RNC Passes The Buck on Marijuana – DNC No Better

Coast Guard to enforce U.S. pot laws on water

Photo- A symbol of the free press & government credibility

Categories Armistice Day, Celebrate Your Independence, Marijuana, Newspeople not asking questions, Sound of Freedom

Can’t Stop Bragging About Freedom

July 24, 2017 //

Same country that made a big deal of celebrating freedom & independence earlier this month.

In the news:

“Federal law says it’s illegal, in any quantities.”

It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine- why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.

The freedom talk is just for federal holidays & overseas military operations.

Suspicionless boat boardings:

Coast Guard Boardings And Your Fourth Amendment Rights, Part 1

Coast Guard Boardings And Your Fourth Amendment Rights, Part 2

Coast Guard Boardings And Your Fourth Amendment Rights, Part 3

Suspicionless boat boardings and 1,200-horsepower Border Patrol Interceptor boats fail to keep heroin away from Port Angeles:

Operation Macho Swagger & Port Angeles Heroin

More here:

Coast Guard comes home to Heroin at Port Angeles

Frequent updates here.

Lee Greenwood-

“And I’m proud to be an American
Where at least I know I’m free
And I won’t forget the men who died
Who gave that right to me”

People in uniform give rights?

Find us on facebook:

Veterans Against the Glorification of Military Service

The Pompous Veteran

High levels of reverence for the flag?

Meanwhile, Heroin-Trafficking Cartels Move Product into Washington State

Groupthink Alternative

Newspeople will not question the US Border Patrol at Port Angeles?

Oak Bay Starfish

Our free and independent press has stopped asking questions.

Small-scale pot busts snared in Border Patrol stops

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Path to the beach – Deception Pass

Categories Armistice Day, Celebrate Your Independence, Drug War, Fighting for our freedoms?, Marijuana, Olympic Peninsula Border Patrol

Huge Success for the Legal Drug Dealers

April 29, 2017 //

Drug Take Back Day 2017 – A huge success for the legal drug dealers- they sold more than 3,500 tons of drugs to people who did not need them.

Categories Marijuana

The Freedom Talk is Just for Federal Holidays & Overseas Military Operations

April 19, 2017 //

In the news:

DHS’s Kelly joins Sessions in signaling a hard line on legalized marijuana

“Two days after downplaying the role of marijuana in the nation’s drug war, Department of Homeland Security John Kelly changed course on Tuesday, calling it a “potentially dangerous gateway drug” and saying his agency would continue to arrest and investigate those who traded in it in violation of federal law.”

Kelly says critical lawmakers should changes laws or shut up

“In a wide-ranging speech, Kelly also promised a border crackdown on marijuana, which is illegal under federal law but legal under state law in eight states and the District of Columbia.”

General Kelly,

It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine- why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.

Local history:

In 2008, Washington was one of several legal medical marijuana states.

Olympic Peninsula immigration checkpoint-

At a checkpoint- away from any border crossing or port of entry- the US Border Patrol stopped a legal medical marijuana user with a legal amount of medical marijuana. He was a passenger in a car:

Boder Patrol public forum-

In 2008, the US Border Patrol came to Jefferson County, WA and set up suspicionless checkpoints and bus boardings- away from border crossings and ports of entry.

At a local Border Patrol forum a lady asked:

“What is the penalty for not identifying oneself to federal agents at an internal, suspicionless checkpoint?”

US Border Patrol said they would call in the Sheriff when a person refused to identify themselves.

Sheriff says they will not respond to a non-emergency situation involving a person peaceably refusing to interact with federal agents.

Question about providing ID is at 0:35

Will the Joint Chiefs of Staff send The Troops to safeguard American freedoms?

More here:

Saying No to the federal government

End the Military-Civilian Divide?

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The Pompous Veteran

High levels of reverence for the flag?

Meanwhile, Heroin-Trafficking Cartels Move Product into Washington State

Groupthink Alternative

Newspeople will not question the US Border Patrol at Port Angeles?

Our free and independent press has stopped asking questions.

“According to Capt. Clay Higgins with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office officers searched Thomas’ home on Prairie Rhonde Road and found 150 potted marijuana plants…”

Twitter: https://twitter.com/yeomalt

Photo- Foggy morning at Libbey Beach

Categories Fighting for our freedoms?, Marijuana, Newspeople not asking questions, Olympic Peninsula Border Patrol

Oath To The Constitution Has No Expiration – Drug War Rolls On

July 21, 2016 //

Patriot Police Captain: My Oath To The Constitution Has No Expiration

Captain Higgins,

It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine- why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.

