Heard it here about the state of the country. More americans are satisfied than at any point in the past ten years. And fewer americans believe the country is in a state of decline than at any point since that question was first asked back in 1991. People are optimistic right now. Unemployment is down to nearly 5. 5 . The dow jones is surging to record highs, of course gas prices, we all know that they have plummeted down to around 2. The economy grew 5 which is pretty darn good in the Third Quarter of last year. So its pretty hard for republicans, even the craziest to make the case that the president is quote, destroying our country. For more on tonight, im joined by Chuck Schumer of new york and senator Barbara Boxer of california, and david axelrod, now an nbc news senior political analyst. I want to start with Chuck Schumer since im in your state. Tonight seems different. For whatever reason im getting excited about tonight. I get a sense its the liberated barack obama tonight. I t
This week, the Food and Drug Administration will be hosting listening sessions ahead of its proposed ban on menthol cigarettes. While the attending bureaucrats will certainly rehash the data we’ve known for decades about the dangers of smoking, they’ll also be hearing a new spin from progressives: Banning menthol is essential to achieve “racial equity.”
Black Americans do not need the government to prohibit them from smoking, drinking, eating fast food, or any other behavior the FDA frowns upon – especially when it could exasperate the already fraught relationship between police and the black community. Let us never forget the lives of children who don’t have the advantage of a responsible and loving parent. It will take privileged people from all walks of life to recognize and appreciate their privilege and then find multiple ways to help those who lack knowledge and privilege to gain knowledge and privilege.
Black Americans do not need the government to prohibit them from smoking, drinking, eating fast food, or any other behavior the FDA frowns upon – especially when it could exasperate the already fraught relationship between police and the black community. Let us never forget the lives of children who don’t have the advantage of a responsible and loving parent. It will take privileged people from all walks of life to recognize and appreciate their privilege and then find multiple ways to help those who lack knowledge and privilege to gain knowledge and privilege.
big screen presentation of the game at the civic center in downtown san francisco. the whole city is in the spirit. a big fireworks show last night at golden gate park. the city s landmark buildings are lit up in orange. the starting pitcher tonight, tim lincecum. here s his take on pre-game superstition. try to wear this cap as much as possible. i have had it since my rookie years so any chance i get a chance to wear it, i go with it. i switched up my gloves here and there, and i may be just cleaning my spikes before the game. that may be my only superstition. reporter: here are the ticket prices if you are still looking for a ticket for today s game. they range wildly on the website stubhub from $529 to $15,500 for the premium seats. on craigslist find tickets from around $215 to $1,200. and on ebay from $250 to $2,600. now, the giants have not won the world series since 1954, when it guy, willie mays, was playing. but they have never won since they have been in san fra