Things I read today 11-03-09

CJO: Hollywood’s New Censors - By John Pilger
The shaping of history and minds through 'entertainment'.

The War On Democracy by John Pilger

Great video - Know Your history.

Civil Unrest in America? - by José Miguel Alonso Trabanco
It could happen anywhere. They're preparing for it, are you?

"Outlaw the Shadow Banking System!" - Guess Who Said It? - by Matthias Chang
Interesting view - a sort of battle of the Gods.

TPC: Flesh, flesh everywhere, Nor any morsel to eat… - By Jason Miller
Who would you eat?

United Technologies to cut 11,600 jobs - MSNBC
Jobs in aerospace going.

University student reprimanded for Facebook comment - CBC News
Conform and do not question authority - don't forget that the student pays for education.

Military readies reservists for threats to 'domestic front' - Story
Canadian soldiers preparing for 'domestic' problems.
More here

70% Taliban fighting for money in Afghanistan: Biden - Story
Maybe the US can 'buy' their way out of a war.

IBM CEO Palmisano gets paid nearly $21 million in '08 - NY Times
Because he is worth more than all you pee-ons combined.

New Tax? Drive More Miles, Pay More Money - ABC News
A tax for the middle class.

Tories aim to bring back anti-terrorism provisions - CBC News
For your safety - watch the weasel.

L.A. Unified board OKs layoff notices to about 9,000 employees. - LA Times
More jobs going, teachers. Note the picture with the 'school district police'.

As overseas travel wanes, airlines reducing flights - Story
Sounds like more jobs are precarious.