I heard one time that George Strait had gotten busted for cocaine in the early 80's. Any truth to that?
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Strait was born in Poteet, Texas and grew up in Pearsall, Texas. His father, John Strait, was a junior high school mathematics teacher. The Straits would often leave Pearsall on the weekends and the summers to work at the family's 2,000 acre (8 km²) cattle ranch outside Big Wells, Texas. When he was in fourth grade, Strait's parents divorced. His mother left the family taking his sister with her while he and his brother remained with his father. He began playing with a rock band in high school, but his preference turned to country music. Strait counts country singers Merle Haggard, George Jones, Bob Wills and Hank Williams as his early musical influences.\n\nAfter graduating from high school, Strait enrolled in university but dropped out and eloped to Mexico with his high school sweetheart, Norma. They repeated their vows in a church in Texas a few weeks later. In 1971, he enlisted in the US Army. During this stint in military service, he began performing with an Army-sponsored band, Rambling Country (who played off the base under the name Santee), when he was stationed in Hawaii. In 1972, while still in Hawaii, George and Norma had their first child, Jenifer. After leaving the army in 1975, Strait returned to his studies, enrolling at Southwest Texas State University (SWT) in San Marcos, Texas. He graduated in 1979 with a degree in agriculture.\n\nWhile attending SWT, he joined the Ace in the Hole Band. The band played honky tonks and bars around south and central Texas and as far east as Huntsville and Houston. They gained a regional following and opened for national acts such as The Texas Playboys. In the late 1970s, the band recorded several singles in a Houston studio that were released under the Dallas, Texas based "D" record label, but the band ultimately failed (though they do still play as George Strait's touring band under the same name). While playing with the band at night, Strait managed a cattle ranch during the day.\n\nAn operator of one of the bars the band had played had connections at MCA Records. In 1981, Strait went to Nashville, Tennessee to team with MCA and try a solo act. Strait has stayed with MCA throughout his career. It was also in 1981 that his and Norma's second child, George Jr., was born.\n\n"Unwound" was his first single and his first Top Ten hit. This was followed by "Down and Out" and then a whole series of #1 singles, beginning with "Fool Hearted Memory" in 1982 (see 1982 in music). He was one of the best-selling country singers of the 1980s, and one of the few from that decade who survived the influx of pop-country singers like Garth Brooks in the early 1990s. As of January 2006, Strait has had 40 #1 country singles on the Billboard Chart. Including Radio and Records Chart, Strait has an unmatched 52 #1 songs. He also holds the career record for Country Music Association (CMA) nominations with seventy-three. Strait was the top touring country act of the 1990's and remains one of the most played artists on US radio. Strait's 1995 Box set "Strait Out Of The Box" is the 2nd best selling box set ever with shipments of 8 million in the United States. From 1997 through 2001 Strait headlined the "George Strait Country Music Festival" which included artists such has Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson and many more. The massive stadiums played helped it become one of the most attented tours each year. George is the most certified country music artist with other 25 platinium albums.\n\nStrait has acted in two feature films. He had a bit part in The Soldier (1982) and starred in Pure Country (1992). He also appeared as himself in The Horse Whisperer (1998) and Grand Champion (2002).\n\nSince 1983, Strait has often appeared at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo and recorded his album For the Last Time: Live From the Astrodome the last time the rodeo was staged at the Astrodome in 2002. The event set
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1. The fact that it was Viagra was confirmed by his own attorney so that is not a rumor.\n2. Possession of a controlled substance of any kind without a prescription is a crime.\n3. When you enter the US you are subject to search by Customs.\n4. This is his second drug offense and is a violation of his plea agreement on the felony doctor shopping charge that he got last year.\n\nget your facts straight
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When I was a young teen, my friend was in a band and we got back stage passes all the time. We meet, AC/DC, Kiss, Rod Stewart, i forget the others, hey it was the 70s! My graandpa worked at a gas station once and Elvis stopped and got gas, he handed him a 100 dollar tip and that was amazing back then.
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No. The simple answer to debunk this is that Cocaine was around well before the creation of the CIA. \n\nDid you know that Coca-Cola had cocaine in it briefly before caffeine only? See end of answer.\n\nAs for Crack cocaine:\nSmoking cocaine rocks began in the late 1970's. Rocking-up cocaine powder and smoking it was originally the method developed so distributors of cocaine could test the purity of the drug before it was purchased from the manufacturers. Crack has destroyed millions of lives since it was first introduced to the streets of America. Crack is a relatively new drug on the scene compared to drugs like opium or heroin; nonetheless, it has been part of our history and culture for nearly 150 years.\n\n(http://www.cocaineaddiction.com/cocaine_hist.html)\n\nBottom line: conspiracy theories are almost always wrong. If the basic premise is false then the rest must also be false.\n~~~\nBirth of Coca Cola:\nThe soft drink was first sold to the public at the soda fountain in Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta on May 8, 1886.\n\nAbout nine servings of the soft drink were sold each day. Sales for that first year added up to a total of about $50. The funny thing was that it cost John Pemberton over $70 in expanses, so the first year of sales were a loss.\n\nUntil 1905, the soft drink, marketed as a tonic, ***contained extracts of cocaine*** as well as the caffeine-rich kola nut.\n~~~
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According to an interview the substance he tested positive for was in some medication (I think, or perhaps it was a sports or health suppliment) that he got while in the States. In Argentina that medication or suppliment doesn't actually contain that ingredient, but in the America it does and he didn't know that. He also says that if he'd wanted to cheat he would have taken something a lot better because there were far better substances available if that is what he intented to do. I believe him and besides which he didn't need to cheat! He was a great player who made a mistake. Well, two- not checking what he was taking and taking cocaine (which certainly doesn't do anything for your game.)
