Alledged War Criminal to become president of Europe: Blair to be named EU President 'within weeks' if Irish ratify Lisbon Treaty: Mr Blair is among the favourites to become the first President of the European Union, a role that is chosen by the EU's 27 leaders and not by voters. Such an appointment would restore him to the world stage as well as boost his long-term income.
Ireland: Vote “No” to the Lisbon Treaty: Designed to consolidate a political, trade and military bloc to advance the interests of Europe’s imperialist powers worldwide, the constitution promoted the further privatisation of social services and the break-up of residual labour protection across the continent.
Democrats Go to War: With the public option dead for now, the left is launching attack ads against centrist and Blue Dog Democrats—and Rahm Emanuel, the poster child for Netroots betrayal.
Detroit: Too broke to bury their dead: Money to bury Detroit's poor has dried up, forcing struggling families to abandon their loved ones in the morgue freezer.
Foreclosed On Homeowner Wanted Cops To Kill Him: Kurt Aho’s home was sold at a foreclosure auction on Tuesday. When the new owners came by and asked him when he was going to vacate, he shot out their tires. He had a beer with a neighbor right before the police came:
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