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Would you say that trying to open the cockpit door on a plane is a crime?

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 16:29:39 +0000

Apparently that might depend on what your definition of a crime is!Read these details concerning an American Airlines flight heading from New York's JFK airport to Indianapolis, and at the end see if you are surprised by...

Can New York survive an EMP attack?

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 12:15:57 +0000

With the 10-year anniversary of the terror attack on the World Trade Center behind New York, is an EMP attack a possibility?What is EMP or electromagnetic pulse and why do New Yorkers need to be aware that it...

The Anthony Weiner doll is selling like hot cakes (T-shirts and condoms too)!

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:36:56 +0000

National security and Anthony Weiner are definitely related!Not to mention the economy as Anthony Weiner memorabilia is selling-out and crashing websites!Can we have our politicians doing immoral acts that violate their marriage vows or even the...

While Weiner may resign, his anatomically correct doll is a big hit!

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 12:16:39 +0000

Why the Weiner situation is a situation at all! And how does national security fit in?The question is often asked, "Why, if what Weiner did is a victimless crime for all but his own family and the women...

Warning: Produce contaminated with pesticides to stay away from!

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 13:54:22 +0000

The Environmental Working Group (EWG)released a study that has identified the twelve most pesticide contaminated types of produce also known as the "Dirty Dozen" The recent e coli outbreak in Europe is a great example of...

The Kentucky Derby and New York security

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:56:38 +0000

It's the first Saturday in May so it must be Kentucky Derby time! What horse ran the fastest time ever?It is also time for beefed up security in and around the racetrack as thousands of people descend...

Osama bin Laden is dead and we are now safer?

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Mon, 02 May 2011 15:03:38 +0000

Is New York a safer place now that Osama bin Laden is dead?The answer to that question is no. Osama bin Ladens death will, at a minimum, likely spark upheaval and calls for retribution from around the Islamic world...

Mayor Bloomberg is at it again, this time supporting the Koran burning pastor in Florida

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:59:00 +0000

Hey New York, Did You Know Who You Were Giving A Third Term For Mayor? Bloomberg Now Supporting "International Burn a Quran Day" At a time when New York and the country requires tough leadership, what we have...

Baby Boomers, non-retirement and (home)land security

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:27:00 +0000

New York City As It Ages As the New York City population ages, a potential problem exists beyond homeland security, airport security, border security, etc. This problem has to do with financial security, and it is one that faces all...

Is the debate over the Ground Zero mosque adding fuel to an already burning fire?

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:59:00 +0000

New York City, Terrorism and the Ground Zero Mosque New York City is the epicenter in the debate over whether or not the Ground Zero mosque should be built in the current planned location. Around the country and even around...

Will Israel act as Russian fueled Iranian nuclear reactor is due to come on line (Video)

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:40:00 +0000

Lost In The Debate Over The Cordoba House Or Ground Zero Mosque Is The Continuing Saga Of Iran's Quest To Obtain Nuclear Weapons Little has been heard about or read about recently concerning Iran and the world&#39...

September 11 victims friends and families speak out about the Ground Zero mosque (Video)

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:29:00 +0000

Somehow Lost In The Political Wrangling Over The Cordoba House Or Ground Zero Mosque Are The Voices Of Those Most Affected The Video Below Created By KeepAmericaSafe.com Helps Bring Some Of Those Voices To Life Lost in the words...

Imam Rauf, the Ground Zero mosque and Hamas: Who is this guy?

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:32:00 +0000

Imam Rauf, currently on a U.S. government sponsored and paid for Middle East "outreach" trip, has yet to step forward and state his position on the terrorist group Hamas. Could this be because "leaders" such...

When all else fails, play the race card (Cartoon)

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:42:00 +0000

Jobs, the economy, polling data, etc. all point against the Democrats The jobless rate stays uncomfortably high, the economy is staying uncomfortably weak and the polling data for Democrats...well let's just say they would like to turn the...

