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I'm a Unix person. My desktops still run Linux, and my laptops use to run Linux, too. I switched to Mac laptops simply because they are now good Unix boxes that actually work well on laptops.

Linux on laptops was inevitably painful in one way or another, and with a small price premium, I get the best of both worlds with Mac laptops now.

I agree; an independent would probably do well here. It's hard for someone to get through the Republican primary without destroying their chances in the general election.

California likes pro-environment, socially moderate to liberal candidates. Conservative economic and fiscal positions wouldn't be a handicap if you could avoid pandering to oil companies and anti-immigrant and religious zealots.

Bullshit. Got a citation for those figures?

Name one college degree which fails to impart useful skills...

I don't really get the "couldn't find a job" part. I moved to a new city 4 months ago on a whim, and I had several companies bidding on me. I'm good, but I doubt I'm that good.