Daily Archives: June 17, 2010

Stossel on Drugs

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Pete

John Stossel had a very good show tonight on Fox Business Channel. Drug War Disaster He had a “debate” with Sean Hannity (he couldn’t get anyone from DEA or ONDCP to appear. Talked with guests Jeffrey Miron (libertarian economist) and … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the junkie-friendly precinct

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Pete

Yep, that’s what Big Hollywood’s Kurt Schlichter called Drug WarRant today in a really silly update to his earlier rant. Hey, I don’t mind. Junkies are welcome here. So are those who have never touched the stuff. Liberals and conservatives. … Continue reading →

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Supreme Court gives small ray of hope

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Pete

In my post America the Ugly I referred to situations where people were getting deported from this country because of minor drug transgressions. Here’s how it worked: Jose Angel Carachuri-Rosendo, a lawful permanent resident of the United States, was convicted … Continue reading →

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Orrin Hatch with another bad idea

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Pete

This ridiculous notion keeps circulating in states by politicians looking for some easy votes from the ignorant, but now Hatch is trying for a national law. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) has proposed an amendment to the jobs bill today that … Continue reading →

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