Posted March 5th, 2024 by hiwayhowie
What a memory: In the barbers’ chair losing what little I have left, a young woman spied my cowboy hat on the coat rack. She asked, ‘Do you have a big buckle and want to legalize cannabis?’ Yes, I replied…she had seen me 10 years ago making a presentation to the SSDP conference. (Students for a Sensible Drug Policy)..we had a lively chat about progress made. The House barber was impressed!
Marketing: About to leave the Rayburn House Building after a good day, I heard a voice asking “why?” Two staffers read my jacket. We had a solid 5 minute chat on why legalize all drugs…and they agreed with COP values in broad principles….small steps…PS it is almost becoming too easy..
A shout out to my former wife Karen who used the line (when asked wearing the shirt: Moms Say Legalize Pot)…”the police can protect your children better, if they don’t waste time on MJ”…after seeing her message being so well received, I adopted it…this was about 10 years ago.
This Week:
1 meeting: Grover Norquist
5119 Presentations to Congressional staffers… 08 this week
462 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, 01 Republican running for US House
COP stats since inception: August 2009
391 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 0 this week:
117 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media. 0 this week
101 Radio Interviews: 0 this week
245 interviews and reports in minor media … 0 this week –
34 major conferences attended – CPAC 2024, (3 UN drug conferences in Vienna, Austria), LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc.) 0 this week
Media: Blaze TV {new, popular right-wing}, (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, OAN, German, Swiss, French, Spanish TV and radio) Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Grand Rapids Press + 9 other MI papers. Chicago Tribune, Honolulu Star Advertiser {foto and caption}, Reason Magazine, Reuters, Stern
* Consider being a member of COP at $40 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 40 dollars buys all the copy paper COP uses in one year. Law Enforcement’s voice in opposition to current policy is vital on the Hill to achieve a repeal of federal drug prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org ( to donate by Internet)
To send a check:
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Buckeystown, MD 21717
Posted February 27th, 2024 by hiwayhowie
CPAC 2024:
Resistance is crumbling:
See URL below for an in camera interview.. I come in at about minute 25..
Lots asked why, including reporters..standard answer: “I can do a better job of protecting you and your family, if I don’t waste time on drug users…Let them and their families take care of it.” Boom…I wish I had a secret camera going, so I could show you the look on their faces. As you can see, the statement is clear, concise, and correct…and the listener knows it. Almost no push back from anyone of any age, except the woman who works for the DEA!
Dwindling Numbers: Pre-covid attendees were a steady 10,000 each year with lots of press, foreign and domestic..80% were young people 20-30..this year..maybe half or less of the press, 1/3 less radio/TV and worst: almost zero young people…everyone was 35 + (not my target audience) Previously I had many dozens of kids have their picture taken with the LEGALIZE. This year 4-5…
Last Year: Thus, this was my last year. The money is modest…motel, parking, entry, food was $900. COP also plays the long-game…The last hard drugs won’t be legalized for at least a decade…No kids= no sense in going…I spoke to another 4-5 who have gone every year and they also said The End.
https://www.the-sun.com/news/10478086/fentanyl-deaths-drugs-donald-melania-trump-letter/
This Week:
1 meeting: Grover Norquist
CPAC for 4 days…Conservative Political Action Conference (DC area)
5111 Presentations to Congressional staffers… 02 this week
101 Radio Interviews: 02 this week
117 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media. 01 This week. German TV
245 interviews and reports in minor media … 14 this week –
461 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, …member of Canadian Parliament
34 major conferences attended – CPAC 2024, (3 UN drug conferences in Vienna, Austria), LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc.) 01 this week
COP stats since inception: August 2009
391 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 0 this week:
Media: Blaze TV {new, popular right-wing}, (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, OAN, German, Swiss, French, Spanish TV and radio) Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Grand Rapids Press + 9 other MI papers. Chicago Tribune, Honolulu Star Advertiser {foto and caption}, Reason Magazine, Reuters, Stern
* Consider being a member of COP at $40 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 40 dollars buys all the copy paper COP uses in one year. Law Enforcement’s voice in opposition to current policy is vital on the Hill to achieve a repeal of federal drug prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org ( to donate by Internet)
To send a check:
COP
POB 543
Buckeystown, MD 21717
CPAC 2024:
Resistance is crumbling:
See URL below for an in camera interview.. I come in at about minute 25..
Lots asked why, including reporters..standard answer: “I can do a better job of protecting you and your family, if I don’t waste time on drug users…Let them and their families take care of it.” Boom…I wish I had a secret camera going, so I could show you the look on their faces. As you can see, the statement is clear, concise, and correct…and the listener knows it. Almost no push back from anyone of any age, except the woman who works for the DEA!
