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ParticipantJust because you can do it doesn’t mean it’s not illegal. I played poker online for a while while it was nominally illegal. I did lose ~$80 or something when the Feds shut down PartyPoker and seized all their assets, but I came out WAY far ahead of that when I was playing all the time.
Participant[quote=moneymaker]Does stress count as a medical condition? I think after spending $100 a day on pot I would probably feel even more stress (about paying the mortgage) so I would probably need more pot. Hence the spiral begins![/quote]
Sorry if I was unclear, the appointment to get your card is about $100, and I believe it’s good for a year.
For all but the heaviest user, ~$25 a week is way more than enough. For the very occasional user that would be a month’s budget. So cheaper than cigarettes and close to my monthly beer budget (~$10/week).
Participant[quote=XBoxBoy][quote=doofrat]Do you need a prescription or anything to make a purchase? I’m checking for a friend that doesn’t have a PC Computer connected to the Interwebs.[/quote]
Yes, you must go to one of the doctors that writes you a prescription. I believe after you get the RX, you need to go to the county and get the card that lets you purchase legally. Then when you call they’ll come with the pot.[/quote]
Yeah, my friend who uses those services has a card. He said the actual appointment to get the card is basically a rubber-stamp encounter. Have you ever had either depression or anxiety? Cool, you qualify. Insomnia? A bunch of other symptoms all count.
It’s $75-100 or so, because it does have to be signed by an actual M.D..
ParticipantWhat’s hilarious to me about the Reader is they will put 30 pages of pot ads but won’t allow “adult” ads like the CityBeat will.
Reader is okay, but it’s definitely more Corporate than CityBeat.
ParticipantViolence is only acceptable by teachers and law enforcement to prevent violence. A student who is disruptive but not violent can be threatened with escalating consequences when they don’t obey the rules. Frankly, if the threat of suspension isn’t sufficient to motivate a student’s actions, they probably should face expulsion, for the sake of the other students’ learning experience.
The officer’s actions weren’t appropriate.
Participant[quote=harvey]This invasion of immigrant children in San Diego sounds terrible.
I’m sure glad the Border Patrol station is south of Temecula.[/quote]
I think you’re thinking of the checkpoint station for trucks? There are rules that allow Mexican registered vehicles to travel a certain number of miles past the border, but not to travel freely within the US without proper permits. That’s why there are checkpoints north of SD.
Participant[quote=FlyerInHi]Very interesting poorgrad. The most reliable voters are older. So have to wait until they die off.
But we already have both a Muslim and godless atheist in Obama.[/quote]
It’s not easy to be both Muslim and Atheist, but god bless him, Obama is just that good and smart and talented he can pull it off!
ParticipantI actually think a more interesting question is when we’ll finally have an agnostic or atheist president.
It’s convenient for politicians to identify with the religion they were raised in, especially if it is a mainstream religion, even in Europe. 25% of millennials self-identify as “none” for religion. Many elected officials are older, the torch is currently being passed from the Boomers to Gen X. It’s going to be interesting to see when the Millenials start electing openly non-religious candidates to high offices.
Participant[quote=FlyerInHi]Mold and cabinet laminate de-laminating? that some serious humidity. Do you have a window?
[/quote]This isn’t that unusual west of the I-5. We looked at some apartments that definitely had humidity damage issues in the bathrooms.
Participant[quote=FlyerInHi][quote=poorgradstudent]
I think it’s fair to say that Hillary lacks charisma and the ability to come across as warm and to connect with voters. John Kerry was similar. GW Bush is more likable than his brother Jeb!. Barbara Boxer and Elizabeth Warren both are more likable than Hillary.[/quote]
Yes, it’s fair. But remember that Barbara Boxer and Elizabath Warren elicit visceral hatred from the right. And they are not presidential material.
About Hillary, I believe that, as the first viable female presidential candidate, it’s fair to say that she’s being judged based on established notions of gender roles. She’s shrewd and careerist just like her male counterparts.
Plus with the whole Lewinski affair, Hillary was very unemotional. People would prefer if she threw a jealousy tantrum.
Like Queen Elizabeth not really caring that Diana died. Popular opinion didn’t like that so even the Queen had to give in.
Personally, I’m OK with women in high-power position being just like men. I don’t need them to show motherly/womanly empathy.[/quote]
So Hillary doesn’t elicit visceral hatred from the right? Really? I can clearly recall in 2008 a certain degree of Republican thought that at least Obama wasn’t Hillary.
I strongly disagree with you on Warren. She shares some of the same policy challenges Bernie does in the general election, but Warren is more Presidential than Huckabee or Santorum.
People want their Presidents to seem warm, like someone they could have a beer with. Hillary does face certain challenges as a woman, but a lot of those are specific Hillary issues a man would face too. Voters want a candidate who can “feel your pain”. Ted Cruz faces some of the same issues, he often feels like a Robot.
The genius of GW Bush was his ability to come across as a affable, regular old guy, despite being the son of a former President from a very, very, very rich family. And Bill Clinton just oozes charisma. The last truly unlikable President (personality, not politics) was probably Nixon.
Participant[quote=njtosd][quote=FlyerInHi]It’s sexist to say that Hilary is not likable.
I like her just fine as a politician.[/quote]Sorry, some women (and some men) are unlikable. It’s not sexist to say so. You have more sense than that, don’t you?[/quote]
I think it’s fair to say that Hillary lacks charisma and the ability to come across as warm and to connect with voters. John Kerry was similar. GW Bush is more likable than his brother Jeb!. Barbara Boxer and Elizabeth Warren both are more likable than Hillary.
ParticipantAt this point the guy who jacked up the price of 60 year old AIDS medicatio has Scumbag of the Year sewn up pretty tight.
I love Costco, but there’s definitely a learning curve. There’s also more of a price advantage if you buy some stuff organic regularly. Our staple purchases are 1.5 gallons of organic milk, organic eggs when needed, 2 loaf packs of organic bread, and paper towels/toilet paper as needed. When the little guy was in diapers costco couldn’t be beat on Diapers/wipes.
Stuff like razors and shampoo I’d skip. Clothes are very hit or miss. Same with seasonal items. Meat really takes careful planning, although it’s not too hard to buy a 3 pack of organic chicken and use one right away and freeze the other two.
Before I had a baby costco was much less of a weekly destination. There’s definitely a trick to when to shop. Midday on a Saturday will leave anyone hating life. We used to live across from the one in Mission Valley, which actually made it our go-to Gas station. It was great to zip over 30 minutes before close and get cheap gas with no line.
Participant[quote=flyer]Have lived in RSF for years, and, yes, there are a lot of homes for sale right now. As mentioned, many things could be going on, but, most people we know who have been here as long as we have or longer are fine, and never plan to move, but the nouveau riche do tend to come and go in cycles.
It does seem that many are unprepared to stay in San Diego through retirement, so it’s not too surprising to see this happening. We have investment properties here and elsewhere, and have noticed there does seem to be a growing demand in less expensive areas around the country.[/quote]
Considering how high home prices are right now, it wouldn’t shock me if some of the Smart Money is looking to cash out.
Participant[quote=nct] Garden can use a bit of clean-up![/quote]
Hiring a professional gardner to come out once just before you take pictures/put it on the market is probably a good investment. Unless you REALLY like gardening!
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