Reddit on August 7, 2009: Top Posts and Discussions

Friday, Aug. 7th 2009

News on 8/7/09

From the CIA - a country by country comparison of account balances. Guess where the USA is...
r/worldnews · conjuror1972 · 704 pts
Unbelievable hypocrisy: Islamic hate preacher from the Saudi dictatorship is allowed into the UK (Jews are descendants of "rats and pigs", and so on) while elected Dutch anti-Islamist parliamentarian from a fellow EU member state is refused entry.
r/worldnews · Theoden · 639 pts
Gordon Klingenschmitt is a far-right Christian fundamentalist who claims he sacrificed his 16-year career in the military and a million dollar pension because he was targeted for praying publicly in Jesus’ name while serving as a chaplain in the Navy. One problem. He's a liar
r/worldnews · jasonleopold · 249 pts
US Kills Five Afghan Cucumber Farmers in Air Strike
r/worldnews · Maxcactus · 195 pts
USA: Sends Investment Defrauder Bernie Madoff to Jail. China: Executes Investment Defrauders.
r/worldnews · aensues · 186 pts
Autopsy: Cocaine a Factor in Billy Mays' Death
r/news · TheGambit · 178 pts
“a friend of mine was threatened with arrest for having a picnic in Parliament Square, her offence was the pink icing on her cake which spelt the word "peace".”
r/worldnews · acreature · 160 pts
A police officer who was renowned for his work against London drug dealers was found dead in his flat from a heroin overdose
r/worldnews · [deleted] · 137 pts

Politics on 8/7/09

Sports on 8/7/09

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You Do Not. Fuck. With Turtles.

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Next time you let 'em out and I take the pictures...

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Anyone else get frustrated hearing "I COULD care less" in place of "I COULDNT care less"? Simple chart.

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Who gives a damn? [PIC]

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Haikus are easy...

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Lotus license plate

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Anyone who laughs is a communist.[Pic]

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I have a feeling Jesus will pass ...

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Reddit on August 7, 2009

Friday, Aug. 7th 2009

News on 8/7/09

From the CIA - a country by country comparison of account balances. Guess where the USA is...

Unbelievable hypocrisy: Islamic hate preacher from the Saudi dictatorship is allowed into the UK (Jews are descendants of "rats and pigs", and so on) while elected Dutch anti-Islamist parliamentarian from a fellow EU member state is refused entry.

Gordon Klingenschmitt is a far-right Christian fundamentalist who claims he sacrificed his 16-year career in the military and a million dollar pension because he was targeted for praying publicly in Jesus’ name while serving as a chaplain in the Navy. One problem. He's a liar

US Kills Five Afghan Cucumber Farmers in Air Strike

USA: Sends Investment Defrauder Bernie Madoff to Jail. China: Executes Investment Defrauders.

Autopsy: Cocaine a Factor in Billy Mays' Death

“a friend of mine was threatened with arrest for having a picnic in Parliament Square, her offence was the pink icing on her cake which spelt the word "peace".”

A police officer who was renowned for his work against London drug dealers was found dead in his flat from a heroin overdose

Politics on 8/7/09

Leader of the fake grassroots pro healthcare lobbyist "Conservatives for Patients’ Rights" is Rick Scott the former head of the Senator Bill Frist family's Columbia/HCA which overbilled state and federal health plans and paid $1.7 billion in fines. (up or they'll REALLY try to bury this story)

Wisconsin "regular mom...not affiliated with any political party" at health care town hall is a big liar, actually local GOP vice-chairwoman and Republican congressional campaign worker

The Town Hall mob: An activist turned to his fellow attendees and asked if they “oppose any form of socialized or government-run health care.” Nearly all did. Then Representative Green asked how many of those present were on Medicare. Almost half raised their hands.

Woman Who Said She Was ‘Just A Mom’ At Town Hall Meeting Is Exposed As A Republican Operative

Sarah Palin has broken her silence to come out and say President Obama's health care plan will kill her new born baby by creating a "death panel." This is utter gutter culture trash. Palin is a cancer upon our society.

Sports on 8/7/09

Remembering the greatness that was Bo Jackson

Gina Carano’s brutal workout [video] plus gratuitous pic

The 6 Main Reasons Why Most Pro Athletes Go Broke

Orton hears a boo! Bronco fans boo Kyle for 2 interceptions at practice session.

Indians owner says that club will lose $16 million this season. But hey, at least it was money well spent.

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