Monthly Archives: February 2010

Not Serious

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Pete

From Tech Insider: An Expert Blog on the State of Federal Technology by Emily Long While many people had serious policy concerns, others wanted to know about marijuana legalization, a mandated national bedtime and the president’s World of Warcraft skills. … Continue reading →

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An Opportunity

Posted on February 4, 2010 by Pete

The release of the new Drug Policy Budget Request isn’t just a time for us to moan about the lack of change, the power of the entrenched interests, or the failure of the system. It’s an opportunity to write letters … Continue reading →

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Put your money where your mouth is

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Pete

Well, the Drug Czar has come out with the proposed FY 2011 drug policy budget, and now we get to see Director Kerlikowske’s new focus on treatment. Remember… March 12, 2009 The White House said yesterday that it will push … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Golden Age of Propaganda

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Pete

Via Project Child Murdering Robot comes a recommendation for what looks like a pretty good book: The Best of Simon and Kirby. What makes it really delightful is this page (part of the comic industry’s failed attempt to stay on … Continue reading →

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Once again, marijuana is a non-issue

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Pete

From MPP YouTube’s CitizenTube forum concluded today with questions about ending marijuana prohibition receiving the most votes, by far. Yet, the questions about marijuana prohibition were not presented to the president this afternoon. So many people wasting their time asking … Continue reading →

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