Dwindling Numbers: Pre-covid attendees were a steady 10,000 each year with lots of press, foreign and domestic..80% were young people 20-30..this year..maybe half or less of the press, 1/3 less radio/TV and worst: almost zero young people…everyone was 35 + (not my target audience) Previously I had many dozens of kids have their picture taken with the LEGALIZE. This year 4-5…
Last Year: Thus, this was my last year. The money is modest…motel, parking, entry, food was $900. COP plays the long-game…The last hard drugs won’t be legalized for at least a decade…No kids= no sense in going…I spoke to another 4-5 who have gone every year and they also said The End.
https://www.the-sun.com/news/10478086/fentanyl-deaths-drugs-donald-melania-trump-letter/
This Week:
1 meeting: Grover Norquist
CPAC for 4 days…Conservative Political Action Conference (DC area)
5111 Presentations to Congressional staffers… 02 this week
101 Radio Interviews: 02 this week
117 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media. 01 This week. German TV
245 interviews and reports in minor media … 14 this week –
461 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, …member of Canadian Parliament
34 major conferences attended – CPAC 2024, (3 UN drug conferences in Vienna, Austria), LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc.) 01 this week
COP stats since inception: August 2009
391 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 0 this week:
Media: Blaze TV {new, popular right-wing}, (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, OAN, German, Swiss, French, Spanish TV and radio) Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Grand Rapids Press + 9 other MI papers. Chicago Tribune, Honolulu Star Advertiser {foto and caption}, Reason Magazine, Reuters, Stern
* Consider being a member of COP at $40 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 40 dollars buys all the copy paper COP uses in one year. Law Enforcement’s voice in opposition to current policy is vital on the Hill to achieve a repeal of federal drug prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org ( to donate by Internet)
To send a check:
COP
POB 543
Buckeystown, MD 21717
Posted February 27th, 2024 by hiwayhowie
What a day!/Why I love going to work: Thursday ended with a chat with 3 Israeli soldiers who had been fighting in Gaza 2 weeks ago…Fascinating is a poor descriptor.
The day started as I was clearing security at the House Office Bldg…”Why?” The asker was an NBC tech who kept asking questions…10 minutes later we both had to make our respective meetings.
I was drinking a coffee, when I engaged the staffer to my left…We had a most excellent 5-minute chat on the issues..turned out he was a staffer for Minority Leader Jeffries.
I attended a briefing put on by two Members regarding how to help citizens who are suffering from an addiction to Fenty et al. At the end I strode up to the panel table, waited politely and spoke to CWoman Trahan (D-MA) and the doctor who had lost a son to OD in a Relapse Scenario. They allowed me 4 minutes to make my pitch. The doctor was ignorant of the Swiss approach. I happily supplied the basics..oh what a feeling!
After making 2 presentations, I was on my way out of the building, when CWoman Jayapal was also going to the elevator. I asked her for an elevator chat and the reply was “sure.” I am the king of the 30 second chat!!
Next week I will be attending the CPAC and have fun with 10,000 rabid MAGA folks..
Yes, I did pick up the new pony from Chicago and she is now 400 meters away in a pasture…woohoo!
This Week:
2 meetings: Grover Norquist
Congressional briefing
391 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 03 his week: Trahan (D-MA); Trone (D-MD), Jayapal (D-WA_
5109 Presentations to Congressional staffers… 05 this week
COP stats since inception: August 2009
460 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs,
116 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media. 0 This week.
99 Radio Interviews: 0 this week
231 interviews and reports in minor media … this week –
33 major conferences attended – CPAC 2023, (3 UN drug conferences in Vienna, Austria), LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc.) 0 this week
Media: Blaze TV {new, popular right-wing}, (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, OAN, German, Swiss, French, Spanish TV and radio) Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Grand Rapids Press + 9 other MI papers. Chicago Tribune, Honolulu Star Advertiser {foto and caption}, Reason Magazine, Reuters, Stern
* Consider being a member of COP at $40 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 40 dollars buys all the copy paper COP uses in one year. Law Enforcement’s voice in opposition to current policy is vital on the Hill to achieve a repeal of federal drug prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org ( to donate by Internet)
To send a check:
COP
POB 543
Buckeystown, MD 21717
Posted February 11th, 2024 by hiwayhowie
This week’s work:
What if, what if: Last week the problem was religion; this week a staffer asked: what if we make it much easier for addicts (Opioid Use Disorder OUD) and OD and die…won’t insurance rates go up? Doctors might be reluctant to prescribe it.
I was very patient, as I explained that OD amongst patients being given controlled doses of methadone mostly die (a few have heart attacks) from polydrug use: combine methadone with alcohol, fenty, cocaine, etc. Oh Vey! I am certain my message of be ‘Pro-Life’ Love and Compassion for constituents who have OUD fell on deaf ears. Yes, it was a Republican staffer.
And of course, the bill only allows doctors who want to do this to easily certify and dispense..no obligation.
