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February 12, 2012
The crooner took the stage at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy bash to make a political statement before performing "How Do You Keep the Music Playing" in Houston's honor.
When Tony Bennett took the stage at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy gala on Saturday, he offered more than just happy memories of the late Whitney Houston.
Bennett used the opportunity to ask that the U.S. government re-evaluate its stance on drugs, using Amsterdam as an example of a successful policy.
"First it was Michael Jackson, then Amy Winehouse, now the magnificent Whitney Houston," he began. "I'd like every person in this room to campaign to legalize drugs."
Tony Bennett Calls for Drug Legalization in Wake of Whitney Houston's Death
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/whitney-houston-death-tony-bennett-drug-legalization-grammys-289618The crooner took the stage at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy bash to make a political statement before performing "How Do You Keep the Music Playing" in Houston's honor.
When Tony Bennett took the stage at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy gala on Saturday, he offered more than just happy memories of the late Whitney Houston.
Bennett used the opportunity to ask that the U.S. government re-evaluate its stance on drugs, using Amsterdam as an example of a successful policy.
"First it was Michael Jackson, then Amy Winehouse, now the magnificent Whitney Houston," he began. "I'd like every person in this room to campaign to legalize drugs."
February 9, 2012
The article link is at top. This caught my eye, in particular: " The deal may, in fact, hurt housing by sending a message to people who've stayed current on their mortgages that irresponsible behavior is what gets rewarded in America. That, presumably, is not the intention of policymakers but the "moral hazard" fallout from the settlement. More Americans may "walk away" from uneconomic loans, which will put additional pressure on local housing markets. "
Thanks for your time.
fact check needed on Yahoo article about $26B Mortgage Settlement
http://finance.yahoo.com/blogs/daily-ticker/26b-mortgage-settlement-good-banks-not-good-homeowners-154031911.htmlThe article link is at top. This caught my eye, in particular: " The deal may, in fact, hurt housing by sending a message to people who've stayed current on their mortgages that irresponsible behavior is what gets rewarded in America. That, presumably, is not the intention of policymakers but the "moral hazard" fallout from the settlement. More Americans may "walk away" from uneconomic loans, which will put additional pressure on local housing markets. "
Thanks for your time.
February 6, 2012
It's in the Alaska state forum. Enjoy !
Swampg8r's thread about Alaska needs more love....
http://www.democraticunderground.com/101211It's in the Alaska state forum. Enjoy !
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