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In reply to the discussion: On the Campaign Trail, Elon Musk Juggled Drugs and Family Drama [View all]mopinko
(72,681 posts)13. we DO NOT talk enough about hard drugs in high places.
i rly dont care what ppl do in their free time. but i suspect some historian, eons hence, will look at everything from the rampant coke use of the 80s to this shit right here, and wonder who the fuck was in charge.
the war on drugs was only ever about controlling ppl in low places.
ive told this story here b4, but about 15 yrs ago, i went back to school. i got a certificate of design from continuing studies at the art institute. the teachers all had day jobs, and extensive work experience. 1 of the graphic design teachers had worked at disney, in the pr dept.
she swore that when they sent out the movies pre-release, to critics, they filled the drive holes in the vhs tapes w coke. AT DISNEY.
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Because he is the richest man in the world and does what he damn well pleases at all times.
Irish_Dem
May 30
#27
And he would be broke paying child support for his many many illegitimate children.
Irish_Dem
May 30
#31
I had to pass a drug test when I applied for a job shelving books at a public library!
tanyev
May 30
#8
And none of our illustrious media said anything until months of damage done.
travelingthrulife
May 30
#19
I have never seen anyone who "only did recreational drugs in the privacy of their home" not be affected with it
LiberalArkie
May 30
#22
I've maintained for decades that the Disney folk were using drugs going all the way back
generalbetrayus
May 30
#15
Creative types are more prone to drug use to help their creativity? Or so they think it will.
Irish_Dem
May 30
#23
Meanwhile, back in Congress, they're planning to launch an investigation into some cocaine found
Vinca
May 30
#29