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Big News in Thailand is that the People Power Party has won the election with what appears 228 out of the 480 seats up for grabs. The People Power Party is made up from remnants of the old Thai Rak Thai party that ruled from 2001 until the September 19th Coup that removed Thaksin from office. It was kind of surprising just how many seats they won in the election and it shows just how much support the deposed PM still has.

What is happening next? Who knows, it could be a very tough next few weeks as parties jockey for position and influence in the next government.

Ok, designers came up with a better option than trailers for people displaced by natural disasters. Instead of travel trailers, they designed cottages that provide a safe and comfortable place for people to stay in. These cottages are higher quality and more closely resemble a home than a trailer ever could.
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Well, it looks like the Fed did another interest rate cut in order to help improve the credit markets. They have to deal with all of these credit problem, especially in the sub prime market. I think I figured out the perfect solution to stop the hemorrhaging of money and help people at the same time. It might mean the government increases their debt, but the government already has a lot of debt anyways. What’s a few trillion more?
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In the 1930’s, one of the most decorated Marines in US history came out against what looked to be an impending war in Europe. Smedley Butler traveled through the US on a lecture circuit that included, schools, churches, civic organizations and universities. He was one of the first to come out against the rise of a military-industrial complex. War is a Racket is just as valuable of a treatise now than it has ever been. In light of recent events, I really suggest a quick read. It’s not a long book and it reads easily. Your eyes will be opened.
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Make a change, make a change today. Remember, the revolution starts now. It’s the time to make a change. Don’t wait until tomorrow. It’s our chance to seize things today and not wait. I know it is much easier to wallow away you existence fed on the bread and circuses that the media and the government feed you.
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