Reddit on July 2, 2009: Top Posts and Discussions

Thursday, Jul. 2nd 2009

News on 7/2/09

Portugal has won the war on drugs. 5 years of decriminalization shows great results.
r/worldnews · [deleted] · 2203 pts
Plane crash survivor tells story. Story is crazy. Very crazy.
r/worldnews · [deleted] · 627 pts
Six people were hanged in Tehran's Evin prison today (July 1st) - Iran Human Rights
r/worldnews · AhB · 206 pts
"Those who wish to keep the internet free and open had best dust off their legal arguments. One of America's most influential conservative judges, Richard Posner, has proposed a ban on linking to online content without permission. "
r/news · rhoadesb2 · 148 pts
Iran Hangs Protesters
r/worldnews · AhB · 88 pts
Cops use Taser on pastor in church parking lot
r/news · twolf1 · 81 pts
FBI special agents carried out 20 formal interviews and at least 5 "casual conversations" with former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein after his capture by U.S. troops in December 2003. Thanks to the Freedom of Information Act, here are the PDFs.
r/worldnews · enemymine · 58 pts
In China, Web Users Made a Stand for Freedom of Expression, and Won -- Web Filter Launch Postponed, No New Deadline
r/worldnews · jdk · 49 pts

Politics on 7/2/09

Sports on 7/2/09

Pictures and Memes

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LOL BOX, sighted in Texas. Complete with PedoBear....

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NSeinfeldFW

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Don't fuck with me

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Hey Reddit! Here is a Graph You May Enjoy!

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Start at the most important part

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Evolution Fucked Your Shit Up! [pics]

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Wolf Shirt - It Gets You Laid! (PIC)

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So, my buddies co-worker decided to draw on his whiteboard.

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Reddit on July 2, 2009

Thursday, Jul. 2nd 2009

News on 7/2/09

Portugal has won the war on drugs. 5 years of decriminalization shows great results.

Plane crash survivor tells story. Story is crazy. Very crazy.

Six people were hanged in Tehran's Evin prison today (July 1st) - Iran Human Rights

"Those who wish to keep the internet free and open had best dust off their legal arguments. One of America's most influential conservative judges, Richard Posner, has proposed a ban on linking to online content without permission. "

Iran Hangs Protesters

Cops use Taser on pastor in church parking lot

FBI special agents carried out 20 formal interviews and at least 5 "casual conversations" with former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein after his capture by U.S. troops in December 2003. Thanks to the Freedom of Information Act, here are the PDFs.

In China, Web Users Made a Stand for Freedom of Expression, and Won -- Web Filter Launch Postponed, No New Deadline

Politics on 7/2/09

Rolling Stone's Matt Taibbi On "How Goldman Sachs Has Engineered Every Major Market Manipulation Since The Great Depression"

Pennsylvania State Senator Refuses To Apologize For His Remarks About Gays: ‘We’re Allowing Them To Exist’

Veteran reporter Helen Thomas: "The point is the control [of the media]. We have never had that in the White House. I'm amazed at you people who call for openness and transparency and have controlled..." [video]

Jon Stewart blasts former CIA analyst for rooting for bin Laden attack

Louisiana governor, Bobby Jindal, has signed a law to create a curriculum with lower academic standards in the state's public schools. In other words, I fucking hate my governor.

Sports on 7/2/09

The Beckham Experiment - How Beckham Blew It

Best Intimidating Answer to a Legitimate Question: Marion Barber

Ron Artest Signing With Lakers

A swarm of bees causes 52 minute delay in Padres game (with video)

Mets arrive at Pittsburgh hotel to discover Furries convention in progress

Pictures and Memes