Tag Archives: War on Drugs

Thom Hartmann: Time to Fire DEA Director Michelle Leonhart!

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Derik Schneider

The New Democrat I have a better idea than Thom Hartmann’s. How about firing the whole damn Drug Enforcement Agency and replacing them with something more intelligent, and easier to understand and explain like the U.S. tax code.  Damn straight, … Continue reading →

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Marijuana Policy Project: Morgan Fox: Maryland House Votes to Decriminalize Marijuana in Surprise Turnaround

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Rik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  This is a good first step. I would’ve voted for it, if I were a member of the Maryland Assembly, House or Senate.  Both chambers of the Assembly have passed decriminalization of marijuana and, surprisingly, Governor Martin … Continue reading →

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The Young Turks: Jimmy Dore & Ben Mankiewicz- ‘Simple Weed Question Destroys Deputy Drug Czar’

Posted on February 5, 2014 by kireschneider

. Source:The New Democrat This video is the perfect example of why the U.S. Government whoever is in charge since the creation of the so-called War on Drugs, why they have lost credibility. And no longer have much credibility on … Continue reading →

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Reason Magazine: Jacob Sullum: Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Major Sentencing Reforms

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  I agree that this bill that the Senate Judiciary Committee doesn’t go far enough. I would decriminalize cocaine, heroin and meth. Not legalize them which is different, but my drug policy would be that if adults twenty-one … Continue reading →

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Secular Talk: Video: Governor Rick Perry: Decriminalize Pot

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Erik Schneider

. The New Democrat Governor Rick Perry a true Federalist at least when it comes to marijuana and not one of these fake Conservatives who like to nationalize social and cultural issues which they see marijuana as one of those … Continue reading →

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The Young Turks: ‘Is President Obama Right About Marijuana?’

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Erik Schneider

. Source:The New Democrat Keep in mind this is coming from one of the safest politicians at least in modern American political history. Who is well-known for looking at all sides and considering all opinions before making a final decision. … Continue reading →

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National Review:Betsy Woodruff: Prison Reform Proven to be Very Transideological

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Rik Schneider

. Source:The New Democrat  You want to save money on government and keep taxes down whether it is Texas or any other state, then stop sending people to jail or prison for simply using or possessing illegal narcotics. And instead … Continue reading →

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American Thinker: Peter Skurkiss: Smoking and Individual Liberty

Posted on January 16, 2014 by Ederik Schneider

Source:The New Democrat  Just when I thought the American Thinker couldn’t be more neoconservative and big government enough. I read an article on their blog today from writer Peter Skurkiss who I’m sure means well. But a lot of bad … Continue reading →

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WJLA-TV: Video: ABC 7 News at Five: Marijuana Decriminalization Moves to Washington City Council

Posted on January 15, 2014 by Erik Schneider

. This post was originally posted at The New Democrat on Blogger This is a smart move in the City of Washington to decriminalize marijuana in Washington. Instead of arresting people for simply usage or possession of marijuana. And then … Continue reading →

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Newsmax: The Steve Malzberg Show: PJ O’Rourke, Author of The Baby Boom: How it Got Away

Posted on January 14, 2014 by Rik Schneider

. Source:The New Democrat  First of all I love PJ O’Rourke, you know platonically because he’s one my favorite political and cultural commentators. And why is that because first of all his deep honesty and consistency. He’s what is called … Continue reading →

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