The NDP seems to want to lag behind the Liberals when it comes to the smart on drugs plan. The NDP apparently according to George Soule the NDP wants to decriminalize pot (making it no longer illegal to have). While the Liberals are now the only party fully in favor of legalizing and
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War on drugs. NDP vs. Liberals.
I’ve been increasingly hard on the Liberals since the first days post-Chretien. So much so, I’ve gravitated towards the NDP. A prime indicator for me of my feelings towards the parties has been that which distinguishes their attitudes towards the war on drugs, particularly in regards to victimless pot. For
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The notorious Pat Robertson — yep, the “700 Club” Pat Robertson — says pot should be legal “like alcohol“: Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson says marijuana should be legalized and treated like alcohol because the government’s war on drugs has failed. The outspoken evangelical Christian and host of “The 700 Club”
Continue readingAmerican law enforcement officials: "U.S. is becoming ‘more progressive’ than Canada"
“Hey, this is some good reefer. I just saw the future. It’s just like the 30’s in Canada only worse!” Harper tells them to buzz off. He is determined to send Canada back a century, if not the middle ages. But the Harper government remains unswayed. In a statement Tuesday, a
Continue readingDid Paul McCartney’s right-wing wife stop him smoking pot?
I found the reason Paul McCartney stopped smoking pot ‘to be a better parent’ to be a laughable excuse. He’s been smoking pot for at least 48 years, through three marriages and five children, and the family situation has never bothered his pot habits before now. Looking at his current
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Smoking Pot Not As Damaging to Lungs as Cigarettes
Many people come to my blog to read about things neither of us wish were happening, but they want my opinion about it along with some facts I’ve found. Here’s some news that some people may find very interesting, and it backs up a study I remember reading about years
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Criminalizing Pot Only Breeds Criminals
Well, Duh! A new report entitled “Breaking the Silence” says that the current criminalization of marijuana only supports organized crime. In other words, Steve Harper supports organized crime.Stop the Violence B.C., which comprises do…
Continue readingDepartment of I could’ve told you that: Marijuana prohibition fuels gang violence
Why does it always take scientists, educators and experts to tell the government, media and the captains of industry that what they are doing is counter productive to a safe, progressive and profitable country? Oh yeah, because the politicians, media a…
Continue readingSaskboy's Abandoned Stuff: Occupy Regina Passes Fourth Night
I’ve had a great time every evening I’ve stopped by Occupy Regina in Victoria Park. The protesters are an eclectic and growing group of educated, and less educated, working, and disabled, homeless, and housed people from many different backgrounds. Tonight I talked with long time friends, friends recently met, and met a homeless woman named […]
Former NYPD cop: we fabricated drug charges against innocent people to meet arrest quotas
Next time you see some NYPD thug beating on Occupy Wall Street protesters, remember Stephen Anderson.If you don’t think this is happening in your local burgh, think again. With Harper’s new ‘tough on pot’ laws on the horizon, expect much more of these …
Continue readingMarc Emery petition reaches Obama
Watching the PBS three-part series Prohibition, I’m reminded of the fate of the Prince of Pot, Marc Emery. You know Emery’s story. He was convicted in the States of selling marijuana seeds. Our government gave him up and now Emery is serving a five-yea…
Continue readingChart shows how Harper increased pot arrests by 14% in 2010
CBC has an informative chart showing how drastically crime has dropped across the board since 1973. It’s a very impressive drop, including 5% lower for property crime and 3% decrease in violent crime in 2010 from the previous year.However, there is one…
Continue readingThe Disaffected Lib: Montel – Has Gone to Pot
TV yak show host and pitchman Montel Williams is hawking medical marijuana. Williams has gone into partnership in an outfit known as the Albatin Wellness Cooperative in Sacramento.
Williams has used pot for years to relieve the neurological pain o…
Continue readingGreen Assassin Brigade: Iggy at his Stupid, Out of Touch, Americanized best
Once again Iggy adds another issue to the list of things that don’t make him progressive, don’t differentiates him from a Conservative and just don’t make sense.Great talk to the kids, IggyNo discussion on the costs involved in enforcing laws people do…
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