
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Battle for Burlington AFTER PARTY

An interesting viewpoint from an old white guy
From:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/31/cafferty.legal.drugs/index.html
Jack Cafferty says America's effort to prohibit illegal drugs doesn't work and should be rethought.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Here's something to think about:
How many police officers and sheriff's deputies are involved in investigating and solving crimes involving illegal drugs? And arresting and transporting and interrogating and jailing the suspects?
How many prosecutors and their staffs spend time prosecuting drug cases? How many defense lawyers spend their time defending drug suspects?
How many hours of courtroom time are devoted to drug trials? How many judges, bailiffs, courtroom security officers, stenographers, etc., spend their time on drug trials?
How many prison cells are filled with drug offenders? And how many corrections officers does it take to guard them? How much food do these convicts consume?
And when they get out, how many parole and probation officers does it take to supervise their release? And how many ex-offenders turn right around and do it again?
So how's this war on drugs going?
Someone described insanity as doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result each time. That's a perfect description of the war on drugs.
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The United States is the largest illegal drug market in the world. Americans want their weed, crack, cocaine, heroin, whatever. And they're willing to pay big money to get it.
The drug suppliers are only too happy to oblige. The Mexican drug cartels now have operations in 230 American cities. That's 230 American cities!
And we're not just talking about border towns, but places such as Anchorage, Alaska; Boston, Massachusetts; Atlanta, Georgia; and Billings, Montana. They're everywhere. And they don't just bring drugs, but violence and crime as well -- lots of it at no extra charge.
They have been able to infiltrate those 230 cities because we have not bothered to secure our borders. In addition to illegal aliens who come here to work and avail themselves of our social programs, we have criminals from Mexico bringing drugs in, taking money and guns back, and recruiting American kids into their criminal enterprises while they're here. iReport.com: Is it time to legalize pot?
What do you suppose the total price tag is for this failed war on drugs? One senior Harvard economist estimates we spend $44 billion a year fighting the war on drugs. He says if they were legal, governments would realize about $33 billion a year in tax revenue. Net swing of $77 billion. Could we use that money today for something else? You bet your ass we could. Plus the cartels would be out of business. Instantly. Goodbye crime and violence.
If drugs were legalized, we could empty out a lot of our prison cells. People will use this stuff whether it's legal or not. Just like they do booze. And you could make the argument that in some cases alcohol is just as dangerous as some drugs. I know.
Like I said ... something to think about. It's time.
The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Jack Cafferty.
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/03/31/cafferty.legal.drugs/index.html
Jack Cafferty says America's effort to prohibit illegal drugs doesn't work and should be rethought.
NEW YORK (CNN) -- Here's something to think about:
How many police officers and sheriff's deputies are involved in investigating and solving crimes involving illegal drugs? And arresting and transporting and interrogating and jailing the suspects?
How many prosecutors and their staffs spend time prosecuting drug cases? How many defense lawyers spend their time defending drug suspects?
How many hours of courtroom time are devoted to drug trials? How many judges, bailiffs, courtroom security officers, stenographers, etc., spend their time on drug trials?
How many prison cells are filled with drug offenders? And how many corrections officers does it take to guard them? How much food do these convicts consume?
And when they get out, how many parole and probation officers does it take to supervise their release? And how many ex-offenders turn right around and do it again?
So how's this war on drugs going?
Someone described insanity as doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result each time. That's a perfect description of the war on drugs.
Don't Miss
The United States is the largest illegal drug market in the world. Americans want their weed, crack, cocaine, heroin, whatever. And they're willing to pay big money to get it.
The drug suppliers are only too happy to oblige. The Mexican drug cartels now have operations in 230 American cities. That's 230 American cities!
And we're not just talking about border towns, but places such as Anchorage, Alaska; Boston, Massachusetts; Atlanta, Georgia; and Billings, Montana. They're everywhere. And they don't just bring drugs, but violence and crime as well -- lots of it at no extra charge.
They have been able to infiltrate those 230 cities because we have not bothered to secure our borders. In addition to illegal aliens who come here to work and avail themselves of our social programs, we have criminals from Mexico bringing drugs in, taking money and guns back, and recruiting American kids into their criminal enterprises while they're here. iReport.com: Is it time to legalize pot?
What do you suppose the total price tag is for this failed war on drugs? One senior Harvard economist estimates we spend $44 billion a year fighting the war on drugs. He says if they were legal, governments would realize about $33 billion a year in tax revenue. Net swing of $77 billion. Could we use that money today for something else? You bet your ass we could. Plus the cartels would be out of business. Instantly. Goodbye crime and violence.
If drugs were legalized, we could empty out a lot of our prison cells. People will use this stuff whether it's legal or not. Just like they do booze. And you could make the argument that in some cases alcohol is just as dangerous as some drugs. I know.
Like I said ... something to think about. It's time.
The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Jack Cafferty.
Billy Mays Gopher Dub
Being lazy is easier then ever with the gopher!
The WTF Blanket
Check it out.
Somehow I KNEW this was coming...

