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Britain's terror laws have left me and my family shattered

Britain's terror laws have left me and my family shattered

"Hicham Yezza, an activist and writer, was released without charge after six days in custody, immediately rearrested on immigration charges and issued with a removal order to Algeria, after which he was held for a further 27 days; he is still awaiting a c … (see comment)

Five Financial Costs of American Obesity

Is that you, Barack? (see comment)

East Europe tries to protect itself from Russia

"...apart from its nukes." What, that's not a big enough of a reason right there? I'm not as scared of a nuclear holocaust that's a result of retaliatory politics and pissing contests. I'm worried about some psychopath with nothing to lose finally mutt … (see comment)

East Europe tries to protect itself from Russia

So what you guys are saying is that no country between Russia and the U.S. is allowed to construct a system whereby nuclear missiles could be disarmed mid-fllight? And if they do construct such a system, they can expect military retaliation from Russia, … (see comment)

East Europe tries to protect itself from Russia

HUH? (see comment)

Dodgers Paying Manny $100M Sets Dangerous Precedent

Study Shows Most Corporations Pay No U.S. Income Taxes

Hey Biotch, Well I partially agree with you. I'm sure that some companies, mostly foreign I'd guess, ARE working the system to make it appear that they break even in the US. However, a company can only do that for so long, at least if it's a publicly t … (see comment)

Bloggers Arrest Is On Rise

Did you even LOOK at the article? There's a link to a spreadsheet that has everything sorted by date of incarceration, although the countries are listed as well. http:/ … (see comment)

Bloggers Arrest Is On Rise

"CONGRESS shall make no law ... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press..." HR is not congress. Would Best Buy be justified in throwing you out of their store if you and 20 people decided to "peaceably assemble" in front of their cash registers … (see comment)

Study Shows Most Corporations Pay No U.S. Income Taxes

@bob and biotch Did you guys read the study? No one said that these companies are all going under or that they're making 0 dollars. The study counted any business that had at least ONE YEAR without paying income tax. To break even or end up in the red … (see comment)

Study Shows Most Corporations Pay No U.S. Income Taxes

@Testies You can sue the government because the courts treat whatever branch - say your local PD - as a "person" type entity in court. The police department, for all intents and purposes, is treated the same way your neighbor would be if you sued him. @ … (see comment)

Study Shows Most Corporations Pay No U.S. Income Taxes

It's hilarious listening to the uproar when it's obvious that the VAST majority of diggers here have not operated a business and have no idea how corporate taxation (payroll taxes, etc...) actually work. To pay income taxes you need INCOME. See Elite's … (see comment)

Study Shows Most Corporations Pay No U.S. Income Taxes

Then don't cry when something bad happens and you can't sue the company. Treating a company like a "person" allow people to file civil suits against it. If you weren't allowed to do that then anyone with an LLC would be immune from lawsuits. (see comment)