Gun collector jailed for selling weapons to criminals - Story
"unemployed sickness beneficiary was motivated simply by greed." - What kind of statement is that? Watch out for gun runners with colostomy bags. I think that this a warning to gun owners.
Rough year ahead but governments can help: Bank of Canada - CBC News
Keep consuming and it will all be OK
Bankers: FDIC rules will ban new banks - Blacklisted News
With the aquisition of banks from the larger players during this melt-down, does one think that 'normal' competition will return?
Iraqi Security Officials Detained - Washington Post
Now that we are 'freed' by the U.S., we shall control who can become a political party.
Argentina renationalises airline - BBC News
Good news for Argentinians, don't worry about the 'scared off investors'.
Chrysler closing all 30 manufacturing plants for 1 month - CBC News
Time to start squeezing workers.
TPC: In Praise Of Muntather Al Zaidi - By Layla Anwar
I love this: "President of the United Asses" - there could be no truer statement.
Elderly "Pickpocket Terrorist" Arrested Again - Story
"Pickpocket Terrorist"? What the hell is that and why is it even in print? This is simply to de-sensitize the public. If the word 'terrorist' is used enough, it will not be questioned. Therefore, one could have an indefinate 'war on terror' and it doesn't get questioned.
Council Is Set to Approve Higher Hotel and Property Taxes - NY Times
Cuts in government (not his) and raising taxes; he's going to be very popular.
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Woman, 89, arrested for keeping football - Story
“My son paid for the ball with his own money.” "The football, valued at $15" - I don't know whether to laugh or cry.
2009 to witness global agri-commodity shortage - Story
Prices falling? I guess that when prices raise about 80%, that it is easier to state that they are falling.
U.S. Consumer, Fear Thyself - Forbes
"Consumer spending accounts for roughly two-thirds of American economic activity, so shoppers who fear for their livelihood can bring about a recession by curtailing their purchases." - Shop the economy back to health
Oil prices hover near 4½-year low - CBC News
They love to mention the 4 1/2 year low but don't mention the high price of gasoline. The fact is that gas nearly doubled 2001 - 2003. That it costs more for individual contractors to operate a business is not news.
California: U.S. Marines to Staff Vehicle Checkpoint Along with Law Enforcement - Blacklisted News
Getting you used to military at home.
Change We Can Believe In: Obama Chooses Monsanto Creature, Tom Vilsack, for Secretary of Agriculture - Article
Are we surprised?
N.B. coroner calls inquiry into Bathurst van tragedy - CBC News
Our 'blame society' just can't let the dead rest is peace. Notice the picture of the happy boys playing basketball.
Obama Eager To Disclose Blagojevich Contacts - Story
And the circus continues
And just because it is way too much fun
CJO: Sarah Palin is the Future of Conservatism - By John Brown
So let me get this right; The voters are not going to get wiser, but dumber.
Iraqi journalist 'sorry for shoe-throwing' - Story
Denied bail for 'his safety' - and faces 15 years in jail for shoe terrorism, 5 years if just attempted aggression - I wonder if that is per shoe
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Greek Protesters, Police Clash for 13th Day - Story
Funny how this is not on the main pages of the big media. Must not want other nations masses to get any ideas.
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