Posted May 9th, 2024 by hiwayhowie
COP on the Hill: Stories from the weeks of March 22, 2024
Slow week. See below for a note I’m sending out to each office regarding the War on Drugs
Next two weeks I will be on a boat to the Caribbean, relaxing.
This Week:
1 meeting: Grover Norquist
5136 Presentations to Congressional staffers… 02 this week
395 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 02 this week: Nancy Mace (R-SC) and CMan Buck (R-CO)
467 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, …spoke to 1 Republican running for US House
COP stats since inception: August 2009
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:
COP
POB 543
Buckeystown, MD 21717
Posted March 17th, 2024 by hiwayhowie
COP on the Hill: Stories from the weeks of March 8 & 15, 2024
Swamp Creature I am: a gentleman from Louisiana spied my jacket and asked why..good chat and I added that with his new governor (R), Baton Rouge should be able to move the conservative agenda…he asked how I knew so much about LA..”Being a creature of the DC Swamp, we know a little bit about a lot of things. NOTE: personally I rarely support the conservative agenda…that said, I am in Congress strictly to move drug reform bills. I make nice with all persons, if possible. IP…impress and persuade.
Why, Why, Why: Getting up from lunch, a person asked me why legalize heroin…just as I was finishing the 2-minute explanation, another came up and asked why..another 2-minute chat in the middle of a crowded lunchroom (150 or so customers).. I average an audience of about 15 every day who hear the pitch….mostly citizen lobbyists in the Congress for a few days…their curiosity gets the better of them. Marketing 101.
This Week:
2 meetings: Grover Norquist
5134 Presentations to Congressional staffers… 15 this week
393 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 02 this week: DeLauro (D-CT); Mooney (R-WV)
466 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, …spoke to 4 Republicans running for US House
COP stats since inception: August 2009
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:
COP
POB 543
Buckeystown, MD 21717
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:
COP
POB 543
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
