Drug Wars tooooo close to home! - Page 7

ZenGum · 03-26-2009, 11:14 PM

So cold yo! :p

xoxoxoBruce · 03-27-2009, 02:02 AM

Drug war pictures at Boston Dot Com.

TheMercenary · 03-27-2009, 07:31 AM

Awesome pics.

Cloud · 07-30-2009, 10:54 AM

Since I first started this thread, well--everyone seems to know about this now. Unfortunately, despite apparent (and I do stress apparent) efforts by Mexican government and military, things are worse. This year so far, the murder count is about 1400--up 45% from last year. And that has spread to general lawlessness; kidnapping, carjacking, robbery--NO ONE goes over there now if they can help it. There is no rule of law, no one to trust, and no one to help.

If you're interested, here is a recent and very nice article by a bi-national engineer on the current state of affairs:

http://newspapertree.com/features/40...-created-equal

I'm very sad for the Mexican people.

classicman · 07-30-2009, 11:06 AM

Me too - They should revolt and take their country back.

TheMercenary · 10-27-2009, 08:41 AM

The latest pics from boston.com with the WOD.

http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/200...ug_report.html

Cloud · 04-20-2010, 10:38 PM

El Paso is getting a lot of refugees. Those who can afford to leave Cd. Juarez, or who have relatives here they can stay with, have. I sit on my balcony and watch the helicopters patrol at night.

And just this week our local pd has raided and arrested four very small home pot growers. Like -- 2 plants to 2 lbs. This does not make sense to me. (shakes head)

classicman · 04-21-2010, 07:47 AM

It's politically safer.

Spexxvet · 04-21-2010, 08:23 AM

And physically safer.

Shawnee123 · 04-21-2010, 08:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

And physically safer.

So, it's not so much a war on drugs as it is a bully on drugs.

kerosene · 04-21-2010, 11:14 AM

I think it is more of a govt on drugs.

BrianR · 04-21-2010, 02:22 PM

What I want to know is, how did the police KNOW there were two pot plants in that apartment? It doesn't sound like a high tech operation to me...

Cloud · 04-21-2010, 02:25 PM

that was my first question, too.

After discussion with my cow orkers, the consensus is "kids." Or it could be a roofer, or meter guy, or . . . or None of those operations looks really big enough to throw a red flag up for utility use I don't think.

If they get a report, they have to act on it, I guess.

classicman · 04-21-2010, 02:44 PM

Sacrificial lambs

Shawnee123 · 04-21-2010, 03:00 PM

Heh...yeah.

Police reports: Hey, we had 400 drug busts last month. Chico was smoking a j in an alley. Barb and Fred had 1/32nd oz of smoke. Mark took a hit from a bong at a party. We are nipping it IN THE BUD!

03-26-2009, 11:14 PM	#91
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03-27-2009, 02:02 AM	#92
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Drug war pictures at Boston Dot Com. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

03-27-2009, 07:31 AM	#93
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	Awesome pics. __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

07-30-2009, 10:54 AM	#94
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Since I first started this thread, well--everyone seems to know about this now. Unfortunately, despite apparent (and I do stress apparent) efforts by Mexican government and military, things are worse. This year so far, the murder count is about 1400--up 45% from last year. And that has spread to general lawlessness; kidnapping, carjacking, robbery--NO ONE goes over there now if they can help it. There is no rule of law, no one to trust, and no one to help. If you're interested, here is a recent and very nice article by a bi-national engineer on the current state of affairs: http://newspapertree.com/features/40...-created-equal I'm very sad for the Mexican people. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-30-2009, 11:06 AM	#95
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Me too - They should revolt and take their country back. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

10-27-2009, 08:41 AM	#96
TheMercenary “Hypocrisy: prejudice with a halo” Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Savannah, Georgia Posts: 21,393	The latest pics from boston.com with the WOD. http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/200...ug_report.html __________________ Anyone but the this most fuked up President in History in 2012!

04-20-2010, 10:38 PM	#97
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	El Paso is getting a lot of refugees. Those who can afford to leave Cd. Juarez, or who have relatives here they can stay with, have. I sit on my balcony and watch the helicopters patrol at night. And just this week our local pd has raided and arrested four very small home pot growers. Like -- 2 plants to 2 lbs. This does not make sense to me. (shakes head) __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

04-21-2010, 07:47 AM	#98
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	It's politically safer. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

04-21-2010, 08:23 AM	#99
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	And physically safer. __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

04-21-2010, 11:14 AM	#101
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	I think it is more of a govt on drugs.

04-21-2010, 02:22 PM	#102
BrianR Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,338	What I want to know is, how did the police KNOW there were two pot plants in that apartment? It doesn't sound like a high tech operation to me... __________________ Never be afraid to tell the world who you are. -- Anonymous

04-21-2010, 02:25 PM	#103
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	that was my first question, too. After discussion with my cow orkers, the consensus is "kids." Or it could be a roofer, or meter guy, or . . . or None of those operations looks really big enough to throw a red flag up for utility use I don't think. If they get a report, they have to act on it, I guess. __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

04-21-2010, 02:44 PM	#104
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Sacrificial lambs __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

04-21-2010, 03:00 PM	#105
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Heh...yeah. Police reports: Hey, we had 400 drug busts last month. Chico was smoking a j in an alley. Barb and Fred had 1/32nd oz of smoke. Mark took a hit from a bong at a party. We are nipping it IN THE BUD! __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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