Daily Archives: December 6, 2011

Writing papers

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Pete

I get an email: Subject: I’m writing an essay on marijuana. Text: I need you background to say your not a nut. Please reply. Thank you. Probably not the best approach, Phillip, when asking a professional for information, but fortunately, … Continue reading →

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DEA, cartels, how do you keep ’em straight?

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Pete

When I first read this story about the DEA laundering drug cartel money, I thought, “Of course. That’s what they do, so why is this a story?” Then I remembered that the DEA is supposed to be on the other … Continue reading →

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We hate Iran, yet we pay them to continue human rights abuses

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Pete

Why is the west funding Iran’s deadly war on drugs? by Fazel Hawramy in the Guardian Representatives of more that 50 countries will meet in Vienna shortly to determine the level of international support that Iran receives for its continuing … Continue reading →

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Quote of the day

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Pete

The quote is buried deep within Marijuana use among young adults at highest levels It’s a standard ho-hum article about marijuana, teens, and addiction, with the formulaic start: Growing up in Greeley, Colo., Justin Luke Riley heard lots of anti-drug … Continue reading →

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