Episode 51 – Candwich Burger-alry

Gitmo Nation Roundtable 51

Candwich Burger-alry

Tuesday July 13, 2010

The Roundtable convenes to discuss the flotilla inquiry, UK VAT, the face veil decision in France, Omar Khadr, Statscan, the package bomb in Houston, the terrorist attacks in Uganda, and the unrest in Oakland following the BART killing trial. The panelists also make their picks of the week. This episode features Brian Masi, Senor Cardgage, Eric Carlson, and Robin Police.

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Follow-Ups

Israeli flotilla inquiry begins work

Government sees off VAT opposition in Commons vote

French parliament approves ban on face veils

This Week’s News

Omar Khadr

Defiant Khadr denounce U.S. military commission

Canadian Census

Ottawa should come to its census: Stop doggin Statscan

US Oil Exec. Pipe Bomb

Package bomb goes off at Houston oil executive’s home

World Cup/Uganda

Uganda blasts death toll reaches 74

Al-Shabab claims Uganda bombings

Islamists claim responsibility for Uganda attack

Uganda Says It Thwarted Possible Fourth Bombing

How World Cup victory stirred Spain

Oakland

Oakland Police Planned for Calm After Verdict

Justice Department To Investigate BART Shooting

Oakland Cleans Up After Night of Heated Demonstrations

After dark, mobs form, smash windows, loot

Oakland scrambles to avoid police layoffs

Picks of the Week:

Robin’s Pick:

Democratized Pacifica radio has spent over $2.4 million on its boards

Eric Carlson’s Pick:

Dan Carlin’s Common Sense – Specifically Show 179 – GenX Journalism

Senor Cardgage’s Pick:

Revealing Japan’s low-tech belly

Brian’s Pick:

Original Pick- Afghan soldier kills NATO soldiers

Amended Pick – A real party animal helps scientists study alcohol abuse

RadioNed’s Pick in Absentia:

Waiting for Gandhi

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