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BABE HUGGETT: It’s such a little AP notice; hardly more than a blip on the news ticker but, as of January 4, 2010, Immigration and Customs Enforcement will no longer detain asylum seekers to the US if they can prove a credible fear of persecution in their home countries. ICE Director, John Morton, under the orders of the Obama Administration, said that if asylum seekers can meet certain conditions then they can temporarily enter the US.

At time of entry, the asylum seeker must be able to prove their identities, not be a danger to America, not be a flight risk and must fear for their lives or physical safety if they return home. As it stands now, any asylum seeker without documentation is deported immediately while many of the documented are detained until processed.

As with any so-called “improvement” by socialist dominated regimes in once free Western countries, it is always important to go beyond what looks good on their paper to see what such programs look like in practice in other nations. In spite of President Obama’s best efforts to totally alienate them, one need not look any further than our still closest ally, Great Britain. Read more…

WASHINGTON: When asked the question of what was “the most shocking, stunning thing” that she gleaned from the review on the fizzled panty bomber Napolitano replied:

I think, following up on that, not just the determination of al Qaeda and al Qaeda Arabian Peninsula, but the tactic of using an individual to foment an attack, as opposed to a large conspiracy or a multi-person conspiracy such as we saw in 9/11, that is something that affects intelligence. It really emphasizes now the renewed importance on how different intelligence is integrated and analyzed, and threat streams are followed through. And, again, it will impact how we continue to review the need to improve airport security around the world.

Judging by her comment, the NIP is surprised that Napolitano had even heard of al Qaeda before the attack. She’s surprised at their determination? That’s the problem with the Obama administration, they don’t take al Qaeda seriously. Al Qaeda destroyed the twin towers, didn’t that take determination? What’s it going to take to wake up these people? We hesitate to even speculate. Read more…

WASHINGTON: Today the NIP heard back from Representative Joe Wilson. We contacted him with news of President Obama receiving the 2009 Prevaricator of the Year™ award. Turns out Joe was right, Obama was lying. We have also heard back from many of you, expressing support for Rep. Wilson’s courage. For those of you who missed it, our thanks to Joe Wilson was posted here on January 5th.

It really does matter if you involve yourself in the political process. Please continue to show Joe your support and also for those in Congress who are brave enough to stand up to this juggernaut of socialism that is barreling down on the US. Vote for him if he is in your district, support him in any way you can if you are not.

His letter to the NIP in pdf form is archived here, and here is the text of his letter: Read more…

The Take Back America Election Clock (seen at right) is inspired by Ray Stevens’ hit song We the People. “You vote Obamacare, we’re gonna vote you outta there” goes the song.

Who are they? To help all of us remember who voted for Obamacare the NIP has developed the Countdown to Take Back America Election Clock that you see at the top of our right column.

The clock shows the 243 Senators and Congressmen up for reelection who voted for Obamacare. We did not forget Anh “Joseph” Cao, the lone House Republican voting for the bill who needs a new line of work. These people really need be sent packing this fall.

Webmasters and bloggers are free to use this widget on there web sites and blogs. Our counter to the right shows an up-the-minute count of the views our election clock has had at the web sites that already have installed it. (The counter is not part of the clock and is not available.)

Here is the one line code you need to put the Countdown TBA Election Clock on your web site or blog:
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They voted Obamacare, now it’s time to vote them outta there. Add the Countdown to Take Back America Election Clock (seen at right) to your web site or blog: free download. Let’s put these mug shots all over the Internet and send them a message. They voted for Obamacare, now let’s send them outta there!