The Ten AlterNet Stories from 2008 That Outraged Readers the Most AlterNet.

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?

3. Debunking the Hemp Conspiracy Theory

By Steven Wishnia, AlterNet

Pot isn't illegal because the paper industry is afraid of competing with hemp -- it's because of racism and the culture wars.

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.

1. The Ultimate 9/11 'Truth' Showdown: David Ray Griffin vs. Matt Taibbi

By Matt Taibbi and David Ray Griffin, AlterNet

The two writers lock horns over the accuracy of Griffin's recent book, 9/11 Contradictions.