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thenewdemocratus · 9 months

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Slate Magazine: Beth Ethier: Senate Leader Mitch McConnell Promotes Industrial Hemp

Source:Slate Magazine This might be the only bipartisan bill short of a federal budget and the appropriations bills that Congress may pass this year. At least in the Senate where I think Leader Mitch McConnell will have Democratic support including from Minority Leader Harry Reid and Senator Pat Leahy the Ranking Member of the Judiciary Committee and the two Oregon Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff…

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alwaysbewoke · 1 month

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#richard nixon #war on drugs #john ehrlichman #mass incarceration #racial discrimination #black americans #criminalization #anti-war movement #drug policy

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uncanny-tranny · 5 months

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Brought to you because of my searing hatred for the DEA 💛

#trans #transgender #lgbt #lgbtq #ftm #nonbinary #trans meme #context: the DEA has reign over controlled substances which testosterone is classified as (this is unironically fucked up imo)#this applies also to any disabled and otherwise who rely on their controlled substance/s and are thus under the mercy of the DEA <3 #described images #image description in alt #also the random guy in the background who's not even part of the group is iconic #i'm very sure i have made a post like this but it bears repeating lest anybody forget how much the dea SUCKS #i love that NIXON made the dea. like why are we letting HIM have any lasting effect on the american people. NIXON.#nixon and regan both are under my hate list ngl why is regan remembered fondly by anybody 😭 (rhetorical)#words cannot descrobe how much i hate the war on drugs and the lasting affect and damages it's done to my fellow americans #how the fuck did they let drugs win the war on drugs. they destroyed peoples lives and for what.#my grandma once said he (regan) was her favourite president ever and i was quite literally like 😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😐😐

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k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9 · 8 months

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𝔅𝔩𝔞𝔠𝔨 𝔖𝔞𝔟𝔟𝔞𝔱𝔥 – 𝔚𝔞𝔯 𝔓𝔦𝔤𝔰

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workersolidarity · 4 months

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[ 📹 Ecuadorian drug traffickers take prison guards and police officers hostage and assassinate them on camera in a series of coordinated attacks across the South American country.]

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ECUADOR ERUPTS INTO VIOLENCE AND CHAOS AFTER CARTELS DECARE "WAR ON THE STATE", ARMED FORCES OF ECUADOR DEPLOY TROOPS

A State of Emergency was declared by the Ecuadorian President after a series of terrorist attacks, prison riots and kidnappings exploded into a day of chaos, after drug cartels declared "War on the State".

After a series of explosions, abductions of police officers, prison riots, the escape of a notorious gang leader from a high-security prison, and the storming of a live-tv broadcast of channel TC by gang members waving firearms and accosting television crews, the President of Ecuador declared a State of Emergency Wednesday, determining 22 of the nation's most prominent gangs to be terrorist organizations, announcing that the South American country was experiencing "internal armed conflict," and issueing a decree that included a curfew, which the gangs immediately violated.

Videos showing prison guards being subdued and killed have gone viral, while the search for "The Cheneros" gang leader, Jose Macias (aka Fito), goes on as the elusive criminal with ties to Mexican cartels evades capture.

Meanwhile, an explosive device was detonated in the vicinity of the residence of Ecuadorian Supreme Court President, Ivan Saquicela, in the Ecuadorian capital, Quito, and several police officers have been kidnapped across the country.

Riots also broke out in several cities, with scenes of running crowds escaping explosions and gunfire, cars burning in the streets, the looting of warehouses, and the destruction of public infrastructure.

Several videos have also gone viral showing the assassination of police officers and prison guards.

The rioting Ecuadorian criminal organizations killed two police officers, Corporals Alex Taday and Luis Guanotuña in Nobol, located in the Guayas province.

In response to the violence, the Armed Forces of Ecuador have been mobilized, with troops deploying in several cities across the country in areas where riots and looting have broken out over the last day.

Reports from Ecuadorian Forces say more than 70 people tied to the violence and others with links to criminal enterprises have been detained, while three police officers being held hostage have been released.

The Armed Forces of Ecuador also added that 17 escaped prisoners were re-captured, adding that they had also seized weapons, ammunition and explosives from the armed groups.

Meanwhile, the Ecuadorian legislature announced blanket pardons and amnesties related to operations targeting the drug traffickers.

The President's decree determined the following organizations to be "terrorist organizations and belligerent non-state actors":

Aguilas, AguilasKiller, Ak47, Caballeros Oscuros, ChoneKiller, Choneros, Corvicheros, Cuartel de las Feas, Cubanos, Fatales, Ganster, Kater Piler, Lagartos, Latin Kings, Los Lobos, Los p.27, Los Tiburones, Mafia 18, Mafia Trebol, Patrones, R7 and Tiguerones.

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dontmeantobepoliticalbut · 1 year

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Marijuana was the big topic at the Capitol on Thursday, with a hearing on two bills that would legalize recreational use and sales in Nebraska.

