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Does anyone know Rod?
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich is looking for someone to replace Senator Obama. Wanted: Someone to serve two years in the U.S. Senate. Requirements: Must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least nine years and an … Continue reading
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Where do we go from here, politically?
OK, we have a new President, probably a new direction, lots of new possibilities (and also the possibility that nothing will change). Putting aside temporarily my usual mantra that our efforts must be to motivate the people rather than count … Continue reading
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Decrim in Massachusetts, Med-Mar in Michigan
“bullet” Fines, not jail, for an ounce or less of marijuana, will now be the law in Massachusetts. “bullet” Sado-moralist Mark Souder (Indiana) will be returning to Congress. “bullet” Medical Marijuana wins in Michigan.
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Voting is merely the first step
Vote. You know you want to be part of this one, so just do it. I’m not going to tell you who to vote for. By now, if you’ve got a brain, you’ve figured out what you’d like to do … Continue reading
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You must be drug free to buy drugs
It just continually amazes me that they are unable to see that it’s just another kind of drug… Pub-goers to be tested for drugs Pub-goers in Aberdeen are facing a drugs test before entering bars as part of a crackdown … Continue reading
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I need my buzz
The drug czar’s “blog” apparently is concerned about getting their espresso fix when visiting San Francisco. They’re complaining about there being fewer Starbucks stores than medical marijuana locations. I guess that recent Starbucks cut-back hurt, huh? Update: Turns out the … Continue reading
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Andrea
This is mostly for the long-time readers of the blog. It’s been awhile, but our old friend Andrea Barthwell surfaced this week in an article at Nurse.com on medical marijuana in Maryland. Same kind of weasel-worded positions as usual, to … Continue reading
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The Drug War is booming in Mexico
If you measure the drug war like you do a product rollout, then the drug war in Mexico is a huge success. The demographics are astonishing: There was a gray-haired, grandfatherly type who was pushing 70, as well as an … Continue reading
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Ah, to have the world-view of a Sophomore
Such naivetÚ, such trust in government sources. How nice it must be to be young. Trinity Sophomore Gregory Morrison writes: As the military wins land, production of cocoa decreases. As production decreases, so does the revenue for the terrorists. As … Continue reading
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quote Drug Free unquote
This sign comes via the “Blog” of “Unnecessary” Quotation Marks. Of course, it’s an example of completely inappropriate use of quote marks, and yet… unintentionally quite accurate. After all, it’s never really about a “drug free” workplace. Caffeine is just … Continue reading
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