Fluther: Who started the war on drugs?

Who started the war on drugs?

Asked by cheebdragon (20512

) April 2nd, 2008
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im curious how many people know the answer.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_on_Drugs

soundedfury (2543

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I’m guessing Reagan.

PupnTaco (13895

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Yes it was my favorite President Ronald Regan. He by the way is the best of all time Presidents not yet on a coin.

gooch (5749

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I was thinking Nancy Regan, but I think she coined the phrase “Just say no.”

scamp (13149

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Hmm, what a surprise! I did a little digging and found an article that says Nixon started it. Here’s an exerpt:

Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). President Nixon started this war in 1969, and President Reagan kicked it into high gear. It’s been a full-throttle battle since, even through the Clinton years.
http://www.inthesetimes.com/article/3501/women_behind_bars/

scamp (13149

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Ha scamp you are 100% correct, Nixon started the war on drugs, its funny how many people think it was Reagan.

cheebdragon (20512

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Maybe ‘cause Carter was loose about it & Nancy was horny about “just say no.”

PupnTaco (13895

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??? that doesnt even make sense.?.