Blog Title: The New American Citizen

Ziad Mohamad: Don’t Mind the Handgun on the Plane

From The Jawa Report: Ziad Mohamad Jeha tries to bring a handgun on a plane from Calgary to Saskatoon. He is arrested. Police say that he, “is known to them.” Nothing to see here folks, move along. Calls from the ISNA to not jump to conclusions in 4 … 3 … 2 …. read more..

Culture of Corruption Update

From The Jawa Report: What did Chris Dodd (D) know and when did he know it? (Via The Hill): Sen. Chris Dodd (D-Conn.) said he and his wife knew Countrywide Inc. was treating them as “VIP” customers when they refinanced mortgages on two homes in 2003, but that it did not cross his mind he was read more..

What an Incredible Smell You’ve Discovered! Britain Releases al Qaeda’s #1 Man in Europe

From The Jawa Report: Abu Qatada al-Filisṭînî is out of jail. I only have a few thoughts to add to APs commentary here. Abu Qatada is a specially designated foreign terrorist. When Mohammad Atta’s apartment in Germany was searched after 9/11, police found 19 video tapes of Qatada’s preaching violent jihad against the US. We read more..

Update - Marine Jailed for Exercising 5th Amendment

From BLACKFIVE: Tomorrow, Wednesday (June 18th), Sergeant Jermaine Nelson will, once again, take the stand in the US District Court in Los Angeles. The details are found at this post.  Essentially, the US civilian courts can try our military for war crimes with no limitation.  So, California courts could prosecute soldiers from WWII if they wanted read more..

Media wrap-up of the Texas LP convention

From Bob Barr 2008 Blog: Bob Barr was in Texas over the weekend speaking to the state convention of the Libertarian Party of Texas. Bob hit on spending and civil liberties, but he asked the question, “Have you had enough?” He said that continuing to support Democrats and Republicans with the hopes that they will read more..

Ballot Access Update

From Bob Barr 2008 Blog: Most Americans are not even aware that ballot access laws exist in our country or how difficult it can be for third party or independent candidates just to get their name on the ballot. But this is an issue that the Libertarian Party has dealt with from the beginning- usually successfully, read more..

Bob Barr’s statement about Ron Paul ending his presidential campaign

From Bob Barr 2008 Blog: “Congressman Ron Paul has fought tirelessly in both the Libertarian Party and the Republican Party to minimize government power and maximize individual liberty. I want to thank him for all that he has done for liberty in this nation, and encourage him to continue his fight read more..

Happy New Year from The New American Citizen

As 2007 draws to a close and we rapidly approach the new year, my best wishes go out to you and yours. Wishing everyone better health, greater prosperity and more opportunities this coming year.

Car Crashes Into Chicago TV News Studio

Via Fox News: CHICAGO —  Chicago police are investigating a vehicle that crashed into the downtown studio of WLS-TV (ABC-7) during the top of last night’s evening news, causing no injuries. Just after 10 p.m., a loud noise was heard inside the studio and on the air, startling weekend anchor Ravi Baichwal. A police spokesman, Officer David Banks, read more..

Adam Curry Endorses Ron Paul for President

WPvideo 1.02 Well said.

Mohammed Second Most Popular Name in Britain

From The Evening Standard (U.K.): For the last 13 years Jack has been the most popular boys’ name in the land. But in multicultural Britain children named after the Muslim prophet Mohammed come a close second. In a reflection of the increasing influence of Islam, figures released yesterday showed the most popular spelling of the name read more..

Parents Fight at School Christmas Program

From WGHP (FOX): HIGH POINT, N.C. (WGHP) — An apparent ongoing dispute between three parents erupted into a physical fight at an elementary school’s Christmas program Tuesday night. Children in the first through third grades at Oak Hill Elementary School had just completed about three-quarters of the program when three parents began fighting. Witnesses said the fight lasted read more..