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Two dead dogs, a terrorized family — and the case of the Mayor’s bad bust gets worse and worse
So the cops intercept a package full of marijuana addressed to Mayor Cheye Calvo’s wife, deliver it, and when nobody opens it, they go in, kill the dogs and terrorize the family. Just routine police business. In bizarro-land. Of course, … Continue reading
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Teaser
It’s a little early to give out details right now, but I’ve been invited to participate in a prestigious debate overseas in a couple of months, which will focus on one aspect of drug policy. I’m glad I’ve spent so … Continue reading
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This guy could easily replace the Marketing Division of the Sirius Cybernetics Corporation when the revolution comes*
The Drug Czar visited a pot growing site. John Walters, who holds the Cabinet-level position as director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, came to California to bring attention to a new locally coordinated, but partly … Continue reading
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Bolivia surprises people by successfully not toeing the U.S. line
In Time Magazine: Bolivia’s Surprising Anti-Drug Success Morales has proven to be a skilled switch- hitter: Coca cultivation is under control and drug trafficking interdiction is up. The U.S. acknowledges the achievements, even as it remains skeptical of Morales’ policies … Continue reading
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Investigation
So while the killer of Tarika Wilson has been acquitted of any wrong-doing in a criminal court, he still faces civil proceedings. Additionally, now apparently, the Justice Department is taking a look at it. The U.S. Justice Department will review … Continue reading
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Oh, and guess what?
Charlie Lynch found guilty. What a stupid world this is.
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Celebrating
Officers cheer police shooting verdict in Lima Lima, Ohio — A jury verdict that cleared a police officer in the drug-raid shooting death of an unarmed woman will allow other officers to do their job without hesitation, police union officials … Continue reading
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Killer of Tarika Wilson acquitted. Those who set up the killing aren’t even made to apologize.
Ohio jurors acquit cop linked to death of mom holding baby The all-white jury found Sgt. Joseph Chavalia not guilty of misdemeanor charges of negligent homicide and negligent assault. Here’s the real tragedy: Outside the courthouse, Wilson’s brother, Ivory Austin … Continue reading
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Open Thread
I’m enjoying hanging out in Chicago. What’s new in the world? “bullet” Some Doubt Mayor’s Tie to Drugs — authorities are finally getting a clue as to what might have happened — too late for the dogs and the psychological … Continue reading
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The internet’s tubes are clogged
Apparently there has been a big problem all over the internet in the past day with anyone using Internet Explorer trying to access blogs or sites that have Sitemeter for tracking visits. I’m hoping that’s a quickly resolved problem that … Continue reading
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