Things I read today 20-11-08

No job, bad mortgage - no luck - CNN Story
What I see - This is just the way things are. This is because of the financial crisis. The banks are just doing their jobs, this is the way of capitalism.
"But something needs to be done for them, experts said, or the country will sink deeper into an economic recession." - sounds like something needs to be done for the country, not for them.
"Instead, the government needs to stop the cycle by spurring job creation, experts said." - blame the government who has really no say in anyone's employment in the private sector. Nice shift of blame on the government. Why is this acceptable?

Man tased and arrested at his father's funeral - Story
All because he threatened to kill his wife? Who hasn't? Who are these brain washed cops?

Experts: Interrogation of boy, 8, 'out of bounds' - CNN Story
This is setting some precedents.

Health Insurers Offer to Accept All Applicants, on Condition - NY Times Story
They want guaranteed income. It's like signing for that 3 year deal for your phone; you're locked in. Insurance companies and banks should not be private enterprise or allowed to make obscene profits.

Police Blotter - Arrest List
Not really a story, but love this line.
"Readers are reminded that an arrest by police does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court can make that determination."
Who are they kidding, once your name is in the paper, you may as well be guilty because that is all the people will see. What a rude practice.

From Cold War to Oil War? U.S. & Georgia - Story
What will happen next in this exciting saga?
Dr. Ariel Cohen of the Heritage Foundation is an expert on the former Soviet Union. - why is he commenting then on the present Russia? And that the bully (Russia) is back?
Georgia does not belong in NATO, simple.

Dick Cheney charged over abuse in private prisons - Blacklisted News
I can feel a pardon coming on.

Properties of the ideal global citizen - Blacklisted News
Are you an ideal clone?

TD Bank to report $350M in credit losses - Story
I remember Harper telling us that Canada's banks are safe and secure. Hahahahahaha.

Henry Paulson says rescue package not for carmakers - Times Online
Back off, get your own sandwich.

Employees sue for unpaid Windows Vista overtime - Story
And again - hahahahaha

Stacks of dead presidents or flesh and blood companions? - TPC Interview
Great interview, go Jason. Usual programmed responses in the comments, but some good ones.

UK 'ahead in digital TV uptake' - BBC Story
Take pride in consuming. And, by the way, digital communications can be tracked and recorded. Making a competition out of everything.

Dumont promises to end welfare for 136,000 people - Story
Putting the leeches back to work with forced labor.

Kissinger indicates support for Iran-India gas pipeline - Blacklisted News
Do you think Kissinger sees $ and oil?