LB 22, by Sen. Justin Wayne of Omaha, would decriminalize use and possession of the drug.

LB 634, by Sen. Terrell McKinney of Omaha would allow for the sale of cannabis to anyone over 21.

“The federal government continues to cling on, as it does today, to a policy that has origins in racism, xenophobia, and whose principal effect has been to ruin the lives of many generations of people,” McKinney said.

LB 634 would also focus on helping people of color and low-income individuals, who McKinney said are disproportionately targeted for possession of marijuana by law enforcement.

Some testifiers said Nebraskans have wanted these bills for years.

“The polls show consistently, the people of the state want cannabis legal in some form,” said Spike Eickholt with the American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska. “You may not like the forms of these bills, but ultimately, what might happen is that the voters are just going to approve something you really don’t like, and then you’re going to be stuck with it.”

One concern brought up by the opposition was how the black market contributes to marijuana sales.

“The black market is alive and well in states that have legal marijuana and in states that have illegal marijuana,” said Col. John Bolduc, the superintendent of the Nebraska State Patrol. “I believe one of the testifiers suggested that it’s easy to access and it’s affordable. That’s true.”

Bolduc said if the bills are passed, the black market would undercut legitimate businesses.

Lorelle Mueting of Heartland Family Service said legalization would put the safety of everyone in the state at risk.

“When people use it more, we will inevitably see more impairment problems that affect more than just the person using,” Mueting said. “Marijuana is a psychoactive substance, which means it causes a high, and when under the influence of THC, a person does not have the ability to make good decisions.”

Under the legislation, the drug would be taxed, which supporters said could bring millions in revenue to the state.

“Prohibitionists must understand that prohibition isn’t working, hasn’t worked and never will work,” Jerry Moler said.

The Judiciary Committee only heard testimony on the bills, but it could vote on them as early as next week.

#us politics #news #Nebraska #2023 #legalize cannabis #legalize marijuana #legalize drugs #war on drugs #black market #Justin Wayne #Terrell McKinney #LB 22 #LB 634 #American Civil Liberties Union #Spike Eickholt #Nebraska Senate Judiciary Committee #Nebraska legislature

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liltumgrum · 8 months

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Modern aMerican Football au Stormlight

Kholin: a family notorious for their skill, domination and violence in professional football

Dalinar: a retired player turned coach. Has had many scandals including drugs/alcohol, a wild divorce case, suspected murder, and constant brawls. In his older age he has been attempting to change his public face and prioritizing the health of his players. He has high expectations for his two sons... all that Dadlinar stuff.

Adolin: a college football player who is widely liked. He plays the part of perfect son, but dreams of transferring to fashion school. All of his attempts to be apply have been denied because of his family reputation and how everyone kind of assumes its a practical joke. They don't take his genuine interest and intelligence into consideration. They think he would be wasting his athletic potential by pursuing anything else. Dalinar also probably shuts down or intimidates anyone that might consider letting his son change career paths.

Renarin: basically a bench warmer on the team. or a water boy. They only let him on because of his family name. He deserves better and is majoring in philosophy/literature.

Kaladin: His family are war refugees. He suffers from ptsd and depression from the violence he experienced and the death of his younger brother. He was raised with the expectation of being a doctor, but fell in love with sports and the teamwork after moving to America. It served as a coping mechanism. His high school coach, Amaram, sacrificed his teams safety to win a bet during state competition. Kaladin won the game for them, but was injured and cast out of the team. His record is permanently tarnished because of a fight he had with said coach. Now he is a field paramedic for his college's team and fighting to make more safety regulations for young players.

Shallan: A transfer journalism student from Europe. She thinks American football is stupid. But she also thinks some of the players are hot and makes fan art of them. Shes interning under Jasnah, a football commentator, and general critic. Who she also totally doesn't have a crush on.

Syl: I like the idea people have for her in a modern au being Kaladin's long distance internet friend.

Pattern: I think Pattern could basically be the same but rather than a magic spren thing, he is another part of Shallan's psychosis.

Moash: Came from a similar situation as Kaladin and they bonded heavily. He became extremely jaded upon seeing the privilege shown to certain players, Elhokar, and general racism in society. Infuriated with what they could get away with, he decided to take justice into his own hands. This led to a falling out with Kaladin, an attempted murder, a warrant for his arrest, and getting in with the wrong crowd. He now suffers from drug addiction, and is unable to seek help. He regularly harasses and stalks Kaladin.

Teft: a physical therapist/chiropractor hired by the college team. Has taken Kaladin under his wing.

Wit:... I cant decide what for him. I think it would be funny if he was like a frat boy, but isn't actually enrolled in the school. He's just strangely there. Everywhere. Also somehow was in Europe and knows Shallan. Is Jasnah's boyfriend bc that's too cursed not to include. He could also be a commentator.

