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June 28, 2007
Hanging out with Mike Gravel
Even though he doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of getting nominated, former senator Mike Gravel sure is entertaining. He spent much of the debate talking about the need to legalize drugs, and he kept at it in the spin room. Most of the reporters were talking with other candidates or their representatives, allowing for a more intimate conversation with Gravel and perhaps one or two other people at a time. Gravel lambasted the war on drugs, saying it's insane that a person can't get a prescription to buy cocaine. When asked if drugs should be taxed heavily, he disagreed, saying that he doesn't have to pay taxes for the painkillers he uses for his leg pain, so why should someone have to pay tax if they want to buy some drugs?
It sure is fascinating watching someone who has absolutely nothing to lose. :-) -andy
Tags: chutzpah | drugs | election 2008 | Mike Gravel | presidential debates
Posted by acarvin at June 28, 2007 11:19 PM
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