Reality TV?! Believe or not???.......Believe it.......Billy Mays landed his first reality tv show...."Pitchmen"....check out the article to learn all about it.
Fresh Tee Tuesday - 3/31 - More Gore

Monday, March 30, 2009
I hope you got a discount Pelski....
Meet Vince Shlomi. He's probably better known to you as the ShamWow Guy, the ubiquitous television pitchman who has been phenomenally successful peddling absorbent towels and food choppers. Shlomi, 44, was arrested last month on a felony battery charge following a violent confrontation with a prostitute in his South Beach hotel room.

Friday, March 27, 2009
D III Football Play of the Year
A crazy play from Division III football that doesn't stop - a must watch.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
No TS Love in South Dakota

So if anybody in Thought Vomit land knows someone out there in the Southern of the Dakota's, HAVE THEM HIT UP THE SITE. Otherwise I'm going to drive out there and do it myself.
Heees Baaaack!!!!
As my first order of business as a newly appointed publisher of Thought Vomit I bring you this Ginger....
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Fresh Tee Tuesday - 3/24/09 - Pennant Race

Monday, March 23, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
Your Neighbors are back!

Pelski Tees? WTF

check it.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Check out Banksy

Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
THIRD SHIRT - Fresh Tee Tuesday Poll -

Hey Yall, in preparation for the Third Shift Summer Line, we want to throw a decision to the people. Check out one of the upcoming tees and provide your input on colorways. Use the Poll at the top left of the blog to cast your vote.

Battle for Burlington

Fresh Tee Tuesday 3/17

Monday, March 16, 2009
METAL MONDAY
A new recurring fun-time postation rotation on Thoughtpuke - METAL MONDAY. I'll post some random FBA (Fuckin Bad Ass) Live Metal video every monday. This one's for the ladies:
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Third Shift featured on IAMTHETREND.COM

Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Fresh Tee Tuesday - 3/10/09 - PanamaGoo


Saturday, March 7, 2009
This will blow your mind...

Friday, March 6, 2009
Put you family on the auction block

Ebay listing here
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Third Shift featured on Shirts on Sale blog

Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Fresh Tee Tuesday - 3/3/09 - Tuck It In

SWAGGER JACKIN' 101

I know it's Fresh Tee Tuesday - but I gotta show an example of a big no no in the t-shirt game. Let me show you exhibit A: Hooligan Designs in Brownsville Texas. Came across these guys on Myspace. I'm diggin the tattoo art, very in right now a la Ed Hardy and ever other copy cat trying to make a quick bill. But its your name guys, Hooligan Designs - its taken - more ways then one at that.
I'm all about new independent clothing companies - trust me I know. BUT DUDES DO SOME FUCKING RESEARCH. I know its a fun idea when you're all drunk drawing half ass shit on napkins - but really how long does it take to Google the name you want to use? If you Google "Hooligan Designs" you're 6th on the list kid. - STEP YOUR GAME UP -
For the real Hooligan Designs click here, there can only be one.
Monday, March 2, 2009
Third Shift MARCH MADNESS SALE - EVERYTHING $15

In tradition with the real March Madness, Third Shift Clothing has come out with their annual March Madness Sale. This year's bracket buster sale has everything at 15 bucks. Just in time for the big tourney and a fresh tee for you to wear while you watch nothing but college basketball. As always, you can catch Third Shift at their site - www.thirdshiftclothing.com
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