Tuesday, April 14

Civilization at the Crossroads

(Editor's pick)

Iraq Accuses Some Media of Provoking Strife

“Also Monday, Iraq's military announced a lawsuit seeking to shut down the Iraq operations of Al-Hayat, a major London-based Arabic language newspaper, and Al-Sharqiya television station, alleging they falsely reported that orders had been issued to arrest ex-detainees recently released by the U.S.”

Afghan Villagers Say NATO Strike Killed Civilians

“In some cases, U.S. and Western troops have initially disputed reports of civilian casualties, only to later acknowledge them and apologize.”

HUD's Dollar Homes Falls Short of Mission

“A Times investigation has found that the Dollar Homes program has helped housing contractors and investors, but there is no evidence that it has provided any lasting benefit to people like the Ptaceks.”

Hope Abandoned

“…The reason for this refusal is also clear: the Obama Administration wants to retain the power to torture, to conduct ‘paramilitary operations’ with secret armies and single assassins, to carry out mass, illegal surveillance of the population with no legal accountability, to do ‘whatever it takes’ to keep the machine of war and domination churning at full strength.”

Market Picks Up Where the State Fails

“Ivan Slack, co-owner of Napali Kayak, said his company relies solely on revenue from kayak tours and needs the state park to be open to operate. The company jumped in and donated resources because it knew that without the repairs, Napali Kayak would be in financial trouble.”

U.S. Marshal Goes on Trial for Mob Ties

True News 29 - Obama, Corruption and Guns

Video from Stefan Molyneux.

Around the World in a Solar Boat

“Planet Solar is being built at the Knierim Yacht Club in Kiel , Germany . The vessel, which is shaped something like an arrowhead, will be 98 feet long and 50 feet wide. That climbs to 114 feet and 82 feet when the solar panels are fully unfurled.”

My Night in the Las Vegas Jail

How to Combat Mexican Drug Cartels

“Unfortunately, although admitting that the United States shares blame for the problem because of its burgeoning demand is a start, the Obama administration is still focused on the long failed U.S. government policy of interdicting the supply of drugs.”

When Jurors Talk Back

“In the past few years, some courts have tried a novel idea: letting jurors actively participate instead of serving as courtroom ornamentation.”

New York Mafia Lowers Lending Rate to 200%

"It's an economic stimulus approach that everyone can get behind."  Satire.

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