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Things I read today 24-01-09



Korean Financial Blogger Detained - Story
This from 'democratic' South Korea.

Someone else is spying on YOU. And it isn’t the NSA. Fusion Centers. - Blacklisted news
Now, what did you think that they were going to do with all that data they have been collecting?

Obama pick for treasury secretary tells Senate: Trillions for the banks, austerity for the people - WSWS
Are we still bailing out banks?

Fidel Castro steps back farther from state affairs - Story
Let's hope that his brother is as good a man.

Victims of violent stabbing at Belgian daycare recovering in hospital - CBC News
Are you afraid yet? Don't forget to 'lock your doors'.

Budget to include $1B for hard-hit workers - CBC News
To 're-train' the workers so that they may 'gain more marketable skills'.

Obama talks economy, stimulus with Harper, Congressional leaders - CBC News
Sounds like we play 'follow the leader'.

Obama Presses for Quick Jolt to the Economy - NY Times
Notice that every time Obama speaks it is about the 'urgency' or 'swiftness' that is required.

Victim alleges assault and racial abuse by 3 off-duty police officers - CBC News
Suspended with pay? What do you suppose would happen if it were 3 guys that beat up on a cop?

Pope rehabilitates Holocaust denier, angering Jews - Reuters
'Denying the full extent of the holocaust'? Free thinking on this subject will get you thrown in jail.

Fear of chemical spill at B.C. pulp mill prompts intervention in dispute - CBC News
For safety's sake: "get back to work". For no wages.

Whistleblower: NSA even collected credit card records - Raw Story
Reason not to have credit cards.

Seven promises kept so far, according to 'Obameter' - Raw Story
At least it's a start.

Ontario to legislate end to York University strike - CBC News
Get back to work - and how is this for a comment:
"The strike is also at the point where the academic year is in jeopardy for York students. In challenging economic times, when we need all our people at their best, we simply cannot afford to delay the education of 45,000 of our best and brightest young people," the premier said in a statement.

Hillary Makes Deal With Israel To Halt Iran's Nuclear Program - Blacklisted News
And Germany jumped right in there.

UK 'could run out of money very soon' warns Cameron amid fears of 70-style IMF bail-out - Blacklisted News
A 'bail-out' complete with strings and debt. This is laughable as the Western civilizations get 'third wordized'. And he chose the word 'humiliating'. Hmmm

Don't undo Bush's work, China tells Obama - Reuters
Now what did Bush do?

Obama team accuses China of manipulating its currency - by Graham Wearden
Oh no, goods cost more. Who's move is it?

President orders air strikes on villages in tribal area - Story
How did it feel?

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