Iran further ahead in their development of nuclear weapons than thought. And last, but not least, he spoke of the thousands of cruise missiles unaccounted for around the world. A number of those missiles being nuclear tipped.

In short, because of what he portrayed as a “betrayal by those sworn to protect us,” a nuclear attack within our nation, in his mind, is “inevitable.”

It's a sobering thought but worth reading.

Illegal Aliens Murder Twelve Americans DAILY

World Net Daily reports that the death toll of soldiers in Iraq pales in comparison to Americans killed by illegal aliens in this country on a daily basis. The article presents shocking statistics regarding the death rate of Americans at the hands of illegals:

Twelve Americans are murdered every day by illegal aliens, according to statistics released by Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa. If those numbers are correct, it translates to 4,380 Americans murdered annually by illegal aliens. That's 21,900 since Sept. 11, 2001.

Total U.S. troop deaths in Iraq as of last week were reported at 2,863. Total U.S. troop deaths in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan during the five years of the Afghan campaign are currently at 289, according to the Department of Defense.

But the carnage wrought by illegal alien murderers represents only a fraction of the pool of blood spilled by American citizens as a result of an open border and un-enforced immigration laws.

While King reports 12 Americans are murdered daily by illegal aliens, he says 13 are killed by drunk illegal alien drivers – for another annual death toll of 4,745. That's 23,725 since Sept. 11, 2001.

And the story goes on and on...

Gingrich Speaks Out on the Newark Murders by Illegals

Newt Gingrich, writing for Human Events, takes on the Washington establishment (now on vacation) for ignoring "the war at home". With specific regard to the Newark murders perpetrated by at least one illegal alien, Gingrich writes:

There is a war here at home, and it is even more deadly than the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. Far more Americans are being killed by violent, evil people here in America than in our official military "combat zones" overseas.

The truth is, all too many Americans are being killed. But what is so completely senseless is having the lives of three young, achieving students cut brutally short by someone who not only should not have been in the United States in the first place but also, after two previous arrests for violence, should not have been on the streets. Instead, the suspected killer should have been in jail awaiting trial, sentencing, prison and eventual deportation.

Drug cartel-terrorist ties known in 2001

The Washington Times has a new article up outlining how this administration knew of the connection between radical Islamic groups and Mexican drug cartels:

A former director of the Drug Enforcement Administration warned federal officials shortly after the September 11 attacks that violent drug cartels from Mexico were teaming with Muslim gangs to fund terrorist organizations overseas.

Asa Hutchinson, who also has been a Homeland Security undersecretary, said that in 2001, DEA agents uncovered the link between the drug cartels and terrorist groups but too few government officials listened.

"I think it's important to recognize that the link between terrorism and drug trafficking exists," said Mr. Hutchinson in a phone interview from Arkansas. "While we are fighting terrorists, we should not neglect our fight against drug traffickers. We shouldn't neglect it, because the link is there."

Giuliani Vows to Stop Illegal "Immigrants"

According to Townhall.com reporter Jim Davenport, presidential candidate Rudy Giuliani is vowing to stop illegal "immigrants":

"We can end illegal immigration. I promise you, we can end illegal immigration," the former New York mayor said at a community center _ the first of the day's two stops in this early voting state.

Giuliani said he would require a uniform identification card for foreign workers and students and create a central database to track the legal status of visitors to the country. He told the crowd of more than 300 that 12 million immigrants have entered the country illegally.

"That's a lot of people to walk over your border without being identified," he said.

Giuliani wants a tamperproof ID card that includes fingerprinting for everyone entering the country and a central database to track when they leave.

The ID card and other immigration proposals have been part of Giuliani's campaign speeches for several months. He says he would allow a pathway to citizenship only for illegal immigrants who identify themselves as illegal, who learn English and who go to the back of the line to apply.

Mexican Humvee Spotted Just West of Naco, Arizona

According to American Border Patrol:

This Mexican Army Humvee was spotted just west of Naco, Arizona - just south of the border. The railroad tie vehicle barrier is in the U.S. A number of Mexican military vehicles were spotted. ABP will make a more complete report later.