DAILY DIALECTIC
December 17, 2008

Wyoming lawmakers oppose Constitutional Convention

"Latin American leaders on Tuesday blamed the global economic crisis on rich countries and welcomed Communist-run Cuba at a summit meeting designed to weaken U.S. influence in the region..."

Latin America summit excludes U.S. and welcomes Cuba
Russian warships headed to Cuba causing no ripples at Pentagon
Moscow hands Lebanon 10 MiG-29 fighter jets... for free
GAO says Navy stocks too many spare parts
Putin-backed treason bill could silence Kremlin critics
US official: Russians intend to test Obama on arms
Israel issues new warning on Iranian nuclear arms
Israel boots UN human rights investigator
Olympics over, China said to be blocking Web sites again
Parents, Law Enforcement Spar Over Tasers In Schools
IG report says Blackwater may lose license in Iraq (It will still operate in the U.S. though, right?)
Downturn Spurs 'Survival Panic'
IMF chief issues stark warning on economic crisis; Warns of violent unrest on the streets
Bush says sacrificed free-market principles to save economy
Federal spending soars 25% -- before bailout
Fed Cuts Rate to Lowest Level on Record
Fed unleashes greatest bubble of all
Federal Reserve sets stage for Weimar-style Hyperinflation
Paulson: Major financial institutions stabilized
New York budget blowout: 88 new fees, taxes...
... Gov's tax and spend shocker; adds 137 hikes
German Politician: Berlin's Poor Should Catch Rats
Keep your cash: SC governor rails against bailouts
House Arrest for Madoff in $7 Million Apartment; Park Avenue Instead of Jail
Holder failed to mention work for Ill. gov
AG takes himself out of Madoff fraud probe
OPEC deepest oil cut to rescue prices...
... Oil tumbles below $40 for first time since 2004
Coverup of Afghan mass grave?
Ga. lawmakers pitch death penalty rule changes
Controlled Opposition: Pro-Life Rick Warren To Deliver Obama Inauguration Invocation
Washington Post only accepts pro-Obama classified for big event
Nickelodeon planning first inauguration coverage
Paper: Rahm on tape talking senate seat; 21 conversations
Blago drama for Obama; Emanuel sought senate seat for Barrett
Blago Set to Break his Silence
Illinois court rejects attempt to remove governor
Blago used to be bookie, says federal informant