Glad We Fought That War In Iraq

So the oil could go to China (who didn’t fight at all in the war).

http://in.reuters.com/article/2012/06/18/cnpc-iraq-halfaya-idINL3E8HI0QT20120618

Are we just moving to China or something? We have given them everything, our jobs, the oil..

Okinawa Marks 40 Years Of Freedom

Reon Kadena is from Okinawa (very cute)

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120515_02.html

Okinawa really wants the US off their island, and the fact that Guam is a few thousand miles to the south, why not??

Comcast Loves Verizon

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57424296-1/verizon-comcast-join-forces-in-six-new-markets/

A little bit disturbig? We were looking forward to "competition" .

All Federal Benefits Go Virtual

http://www.cbsatlanta.com/story/17457496/dont-wait-for-federal-benefit-checks-in-the-mail

Good deal, now let’s get rid of the Penny and allow negotiating prices for Meds in Medicare/Medicade. And President Obama, please do a Presidential Order for DOD and the Executive branch to stop "Spend it or you won't get it next year".

Swiss Signs Bank Deal With Austria

Shocker they can't get this done in the US, we coddle the rich. Why would we want taxes collected annomously on dividends? Austria will be taking in 25% on their nationals with Swiss accounts accruing dividends.

http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/Specials/Rebuilding_the_financial_sector/Spotlight_on_banking_secrecy/Swiss_seal_Austrian_tax_deal_to_save_privacy_laws.html?cid=32477278
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Shocker, Toyota Teams With Chrysler In Egypt

http://www3.nhk.or.jp/daily/english/20120409_41.html

Yes, they are selling a car derived from parts that come from South Korea, Mexico, Germany, Canada and NOT THE US or Japan.

Great "partnership"...

A greater point, Egypt is part of Africa, not the Middle East.

State Integrity Investigation

http://www.stateintegrity.org/your_state

Excellent site.  They don't point the finger at corruption, they just lay out the facts about the Laws in each state that could lead to corruption. Keep clicking items to drill down to specifics.

Live US Wind Map

http://hint.fm/wind/
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A US On-Line Sales Tax Is Inevitable

It's also fair to implement one. I don't know why the Governors don't get together and all implement the same percentage tax on the same day across the country (at the point of purchase, not sale). Seems logical?

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2017895493_amazonsalestax03.html

UPDATE: The UK is going after Amazon too:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/hi/today/newsid_9711000/9711255.stm
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State Dept. Grants Exemptions From Iran Oil Embargo

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120322a1.html

Obviously these "sanctions" are not being taken seriously (listed countries below). It might be a concession after Iran agreed to talks, but it's totally typical tactics to string on the West, then give nothing. Interestingly, China and India were not included. They are paying Iran for Oil, with Gold.

Japan
Belgium
Britain
Czech Republic
France
Germany
Greece
Italy
Netherlands
Poland
Spain

Prohibition Still In The US

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-17291978

I had now clue...  This might answer why I fled Michigan?

Killing US Terrorist Citizens

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-holder-awlaki-20120306,0,4658910.story

A lot of people have their panties in a wad over the explaination the US Attourney General gave for killing Americans without trial.

In the case of Anwar A, he had renounced his citizenship, and vowed to attack America with every chance he had. He did that on youtube, and in AQAP statements. He almost blew up a jet, while landing in Detroit. He was declared a "terrorist". If you don't do all that, this won't apply to you.

If I had the opportunity, I would have put a bullet in his head myself (no Trial, Judge or Jury). If you have a problem with that, you are not thinking about it. Or you just listen too much to foolish pundits.

Japanese Internment In 1942

Nice slide show by the LA Times...

http://framework.latimes.com/2012/02/19/executive-order-9066-japanese-american-internment-in-world-war-ii/#/0

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Hey Okinawa, You Pay To Move US Troops You Don't Even Want There..

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20120211a1.html

Seriously, we have to get out of Okinawa. And why the hell would we have helicopters there? To attack China or Russia? Idiots...

Iranian Activist Shot Dead In Houston

We kill their scientists, they kill dissenters.

http://wtaw.com/2012/01/17/iranian-student-activist-killed-in-houston/
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Russia Blames Others For Space Failures

http://rt.com/news/phobos-grunt-probe-failure-versions-445/
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Japan's 2012 Budget

The scary parts in this is how similar our debt is increasing. The big difference is expenditure on "Defense". Japan spends a bit over 5%. The US spends %50 of the overall budget. We spend almost the same incurring debt, as we do on "Defense".

http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/nn20111225a1.html

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The GOP Attacks The Tea Party

Don't be fooled, the (very old) GOP is drowning out the Tea Party, just like both parties will kill any attempt to cut their power. Together the GOP and Democrats are united, in keeping the US in debt (they actually think it will be forgiven) and are attempting to control the world.

I am just glad Jon said he "fought the good fight". Idiot, he has no authority left, go home and have a good holiday...ass.

http://www.c-span.org/Events/House-Republicans-Agree-to-Short-Term-Payroll-Tax-Extension/10737426567/

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SInce We Are Talking Drones

How stupid is the US DOD, to let a divice like this into enemy territiry without a fail-safe self destruct?? Dumb assed contractors...
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Russia Attacks Illinois

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/checkpoint-washington/post/foreign-hackers-broke-into-illinois-water-plant-control-system-industry-expert-says/2011/11/18/gIQAgmTZYN_blog.html

So much for that fucking "reset"???