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Expanding Threat of Radical Islam
Should the United States considering working with Iran in order to combat ISIS?

Just days ago John Kerry said that Iran has a role to play in defeating ISIS. But this would come at the expense of United States interests and the interests of Iraq's long-term stability, which you can read about here. But some in Iran doesn't seem interested in doing so, having recently labeled the U.S. coalition as “ridiculous.” And the Obama administration has been publicly cautious about claiming to want to work with Iran, though it's clear that they areworking privately to sure up an arrangement. Just yesterday John Kerry met with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif to discuss ISIS and Iran's nuclear program, separately. We can't forget how any cooperation with the Iranians will effect our efforts to stop their nuclear ambitions from coming to fruition.

ISIS has now taken to mocking President Obama, John Kerry and the international coalition. The audio recording is thought to be the voice of ISIS spokesman Abu Muhammad al-Adnani. He called Obama a “mule of the Jews” and John Kerry an “uncircumcised old geezer.” He also says that ISIS will get stronger and tougher if you try to fight it.

Another report from the Financial Times shows just how much resources ISIS has consolidated. A new report shows...continue reading

36% of Americans can Name 3 Branches of Government
Our system of government is special for many reasons including our foundation in the principles of freedom and liberty.

Our branches of government are separated, representing co-equal branches, that serve to check and balance the other branches from obtaining too much power.

Unfortunately, not many Americans even know what these branches are, much less their purposes.

A new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center found that only 36% of Americans can name all three branches of government.

That same survey points out that most Americans don't have a clue which party is in charge of the House or Senate, and I guess that's assuming they can name the Legislative Branch.

That's just downright shameful.

How are we expected to preserve our liberties if so few people even know the basics about our system of government?