Things I read today 22-11-08

The Great Possibility Actualization Project - Story
A nice story written by Larry “Wingnut” Wendlandt - What do you see in this story?

Fear stalks the world’s economies - Blacklisted News
Let the prices fall, don't buy and let the whole broken system crash in on itself.

Iraqis protest against troop deal - BBC News
They can see that it is no 'deal'.

General Motors to Invest $1 Billion in Brazil Operations — Money to Come from U.S. Rescue Program - Blacklisted NEWS
Take the money and run.

This Is Not A Normal Recession: Moving on to Plan B - Blacklisted News
Time for plan B - the system failed. Well written and provides good information.

Obama’s Radio Address - NY Times
"economic crisis of historic proportions" - some of the things haven't been as low in say 50 years; why do we have to insist that every generation is going to make history? Our legacy is STUPIDITY.

Bush issues Apec free trade call - BBC News
"US President George W Bush has urged Asia-Pacific leaders to rely on "the power of free markets" to solve the current global financial crisis." - Yeah, cause that has worked well for everyone so far.

Islamists raid port in hunt for pirates who seized supertanker - Story
Why use the word 'Islamist'? Aljezeera didn't

Would-be space tourist wants $21M back - Story
Our fascination with the rich, poor rich boy got ripped off.

World needs us to act as one, Rudd tells APEC - Story
Mr Rudd called for more confidence about the economic outlook, saying that if governments took decisive action and pursued reforms they would "provide a rational basis for optimism for the future rather than simply contributing to the now thriving boutique industry of doom and gloom".
Don't complain, just give us money. Sounds like it came from acomplaintfreeworld.org

Former Marine outlines secret dossiers - Story
Spying on citizens, never

Govt wants to spy on you - The Namibian
For those that think this thinking is isolated to the fearful' developed' nations.