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More on the Bush Wead tapes
Be sure to check out Joe Conason’s take on the tapes. …The Texas politician couldn’t reassure his friend that he hadn’t used cocaine, let alone marijuana, but as governor he was imprisoning young men and women unlucky enough to be … Continue reading
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Medical Marijuana roundup
While I’ve been pretty wrapped up in the Illinois medical marijuana effort, it’s important to note that some other efforts are ongoing around the country… “bullet” D’Alliance shares a nice editorial about Senate Bill 795 in New Mexico, and also … Continue reading
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Wead smokes Bush
[Thanks to Casey for the inspiration, and thanks to Roger Ailes for the headline.] A lot has been made today of the revelation of tapes of George W. Bush prior to becoming president, secretly recorded by Doug Wead, a former … Continue reading
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Welcome Libertarians
I had a great time speaking before the 2005 Libertarian Party of Illinois convention this afternoon. Thanks for your warm reception and welcome to the new visitors to my blog. Come back regularly — the site is always changing. For … Continue reading
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Compassionate medicine?
Despite the real risk of heart damage and death from drugs such as Celebrex, Bextra and Vioxx… …federal advisers, after three days of meetings last week, said the drugs offer enough benefits to let a patient and his doctor decide … Continue reading
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Irvin Rosenfeld and the Compassionate IND — Medical Marijuana Proof and Government Lies
Irv Rosenfeld’s appearance at the Illinois medical marijuana hearings has drawn quite a bit of attention and interest. People have been asking me questions about him and the program, so I thought I’d go into more detail. But first… Steve … Continue reading
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Speaking engagement
This Sunday, I’ll be speaking on the drug war to the 2005 Libertarian Party of Illinois Convention. It’s a particularly great honor, since their only other guest speaker is U.S. Presidential Candidate Michael Badnarik.
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Quick Takes
“bullet” Via TalkLeft and NORML — a bad drugged driving bill passes in Ohio that will punish sober drivers who smoked pot weeks ago. “bullet” An interesting interview with Marijuana Policy Project’s Rob Kampia at the Drug War Chronicle. [thanks, … Continue reading
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Illinois Marijuana Lectures still in violation
Since I now know that those responsible for the Illinois Marijuana Lectures website read Drug WarRant… And since you’ve had the time to add material to the site today talking about the hearing in Springfield… And since you won’t even … Continue reading
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They brought out the big guns!
Drug Czar John Walters descended on the Illinois Legislature this morning to argue against Illinois’ medical marijuana bill in the Human Services Committee hearing. It was a bit of a circus with about 120 in the audience with only 100 … Continue reading
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