Maya: lol what if she was Adolin's lucky football? Poor maya

That's all i got for now. Would appreciate any ideas on Szeth. Maybe he's an unprofessional football (soccer) player? They scrimmage against him and he kicks their butts solo. Russian assassin? Both? I have no idea ya'll

#i know nothing about american football #is my favoritism showing? sorry #probably not gonna actually write this but its fun to think about #thoughts over cereal #while i was talking about this with my sister #i missed the fedex guy #and he went to the wrong door and scared my land lady #oopsie #look just bc i said its in america doesnt mean that szeth wouldn't still be the only white guy #i will cut off a limb before i except a whitewashed stormlight #the stormlight archive #rythm of war spoilers #kinda #words of radiance spoilers #cremposting #cw mentions of abuse #cw mention of drugs

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brightlotusmoon · 9 months

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Oh my gods, who remembers when Pepsi got Michael Jackson to endorse their soda and it changed pop culture but we had no idea back then we knew nothing

I wish we could have known something.

#watching: the food that built America #fuck reagan #congratulations drugs for winning the war on drugs #new hyperfixation: American food history

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justaholeinmysoul · 6 months

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The main example of how the mass thinking nowadays is UScentric and unfiltered from context is the age discourse. The whole boomer thing.

#when i was younger i was so angry with boomers but recognising them as parents screwing up their kids mostly so i was biased #after years i realised that people talked less about generational behaviour and more about privilege and status and systematic(word that #screams American)power and there is the failure. most post war countries experienced an economic boom but #besides the us the great majority of boomers grew up in poverty and neglect and had to fight for basic rights #then things became a little easier for them especially in the 80s and 90s when they were already 30/40. I'm not taking away their faults #they're the 68 gen the sex liberation the drugs the fashion and now the majority is hella conservative(zoomers future except the efforts)#but they never were given stuff on silver platters nor were rich and privileged for the most part and even in rich countries #this make people forget about how gen x are entitled and in power now and ruined many things with no consequences. karens are genX bc they #know how to cater to younger people and turn them against the elders while using rainbow slogans for their major companies #then there's the whole young people are innocent/age gaps in love are bad/my grandma had 2 houses at 20 she robbed me #my grandma had to almost die to buy the house I live in now that she left me or else I'd be homeless and age discourse is generalised ik #but still very not focused on what is really the fault and instead on envy and minor context.

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thenewdemocratus · 9 months

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NORML: U.S. Congress: Legislation Introduced To Get The Feds Out of The Marijuana Enforcement Business

Source:NORML Representative Jared Polis has been against the War on Drugs and in favor of marijuana legalization as long as I’ve known of him and I believe he was elected to the House in 2007. And has worked with Ethan Nadelman and other anti-drug war groups in Colorado the state he represents and other places. So Representative Polis is not a Johnny-come-lately to marijuana legalization. Someone…

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alwaysbewoke · 1 month

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#richard nixon #war on drugs #john ehrlichman #mass incarceration #racial discrimination #black americans #criminalization #anti-war movement #drug policy

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61185 · 2 years

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POV: you're colombian and watching national TV in the 80s-90s

#pablo escobar #narcos #war on drugs #colombia #latin american history #analog tv #flashing gif #tangentially related to this blog's topic

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lyxthen · 10 months

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The Mexican Revolution (aka. The civil war, not the war of independence) has to be one of my favourite periods in history. I am such a nerd about it.

First of all, it has cowbows.

#I love how in the US cowboys are more stereotypically related to souther right wing culture #And in Mexico you get some of those in places like Nuevo León #But then you also have The Communists #It also coincides with the American ban on alcohol and it's kickstarts the trade Mexico is now most well known for globally #Drugs #Fascinated by the way this war specifically helped shape Mexican culture and Mexican ideals of freedom #Also the way it differs from the north to the south #I was doing escaramuza for a while (it's basically like rodeo in a dress is a whole thing)#And a lot of the things we did came from the women that originally participated in the revolution #Idk it's just really interesting

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troonwolf · 1 year

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also hate to break this to the Americans but it’s actually really pathetic and dumb when y’all call other countries “colonisers” when those countries haven’t colonised anything in 100+ yrs but the country actively colonising other nations right now is you guys. you just look stupid :|

#having a hate on Americans morning #portugal is also objectively better to live in than America so maybe y'all should stfu >.>#better healthcare #no drug war #in fact drugs and addiction is decriminalised #cheap housing #better LGBT rights #pretty sure there's also better migration and job oppurtunities for migrants #just really weird to make shit up totry to make fun of Portugal because it's in Europe #when the Portuguese are objectvely living better than you #and aren'tthe ones currently responsible for 90% of carbon emmissions and almost all the war that has happened in the last century #the carbon emmissions are from the US military btw #biggest polluter on the planet <3

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gwydionmisha · 2 years

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