|  | | National Security Brief: Monday, December 28, 2009 | 
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| | Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano came in for some well-deserved criticism for declaring over the weekend that "the system worked" with respect to Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab's effort to blow up the plane he was flying from Amsterdam to Detroit. By Monday, she was backpedalling, acknowledging that "our system did not work in this instance." In truth, for a lot of Americans, Ms. Napolitano has not had much credibility since she tried to ban "terrorism" from the official lexicon of her department. But arguably the most serious indication that she is wholly ill-equipped to carry out her present responsibilities can be found in another - as yet uncorrected - statement she made on Sunday. She told CNN's "State of the Union" that, "Right now, we have no indication [that Abdulmutallab's actions were] part of anything larger." Not "part of anything larger"? Is she serious? Does she take us for fools? Read my lips, Secretary Napolitano: Abdulmutallab's actions were absolutely, positively part of something larger. What they were part of is the comprehensive theo-political-legal program that authoritative Islam calls Shariah. This supremacist program requires its adherents to engage in jihad, or holy war, to bring about the triumph of Islam under a global theocracy, one that will impose Shariah on Muslims and non-Muslims alike. Pursuant to Shariah, jihad should - wherever practicable - be pursued through the terrifying use of violence. Where violent jihad is impractical or would be counterproductive, Shariah directs faithful Muslims to use other means to advance the same goal. Koran expert Robert Spencer calls the latter "stealth jihad." | | A special hour-long broadcast with author and noted intellectual Mark Helprin. Mr. Helprin– the first recipient of the Center for Security Policy's Mightier Pen Award– has written some of the essential novels of our time, including Winter's Tale, A Soldier of the Great War, Refiner's Fire, and others. Topics discussed include the current state of America's 'hot' wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, the challenges of China, Iran, and Russia, and much more. In his monologue, Frank reports on the Obama Administration's very troubling Christmas 'gift' of diplomatic immunity to INTERPOL. Then Secure Freedom Radio is joined by the Jerusalem Post's Caroline Glick to discuss a possible prisoner swap deal for IDF soldier Gilad Shalit, kidnapped by Hamas. Ms. Glick is troubled by the Netanyahu government's apparent willingness to engage in such a deal. Following that, former CIA Director James Woolsey stops in to discuss OPEC's economic warfare and more. First up, Gordon Chang takes us through China's ever growing global strategic advantages. Then, Clare Lopez educates us on the Iranian regime. Finally, Ben Lerner gives us a new take on the Khalid Sheikh Mohammed trial in New York and what the chances are of stopping it. | | | Do you have a question for Frank or one of his guests? If your question or comment is read on the air, we'll send you a free copy
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