Reddit on December 22, 2010: Top Posts and Discussions

Wednesday, Dec. 22nd 2010

News on 12/22/10

Spanish parliament rejects anti-downloading law that would have allowed the courts to close down p2p websites. Wikileaks revealed the US bullied Spain into trying to pass this law. Rest of the world: it's your turn to stand firm against those who try to impose internet censorship. You can do it too!
r/worldnews · kukkuzejt · 1873 pts
UN to investigate treatment of jailed leaks suspect Bradley Manning
r/worldnews · [deleted] · 1299 pts
"When Obama was running for office 3 years ago, he pledged to support the principle of a free and open internet, saying, 'I will take a backseat to no one with regards to net neutrality.' Fast-forward to today and the FCC chair that Obama appointed is leading a vote that could end net neutrality."
r/news · gagrr492 · 673 pts
KFC is so popular in Japan at this time of year, fans reserve KFC Buckets up to 2 months in advance
r/worldnews · chrisarchitect · 185 pts
Judge: It's becoming more and more difficult to find juries that will produce a guilty verdict in marijuana cases.
r/news · johnji · 173 pts
Russian newspaper gets unlimited access to the WikiLeaks database
r/worldnews · EtAlteraPars · 101 pts
Bolivia formally recognizes Palestine as independent state
r/worldnews · someauthor · 101 pts
Julian Assange Renews Membership In Australian Journalists' Union - ACTU president Ged Kearney will present a membership card to Mr Assange's Australian lawyer, Rob Stary, at a ceremony in Melbourne on Thursday morning.
r/worldnews · galt1776 · 88 pts

Politics on 12/22/10

Sports on 12/22/10

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Me and my mom 1981-Now

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My Grandmother: Same location 1920 & 2010

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For the man who has everything...

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Trying to find a job (Socially Akward Penguin)

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1989-2010. My sisters and I recreated a childhood photo for my mom's Christmas present.

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Hmm..

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The only proper way to retire a good pair of underwear crosses gender barriers.

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Let's get high

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It just sticks to it too easily!

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"Always thinking of my lady"

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This is not the greatest car in the world.

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My mom asked me to make a holiday card she could email to our relatives. Nailed it.

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Like a Boss!

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In Which Small Talk Leads to Panic

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Paranoid Parrot goes shopping

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Once you go black

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Can't Stop Eating

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Go shopping at a department store...

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Reddit on December 22, 2010

Wednesday, Dec. 22nd 2010

News on 12/22/10

Spanish parliament rejects anti-downloading law that would have allowed the courts to close down p2p websites. Wikileaks revealed the US bullied Spain into trying to pass this law. Rest of the world: it's your turn to stand firm against those who try to impose internet censorship. You can do it too!

UN to investigate treatment of jailed leaks suspect Bradley Manning

"When Obama was running for office 3 years ago, he pledged to support the principle of a free and open internet, saying, 'I will take a backseat to no one with regards to net neutrality.' Fast-forward to today and the FCC chair that Obama appointed is leading a vote that could end net neutrality."

KFC is so popular in Japan at this time of year, fans reserve KFC Buckets up to 2 months in advance

Judge: It's becoming more and more difficult to find juries that will produce a guilty verdict in marijuana cases.

Russian newspaper gets unlimited access to the WikiLeaks database

Bolivia formally recognizes Palestine as independent state

Julian Assange Renews Membership In Australian Journalists' Union - ACTU president Ged Kearney will present a membership card to Mr Assange's Australian lawyer, Rob Stary, at a ceremony in Melbourne on Thursday morning.

Politics on 12/22/10

Bruce Schneier on recording the cops: "I think we need a law that explicitly makes it legal for people to record government officials when they are interacting with them in their official capacity. And this is doubly true for police officers and other law enforcement officials."

That's it, our government is officially fucked up beyond belief. I can't take it anymore. Today I sign up to go back to school. I'll be double majoring in poli-sci and econ. I'll be running as an Independent by 2018.

Julian Assange interviewed on Al Jazeera [VIDEO]

Between Jon Stewart and Al Franken, it's a sick joke that only the 'comedians' seem to be making a sincere effort...

Senate ends filibuster, passes 9/11 first responders health care bill on a voice vote. Thanks Jon and Shep for helping hold feet to the fire.

Sports on 12/22/10

The Greatest Letter Ever Printed On NFL Team Letterhead

'Snack Time' with Rex Ryan

Tom Coughlin, is, as always, a dick

What a stand-up guy - Carl Crawford thanks Rays with lunch

The latest Jets controversy is the strangest one yet | ProFootballTalk

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