The Ten AlterNet Stories From 2008 That Outraged Readers The Most

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The Ten AlterNet Stories from 2008 That Outraged Readers the Most
AlterNet. Posted December 31, 2008.

From our coverage on Sarah Palin's gaffes to Matt Taibbi's battles with the 9/11 Truth movement.

Immigration, gender, LGBT rights, race in America, equality, fair drug laws, the dangers of corporate power in America ... these are just a few of the subjects we feature every day here at AlterNet.

Below, we've assembled the 10 stories that most enraged commenters this year -- the articles that were linked to by conservative sites, ranted about on conspiracy blogs, and inspired people to send some downright nasty notes to AlterNet. They cover topics ranging from the facts about Sarah Palin, to the truth behind America's Marijuana laws, to the backwards thinking behind various conspiracy theories.

Here are the top ten AlterNet stories that outraged readers this year:

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8. America's Democratic Collapse

By Chris Hedges, Truthdig

In a dramatic speech, Chris Hedges warns that the nation is on the verge of becoming a full-blown corporate state.

7. Racial Extremists Are Infiltrating the Military for the Chance to 'Kill a Brown'

By David Holthouse, Intelligence Report

New evidence suggests that white supremacists are taking advantage of lowered recruiting standards to enter the armed services.

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4. Talk Radio and the Conspiracy to Kill

By Rory O'Connor, AlterNet

Would Jim Adkisson have killed without prompting from extreme right-wing talkers?

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2. Top Ten Most Disturbing Facts and Impressions of Sarah Palin

By AlterNet Staff, AlterNet

It's not hard to stir up negative publicity when you advocate gunning down wolves from airplanes and deny the human causes of climate change.

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