Posted October 7th, 2016 by hiwayhowie
Stories from the week of August 19 & 26, 2016
Vacation Time: Karen & I leave on the 24 for an extended holiday in Old Europe. We return in early October. The only COP I will do is the 3 hours in Geneva at a Swiss Clinic for heroin addicts.. I do hope to meet with a few of the members of newly-formed LEAP Germany.
Going forward in this election year, no real work to be done until November the 9th.
This week’s stats:
2244 Presentations to Congressional staffers.. 08 this week
134 personal chats with a Member of Congress.. 01 this week
14 interviews and reports in minor media = 01 this week.
1 meetings/hearings
COP stats since inception: August 2009
203 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc. 0 this week
67 Radio Interviews.. 00 this week
84 published letters to the editor (value per MAPINC in free publicity: $83,000).. 0 this week
42 published interviews/foto in major (daily) newspapers or magazine… 0 this week
62 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media..This week (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR)…02 this week (NBC twice)
24 major conferences attended – (United Nations drug conf, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, etc) 0this week
* 2 editorials in daily papers mentioning Howard’s efforts & in support of COP position
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
* Consider being a member of COP at $30.00 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 30 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 prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org
Posted August 8th, 2016 by hiwayhowie
Stories from the week of August 5, 2016
Green Plant Policy: Distributing updates and learning of staff changes was the focus of the week – I would introduce myself with this: ‘I represent police officers who don’t want to waste their time chasing a green plant, Willie, Snoop Dog, that kind of nonsense. Who is the LA (Legis. Asst) in charge of green plant policy?’ 90% of the time the front desk person broke into a smile or at least a grin and replied, “so & so.” And so it is in 2016 that staffers are aware that this issue is so trivial in the scope of what the Congress must deal with.
Friday was a ‘fun day’ in jeans & t-shirt. Besides staffers I asked 5-6 Capitol Police if they wanted their free samples now or at the end of their shift, as I pointed to my large briefcase. All of them smiled broadly, shaking their head & replying ‘at the end of my shift please.’
This week’s stats:
2215 Presentations to Congressional staffers.. 14 this week
203 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc. 01 this week
1 meetings/hearings
COP stats since inception: August 2009
133 personal chats with a Member of Congress.. 0 this week
67 Radio Interviews.. 00 this week
13 interviews and reports in minor media = 0 this week.
84 published letters to the editor (value per MAPINC in free publicity: $83,000).. 0 this week
42 published interviews/foto in major (daily) newspapers or magazine… 0 this week
62 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media..This week (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR)…02 this week (NBC twice)
24 major conferences attended – (United Nations drug conf, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, etc) 0this week
* 2 editorials in daily papers mentioning Howard’s efforts & in support of COP position
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
* Consider being a member of COP at $30.00 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 30 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 prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org
Posted August 4th, 2016 by hiwayhowie
Stories from the week of July 29, 2016
Whistleblower’s Conference: I presented to this group of Friday afternoon for two hours. It was not well attended but I did have an interview with a reporter
I spent two days going door to door, updating my contact info and distributing 2016 updates. Finally getting back to a normal workweek. Great chats with staff aides always pumps me up.
Marathon Man: In the Rayburn escalator an legislative assistant asked how my issue was going, ending by wishing me a speedy success. Later a Capitol police officer asked the same question, leaving me with words of encouragement. As I end my 10th year on the Hill, I feel like a guy on a long, long run…and people along the race route who don’t know me are offering their encouragement. Feels real good.
This week’s stats:
2201Presentations to Congressional staffers.. 11 this week
13 interviews and reports in minor media = 01 this week.
