Great discussion on the Tom Woods show about the Ross Ulbricht pardon and why the war on drugs is a complete failure. Trump seems to think if he just uses enough force against the cartels he can stop the flow of drugs, unfortunately all this will do is lead to even more death and the drugs will not stop.

The only effect that going to war with the cartels is going to have is possibly a temporary increase in prices, which would just incentivize more production.

Given that Trump broadcasted his intentions to lock the border down prior to the inauguration, I guarantee the cartels moved as much product across the border as they possibly could before he took office. There is probably enough cartel dope stashed within US borders to last them until Trump leaves office.

So no, I don't think designating cartels as terrorists and trying to shoot your way out of widespread drug addiction is going to work Mr. President.

https://x.com/ThomasEWoods/status/1885388169304023272?t=UYJUNpjkeTmnxXJNDEeqSw&s=19