US #1 in Prison Population

Source: NYTimes
The United States is home to only 5% of the world’s population yet houses 25% of the world’s prison population. One in 100 citizens are in prison.
Americans are locked up for crimes — from writing bad checks to using drugs — that would rarely produce prison sentences in other countries. And in particular they [...]

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UK Bank Bailouts

Source: Wall Street Journal
I thought the American government was the only govt dumb enough to offer corporate welfare. Looks like our charming neighbors overseas are copying the same dumbass plan to end their credit crunch.
Britain, the world’s fifth-largest economy, offers a prime testing ground for policies to counteract the global financial crisis, which stems in [...]

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The Future of Oil

Source: NYTimes
Oil has reached a record high at $116 a barrel. The economy is bad unless you are an oil man. Don’t worry, you’ll get your great depression bonus later this year, then the $600 you get can go right in your gas tank where it belongs.
The problem with oil is that the only alternative [...]

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Taser Sets Man On Fire

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Source: Hamilton Spectator

A Hamilton man Tasered by police is in hospital after the stun gun ignited a “flammable object” in his pants, burning him.

I think they should reconsider their liberal use of tasers. They seemed to be abused more than they are used appropriately.

badnews @ April 24, 2008

Bush Breaks Record

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Source: USAToday

Bush has shattered the 70 year record for lowest approval rating. A mere 28% approves, and I have to wonder how many in the 28% have oil stock, or their heads up their asses.

This makes our standards for the next election a lot lower. An 11 year old could probably run the country just as good, so “better than Bush” isn’t much of a compliment for any of the 2008 front-runners.

badnews @ April 23, 2008