Monthly Archives: May 2011

Using tainted money

Every year in my theatre management class, we have a discussion on whether they would refuse a donation for their arts organization based on the identity or reputation of the donor. Keep in mind that this is merely a donation … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 21 Comments

Some eye candy on TV

The Alyona Show on the RT network has been gaining some real traction by covering a lot of stories that the mainstream media tends to ignore. Here, she interviews our friend Scott Morgan on the latest intimidation efforts by the … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 21 Comments

Paul Sheehan, moron of the day

For a really bizarrely bad column, check out Paul Sheehan in the Sydney Morning Herald with Tolerance a recipe for drug misery It leads off with a huge picture of a cute family – fiancee, father, little boy. And then … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 22 Comments

What’s more important? Arresting, or saving lives?

Lawmakers ponder immunity in overdose cases Springfield (AP) – Kathie Kane-Willis faced a life-and-death dilemma: Her boyfriend’s lips were blue. He was going into cardiac arrest from a drug overdose. Would she be arrested if she called the authorities for … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 11 Comments

Happy Mother’s Day

My mom sometimes reads this blog to keep up with what I’m doing, so just in case… Happy Mother’s Day, mom! (yes, I’ll call her, too) This is an open thread.

Posted in Uncategorized | 18 Comments

Torture and drug policy

“We don’t torture people in America and people who say we do simply know nothing about our country.” – George W. Bush [Interview with Australian TV – 10/18/03] At the recent GOP Presidential candidate debate on Fox, the five participants … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 16 Comments

DEA will not demand payment over the phone or internet

From the latest DEA email newsletter… DID YOU KNOW? All too frequently criminals pose at DEA Special Agents on the phone or via the internet in an attempt to illegally scam innocent individuals. DEA Special Agents will never demand money … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments

WikiLeaks shows U.S. actions to suppress harm reduction

This is from back in 2009 SUBJECT: Breaking the UNGASS Impasse on “Harm Reduction” […] Summary Negotiations for the UNGA special session have hit an impasse, created by EU insistence on adding the controversial term “harm reduction” to various parts … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 14 Comments

Ron Paul on liberty

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMIgT_NGgek

Posted in Uncategorized | 21 Comments

Mexican protesters marching

Mexican protesters begin 3-day march seeking end to drug war Hundreds of protesters began a three-day march to Mexico’s capital Thursday, demanding peace in the war between the government and drug cartels. Some carried signs bearing the names of victims … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | 30 Comments