“The oath I took never expires”, etc.
Many veterans refer to their oath of enlistment Re: defending the constitution- when & how do The Troops act on behalf of the executive branch of government to defend the constitution?

How is US foreign policy connected to defending the constitution?

Similar items posted daily on facebook at:

Groupthink Alternative

Newspeople will not question the US Border Patrol at Port Angeles?

Our free and independent press has stopped asking questions.

Seniors Are Seeking Out States Where Marijuana is Legal

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Categories Drug War, Just don't talk about it, Marijuana

GOP Alert-

October 1, 2015 //

Should these seniors be forced into treatment?

“Possession or use of a small amount of marijuana should be a civil offense subject to a mandatory health screening and marijuana-education program. Referrals to treatment and/or social-support services should be made if needed. The individual could even be monitored for 6-12 months in a probation program designed to prevent further drug use.”

Any medical authorization required to buy a bottle of wine?

But- it’s against federal law.

It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine- why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.

Two basic rules:

Do not furnish to minors.

Do not drive while impaired.

Categories Marijuana

The Freedom Talk-

April 26, 2015 //

-It’s just for federal holidays and overseas military operations.

Voters approved medical marijuana in Washington State in 1998.

2015 update: “Lax medical-pot rules to go as Inslee signs overhaul bill”

My view-

Treat it like wine grapes. You are free to grow grapes in the back yard, make your own wine, share with friends and neighbors, buy at the grocery store, mini-mart, Costco, bars, taverns & restaurants, wineries, etc.

Two basic rules:

Do not furnish to minors.

Do not drive while impaired.

Did 20 years in the Marines, then football half time announcers ruined it for me- constantly reminding us that the The Troops are in distant lands fighting to protect American rights and freedoms.

If that’s all true- when do adults (18 & up) get to take delivery on all this freedom we hear so much about?

But- it’s against federal law.

It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine- why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.

“You are free to do as we tell you.”

Bill Hicks- 1:49

May cause suicidal thoughts or actions-

Discuss on facebook here:

Our free and independent press has stopped asking questions.

or here:

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Categories Marijuana, Newspeople not asking questions, US Department of Credibility

May cause suicidal thoughts or actions-

April 13, 2015 //

0:32: May cause suicidal thoughts or actions-

How about using legal anti-depression meds that may bring on thoughts of suicide (0:34)

0:10 Suicidal thoughts or actions:

Meanwhile- it’s against the law to grow a marijuana plant in the back yard.

You are free to do as we tell you.

Bill Hicks-

Categories Marijuana

Government version of retail management update:

October 25, 2014 //

Whidbey’s first retail pot store finally opens

My view-

Two basic rules:

Do not furnish to minors.

Do not drive while impaired.

Did 20 years in the Marines, then football half time announcers ruined it for me- constantly reminding us that the The Troops are in distant lands fighting to protect American rights and freedoms.

If that’s all true- when do adults (18 & up) get to take delivery on all this freedom we hear so much about?

“You are free to do as we tell you.”

Bill Hicks

Celebrating pretend independence

Discuss on facebook here:

“any person who uses or is addicted to marijuana, regardless of whether his or her State has passed legislation authorizing marijuana use for medicinal purposes, is an unlawful user of or addicted to a controlled substance.”

Photo- Timeless at Port Hadlock

Categories Marijuana

A free and honest society?

September 6, 2014 //

No one is trying to take away your guns-

Concealed carry- these are the folks who are volunteering for an extra background check:

Using marijuana means no gun sales-

“Firearms dealers in states that allow medical marijuana can’t sell guns or ammunition to registered users of the drug, a policy that marijuana and gun-rights groups say denies Second Amendment rights to individuals who are following state law.”

But- using (not abusing) marijuana is against federal law?

It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine- why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.

Surely our US Senators and Representatives will get this all straightened out.

Washington State Constitution:

Preserving a free society, free markets, free trade, private property rights, & a minimal bureaucracy where SWAT raids are used to go after adults who want to grow a marijuana plant in the back yard.

How about folks who “use” a few beers or a shot of whiskey during happy hours at bars and restaurants all across America- are they stripped of their natural rights?

