War on drugs busted
Reports criticizing the War on Drugs are manifold but few carry the cachet of the Report of the Global Commission on Drug Policy. Issued this month, the report commissioners are…
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How the War on Drugs Destabilized the Global Economy
This is truly, truly fantastic. If you haven't already read this stunning story from the Guardian: How a big US bank laundered billions from Mexico's murderous drug gangs. This is,…
War on Drugs
It’s hard to run a country with everyone squawking in your ear about how you have to be just like them, even if they are failures. The war on drugs…
Pharmaceutical Patent Lengths
Obama's recently announced deficit reduction proposal includes the reduction in patent lengths for brand name pharmaceutical drugs from 20 to 7 years. Let us step back and consider the case…
Prime Minister hits caucus with his rhythm stick
The party faithful thought they were attending another fat white guy Christmas party, but little did they know what was in store. Head Tory Cowboy Steve, backed by a crackerjack…