Personal note: I’ll be in the Chicago area Monday morning to pick up my new horse…I should make it back in time for my meetings and presentations next week. Yes, I am excited. It is a Long Rider’s horse with 6,000 miles of LD experience.
1 meeting: Grover Norquist
388 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 01 his week: Matt Gaetz (R-FL) — BTW..for all the news about him – he is very solid on his support for MJ legalization and a turn to going medical versus lock them all up.
5104 Presentations to Congressional staffers… 05 this week
460 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, 04 this week… Congressional Candidate in 4 states
COP stats since inception: August 2009
116 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media. 0 This week.
99 Radio Interviews: 0 this week
231 interviews and reports in minor media … this week –
33 major conferences attended – CPAC 2023, (3 UN drug conferences in Vienna, Austria), LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc.) 0 this week
Media: Blaze TV {new, popular right-wing}, (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, OAN, German, Swiss, French, Spanish TV and radio) Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Grand Rapids Press + 9 other MI papers. Chicago Tribune, Honolulu Star Advertiser {foto and caption}, Reason Magazine, Reuters, Stern
* Consider being a member of COP at $40 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 40 dollars buys all the copy paper COP uses in one year. Law Enforcement’s voice in opposition to current policy is vital on the Hill to achieve a repeal of federal drug prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org ( to donate by Internet)
To send a check:
COP
POB 543
Buckeystown, MD 21717
Posted January 29th, 2024 by hiwayhowie
My every four year Pilgrimage to New Hampshire: A modest success over all with 16 media events.
Supplemental to Stories of January 19, 2024.
COP coordinated with MJ Leadership Fund Don Murphy to spend a week in New Hampshire to bring up the issue of marijuana and the drug war in general. 16 hours a day spent to attend 3 rallies. Most were easy to handle, except Trump’s: he has Secret Service protection, so we had to stand in the very cold, windy outdoors for a chance to be scanned by the SS.
Still, at his rally I was interviewed by NPR, CNN and the Washington Post…
Surprise, Surprise, Surprise: At a Dean Phillips’ rally it was near ending, so I moved close to the only exit door. A woman asked me ‘why legalize heroin.’ She kept asking questions, so we chatted for 10 minutes. She said we should introduce ourselves; She was the candidate’s wife Annalise! And we chatted for another 10 minutes. It was great!
Don’t let anyone see us: A DeSantis volunteer asked for a photo of my jacket (legalize heroin)…we moved to a dark corner so attendees could not see us..LOL
Plz Cover your shirt: I was asked by Haley staff to cover the shirt with my jacket..I complied but forgot to zip it up; Ooops…The legalize pot letters are clearly visible
I had a chat with Kasie Hunt, now CNN,,,also John Heileman of MSNBC.
CMan Dean Phillips (D-MN); Matt Gaetz (R-FL)
Major Press interviews: CNN, NPR (2), Bloomberg, Washington Post, Die Stern (German major magazine), C-Span broadcast my Q & A,
Minor: 09..total of 16.
This week(s) work:
116 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media. 07 This week.
231 interviews and reports in minor media …16 this week –
386 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 02 his week:
Meetings: 0
5079 Presentations to Congressional staffers… this week
454 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, 01 this week…Annalie Phillips, wife to CMan Phillips & Candidate for President
COP stats since inception: August 2009
98 Radio Interviews: 0 this week
33 major conferences attended – CPAC 2023, (3 UN drug conferences in Vienna, Austria), LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc.) 0 this week
Media: Blaze TV {new, popular right-wing}, (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, OAN, German, Swiss, French, Spanish TV and radio) Detroit News, Detroit Free Press, Grand Rapids Press + 9 other MI papers. Chicago Tribune, Honolulu Star Advertiser {foto and caption}, Reason Magazine, Reuters, Stern
* Consider being a member of COP at $40 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 40 dollars buys all the copy paper COP uses in one year. Law Enforcement’s voice in opposition to current policy is vital on the Hill to achieve a repeal of federal drug prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org ( to donate by Internet)
To send a check:
COP
POB 543
Buckeystown, MD 21717
Greetings From Chilly-Willy Concord, New Hampshire.
Just had a solid chat w/ CMan and Dem Prez Candidate Dean Phillps, offering him my advice on how to articulate Drug War/Drug Policy, as he holds 4 town hall meetings a day…
I am happy I drove from MD, as Tuesday was a snowing, freezing mess on the roadways…the first 3 days of attending campaign stops has been a bit exhausting; 16 hour days and lots of driving between events, fast food on the go, etc…..and all worth it! Really good media interviews, talking to Nikki Haley, Dean Phillips, Marianne Williams today; plus media interviews with CNN, Washington Post, 2x with NPR and 1 great interview with a German magazine (Stern) which is a mixture of Life-Look and the National Enquirer…auf Deutsch natürlich….plus dozens of chats with regular people.
