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A record 82 treason cases were opened so far this year, a Russian outlet claimed But the actual number is likely to be 'many times higher', the outlet has alleged Paranoid Vladimir Putin's security forces have massively increased the number of suspected 'traitors' they have arrested for treason. Now literally everyone can be accused of treason,' said the report. 'Even likes on Instagram and subscriptions on Telegram [messenger service] can lead to a criminal case.' Lawyer Yevgeny Smirnov, from human rights project Department One, said: 'Do not forget that the very content of the state secret is a state secret....

A House panel grilled DHS officials about its communication skills with the American people, especially the agency’s failure to address questions and concerns on a host of issues from agency tactics to terror threats. Since the tragic events of Sept. 11, the federal government has mounted an unprecedented domestic effort to protect the nation from terrorist threats. As part of this effort, the federal government combined more than 20 agencies into a newly created cabinet-level department—the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In its 12-year history, the DHS has been the focus of criticism several times for its poor communications with...

With the exit of Oprah Winfrey now slated for 2011, is Sarah Palin, former governor of Alaska, first female GOP vice presidential candidate, mother, author, liberal hallucinogen and now television commentator, poised to fill the void left by the Queen of Talk? You betcha. Though many believe she's set her sights on the White House in 2012, Palin should get this through her head now: She would be far more influential as a talk show host than she would be as a presidential candidate, and she should start planning her career trajectory accordingly. I say this not because Palin is...

By now, the cat is out of the bag - President Barack Obama and his administration are no fans of the Fox News Channel and have been all too eager to wear that sentiment as a badge of honor. However, Washington Post columnist Charles Krauthammer identified the vigor with which the Obama administration has attacked Fox. He explained on Fox News Oct. 20 broadcast of "Special Report with Bret Baier" it's different than just fighting back, but an effort to destroy the cable news channel. "Look, it's one thing for the government, the administration to attack opponents, institutions, media," Krauthammer...

Feeling bummed, down, deflated etc? Feel that no matter whether the Republicans were to get their act together the Pro-Democrat Media (PDM) would never allow a cogent, honest assessment of anything from the Republicans? Angry that the PDM provides cover for all that Congressional (and soon executive) Dems do and all the Dem auxillaries from education to union to sciences etc. Tired of the emotionally-charged and intellectually-bankrupt PGM 24/7? Then dump 'em! That's right - stop feeding the beast. On Tuesday, January 20, cancel your cable or satellite subscription. In one fell swoop you will disempower CNN, CBS, NBC, ABC,...