Category: shock

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November 5, 2008

Overwhelmed?

Last night’s victory by Barack Hussein Obama was history in the making. He’s the first African-American President-elect. He’s young. He’s likely to have a very unique way of doing things. And he’ll probably enjoy two terms. And election season is over.  For now. The last two months have proven to be a massive distraction for my regular work, but I’ve enjoyed following the Canadian and […]

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October 30, 2008

RCMP Officer Caught Vacating Hit and Run Scene

This story is loaded with all kinds of issues that need to be addressed.  SOON. First, there is the question concerning the state of the Robert Dziekanski investigation.  Virtually nothing has happened. Second, the officers who were on duty are still, apparently, on duty. Third, those that are on duty are clearly having issues with the outcome of the Robert Dziekanski situation.  The story quoted […]

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October 30, 2008

Excited Delirium Book: Chapter 62 (888 Tremors) – reposted

Author’s Note: The following is Chapter 62 of the my online book "Excited Delirium". Please post comments. Please tell your friends about this story. If you’ve missed a chapter, please click here for Chapter 1 (Prelude) or here for the full index . August 7, 2008 Those with very little experience with Chinese culture, but with significant influence in the West – people like Griffith […]

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October 29, 2008

Iceland: A Victim of Economic Larceny

I don’t think the little nation of Iceland entered the news much before September 2008.  When it did, it was depicted as iconic in its efforts to purchase hydrogen buses, run everything on geo-thermal energy and the home land of Bjork. Now, it’s the victim of economic larceny . The people of Iceland are being forced to pay 18% interest on their debts in order […]

corruption disaster capitalism economics Politics shock The Corporation US economy
October 28, 2008

Paulson’s Plan and the Sucker Who Bought It

Original story here . Folks, this bailout money isn’t about loosening credit for consumers or businesses, but consolidating wealth and power in fewer and fewer banking hands. That’s great business for the banking elites, but lousy business for the US taxpayer. And it’s all being orchestrated by one of their own, in the shape of Hank Paulson , ably assisted by Neel Kashkari , another […]