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The Fresno Bee columnist Bill McEwen proposing a “California” Party

Both Democrats and Republicans in California have led us to a state fiscal crisis, a 12.4 percent unemployment rate and a lack of confidence from the citizenry that it will never get any better. Both parties are, says McEwen, “dysfunctional and responsive only to lobbyists, major campaign contributors and self-preservation.” Hear, hear! A third party that supports the needs of us normal Californians is just what we need.

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McEwen’s choice as the leader of the “California” Party

“Believe it or not,” says the columnist, “Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger would be a good choice to lead the California Party after he terms out of office.” What a great idea! Let’s make the leader of our third party the establishment Republican who presided over California’s demise. D’oh!

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Obama wants two new nuclear reactors

Politicians have been campaigning on “energy independence” since the Nixon Administration, yet there has not been a nuclear power plant built for nearly three decades. Finally, our government takes a step in the right direction.

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Florida psychologists “sessions”

A Tampa, Fla. psychologist has been accused of having sex with a patient, and then billing her insurance company for the “sessions.” While everyone is innocent until proven guilty, this man’s text messages may have doomed his case. Here’s a taste: “If I were there, I would rub you and kiss you all over.” As they say, case closed!

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Planned Kennedy mini-series

The son of a man who show’s “Thirteen Days” and “JFK” to his high school classes, this editor is always game for a good Kennedy bio. While the planned History Channel mini-series has garnered some controversy, it ought to be very interesting. Plus, it’s the brainchild of Joel Surnow, the creator of the show “24.” The Kennedys and “24,” where can it go wrong?