Just ask Kobe and Tiger: In the US, winning heals all wounds

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 14:31:00 +0000

Tiger Woods and Kobe Bryant Top The List For Most Popular Athletes In America So what does this have to do with homeland security issues in New York? Basically, it is a commentary on society and the state of the...

Fed head speaks, so do the markets

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:29:00 +0000

Economic Recovery In Question According To Bernanke Testimony As they say on Saturday Night Live, REALLY? Ask any New Yorker and they would pretty much have been able to tell you that. Which is why you listen to the man...

It's 10:00 AM on a school day, do you know who your children are listening to?

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:37:00 +0000

As The School Year Quickly Approaches, Who Is Teaching Your Children? When parents send their children to school, it is assumed, whether rightly or wrongly, that he or she will be receiving a non-biased education based on the facts...

Should the feds shut Fox News down?

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 16:01:00 +0000

I Suppose That Depends On Who You Were To Ask As a Republican in liberally biased New York City, putting the ear to the pavement would lead me to believe that many in this town would tend to agree with...

Would you know anthrax if you saw it?

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:18:00 +0000

Shortly After 9/11 Came The Anthrax Scare In late September and October, right after the attacks on 9/11, the United States was forced to face another terror threat, this time in the form of anthrax spores. The deadly...

Asteroid heading for earth has New York in its cross-hairs

Michael Haltman, NY Homeland Security Examiner — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:18:00 +0000

If This Headline Were True, What Would The United States And The Rest Of Earth Do? We have all seen the movies where the Earth comes under attack from something heading for us from outter space. But what if this...

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Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PDT

Lebron James and "The Decision" are metaphors for the problems in this country (Cartoon)
The priorities of the nation are slightly skewed.

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Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Afghan Decision: Still Waiting
The Politicians In The White House Continue The Military Debate

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Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Security of our homeland begins in Iran and Afghanistan
Article talks about the danger of appeasement and the Iranian missile crisis.

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Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Jimmy Carter: One Term Wasn't Enough?
No, this former peanut farmer from Georgia wants to make sure that his name goes down in history as a destructive career diplomat as well, both foreign and domestic. His current diatribe concerns the fact that any criticism of the new administration must have its foundation in racism. ...While blatantly untrue, why is this ex-President playing the race card, particularly when it is so far off base? Why is he making statements at all?...

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Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

The FBI Is The New CIA: Where Is The Public Outrage?
For President Obama, The War On Terror Is Now Over. Excuse me. For President Obama "violent extremism," "overseas contingency operations" and "man-caused disasters" is no longer of concern (politically correct verbiage)...

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Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST

The Hypocrisy Of The Phrase: Failed Policies Of The Last 8 Years!!
I know the rules of Washington. What you say in front of the cameras today is the new reality that wipes out any of your actions that have actually occurred through the years (i.e. Chappaquiddick, sorry couldn't help myself). Even though I know these rules, you reach a point where you just can't listen to it anymore without expressing some outrage. Remember some of the players and situations from before Bush took office? Bill Clinton, Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Melvin Watt, the expansion of the Community Reinvestment Act in 1995, the political clout of Fannie Mae, the political contributions made by Fannie Mae (now President Obama was a substantial beneficiary), sweetheart mortgage deals, the attempt to reign in the problem that was blocked by the Democrats when Bush was in office and so on and so on.

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Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 PST

Obama Mortgage Modifications: Life Preserver or Something Else?
Politicizing The Problem President Obama gave the speech today outlining a plan to curtail the volume of home foreclosures in front of a cheering crowd in Arizona, thereby politicizing a problem that might have been better discussed in a speech from the White House in prime time to a national audience. That would have been Washington business as usual at its best. Quote: The government infected us with the disease (starting with Clinton and continued by Bush), and now they are trying to kill us with the cure.
The Stimulus Bill Simplified
The Stimulus Bill Explained Shortly after class, an economics student approaches his economics professor and says, "I don't understand this stimulus bill. Can you explain it to me?" The professor replied, "I don't have any time to explain it at my office, but if you come over to my house on Saturday and help me with my weekend project, I'll be glad to explain it to you."...