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In military terms, the Center of Gravity (COG) is a concept that links some central thing or idea, to whatever an army, a population, an enemy, a force, or a nation centers their strength upon. It could be national pride. It could be ethnic or tribal allegiances. It could be advanced technology, or perhaps a particular industry. It could be ideological, religious, or political. For example, America’s COG used to be defending freedom and promoting the American way of life across the world. As of late, however, I’m fairly certain our COG has been bought and paid for by the...

Many know that Jesus is considered by Islam to be a prophet, second only to Muhammad. What is not generally known is how the "Islamic Jesus" figures into "The Last Day ";one of "Pillars of Islam", which MUST be believed to be Muslim. They do, as Christians, believe that Jesus will return at the end time; leading the Righteous Armies of God to defeat the Armies of Evil, in order to found the Kingdom of God. However,in Islam, Jesus is a Muslim leading the Righteous Armies of Allah to destroy the Infidel Forces of Evil. Folks, that's us, and when...

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Gunmen killed a Sunni Arab candidate for parliament and militants tried to blow up a leading Shiite politician in separate attacks Tuesday, the last day of campaigning for Iraq's election. More than 1,000 Sunni clerics, meanwhile, issued a religious edict, or a fatwa, urging Sunni Arabs to vote in Thursday's balloting – offering a seal of approval as members of the disaffected minority are expected to turn out in large numbers after mostly boycotting the landmark Jan. 30 polls. Ali al-Lami, executive director of the Iraqi Electoral Commission, appealed for peace when about 15 million people will...

November 26, 2005Saturday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Psalm: Saturday 50 Reading IDn 7:15-27 I, Daniel, found my spirit anguished within its covering of flesh,and I was terrified by the visions of my mind.I approached one of those presentand asked him what all this meant in truth;in answer, he made known to me the meaning of the things:“These four great beasts stand for four kingdomswhich shall arise on the earth.But the holy ones of the Most High shall receive the kingship,to possess it forever and ever.” But I wished to make certain about the fourth beast,so very terrible...

2004 Free Republic Eagle Awards Instructions: 1. Go to http//:ice.he.net/~freepnet/voterregistration.html Please be patient, the link may be slow. 2. Register by inserting your email address (This is to help prevent multiple voting and fraud). 3. A link to the vote site will be sent to you. 4. Review the Voters Guide 5. Using a #2 pencil, completely fill in the oval next your candidate on your computer screen (for Darwin Award Nominees) 6. Forward your votes. 7. Voting will be open for one week and close at Midnight ET on Sunday January 9. 8. Votes will be certified and winners...

November 27, 2004Saturday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time Reading IRev 22:1-7 John said:An angel showed me the river of life-giving water,sparkling like crystal, flowing from the throne of Godand of the Lamb down the middle of the street,On either side of the river grew the tree of lifethat produces fruit twelve times a year, once each month;the leaves of the trees serve as medicine for the nations.Nothing accursed will be found anymore.The throne of God and of the Lamb will be in it,and his servants will worship him.They will look upon his face, and his name will be...

Brian Kilmeade is in Kuwait. This is very touching, because he is had a soldier say hi to his wife and kids, and because the guy was so choked up, he could barely get through the sports afterwards. Looks like they are going to have another Joe Military segment again today. Brian interviewed a Dentist, and they showed a sock puppet.