Come November, the voters of California will have an opportunity to vote on the legalization of marijuana . . . with a few restrictions. We run through the specifics of the ballot initiative, and provide a little commentary.
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Come November, the voters of California will have an opportunity to vote on the legalization of marijuana . . . with a few restrictions. We run through the specifics of the ballot initiative, and provide a little commentary.
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Given the very public actions of the big banks, and the subsequent fallout, is it at all surprising that people are moving their money? And can doing so send a message to the big banks?
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Your bank probably contributed mightily to the economic doldrums of the past few years. Are you mad at your bank? Don't worry about it if you are. There are other options that don't include a mattress, or putting every last penny in T-bills.
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Dispelling some populist myths about Congress -- why throwing the bums out may not be the best idea (at least not wholesale).
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Usually I devote my piece of Osmosis real estate to setting right the political wrongs. But now that we’re upon the one holiday that unites us all, I thought I’d take a minute to discuss why Thanksgiving is truly is an American Experience.
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Did you hear the big news? Steve Martin and Alec Baldwin are BOTH going to host Oscars in 2010. Oh, and in case you missed it . . . according to Fox News, Republicans now rule the world once again. Sigh.
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CAUTION! You are about to read an opinion-based column about Fox News Channel’s opinion-based reporting. While many political commentators have said the Obama Administration should “take the moral high ground,” and appear on Fox News, I respectfully disagree.
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Is former California Governor and current State Attorney General Jerry really the best option California can come up with to move the state forward? A look at the rest of the field, and a hand-picked "wishful thinking" choice from each party to boot.
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Our political insider is back, both ridiculing lobbyists and explaining why their existence is not only necessary, it's downright American.
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Today, more than ever, ignorance is far from bliss. Whether it’s been the debate over health care reform; or claims that America is now living under socialism, those who are the most ignorant are the most dangerous. Commentary on the increasing culture of disrespect surrounding American politics.
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Caffeine 'VIA' Any Means Necessary? Examining Starbucks' New Instant Brew