September 18, 2012: Morning
- On the first anniversary of Occupy Wall Street, 150 are arrested as the latest stats show the rich have become richer.
- Speaking at a private fundraiser, Romney claims 47% of Americans are government-dependent and don't pay taxes.
- Instigated by police, anti-Japan protests are being used by the Chinese government as foreign policy.
- Afghanistan joint patrols suspended, exit strategy compromised due to increase in insider attacks.
- Sharp escalation in indiscriminate attacks on Syrian civilians as the conflict spills across borders.
- Self-immolation isn't suicide and rarely sees immediate results—but compels communities to act.
- Putin critic fired for not covering crane stunt gets meeting, help, eco-lecture from Putin.
- Russian press peddles theory that the State Dept. is behind a huge conspiracy, funding Pussy Riot, using cookie bribes.
- How to fight Islamophobia: Mock Newsweek's "Muslim Rage" cover with a meme.
- Carly Rae Jepsen got famous trading on her YouTube meme and may be the first to stay viral.
- Dog shoots hand that feeds him.