How about folks who “use” fermented grapes during trips to wine country in Eastern, WA?- no more firearms for them?

With federal approval:

How about using legal anti-depression meds that may bring on thoughts of suicide (0:34)

Do people who take legal drugs that may bring on thoughts of suicide loose the ability to purchase or possess firearms?

Did 20 years in the Marines. Constantly hearing halftime sports announcers telling us that The Troops are defending American rights and freedoms. I make it a point to question what does not make sense to me.

Celebrating pretend independence

Discuss on facebook here:

Photo- Whidbey scene

“A man called KING 5 to say he had pot confiscated and was ticketed while camping with friends. It happened when a ranger came by to check on their campfire. The ranger noticed the group had a small amount of marijuana.
The camper said he purchased it legally, but because he was on federal land the viewer said the pot was confiscated and that he got a $125 ticket.”

Celebrating pretend independence

July 15, 2014 //

Just days after the nation celebrated Independence- someone gets caught with marijuana at a federal campground inside Washington State.

“Larry Chambers, a US Forest Service spokesperson says the agency is legally required to enforce federal laws on public lands they manage, even though Washington voters legalized recreational marijuana in November 2012.”

Click here to view authoritarian comments from people who are all about federal law even though they probably were up for celebrating independence on July 4th.

Favorite comment:

“Its federal land. Just like the Military bases.”

Maybe American culture would be easier to understand if all of the US was one giant military base.

It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine- why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.

Same country where half time sports announcers remind us that The Troops are fighting undeclared/unwon wars overseas in order to defend your rights and freedoms.

Discuss on facebook here:

Drug treatment sentence handed down in Sequim-area burglary

Photo- Summer on Whidbey Island

Categories Federal Holidays, Marijuana

Drug War Oddities

June 4, 2014 //

Mystery drug results in drug treatment sentence:

Was the man stealing, selling, or transporting drugs?

Was he on drugs? What sort of drugs were involved in this case?

In the past, there has been news of heroin in Sequim.

More here.

Love to see a reporter ask what role the US Border Patrol plays in keeping heroin away from the Olympic Peninsula.

Olympic Peninsula heroin racket:

Terry sentenced in heroin case

Devin L. Terry, 23, of Port Angeles, was sentenced to 24 months probation on April 24 in Clallam County Superior Court. Terry pled guilty on April 3 to delivering heroin to OPNET members on two separate days in December 2013. A third charge was dismissed in exchange for Terry’s guilty plea.

Terry was arrested when OPNET members completed a narcotics search warrant at an apartment in the 1900 block of South Pine Street in Port Angeles. Terry’s prior criminal history includes malicious mischief 2, burglary and taking a motor vehicle without permission.

Local TV station:

Bottle your own whiskey at Woodinville Whiskey Co.

Same city that has banned voter-approved marijuana outlets:

WOODINVILLE BANS MARIJUANA BUSINESSES INSIDE CITY LIMITS

In a general sense- marijuana is controversial, while wine is almost universally accepted.

Wines to complement your meals grilled outdoors

It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine-why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.

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“The Port Security Grant Program funds will be spent on upgrading surveillance cameras, lighting, access control and cybersecurity at the port’s marine terminals.”

Photo- Bowman Bay

Categories Drug War, Heroin, Marijuana

Federal Grant Money comes to Washington State

May 11, 2014 //

Whidbey Island-

Federal grant money goes to “…gain a better grasp on cross border activity and to prevent illegal crossings.” on Whidbey Island.

Took a quick look on the web to see if there is a post 911 history of maritime “cross-border activity” on Whidbey & could not find anything. If anyone has info, please post in comments.

Over on the Olympic Peninsula- post 911 cash has beefed up coastal security:

Port of Port Angeles-

$701,063 Federal Emergency Management Agency grant:

What role do 1,200-horsepower Border Patrol Interceptor boats play in keeping heroin away from the Olympic Peninsula?

“… their main interaction with the boating public: Boarding boats and checking for ID, getting a “vibe,” as Jeff P. called it, for what’s up.”

Meanwhile-

Heroin traffickers say FU to passports, enhanced driver’s licenses & all other post-911 efforts designed to keep terrorists out of the US.

May, 2013:

Heroin epidemic gripping Port Angeles

Still no justification provided by elected officials or the US Border Patrol for an upgrade in staff requiring a new, $11.9 million, 50 agent facility.

