The Drug War’s Dirty Secrets: What Warriors Won’t Tell You

by Richard Lawrence Miller Drugs do strange things to citizens who know nothing about them. Cynics suddenly believe whatever the government says. Voters who normally gag at a politician’s platitudes shout “Amen!” Press-ganged taxpayers become philanthropists throwing money at the problem. I’ve talked drugs with citizens in person and on the phone, from Seattle to Orlando, New York to New Orleans. Across the nation I find fear, anger, and ignorance heightened by stories that government bureaucrats choose to publicize. Have you ever wondered if authorities withhold anything from you? People who hide facts about Iran-Contra, savings and loan, BCCI, and other matters involving big reputations and big money are the same people who feed you stories about drugs. Have you ever wondered if you receive […] Read More

52 Wild Plants You Can Eat

Originally from Suntactics & Waking Times We all know which vegetables and fruits are safe to eat, but what about other wild edibles? Here are a few common North American goodies that are safe to eat if you find yourself stuck in the wild: Blackberries: Many wild berries are not safe to eat, it’s best to stay away from them. But wild blackberries are 100% safe to eat and easy to recognize. They have red branches that have long thorns similar to a rose, the green leaves are wide and jagged. They are best to find in the spring when their white flowers bloom, they are clustered all around the bush and their flowers have 5 points. The berries ripen around August to September. Dandelions: The easiest to […] Read More