I agree--who cares? If we're going to debate ridiculous right-wing "celebrities", let's debate Palin. Allowing her to speak could actually have repercussions--she was the governor of Alaska and vice presidential candidate for pete's sake. There's more to be concerned about in that arena than this Miss California headline-grabber.  View

If try to run for gov. of Arizona, California, or Texas... My vote is his!!! Good move for leaving CNN!!!  View

Elizabeth Lambert is a junior at the University of New Mexico, and plays for their soccer team the Lobos originally from California (too bad for California). So, this loser knows they are going in to a game that they will most likely lose and since they do not have the talent to score they resort to this kind of play, it has very minor thought to it than let%u2019s say passisng the ball through your opponents defense and scoring a goal. The other issue is the where were the referees, were they all older white men with their tongues out, enamored and unable to call the game objectively (this game had so many penalties that did not get called), I mean what are they getting paid to do. Who has paid these guys off? Do we have to change the game where only women referees can call women games. After watching the video someone was paid off, that is my conclusion. And Lizzy, watch you back and please stay out of soccer (you real should be banned, the game does not need people like you in it), so many will be gunning for you now. Who knows maybe you were just drumming up business for your %u201COccupational Therapy practice%u201D, yah good luck with that,  View

First of all, I still don't get the whole "raca" thing but I guess that's your way of expressing yourself. To inform you, I am very educated so I know a lot about what I'm talking about. Like someone said earlier, there are other countries that were founded by immigrants but they are not as racist as this country is. What I've been trying to say is that there are still people here in the US that are racist. Illegal and legal immigration are a different topic that I would love to get into but I wouldn't want to offend or hurt anybody. The point I'm trying to get across is that if people see nothing wrong with this costume, then there is something wrong with that person. Racism, unfortunately, lies deep within the roots of this country and it saddens me that there are people like you who bring out those roots. This is a matter of racism against minorities and that is why the whole illegal immigration comes into play. Illegal immigrants help, work, learn, contribute to this country and people don't even realize that. You think we can get health insurance and coverage faster or easier than citizens? Wow. I would love for you guys to be illegal or at least to be treated as an illegal for just one day, so you can experience firsthand the put-downs and racism that we face EVERYDAY. We are here to work and yes, there are criminals that are Hispanic. But what race doesn't have criminals locked up in jails? In California, the majority of criminals in jails are probably Hispanic but that's because they live there. You think there are more locked-up Hispanics in Montana, for example, than there are Caucasians? Of course not. Racism is around us and I hope that one day, people like you will realize that this IS a NEW ERA and that we need to change our old ways.  View

I suspect that most cannabis card carrying members have no medical condition to warrant their need for the drug. It is very easy to PAY a doctor (in California) to prescribe it for their patients. It's become a highly lucrative business in the Golden State. Seems to me the public has spoken and the feds are just trying to save face. Legalize it, tax it and let the states decide. Hopefully, decriminalization measures in the future will reduce the demand for the dangerous hard drugs.  View

I credit Michael Phelps with the "Bong hit seen 'round the World." Only losers use drugs, my ass. And Arnold deserves kudos for landing this policy change on the eve of California's defacto legalization. Steamroller's coming, and it's coming fast!  View

I think one of the more critical points out of this whole FDA-regulated ordeal is its effect on small-business. Philip Morris, as the end of this video shows, will actually benefit from the change while many smaller smoke shops, etc. are put in an even tighter position. Smart idea by that California tobacco importer to just focus on flavored cigars. Those seem to be more popular anyway. I'm not a fan of smoking, but I also don't like big business continually getting bigger at the expense of shops like "Halfway to Habana".  View

I agree with Ashanya. You would think eventually Californians would learn not to live in certain areas that get a regular annual wildfire. Could they be managed? Probably, but if I was a homeowner in the state I can't imagine wanting the vista enough to risk my house getting burned down every year. There will always be that risk to some extent, I think.  View

Like clockwork around this time every year, California's wildfires dominate news headlines. Yes, wild brush (which could be cleared by forest thinning) and Santa Ana winds definitely fan the colossal flames, but the fact that lives continue to be lost each year point directly to the thoughtless development that continues to spring up in 'fire-prone' areas. Just because there is a demand for a house with a skyline view doesn't mean it should be supplied. Sadly it is the firemen who end up being the innocent victims.  View

All you hypocrites disgust me..Vick was wrong, wrong, wrong, but I guess all you high and mighty sanctimonius citizens think it's o.k. to put kittens in a bag and drop them in a lake and drown them..what about all you fans of cockfighting? All of you that kill harmless deer and rabbits for sport..not to mention in some texas and california communities dog fighting still goes on..the man made a mistake..now you'all look in the mirror..the finger you're pointing at vick has four others pointing back at you!  View