Things I read today 30-11-08

The social cost of recessions - CBC News
As always Canada sickens me. Telling people that it won't be so bad due to our 'safety nets'. Unemployment insurance that you can only claim if you are laid off. If you are in a situation that is not healthy for you and quit, too bad, even after paying into it for years. A welfare system that discriminates and tells people "you need a job to apply for welfare". All the while all this is supported by the 'Canadians' which seem to think that these measures are fair because they will never think for themselves and stray off 'the path' of success.

Hidden Cost of a Buyout - Story
I like how the first lines refer to the 'American Dream' or 'fantasy'. Then it is about the fear of health care. Buy that "insurance", don't retire too early.

Grenade attack on Thai protesters leaves dozens injured - CBC News
And no one claims responsibility, wonder who could benefit from this.
Police warning to Thai protesters


Mumbai Terror Attack Aimed to Kill 5,000 People - Fox News
Fox news is at it again. Have to make it sound like a foreign 9/11.
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The age of 'celebrity terrorism' - BBC News
BBC tells us that the 'terrorists' are just Pop Idol wannabes.

Creditors humiliate woman on Facebook - Story
How is this notcyber-bullying? Oh yeas, because she owes money.

Wine makers crack open hi-tech tricks - BBC News
Particle accelerators used to make sure that 'the rich' are not getting ripped off. What a waste.

Plea deal offered to 8-year-old father-killer - Story
Wow, a plea for the rest of an 8 year old life. Why is an 8 year old needing a plea bargain?

Californian finds new life in Cambodia - Story
"expulsion from his homeland, the United States, to the homeland of his parents, Cambodia." - guess the U.S. reserves the right to choose its citizens. Ah freedom. Ask not what can your country do for you, but what you can do for your country ... GET OUT!

Man 'put mother's body in river' - BBC News
Doesn't the headline make you think it's a bad thing? Why is this news?

The oil industry still has many shills putting forth the lie… - By Steven Jonas
A brief history of oil. Read and learn.

Man acquitted of killing officer suing police - Story
Could this be a positive precedent? Why was he even charged?
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Treated Like a Terrorist by the DMV - Alternet
"We are at the mercy of lunatics." - Let's not forget the morons that the lunatics employ; never questioning.

Hope You Die Before You Get Old - by David Michael Green
Great read about our lagacy to the children.

The Lesson of Bangkok and Mumbai for the World - by The Old Codger
A terrorist can be anyone.