Secret arrest statistics, denied FOIA requests, heroin in the community & a Border Patrol whistleblower investigation that resulted in further suppression of information- keep the focus on asking questions in these areas.

News links & documentation here: News tip/story idea

Sunnyside-

Scare tactics brought to you by the folks who take federal Drug War grant money.

“Freng said drugs were rampant in the United States before the 1906 Pure Food and Drug Act, which required labeling for alcohol, opiates, cocaine, cannabis and other drugs.”

Back when marijuana was legal- in the days when Americans were inventing and producing light bulbs, automobiles, airplanes, etc.

Dr. Freng,

It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine-why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.

Allowing legal, domestic production of marijuana would serve to eliminate a portion of distraction and potential corruption at the border.

U.S. Border Patrol agent pleads guilty to smuggling 147 pounds marijuana while on duty

Don’t worry-

The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe-

More here: Drug War Racket

Related: A post 911 Puget Sound area

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Local reporters will not question the US Border Patrol at Port Angeles?

Or here:

Marijuana news: Legalized pot in U.S. spurs growth in heroin trade

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Port Hadlock Transit Center

Categories Drug War, Heroin, Marijuana, Olympic Peninsula Border Patrol, US Department of Credibility

Working hard to vilify marijuana

April 7, 2014 //

News media working hard to find the destructive potential of marijuana-

WTF?

Note: legal sales of recreational marijuana have started in only one state: Colorado

Allowing legal, domestic production of marijuana would serve to eliminate a portion of distraction and potential corruption at the border- but we can’t have that in a free society.

This is what prohibition looks like:

U.S. Border Patrol agent pleads guilty to smuggling 147 pounds marijuana while on duty

Heroin traffickers are frequently successful at what they do. If terrorists were just as interested in entering the US- it appears that federal departments and agencies would have no way to stop them.

Don’t worry-

The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe-

Newspeople- please consider doing a report/asking questions Re: why the US Department of Homeland Security/proud War on Terror is unable to keep heroin out of the US.

“…a department with more than 20 different agencies, a budget of more than $45 billion and a staff of hundreds of thousands of civilian, law enforcement and military personnel.”

A student died in Colorado after jumping to his death shortly after eating a LEGAL pot cookie

Will they blame pickup trucks?

UPDATE: 10-Year-Old Boy Was Learning To Drive In Fatal Rollover That Killed Father & Brother

Colorado bill would expose pot users to child abuse charges

For people with children- will it be illegal to have a bottle of wine at home?

Be sure to praise overseas military operations for the freedoms you enjoy.

Puget Sound Heroin

Marijuana causing big problems in Washington State?

Discuss on facebook here, or here.

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The Pacific Coast at Ruby Beach

No Guns for Medical Marijuana Users

The legal drug dealers

March 31, 2014 //

How about legal anti-depression meds that may bring on thoughts of suicide (0:34)

Do people who take legal drugs that may bring on thoughts of suicide loose the ability to purchase or possess firearms?

How about people who enjoy a good taste of beer or tequila now & then?

Drug Take Back Day-

A huge success for the legal drug dealers- they sold 324 tons of pills to people who did not need them:

“Last October, Americans turned in 324 tons, that’s more than 647,000 pounds, of prescription drugs at more than 4,114 sites operated by the DEA and its thousands of state and local law enforcement partners. When those results are combined with what was collected in its seven previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in more than 3.4 million pounds (1,700 tons) of pills.”

Drug Take Back Day

Heroin Update

Discuss on facebook

Photo- South Indian Island

Categories Drug War, Marijuana, US Department of Credibility

Marijuana causing big problems in Washington State?

March 27, 2014 //

Still months before the first legal sale of recreational marijuana in Washington State-

“Washington’s first pot shop is expected to open in June or July.”

Are newspeople the only folks who use the term “pot”?

Pets-

Veterinarian: More marijuana means more poisoned dogs

Students-

Seattle Public Schools says student pot use is on rise

On the job-

Legal marijuana and the workplace: Legally high, legally fired for pot use

“Marijuana is not a drug regulated by the Food & Drug Administration and there is insufficient research on the effects of marijuana use other than it stays in the system for 40 days.”

Imagine being told at work that you could be fired for drinking a glass of wine because a test could indicate you consumed alcohol sometime in the past 40 days.

Favorite objections to legalization:

“Your school bus driver, airline pilot, or heart surgeon will show up high at work.”

