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The PI had a story yesterday on a Jefferson County medical marijuana patient who was caught up in a Border Patrol roadblock near the Hood Canal Bridge. Under new laws, the Border Patrol can set up checkpoints anywhere within 100 miles of the Canadian border. The man, Stephen Dixon, is a ...
Detroit: Same Old, Same Old
Detroit: Same Old, Same Old
theamericanscene.com — Andrew Sullivan points to an article by Jonathan Cohn in the current TNR arguing for the proposed... automotive bailout. The core of Cohn’s argument is that the Big 3 are turning around, and that the bailout will give them time to complete ... (more) Detroit: Same Old, Same Old
Sullivan Falls on His Ass, Claims: “I MEANT to Do That!!”
patterico.com — Yesterday the blogger formerly known as RAWMUSLGLUTES (link not safe for work) published the following embarrassing post:... Cheney Indicted For abuse of prisoners . And some don’t believe God exists. As I (and others) pointed out , ... (more) Sullivan Falls on His Ass, Claims: “I MEANT to Do ...
Let the Resignations Begin
talkleft.com — Attorney General Michael Mukasey yesterday announced the resignation of Thomas Barnett , Assistant Attorney General in charge... of the Anti-Trust Division. Barnett was confirmed by the Senate as Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division on ... (more) Let the Resignations Begin
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See, things are getting better already.
Upper Left — Some welcome sanity from Seattle's U.S. Attorney Jeff Sullivan, via Lee… “Today, I informed the Border Patrol that all future small possession cases may be referred to state or local law enforcement, but will not be pursued by the U.S. Attorney’s Office due to a lack of federal interest in the prosecution.”As long as "small possession" = at least the established medical marijuana limits, this is very good news.

Leaping Forward or Pushing Back
HorsesAss.Org — Most folks here know that our former police chief, Norm Stamper, has become an outspoken proponent of ending drug prohibition. The organization that he works with today (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition - LEAP) currently has thousands of members across the country. Recently, the Union-Leader, a New Hampshire paper, profiled several police officers who enforce the drug laws during work hours, but speak out against them as members of LEAP in their spare time. LEAP represents the most prominent deviation from the standard political orientation of police organizations in this country. For ...

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