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Marijuana Is Richard Nixon’s Fault?

(11-21-12) Marijuana Is Richard Nixon’s Fault?- The  legalization of marijuana may soon replace abortion as our society’s most controversial issue.  Like abortion, the debate never seems to end. 

 

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Election Day Up in Smoke

(11-15-12) Election Day Up in Smoke - Recreational use of marijuana was approved by ballot initiatives in Colorado and Washington.

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Kyrillos fought the good fight

Kyrillos fought the good fight      After watching what my good friend, Joe Kyrillos went through in Campaign 2012, I have to wonder whether any New Jersey Republican will ever win a U.S. Senate seat.  Furthermore, I ask myself why any New Jersey Republican would even try.

 

 

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How long will economic freedom last in Bergen County?

On Sunday, November 11  history was made in Bergen County.  For the most time in recent memory all commerce could be conducted legally in every town in the County.  How apropos economic freedom came to Bergen County on Veterans Day, the holiday we commemorate the service of the men and women who fought to keep America a free country.

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November 9th, 2012 Friday: Top Ten Rejected Methods for NJ Gas Rationing

November 9th, 2012 Friday: Top Ten Rejected Methods for NJ Gas Rationing

Friday, November 9th, 2012. Top Ten Rejected Methods for NJ Gas Rationing

Going through post Election Day trash just outside Drumthwacket, we came across some interesting legal memos, receipts and old notes. 

Amongst the batch (which our crew is still sifting through ---the Secretary of State has given us until Tuesday, November 13th at 8pm to get this all sorted out),  We were able to get a hold of a memo written by Governor's spokesperson Michael Drewniak on the rejected ways that the Christie Administration had considered for gas rationing. This was well before he had committed the odd/even dichotomy. 

Here are the top rejected ways to ration gas in New Jersey: 
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Supreme Court Takes Interest in Mount Holly Case

(11-8-12) Supreme Court Takes Interest in Mount Holly Case - A lawsuit coming out of Mount Holly, New Jersey has caught the attention of the U.S. Supreme Court. The case involves the scope of the Fair Housing Act, a federal law intended to prevent housing discrimination.

 

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Final Projection: Romney defeats Obama, 271 electoral votes to 267

Final Projection:  Romney defeats Obama, 271 electoral votes to 267    The following are my final projections in the 2012 presidential race:

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U.S. Senate Races – Predictions

 

U.S. Senate Races – Predictions    First, New Jersey.  I cannot be objective about this one.

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Chris Christie's left wing bear hug

In the free market blogosphere, Governor Christie has been pilloried on two of the most read pro liberty websites for his support of price gouging laws—and rightfully so, while the Star-Ledger proudly cheers him on, citing his leadership during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

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Chris Christie's left wing bear hug

In the free market blogosphere, Governor Christie has been pilloried on two of the most read pro liberty websites for his support of price gouging laws—and rightfully so, while the Star-Ledger proudly cheers him on, citing his leadership during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

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Wake-Up Call

Morning News Digest - May 23, 2013

PolitickerNJ.com interview: Jason O’Donnell Confident he has the votes to be the next Democratic State chairman, Jason O’Donnell said his objective will be to drive the core message of the Democratic Party. “My main objective is to bring Democrats home,” said O’Donnell, 41, an assemblyman from Bayonne. “If we...

Op-Ed

Time to have the talk we hope to avoid but can’t

By Tedford J. Taylor No topic is a less likely conversation-starter than our eventual deaths. Still, there is a lot to talk about. When polled, about 90 percent of people presented with end-of-life scenarios prefer the prospect of dying at home with... Read More >

Contributors

How to Blow a Cool Million  (5/23/13) - $1 million doesn't buy what it used to in New jersey political advertising.  So what is the Buono campaign thinking?... more »
(5-22-2013) All Ethics Bills are Not Ethics Priorities -In New Jersey it remains OK for state legislators to make money from towns they represent, but it is... more »
NEWARK - The Boys and Girls clubs hosted the professionally staged announcement for Shavar Jeffries’ Mayoral candidacy announcement. Over 400 supporters packed the gym, some of whom had already... more »
Chris Christie's recent "Lap Band" weight-loss surgery scoop remains the talk of the nation.... more »

Quote of the Day

Quote of the day

"That's state money and the speaker has never raised an objection to that, and now all of a sudden she objects to her own bill. She's objecting on a basis she hasn't objected before on the TAG Grant program. Let's face it everybody, this is just politics. It's election year and it's politics." - Gov. Chris Christie, on Speaker Sheila Oliver (D-34).

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Poll

What did you think of Barbara Buono's television ad?
That's top quality work right there. Look for the polls to tighten.
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Nicely produced ad, but if it doesn't move her in the polls, it will have been for naught.
20%
Who?
40%

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