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Stupid post of the day

Every now and then I find some obscure blog post that is just astonishingly… odd. L. Craig Schoonmaker, Chairman of the Expansionist Party of the United States (?) has a different idea for dealing with the poppies in Afghanistan. He … Continue reading

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Keeping you up to date with Barry Cooper

Keith Plocek had a rather fascinating feature on Barry Cooper, the former cop who is marketing “Never Get Busted Again” in the Dallas Observer a couple of weeks ago. It may give you some of the flavor of the circus … Continue reading

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Open Thread

“bullet” Why isn’t the author of this piece locked up with the other pedophiles? “bullet” Lou Dobbs’ most recent convoluted declamation dressed up as a poll question: QUICKVOTE: Are you outraged that the U.S. attorney had evidence sealed regarding a … Continue reading

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Proposed Illinois bill to drug test all new drivers

In the Daily Vidette: As proposed by state Rep. Roger Eddy, House Bill 262 states that an applicant for an instruction permit who is under the age of 18 must undergo testing for controlled substances and cannabis and must be … Continue reading

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HEA provision action alert

From Students for Sensible Drug Policy, an opportunity to take action: Visit http://www.SchoolsNotPrisons.com/aid/ to send letters to Congress and join more than 150 prominent organizations that are calling on Congress to finally repeal the law that has stripped financial aid … Continue reading

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Lou Dobbs week (continued)

Well, Lou Dobbs is definitely upset. He appears to be attempting to make up in passion what he lacks in coherence. We must end the abuse of drugs and alcohol, and provide successful treatment for Americans whose addictions are destroying … Continue reading

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Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2007

Representative Ron Paul (R-TX) has introduced (again) an industrial hemp farming bill. The bill is co-sponsored by Representatives Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Barney Frank (D-MA), Raþl Grijalva (D-AZ), Maurice Hinchey (D-NY), Dennis Kucinich (D-OH), Jim McDermott (D-WA), George Miller (D-CA), Pete … Continue reading

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The new lie: Smokable PLANT is not medicine

In this ridiculous post, ONDCP Deputy Director Bertha Madras has a rather silly “rebuttal” to the new study showing the value of marijuana in relieving certain symptoms in AIDS sufferers. But the really interesting part… Remember the recent story about … Continue reading

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Lou

Lou Dobbs, who is already missing way too many brain cells, is apparently getting high sucking on the tailpipe of the drug war this week (or am I mixing metaphors?) From last night: DOBBS: Abusing them, dependent upon them, and … Continue reading

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Radley Balko on Kathryn Johnston

Radley said it right… Finally, a serious inquiry into Johnston’s death should take a critical, sweeping look at the fundamental nature of drug policing. The Atlanta Journal reported last month that a misguided focus on arrest numbers and stacking statistics … Continue reading

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