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Tuesday 04 August 2015
 News and commentary round up
From the Daily Sheeple: NY State Senator Wants Metal Detectors in Stadiums, Theaters, and Malls [Ed: this is the trend for the future.]

From the Denver Post: Denver DA charges man with tampering for handing out jury nullification flyers

From the Weekly Standard: Sorry Leftist Americans, Your Swedish Utopia Does Not Exist

From NetRight Daily: Climate change is about power, not environment

From Naked Capitalism: Winning in Maui: TPP Ministerial Negotiations Fail, with No Date Set for the Next Round. [Ed: another heartening article on the TPP which indicatees the tide may have changed and it may collapse of its own weight. A good report with many links to other coverage.]

From ABC News: A teenager who spent nearly 40 days in custody before a judge cleared him of throwing a dangerous snowball is suing the Detroit school district, saying his rights were violated by a malicious prosecution.

From International Business News: Charles Koch Blasts Subsidies & Tax Credits, But His Firm Has Taken $195 Million Worth of Them

From the Verge: A true crime tale of comic books, corruption, and a $9 million vanishing act

From shtf plan: Feds Post Letters Identifying Preppers As Potential Terrorists: “Individuals Or Groups Making Bulk Purchases…” [Ed: another trend[

From Zero Hedge: Citigroup just cornered the “precious metals” derivatives market

From the Register: Stop forcing benefits down my throat and give me hard cash, dammit. [Ed: recommended and, so, posted on ireminists as well.]

From Mish: Prolonged Drought and Wildfires? Massive CA Fire Jumps 20,000 Acres Overnight; Water Outing Website; 240-Year Drought? [Ed: aritcle includes a link to "California's Drought-Shaming Site.]

From Raw Story: ‘I can’t breathe': Man runs into jail lobby seeking help but dies after deputies pile on him instead
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