These folks have had access to marijuana for decades. Check with your HR department- employees across America are forbidden to report to work under the influence of alcohol, mind altering legal or illegal drugs or marijuana. Ditto for using any of these on the job. Employers maintain control Re: workplace standards of conduct. Still trying to figure out how using marijuana on New Year’s Eve matters days later on the job, but that is for employers to decide.

On the roads-

More drivers positive for pot in Washington state

Asking a few questions here is not to defend operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, legal or illegal drugs or marijuana.

Medical marijuana has been here since 1998.

Has I-692 caused problems on the highways?

If this is an honest concern- what has the state been waiting on?

People have been able to get behind the wheel after using marijuana for decades.

This would remain so- even if recreational use of marijuana never became legal.

Maybe the Washington State Patrol has seen this as a non-issue.

Where is the marijuana related accident data of the past 20 years?

If there has been a problem on the roads- why did the Washington State Patrol make no recommendations on how to address the situation prior to the Nov 2012 election?

Discuss on facebook here.

Photo- Mount Baker from Coupeville

“Erichsen said he voted against the zoning laws because of the federal prohibition on marijuana, noting he pledged allegiance to the U.S. flag at the start of Monday’s meeting, which pre-empts state law.”

Pledge to US flag nullifies state voters on marijuana?

March 26, 2014 //

A powerful central government knows what’s best for each one of us.

How about legal anti-depression meds that may bring on thoughts of suicide (0:34)

Possibly of interest: Tenth Amendment Center

The Conservative position on marijuana

Discuss on facebook here.

Dianne Feinstein Opposes Marijuana Legalization

The Conservative position on marijuana

March 21, 2014 //

It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine- why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.

The Democratic position:

Highway safety: Marijuana is new? Washington State DUI testing plans-

More here:

2014 Election Season

Both major parties on marijuana policy-

Discuss on facebook here.

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No marijuana-infused products “manufactured in a form that resembles cake-like products, cookies, candy, or gum, or that otherwise may be attractive to minors because of its shape, color, or taste.”

Peaceful & voluntary adult interactions not to be tolerated.

March 20, 2014 //

Still legal in Oregon?

Draft rules:

Whatever might place children at risk- that should be off limits to the rest of society.

Meanwhile-

Fruit & candy flavored booze remain legal.

Freedom Fetish

A Free Society?

Discuss on facebook here.

US not welcome to stay in Iraq

2014 Election Season

March 1, 2014 //

Politics is controlled by majority rule.

The majority of voters will align with one of two major political parties.

Both major parties are OK with ongoing, undeclared wars overseas, the drug war racket, & a Dept. of Homeland Security that can’t keep heroin out of the US.

Wars-

Winding down because US officials have declared victory and are ready to get out of the undeclared wars business- or leaving because host governments take up the welcome mat?

US not welcome to stay in Afghanistan

Marijuana-

Take a look at the first states to approve medical marijuana. These states authorized medical use of marijuana based on voter initiatives-not action taken by elected officials. Ditto for both states that have said yes to recreational use of marijuana.

Is there anything written into a state or national party platform by either of our major political parties indicating they are interested in marijuana legalization or ending The Drug War?

It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine-why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.

Both major parties on marijuana policy-

Heroin & The US Dept. of Homeland Security-

“…a department with more than 20 different agencies, a budget of more than $45 billion and a staff of hundreds of thousands of civilian, law enforcement and military personnel.”

Heroin use on the rise.

More here: Puget Sound Heroin

Don’t worry-

The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe-

Discuss on facebook here, or here.

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Crescent Beach/Salt Creek

Categories Drug War, Heroin, Marijuana, US Department of Credibility, Voting

Liberty Candidate

February 14, 2014 //

Asked a couple questions on the facebook page of a liberty candidate (running for federal office) recently:

“What is your position on true marijuana legalization, which would include ending prohibition for adults age 18-20.

The law should not divide adults into groups of first & second class citizens.

What is your position on adults being able to grow marijuana plants without any medical authorization/special licenses/permits/permissions, etc.”

The basic response was that this is not a federal issue.

Makes sense to me- except the federal government is already playing a role here:

Federal agents raid marijuana dispensaries in Washington

“The Marijuana Eradication Program (MEP) is sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration and managed by the Washington State Patrol.”

“In the U.S. Department of Justice’s eyes, marijuana of any kind is illegal.”