2 meetings/hearings
COP stats since inception: August 2009
133 personal chats with a Member of Congress.. 0 this week
202 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc. 0 this week
67 Radio Interviews.. 00 this week
84 published letters to the editor (value per MAPINC in free publicity: $83,000).. 0 this week
42 published interviews/foto in major (daily) newspapers or magazine… 0 this week
62 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media..This week (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR)…02 this week (NBC twice)
24 major conferences attended – (United Nations drug conf, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, etc) 0this week
* 2 editorials in daily papers mentioning Howard’s efforts & in support of COP position
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
* Consider being a member of COP at $30.00 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 30 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 prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org
Posted July 28th, 2016 by hiwayhowie
COP on the Hill
Stories from the week of July 15 & 22, 2016
A Long Time Coming: On Wednesday Senator Graham held the first ever positive hearing on the medical use of MJ. 8 witnesses. IMHO, 5 were positive, 2 neutral and the SAM rep was a typical muffin head, spouting the prohibition line. I thanked the Senator for his efforts.
A shout out to Don Murphy of MPP who has had many chats with Graham the last year to convert him to our side.
Life Keeps Getting in the Way: I had an excellent day with Congressional aides on the 13th with 7 presentations. Then my dear brother called from North Carolina…could I be his Best Man at his wedding—- tomorrow? And he made an honest woman of his girl friend of 12 years. I’ll be back to work, next week…God willing and the creeks don’t rise.
This week’s stats:
133 personal chats with a Member of Congress.. 01 this week (Senator Graham R/SC)
2190 Presentations to Congressional staffers.. 07 this week
202 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc. 01 this week
13 interviews and reports in minor media = 01 this week. ( Politico )
84 published letters to the editor (value per MAPINC in free publicity: $83,000).. 01 this week* below
2 meetings/hearings
COP stats since inception: August 2009
67 Radio Interviews.. 00 this week
42 published interviews/foto in major (daily) newspapers or magazine… 0 this week
62 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media..This week (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR)…02 this week (NBC twice)
24 major conferences attended – (United Nations drug conf, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, etc) 0this week
* 2 editorials in daily papers mentioning Howard’s efforts & in support of COP position
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
* Consider being a member of COP at $30.00 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 30 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 prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org
Note: Anchorage Daily News until July ’14
Author: Howard Wooldridge
Referenced: http://www.mapinc.org/drugnews/v16/n477/a08.html
POT IS NOT A PLAY TOY
“Smoking cannabis is safe” ( Letters, July 15 ):
Cannabis is a drug. Like all drugs, its use can be problematic. Fed studies show about 9 percent of users become addicted. It is not a play toy. I would give it the same rules and respect as beer.
– – Detective Officer Howard ‘Cowboy’ Wooldridge,
Retired
Buckeystown, Maryland
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Posted July 4th, 2016 by hiwayhowie
COP on the Hill
Stories from the week of July 1 & 8, 2016
HAT in Geneva: I have arranged a 3 hour meeting in Geneva, Switzerland on August 31 at the city’s Heroin Assisted Treatment clinic.. I will meet and chat with a govt official, the doctor who runs the clinic & they have arranged for me to meet with some patients. Yes, I am spending at least an hour a day on my French. No, COP is not paying for the trip…this is just one day of a planned, European vacation with Karen.
NORML in Baltimore & Townhall meeting in Baltimore: At the request of LEAP I was on evening panels on Saturday and on Thursday. The NORML event was fairly standard stuff. The Townhall meeting was 100 people who vented their rage at the police shooting and harassing them. It was an eye-opener for this white boy. You could cut the anger and frustration with a knife.
I will spend the week of the 8th in Michigan, finishing up family stuff.
This week’s stats:
201 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc. 01 this week
5 meetings/conferences
COP stats since inception: August 2009
132 personal chats with a Member of Congress.. 00 this week
2183 Presentations to Congressional staffers.. 00 this week
132 interviews and reports in minor media = 00 this week.
67 Radio Interviews.. 00 this week
42 published interviews/foto in major (daily) newspapers or magazine… 0 this week
62 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media..This week (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR)…02 this week (NBC twice)
24 major conferences attended – (United Nations drug conf, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, etc) 0this week
83 published letters to the editor (value per MAPINC in free publicity: $83,000).. 0 this week
* 2 editorials in daily papers mentioning Howard’s efforts & in support of COP position
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
* Consider being a member of COP at $30.00 or more per year. All contributions are tax-deductible. 30 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 prohibition. COP provides that voice. www.citizensopposingprohibition.org
