If we all stand together, we can turn around a horrific status-quo by putting cannabis in the realm of health, not law enforcement. Persuade our community leaders to stand up and speak for humanity and humane practices. For voters unsure of the result of legalization, let’s demand an immediate cease fire in the War on Drugs, to show that all hell will not break loose.

The US went down the wrong path after Columbine, demonizing our kids and turning our schools into way-stations in the road to prisons.

Two of Tom Clancy’s novels have played out in reality. Maybe someone should ask Tom what other of his scenarios are likely?

Getting past the euphoria of the election, change is possible only if we acknowledge the impediments to progress, and if we on the outside support / force / pressure / cajole the president to focus on progressive policies.

You can zoom in to an astounding degree, and see that Justice Clarence Thomas has gone to sleep, W is pissed, Laura’s smile is even more frozen, the twins get it and are unhappy, and Bill Clinton is listening intently. W and Cheney get a comfy seat with a little table with a carafe of water. Fascinating.
hat tip to Kiss My Big Blue Butt