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War on Drugs hurting U.S. asparagus farmers

Thanks to T Chris at TalkLeft and a tip of the hat to Jeff: This New York Times Article points out:

To reduce the flow of cocaine into this country by encouraging farmers in Peru to grow food instead of coca, the United States in the early 1990’s started to subsidize a year-round Peruvian […]

Life on the Outside

Check out this Mother Jones review by Debra J. Dickerson of Jennifer Gonnerman’s book, Life on the Outside: The Prison Odyssey of Elaine Bartlett (Thanks to David for the tip).

Because of New York’s Rockefeller drug laws, Elaine’s childish irresponsibility cost her 20 to life, Nathan’s defeatist chivalry a minimum 25. These two […]

Tommy Chong Bong Song

Thanks to Scott for pointing out this delightful ditty (mp3 file), which includes the lyrics:

We can’t find Bin Laden and we’re stuck in Iraq but we got Tommy Chong under key and lock. Tommy Chong. Serving 9 months in prison for selling bongs. To you i sing this song. Tommy Chong. … […]

Servetus on Corporate choices: “Cannabinol (CBN) shows great promise in treating neurogenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s: January 25, 2021—Decades of research on medical…” Jan 25, 21:50
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Atrocity on Corporate choices: “It’s also not just the mechanics of the healthcare system (hospital capacity, etc.) that are being stretched to the breaking…” Jan 24, 10:25
Pete on Corporate choices: “A lot. First of all, you’re completely off on your statement that the vaccine doesn’t appear to protect the vaccinated…” Jan 24, 08:08
Henry Jiggins on Corporate choices: “So you’re saying the vaccinated need to be protected from the un-vaccinated, by forcing the un-vaccinated to use the same…” Jan 24, 04:54
strayan on Campaign Ad: “https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-once-and-future-drug-war-11642780895 During the 50 years the U.S. has battled the narcotics trade, illegal drugs have become more available and potent.…” Jan 22, 18:52
Son of Sam Walton on Campaign Ad: “I hear that. A donation is just what the doctor ordered. This is a symbol that we only have a…” Jan 21, 19:39

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