Reddit on November 10, 2010: Top Posts and Discussions

Wednesday, Nov. 10th 2010

News on 11/10/10

Chinese Premier says "I believe freedom of speech is indispensable for any country" in interview; interview then censored by gov't in China
r/worldnews · Mr_Snuffleupagus · 1144 pts
China puts everyone who know Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo under house arrest. Still unclear who will receive the award on his behalf.
r/worldnews · unicock · 947 pts
Respected indigenous Colombian healer arrested at Houston Int'l Airport for possession of the traditional medicine Ayahuasca (with permission from the Colombian government). He's now facing 20 years in prison.
r/worldnews · Sonarman · 490 pts
A heterosexual couple will request a civil partnership - available only to same-sex couples in the UK - to take a stand against system segregates couples according to their sexuality
r/worldnews · saprian · 433 pts
Despite a claim by the Transport Security Administration that its employees are not sexually assaulting passengers, a flight attendants union with 2,000 members has voiced its outrage over “invasive pat-downs” recently implemented by the TSA.
r/news · delelles · 392 pts
Norway declines funding for mosque-building projects from Saudi Arabia due to the lack of religious freedoms in the donor country.
r/worldnews · zilong · 360 pts
Thousands Of Students Protest In London Against Tuition Fees And Smash Windows And Start Fires
r/worldnews · splunge4me2 · 293 pts
The United States must prosecute former President George W. Bush for torture if his admission in a memoir that he authorized waterboarding holds true, according to rights group Amnesty International
r/news · Orangutan · 221 pts

Politics on 11/10/10

Sports on 11/10/10

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I made another map. This time it's of the world, and I hope it is offensive to every single one of you.

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No, reddit. You are between 25 and 35 and had *this* toy. That is all.

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I'm not proud of it, but why all the hate?

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Dear beverage companies: Please stop listing energy drinks as having 2 servings when they don't come in resealable containers.

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TIL that you can only click on the "next" link at the bottom of reddit 42 times. Guess what happens after the 42th time?

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Which one of you bastards works in the fortune cookie business?

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Proof the pyramids were made by aliens

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Reddit, I have designed an airport passenger hoodie.

r/pics · 920 pts

Reddit on November 10, 2010

Wednesday, Nov. 10th 2010

News on 11/10/10

Chinese Premier says "I believe freedom of speech is indispensable for any country" in interview; interview then censored by gov't in China

China puts everyone who know Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo under house arrest. Still unclear who will receive the award on his behalf.

Respected indigenous Colombian healer arrested at Houston Int'l Airport for possession of the traditional medicine Ayahuasca (with permission from the Colombian government). He's now facing 20 years in prison.

A heterosexual couple will request a civil partnership - available only to same-sex couples in the UK - to take a stand against system segregates couples according to their sexuality

Despite a claim by the Transport Security Administration that its employees are not sexually assaulting passengers, a flight attendants union with 2,000 members has voiced its outrage over “invasive pat-downs” recently implemented by the TSA.

Norway declines funding for mosque-building projects from Saudi Arabia due to the lack of religious freedoms in the donor country.

Thousands Of Students Protest In London Against Tuition Fees And Smash Windows And Start Fires

The United States must prosecute former President George W. Bush for torture if his admission in a memoir that he authorized waterboarding holds true, according to rights group Amnesty International

Politics on 11/10/10

It's time, Reddit.

"Amnesty International has called for the prosecution of [George W. Bush] who confessed in his book having given the order to waterboard detainees in order to extract confessions"

TSA agents singled Meg McLain out for special treatment. They yelled at her, cuffed her to a chair, ripped up her ticket, all because she asked a few questions.

This is how it works, right?

Gay or straight, if you are a soldier in your heart, you should have the right to serve your uniform. Please upvote this so more people have the chance to sign a petition for the Senate to repeal DADT.

Sports on 11/10/10

NHL All-Star Game Will Allow Captains to Select Their Team. This..Is..Awesome! And I Don't Even Like Hockey.

One of the great voices in baseball is gone from us. RIP Dave.

Are there any sports clips that still to this day give you chills when you watch it? Here's mine.

Guy gets tattoo of a penis wearing a Giants helmet after losing a bet (NSFW)

Is this the greatest own goal of all time?

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