An eye-opening remark from a farmer aide to President Richard Nixon pulls back the curtain on the true motivation of the United States war on drugs.
John Ehrlichman, who served 18 months in prison for his central role in the Watergate scandal, was Nixon's chief domestic advisor when the president announcend the "WAR On Drugs" in 1971. The administration cited a high death toll and the negative social impacts of drugs to justify expanding federal drug control agencies. Doing so set the scene for decades of socially and economically disastrous policies.
Journalist Dan Baum wrote in the April cover story of Harper's about how he interviewed Ehrlichman in 1994 while working on a book about drug prohibition. Ehrlichman provided some shockingly honest insight into the motives behind the drug war. From Harper's.
"You want to know what this was really about?" he asked with the bluntness of a man who, after public disgrace and a stretch in federal prison, had little left to protect. "The Nixson campaign in 1968, and the Nixon White House after that, had two enemies: the anti-war left and black people. You understand what I'm saying? We knew we couldn't make it illegal to be either against the war or black, but by getting the public to associate the hippies with marijuana and blacks with heroin, and then criminalizing both heavily, we could disrupt those communities. We could arrest their leaders, rais their homes, break up their meetings, and vilify them night after night on the evening news. Did we know we were lying about drugs? Of course we did."
In other words, the intense racial targeting that's become synonymous with the drug war wasn't an unintended side effect - it was the whole point.
Quote from Baum's "Legalize It All", Harper's April 2016 issue.
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Happy Birthday Patrick!!! How about the 2016 election? So glad that crapnado is over. Since it ended in Trump, I am only slightly more optimistic than if it had ended in Clinton. I voted for Daryl Castle myself. So, many prayers and much fasting for out new Prez. We'll see. I do have to say, I'm deeply disappointed with our own selves as people. Violent protests? Beating up voters? Really? Are we 12? We have an election with a peaceful transition of power every four years. The President elect doesn't even take office until January sometime. Folks need to chill for a year. How about seeing how he governs before we lynch him, or is that too much to ask out of this ridiculous culture of self-serving, self-loving, no work going, baked, video gaming, free stuff wanting bunch of whiny "The View" watching amoral punks that are sent to college by their parents to spit on everything their parents ever loved or hoped for for their kids? Only time will tell. ;-) Any books you haven't read or bought for yourself? Did you get your new MP3 player yet? Need some help with that? Trying to put together a little Birthday/Christmas shopping list for you. I can essentially send you books or money. I really miss you. No big changes around here since my last letter, except my wife's mother has moved in with us. Kristal, Sondra, Marie, Jeanette, and Kim all say hey Anything new around there? How did your gig go at the big picnic/festival? Any video that you get to send out or share with family for Christmas? THE RAMS!!!!!!! Back in LA The team of my father and my uncles. The home team I grew up with. Roman Gabriel, Crazy legs Hirsch, Rosy Grier, it goes on and on. They look okay in their first year back. They're in a tough division with two of my other favorite teams, so that's kind of a mess. I don't think they'll be in the post season this year, but they've got great seeds. Nothing but good things coming. The Cubs win the series! Not a Cubs fan, but hey. It's historic. I get it. All kinds of love on ya. Hope all is well. Till next time, Dad
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An eye-opening remark from a farmer aide to President Richard Nixon pulls back the curtain
on the true motivation of the United States war on drugs.
John Ehrlichman, who served 18 months in prison for his central role in the Watergate scandal,
was Nixon's chief domestic advisor when the president announcend the "WAR On Drugs" in 1971.
The administration cited a high death toll and the negative social impacts of drugs to justify
expanding federal drug control agencies. Doing so set the scene for decades of socially and
economically disastrous policies.
Journalist Dan Baum wrote in the April cover story of Harper's about how he interviewed
Ehrlichman in 1994 while working on a book about drug prohibition. Ehrlichman provided some
shockingly honest insight into the motives behind the drug war. From Harper's.