Olympic National Park bust an example of where state, federal pot laws collide

City of Port Angeles-

“All Port Angeles Police officers have taken an oath to uphold not only state law, but federal law as well.”

Marijuana for profit-

“…the Bank Security Act and the Patriot Act — make it illegal for banks to take money from marijuana businesses.”

Update:

Banks cleared to accept marijuana business

Frank Keating, president and CEO of the American Bankers Association, said the new rules aren’t enough to reassure banks.

“While we appreciate the efforts by the Department of Justice and FinCEN, guidance or regulation doesn’t alter the underlying challenge for banks,” he said. “As it stands, possession or distribution of marijuana violates federal law, and banks that provide support for those activities face the risk of prosecution and assorted sanctions.”

Heroin for profit-

Somehow, arrangements can be made at the bank to deal with sums as large as $3.6 million?

Is there an incentive to allow heroin traffickers to cross into the US?

If heroin was prevented from entering the US- law enforcement paydays like this one might not be possible:

Justice Department distributes more than $3.4 million to local law enforcement

From another source:

“A news conference is planned for Wednesday where the FBI, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marshals will distribute $3.6 million to local police departments. The money was seized after busting one of Ohio’s largest heroin distribution rings.”

Photo- Fog clears on a summer morning at Indian Island

US not welcome to stay in Iraq

Both Major Political Parties-

February 7, 2014 //

Both major parties are OK with ongoing, undeclared wars overseas, the drug war racket, & a Dept. of Homeland Security that can’t keep heroin out of the US.

Wars-

Winding down because US officials are ready- or leaving because host governments say the US is no longer welcome to stay?

US not welcome to stay in Afghanistan

Marijuana-

Take a look at the first states to approve medical marijuana. These states authorized medical use of marijuana based on voter initiatives- not action taken by elected officials. Ditto for both states that have said yes to recreational use of marijuana.

Is there anything written into a state or national party platform by either of our major political parties indicating they are interested in marijuana legalization or ending The Drug War?

It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine- why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.

Both major parties on marijuana policy-

Heroin & The US Dept. of Homeland Security-

“…a department with more than 20 different agencies, a budget of more than $45 billion and a staff of hundreds of thousands of civilian, law enforcement and military personnel.”

Heroin use on the rise.

More here: Puget Sound Heroin

Don’t worry-

The Super Bowl and public affairs will be safe-

Discuss on facebook here, or here.

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Working Waterfront- Bellingham

Categories Drug War, Heroin, Marijuana, US Department of Credibility

Marijuana, heroin & beer

January 26, 2014 //

Voter approved marijuana businesses prohibited from using a bank:

“In essence, we would be laundering money as the law looks at it,” said Larry Hueth, president and CEO of Port Angeles-based First Federal.

“We would be breaking the law.”

Love to see newspeople ask:

It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine- why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.

Marijuana is controversial- beer is not.

Local event happening on the same weekend the above story came out:

Strange Brewfest 2014-

“Although Port Townsend has no shortage of hotel rooms, this event sells out the entire town every year.”

Marijuana for profit-

“…the Bank Security Act and the Patriot Act — make it illegal for banks to take money from marijuana businesses.”

Heroin for profit-

Somehow, arrangements can be made at the bank to deal with sums as large as $3.6 million?

Is there an incentive to allow heroin traffickers to cross into the US?

If heroin was prevented from entering the US- law enforcement paydays like this one might not be possible:

Justice Department distributes more than $3.4 million to local law enforcement

From another source:

Heroin & the Port Angeles Border Patrol

Puget Sound Heroin

News tip/story idea

Struggling to Defend the Border Patrol

A very serious War on Terror

Proud War on Terror- unable to keep heroin out of the US

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Photo Starfish at Oak Bay

Categories Drug War, Heroin, Marijuana, US Department of Credibility, Washington I-502

Senator Cruz Re: marijuana policy

January 13, 2014 //

Ted Cruz Faults Obama for Not Imposing Marijuana Prohibition on States That Have Rejected It

Some are saying the Senator is being misunderstood.

I looked for anything written on his position Re: The Drug War or marijuana policy & could not find anything.

Is there anything written into a state or national platform from either of our major political parties indicating that they are interested in marijuana legalization or ending The Drug War?

It took a constitutional amendment to prohibit the sale of a glass of wine- why no constitutional amendment to authorize a federal war on drugs, drug czar, prohibition of marijuana, etc.

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