Monthly Archives: August 2008

Sad

“bullet” Tonight someone searched Google for the words: Can they shoot you? … and it brought them to my site. Yes, they can. … “bullet” Lot of bodies piling up in Mexico. THEHIM’s thoughts are right on target: Part of … Continue reading

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Politics and power

Since you guys can’t get enough of talking about politics, let’s get another thread going here… “bullet” It appears that the St. Paul Minnesota cops are taking a break from their armed home invasion drug raids and instead doing armed … Continue reading

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Open Thread

“bullet” NORML’s Allen St. Pierre delivers a smack-down to the ONDCP in the latest episode of the battle on The Hill. Go join the fun. “bullet” “drcnet”

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Alaska Governor Sarah Palin

Breaking: It appears to be McCain-Palin (although that’s not confirmed as of this writing). She admits to having tried marijuana, but says she didn’t like it. Update: Confirmed.

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Drug war contradictions in Bolivia

Must read: Bolivian Is an Uneasy Ally as U.S. Presses Drug War by Simon Romero in the New York Times The refrain here in the Chapare jungle about Americans is short but powerful: ‹Long Live Coca, Death to the Yanquis!Š … Continue reading

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Crystal Meth Intervention….

… the Musical! See more Kristin Chenoweth videos at Funny or Die From the folks at Funny or Die

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The Democratic Convention is over

… without any mention of drug policy (except from protestors) And, as Matt Welch notes, the Democratic Party Platform does not contain the words “drug war,” “war on drugs,” “Fourth Amendment,” “marijuana,” or “cocaine.” And my reaction is… “whew.” Because, … Continue reading

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Mayor: I need an army to fight a drug war

This editorial seems to be identifying some slight issues with the mayor…. Mayor Frank Paterra — who, by all indications, would not care if Charleroi slid into the Monongahela River as long as it did not involve crack cocaine — … Continue reading

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a/k/a Tommy Chong

I just watched the documentary on Tommy Chong that was released on DVD yesterday. It’s a very delightful piece about an American icon. I learned a lot about Tommy and his life, and even learned more about Operation Pipe Dreams … Continue reading

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Oh no you didn’t

LEAP Becomes Latest Victim of Government Censorship Arlington: Virginia – Retired police detective Howard Wooldridge, representing Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), was ousted from the National Asian Peace Officers Association (NAPOA) Conference in Crystal City because he was representing a … Continue reading

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