Archive for the 'Dictatorship' Category
U.S. Government Now 96.5% of the Mortgage Market Q1, 2010
May 7th, 2010Via: Smirking Chimp: “Let nobody try and fool nobody else anymore. Fannie and Freddie have nothing to do with the less privileged: they are the ultimate tools for Washington to keep Wall Street alive.” “Not only would significantly lower home values put severe strains on the major banks’ balance sheets, they would also implode and […]
Britain: Thousands Are Turned Back at Polling Station Door
May 7th, 2010Via: Times: Thousands of people were deprived of the right to vote last night as polling stations were unable to cope with demand. Election chiefs told The Times that the widespread failures to deal with high voter turnout may lead to re-runs in the next few weeks, which could be critical to the overall outcome. […]
Dodd’s ‘Financial Reform’ Bill Is a Black Hole
May 6th, 2010Via: Josh Fulton: Chris Dodd, everybody’s favorite hairdo, has introduced a “tough” financial “reform” bill that he claims will “limit the risk [financial institutions] can assume.” Of course, most people with a pulse realize that a 1565 page bill introduced by one of the top recipients of financial industry lobbyist money in Congress probably will […]
Obama Biggest Recipient of BP Campaign Cash
May 5th, 2010Flashback: Drill Baby, Drill: Obama to Open Offshore Areas to Oil Drilling for First Time Via: Reuters: While the BP oil geyser pumps millions of gallons of petroleum into the Gulf of Mexico, President Barack Obama and members of Congress may have to answer for the millions in campaign contributions they’ve taken from the oil […]
Obama Jokes About Predator Drones; Hundreds of Pakistani Civilians Murdered by Predator Drone Strikes in 2009 Alone
May 4th, 2010You’re killing us, Mr. President, tell us another one. The following is from, US Killed 700 Civilians in Pakistan Drone Strikes in 2009: On June 22, the US struck at a house officials called a “suspected militant hideout,” burying a few locals inside. When others rushed to the scene to rescue them, they launched another […]
Top Ten Reasons to Quit Facebook
May 4th, 2010And another reason, not mentioned in the list below: Facebook Steps Up Lobbying, Deepens Ties with Intelligence Agencies, FTC. Via: Gizmodo: After some reflection, I’ve decided to delete my account on Facebook. I’d like to encourage you to do the same. This is part altruism and part selfish. The altruism part is that I think […]
Most Modern Video Cameras Aren’t Allowed to Be Used for Commercial Purposes Unless Additional Codec Licensing Fees Are Paid
May 3rd, 2010Via: OSNews: We’ve all heard how the h.264 is rolled over on patents and royalties. Even with these facts, I kept supporting the best-performing “delivery” codec in the market, which is h.264. “Let the best win”, I kept thinking. But it wasn’t until very recently when I was made aware that the problem is way […]
U.S. Generals Want Congress to Implement Nutrition Standards for iZombies Because They’re Too Fat to Fight
May 2nd, 2010Via: BBC: Rising rates of obesity among young Americans could undermine the future of the US military, two retired generals have warned. More than a quarter of young Americans are now too fat to fight, they said. Writing in the Washington Post, the ex-commanders said the fat crisis ruled out more potential military service recruits […]
ECB President Favors Global Governance
May 1st, 2010Via: Forbes: The President of the European Central Bank, Jean-Claude Trichet, told Forbes that global governance is extremely necessary if we want to prevent another financial crisis. In his prepared printed and spoken remarks to the Council on Foreign Relations, Trichet emphasized that politicians, economists, and financiers must work across the Atlantic and collaborate on […]
Ultrafire Charger Kit with Car Adapter Includes Two 18650 2400MAH Batteries
May 1st, 2010Those of you who are getting your freak on with light cannons such as the Fenix TK30 and JETBeam M1X might be interested in this Ultrafire charger kit that includes two 18650 batteries. This charger can use AC from 100v to 240v (50-60hz) as well as 12v DC (charge from a car or solar panel). […]