"You want to know what this was really about?" he asked with the bluntness of a man who, after
public disgrace and a stretch in federal prison, had little left to protect. "The Nixson
campaign in 1968, and the Nixon White House after that, had two enemies: the anti-war left and
black people. You understand what I'm saying? We knew we couldn't make it illegal to be either
against the war or black, but by getting the public to associate the hippies with marijuana
and blacks with heroin, and then criminalizing both heavily, we could disrupt those communities.
We could arrest their leaders, rais their homes, break up their meetings, and vilify them night
after night on the evening news. Did we know we were lying about drugs? Of course we did."
In other words, the intense racial targeting that's become synonymous with the drug war wasn't an
unintended side effect - it was the whole point.
Quote from Baum's "Legalize It All", Harper's April 2016 issue.
I have had the privilege of reading some of your other work but this short simple poem speaks volumes. It is able to convey the beauty and the fierceness of life and what is had to offer or take from you if allowed. Keep pushing forward and don't settle! Don't let life lead you, you lead life! -Ky
Are you frustrated in life. What type of wealth do you want? Today the lucifer has order us to bring member to his kingdom. Are you tired of poverty and now you want fame,power and riches.Our magical powers are beyond your imagination. we could do magic on your behalf regarding , your financial situation, future events, or whatever is important to you. we have the power and we use the power. we are illuminati, and we could change the course of destiny. Get to us and we shall help you. Tell us what it is you want and we shall go about our work. Is it someone or something you desire to have? Do you want wealth(Want to grow your bank account?, Need funds to enjoy the good life? Tired of working hard and getting know where?) or happiness? the most power society welcomes you to illuminati.. contact illuminati initiation home Send us your most important desire and we shall work our powers in your favor. When filling out the online order form, be sure to tell illuminati what you wan contact us Via email : officialilluminatiwealth@gmail.com
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1.A Cash Reward of USD $500,000 USD.
2.A New Sleek Dream CAR valued at USD $300,000 USD.
3.A Dream House bought in the country of your own choice.
4.One Month holiday (fully paid) to your dream tourist destination.
5.One year Golf Membership package.
6.A V.I.P treatment in all Airports in the World.
7.A total Lifestyle change.
8.Access to Bohemian Grove.
9.Monthly payment of $1,000,000 USD into your bank account every month as a member
10.One Month booked Appointment with Top 5 world Leaders and Top 5 Celebrities in the World.
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Happy Birthday Patrick!!! How about the 2016 election? So glad that crapnado is over. Since it ended in Trump, I am only slightly more optimistic than if it had ended in Clinton. I voted for Daryl Castle myself. So, many prayers and much fasting for out new Prez. We'll see. I do have to say, I'm deeply disappointed with our own selves as people. Violent protests? Beating up voters? Really? Are we 12? We have an election with a peaceful transition of power every four years. The President elect doesn't even take office until January sometime. Folks need to chill for a year. How about seeing how he governs before we lynch him, or is that too much to ask out of this ridiculous culture of self-serving, self-loving, no work going, baked, video gaming, free stuff wanting bunch of whiny "The View" watching amoral punks that are sent to college by their parents to spit on everything their parents ever loved or hoped for for their kids? Only time will tell. ;-) Any books you haven't read or bought for yourself? Did you get your new MP3 player yet? Need some help with that? Trying to put together a little Birthday/Christmas shopping list for you. I can essentially send you books or money. I really miss you. No big changes around here since my last letter, except my wife's mother has moved in with us. Kristal, Sondra, Marie, Jeanette, and Kim all say hey Anything new around there? How did your gig go at the big picnic/festival? Any video that you get to send out or share with family for Christmas? THE RAMS!!!!!!! Back in LA The team of my father and my uncles. The home team I grew up with. Roman Gabriel, Crazy legs Hirsch, Rosy Grier, it goes on and on. They look okay in their first year back. They're in a tough division with two of my other favorite teams, so that's kind of a mess. I don't think they'll be in the post season this year, but they've got great seeds. Nothing but good things coming. The Cubs win the series! Not a Cubs fan, but hey. It's historic. I get it. All kinds of love on ya. Hope all is well. Till next time, Dad