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Marijuana Laws: Legal Weed is a Perfect Tea Party Cause

April 16, 2015 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

Revamping America’s marijuana laws is a Tea Party cause made in heaven. With conservatives trying to get ahead of liberal public opinion and election season, legal weed is an issue compatible with even the most extreme right-wing principles. We just need to get over one nagging detail. Conservatives are not comfortable with marijuana. Unlike emphysema and lung cancer from … [Read more...] about Marijuana Laws: Legal Weed is a Perfect Tea Party Cause

People Are Stupid, but They Can Still Vote in Illinois

October 5, 2014 by Bob Prokop Leave a Comment

It’s unfortunate, but true. Even though some people are stupid that doesn’t mean they can’t vote. That’s how democracy works. You get to have a say no matter how politically impaired your views or self-centered your goals. Is Pat Quinn running neck and neck against Bruce Rauner in the Illinois governor’s contest because people are stupid? It depends on who you ask and what … [Read more...] about People Are Stupid, but They Can Still Vote in Illinois

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