Post Inaugural Drudge Headlines Tell A Story

Obama's lofty inaugural ideals run into reality
TV Ratings Down Substantially
Jarrett Compares Obama to Lincoln
GALLUP: American Optimism Hits Lowest Point Since Carter
33% DID NOT WATCH SWEAR IN

ANTI-GUN BILLS SHOT DOWN IN VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE

◼ For all the momentum 2nd Amendment detractors seemed to have at their disposal with their politicization of the Sandy Hook tragedy, pro-gun Virginia legislators have proven very successful at shooting down multiple anti-gun measures already this year. - Awr Hawkins/Breitbart

U.S. to deliver F-16s to Egypt...MUSLIM BROS. SERVE 'REGIONAL SECURITY INTERESTS'...

◼ State Department refuses to delay delivery to Muslim Brotherhood-run Egypt - Washington Free Beacon

Drones over U.S. get OK by Congress

◼ Look! Up in the sky! Is it a bird? Is it a plane? It’s … a drone, and it’s watching you. That’s what privacy advocates fear from a bill Congress passed this week to make it easier for the government to fly unmanned spy planes in U.S. airspace. - S. Smithson/Washington Times

◼ Shock Claim: New Obama Litmus Test For Military Leaders: They Must Be Willing to Fire On US Citizens - Nice Deb

Dr. Jim Garrow, a renowned author and humanitarian, made the shocking claim on ◼ his Facebook page, yesterday.

I have just been informed by a former senior military leader that Obama is using a new “litmus test” in determining who will stay and who must go in his military leaders. Get ready to explode folks. “The new litmus test of leadership in the military is if they will fire on US citizens or not.” Those who will not are being removed.

Garrow noted in the comments that “the man who told me this is one of America’s foremost military heroes,” prompting this relpy from one of his followers, “if this man is truly a military hero, he had better not be keeping this a secret. Military hero’s (sic) do what’s right, not what’s comfortable for themselves.”

Garrow responded, “have folks forgotten that the word is now out. I believe that the gentleman has done what he should and allowed all of us to sound the alarm.

Dr. Jim Garrow is not some random crackpot on Facebook. He’s a respected human rights activist who’s been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, and is the founder of The Pink Pagoda Girls.

He has personally made it his mission to help save little girls in China from certain death. He has rescued over 45,000 little lives and has committed to rescuing a million more over the next ten years. He was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2009 and continues to inspire the world with his dedication to giving. He is also the author of The Pink Pagoda.

The Examiner reported:

This comes on the heels of Sunday’s report in the Washington Free Beacon (WFB) that the head of Central Command, Marine Corps Gen. James Mattis is being dismissed by Obama and will leave his post in March.

The WFB article states:

“Word on the national security street is that General James Mattis is being given the bum’s rush out of his job as commander of Central Command, and is being told to vacate his office several months earlier than planned.”

Keep in mind that there are now two military “studies” being discussed in military circles that demonize the right.

The $10 Trillion Climate Fraud

◼ Cap-And-Trade: While senators froth over Goldman Sachs and derivatives, a climate trading scheme being run out of the Chicago Climate Exchange would make Bernie Madoff blush. Its trail leads to the White House. - Investors.com

The Chicago Climate Exchange (CCX) advertises itself as "North America's only cap-and-trade system for all six greenhouse gases, with global affiliates and projects worldwide." Barack Obama served on the board of the Joyce Foundation from 1994 to 2002 when the CCX startup grants were issued. As president, pushing cap-and-trade is one of his highest priorities. Now isn't that special?

Decades of glamor: Stunning inauguration dresses chosen by America's First Ladies

Donation: Helen Herron Taft, pictured right at her husband's 1909 inauguration was the
first First Lady to donate her gown to the Smithsonian Museum of American History.

Bolero: Pat Nixon opted for a short jacket and canary yellow dress combination. It was designed for the 1969 inauguration ball by Karen Stark for Harvey Berin

Asymmetrical: Nancy Reagan wore an inauguration gown... The one-shouldered white
embellished dress was designed by James Galanos. 'She knew her style very well,
and it was always simple and elegant,' Galanos told the Los Angeles Times

Possible clash: Arnold Scaasi designed this gown for Barbara Bush.
The designer had already sold three so he called his other clients to
ensure they weren't wearing it to the 1989 ball

Purple reign: Hillary Clinton, often criticized by the fashion pack, took on an
uncharacteristic glitzy style with this gown for the 1993 inauguration ball

First Lady in red: Laura Bush opted for this eye-catching
Michael Faircloth gown for her husbands 2001 inauguration ball

Michelle Obama chose a Jason Wu dress for the inauguration ball in 2009

Michelle Obama stuck to what she knows and picked another dress by Jason Wu -
a dramatic ruby-colored velvet and chiffon creation made especially for her

◼ From Helen Taft to Hillary Clinton and Barbara Bush, Smithsonian Museum of American History exhibition shows off inauguration ball choices of First Ladies gone by - Daily Mail

◼ First Lady wore chiffon and velvet creation by designer who also made gown for 2009 ball - Daily Mail

◼ Michelle Obama Wears Inauguration Jewelry by L.A. Jeweler Kimberly McDonald - Hollywood Reporter

◼ Inauguration Day through the years - CBS News (Slideshow)