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To: i-node who wrote (696347)	1/31/2013 1:08:55 PM
From: tejek	Respond to of 1573502

>> Personal income has been increasing at a steady rate since at least 2011. While real income has been dropping dramatically for the full time Obama has been office. It dropped dramatically initially thanks to the failed economic policies of Mr. Bush. Since that drop, its been in recovery under Mr. Obama.

To: i-node who wrote (696347)	1/31/2013 1:32:16 PM
From: combjelly	1 Recommendation Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 1573502

Well, duh. We barely avoided a global depression. wages tend to drop in those times. Likewise, there was another big shift in income to the top. That too is a drag on the economy. Despite that, growth is pretty good. And the trend is positive. Despite the Republicans holding the economy hostage for political gain.

To: i-node who wrote (696347)	1/31/2013 4:41:07 PM
From: bentway	Respond to of 1573502

Washington Puts Out Call for Pot Consultants AND DOZENS OF INTREPID POT HEADS ANSWER IT By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff newser.com Posted Jan 31, 2013 3:24 PM CST (NEWSER) – At least five years of regulatory experience. A law degree. Extensive expertise in every aspect of growing, selling, and smoking weed. It's not exactly the most commonplace list of job requirements, but it's the skill set Washington state is looking for in its new official marijuana consultant, the AP reports. Dozens of people showed up yesterday for an informational meeting on the position, which will involve advising the state's Liquor Control Board about how to regulate the suddenly legal drug. The would-be consultants were a motley crew, ranging from clean-cut, suit-wearing attorneys to pony-tailed,hemp-necklace-wearing home pot growers. "Since it's not unlikely with this audience, would a felony conviction preclude you from this contract?" one analytical chemist asked. (Answer: A "heinous felony" might, but not amarijuana-related one.) Among the interested: Ed Rosenthal, co-founder of High Times, who is teaming with a San Francisco corporate lawyer to explore the position. One college-aged marijuana grower approached Rosenthal afterward. "It would be my dream to smoke a bowl with you after this," he said.