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" Nevada's one of the most conservative states in the Union, but you can do what you want in Vegas and nobody judges you. "
Drew Carey
Vegas
Conservative
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" Libertarians are essentially what the Republicans were 30 years ago. Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Richard Nixon, Ronald Reagan. They'd all fit more under the Libertarian label than the modern day Republican label. "
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" That's the great thing about having your friends around you. I've known these guys forever. I really enjoy their company just as people. You couldn't ask for a better work environment. "
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" I do get the comics online I guess but it's such a pain. I'd rather just get them in the paper and read them. "
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" It doesn't matter how smart you are; to audition for 'Jeopardy,' you just have to luck out and know what they're asking you that day. "
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