Posted June 5th, 2017 by hiwayhowie
COP on the Hill:
Stories from the week of June 2, 2017
R staffers have no enthusiasm to defend their Boss’s position: As you know, I am focusing on the offices which have voted against the 10th Amendment. This week the legislative assistants expressed a stark contrast between their personal view and the Congressman’s. One came out in the first minute to say he completely agreed with the COP view. Others simply stated the Boss opposed anything which could lead to any legalization — with the non-verbal communication of ‘I don’t believe what I am saying, but I have to say it anyway.’ Like Sean Spicer explaining Trump.
DC cops ..wink,nod at shirt: Friday, after a week of 23 presentations, I treated myself a burrito, chips and guac at the Chipotles in Union Station. Two, uniformed DC cops were enjoying their food, when they looked up to read my ‘all-drugs’ t-shirt (I had changed from my dress shirt for the ride home). They grinned, gave me a head nod of approval and returned to their burrito.
At Panera’s on Saturday two SWAT officers engaged me with ‘Why?’ 7 minutes later (many in the café were listening), we shook hands and continued our days. Damn nice change from 20 years ago.
This week’s stats:
2441 Presentations to Congressional staffers… 23 this week
1 meeting (podcast w/ Neill Franklin for the NCIA) Nat. Cann. Indus. Assoc
COP stats since inception: August 2009
195 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 00 this week
206 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc. this week
76 Radio Interviews. 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
72 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media..This week (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, German, Swiss. French TV and radio) 00 this week
148 interviews and reports in minor media = 00 this week.
26 major conferences attended – (United Nations drug conference, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc) 00 this week (CPAC)
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
* 2 editorials in daily papers mentioning Howard’s efforts & in support of COP position
* 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 May 29th, 2017 by hiwayhowie
Stories from the week of May 19 & 26, 2017
For the first time in 10 years: no stories
This week’s stats:
195 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 07 this week ( Don Murphy continues to teach me how this is done)
2418 Presentations to Congressional staffers… 02 this week
2 meetings
2 hearings
COP stats since inception: August 2009
206 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc. this week
76 Radio Interviews. 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
72 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media..This week (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, German, Swiss. French TV and radio) 00 this week
148 interviews and reports in minor media = 00 this week.
26 major conferences attended – (United Nations drug conference, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc) 00 this week (CPAC)
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
* 2 editorials in daily papers mentioning Howard’s efforts & in support of COP position
* 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 May 3rd, 2017 by hiwayhowie
COP on the Hill:
Stories from the week of May 5, 2017
Likewise Sir: Standing outside the Capitol steps on Tuesday (shout out to Don Murphy of MPP for the suggestion), I walked with John Lewis (D-GA) to explain the COP/LEAP position. He replied, “thank you for your service.” I was speechless and finally muttered, “Likewise Sir.” This giant of a man who was beaten senseless by my colleagues on a bridge in Alabama in 1964, gives me hope for our country.
I ended up walking and chatting with 9 House Members during that hour and a half. Good day it was.
Note:…I am on family business the next 12 days in Michigan, Ohio.
This week’s stats:
188 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 09 this week
2416 Presentations to Congressional staffers… 07 this week
0 meetings
COP stats since inception: August 2009
206 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc. this week
76 Radio Interviews. 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
72 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media..This week (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, German, Swiss. French TV and radio) 00 this week
148 interviews and reports in minor media = 00 this week.
26 major conferences attended – (United Nations drug conference, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc) 00 this week (CPAC)
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
* 2 editorials in daily papers mentioning Howard’s efforts & in support of COP position
* 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 April 24th, 2017 by hiwayhowie
COP on the Hill:
Stories from the week of April 7, 14, 21, 2017
Gracias: The theme of the soirée at the embassy was cooking which is not my area of interest. I was able to meet and chat with the Uruguay ambassador. During our 10 minute chat in Spanish I thanked him and Uruguay for their courage to be the first country in the world to legalize/regulate marijuana. Their first stores for adult use open July 1.
Words that work: As Congressional staff take 12+ meetings a week, being remembered is crucial. I point out & emphasize to Republican offices that – drug prohibition is part of Sharia law and thus their boss supports part of Sharia ( Rs hate Sharia) {example Saudi Arabia}. With the few Democrats left who support MJ prohibition – I hammer the racism of the policy, the misery, teens shot every day and even the NAACP supports the 10th Amendment for MJ. I am often remembered long after the meeting.
Long Days: Congress was on “working in district” these two weeks which frees up time for staff. 41 meetings made for lots done. Also, most meeting went the full 30 minutes, as everyone had time to ask questions. Chatting with arguably some of the brightest young minds in the country is always a joy.
This week’s stats:
2404 Presentations to Congressional staffers… 41 this week
3 meetings
COP stats since inception: August 2009
179 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 0 this week
206 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc. this week
76 Radio Interviews. 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
72 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media..This week (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, German, Swiss. French TV and radio) 00 this week
148 interviews and reports in minor media = 00 this week.
26 major conferences attended – (United Nations drug conference, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc) 00 this week (CPAC)
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
* 2 editorials in daily papers mentioning Howard’s efforts & in support of COP position
* 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 April 7th, 2017 by hiwayhowie
COP on the Hill:
Stories from the week of March 31, 2017
Who’s Your Daddy? About to leave the Senate office building a police officer called out to me. “Where is your jacket? I know you wore it in this morning.” Smiling, I assured him it was in my briefcase and it had become too warm to wear to the Union Station.
It seems my ‘back-up’ is everywhere these days. Foto of said jacket at bottom.
Done: this week the Swiss Medication-Assisted-Treatment Program was hand-delivered to all 100 Senate offices. Friday was spent emailing the health LAs said program, just to make sure them share it easily.
This week’s stats:
100 offices visited for a mini-presentation of the Swiss MAT program
2362 Presentations to Congressional staffers… 09 this week
1 meeting
COP stats since inception: August 2009
179 personal chats with a Member of Congress… 0 this week
206 chats with other elected officials, state reps, senators, VIPs, etc. this week
76 Radio Interviews. 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
72 Appearances/Interviews on major TV/Radio/Print media..This week (Fox, ABC, CBS, NBC, Univision, BBC, CNN, NPR, German, Swiss. French TV and radio) 00 this week
148 interviews and reports in minor media = 00 this week.
26 major conferences attended – (United Nations drug conference, CPAC, LULAC, NRA, CBC, ASA, DPA, Dem & Repub. Presidential conventions., National Review, Republican Annual Retreat etc) 00 this week (CPAC)
Weekly attendance at Grover Norquist’s Wednesday brunch attended by 150 conservative leaders. Named the “Grand Central Station of the Conservative Movement.”
* 2 editorials in daily papers mentioning Howard’s efforts & in support of COP position
* 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