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Here's the link to his mug shot from the arrest. He was arrested at the airport because the found a gun and marijuana in his car.\n\n\nhttp://www.thesmokinggun.com/mugshots/snoopmug1.html
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He sounds better than Clinton who said he smoked a joint but didn't inhale.  Haggard got a gay massage but didn't have sex, and he bought some meth but didn't take it.  He will probably go into the Betty Ford Rehab Facility into the Right Wing.  "Methinks thou dost protest too much."  Those who make the most noise usually have the most to hide.
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Huh?\n\nIt sounds like a joke.  He was caught in California, Arizona AND New Mexico?\n\nI'm not even sure I believe it.
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well its a known fact the cia are behind smuggling in cocaine. Look up this site for links its being ignored.\n\n\nhttp://www.csun.edu/CommunicationStudies/ben/news/cia/\n\nwesley snipes new jack city "lets be honest, oozies arent made in harlem, not one of us owns a poppy field, this is Big Business" \n\nim not saying flat out they are behind it but heres evidence to refute that they arent.
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Basic answer: I'm fairly sure it's what is known as a 16-2-3 felony...meaning you can get 16 months, 2 years or 3 years in prison.\n\nDon't freak out.  Post some more information and I can probably narrow that down for you.  Sometimes we charge 11350 and we're wrong.  Here's what I would want to know to give you a better idea:\n\nWhat was the drug?\n\nHow much of it was there?\n\nDoes the arrestee have prior convictions for anything?\n\nIs the arrested person on probation or parole?\n\nAnd above all else, it ain't over until the fat lady sings, and nobody gets punished for anything if they're not guilty.  \n\nPost some more details and I'll keep an eye on this question so I can come back and edit my answer.\n\nDon't tell me anything the police don't already know (in other words, don't tell me your boyfriend got arrested for a quarter gram of cocaine but the cops missed the four kilos at the house).\n\n2/9/06: Well, depending on the county he's on probation in, prison is certainly a possibility.  Failing to appear and having a dirty test are bad enough, but to have more cocaine (and based on the 11350 charge you're asking about, I'm assuming it was coke...meth would be 11377) on him when he was arrested is certainly not good.  He may well have probation revoked and reinstated (basically a "do-over") and might end up with a lengthy stay in jail as a sanction.  I have to tell you, though...depending on the county you guys are in, prison is not out of the question.  Some counties are lenient and others are not.  Prop 36 (not 39) court is a good thing, but you have to behave if you want to stay in it.  \n\nWas he charged with a new possession offense when he was arrested, or are they handling the dope he had on him when he was arrested as just a violation of probation?  I would imagine they'll handle it as a violation of probation, rather than opening a whole new case...and a VOP can sometimes carry a stiffer penalty than a new case.  A lot of this will also depend on what the terms of his probation were when he was put into Prop 36 court.  If he received a suspended sentence (meaning that the judge told him he will send him to prison if he screws up *again*, but will let him do Prop 36 instead), he may very well go to prison on this new violation.  \n\nThere's a lot of variables and once your boyfriend has had a chance to talk with his attorney, he'll have a pretty good idea of where his case is heading.\n\nIf you are really as unfamiliar with drugs as you've said, I've got to suggest that maybe this guy is not for you.  It would appear that he's a little *too* familiar with drugs...and although that wasn't your question, that is my answer.\n\nBest of luck to both of you.
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Dan Rather's story was not false, but the papers he used were. His story is true, George W. Bush was AWOL from the air national guard. As a matter of fact he was absent from the guard for about a year. No one in Alabama ever recalls seeing him. We were at war with Vietnam, to be AWOL in a time of war for more than 30 days is considered desertion and treason. He does not qualify to be president if it could ever be pr oven. He had the records destroyed when he was governor of Texas. Furthermore Dan Rather ought to be given a medal for attempting to inform the public. There is a million dollar reward put out there for anyone who seen George Bush while serving in the Alabama National Guard. Don't you think if anyone who served could recall seeing him they would step forward,. The reason he could not fly planes after 1972 is he refused to take a drug test on his physical, that is the year that the military implemented drug testing of servicemen in all branches. The Republican party does not want anyone to be able to prove George W.Bush was not in Alabama, they attacked Dan Rather on the only grounds they could the story was true, they did not deny the story, they stated the papers were fraudulent.
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yes I'm from notts,and i was watching Central news,he was on there ages ago about how he was number one singer then lost everything.think it was drugs ain't sure.
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Finally, someone who's been reading the de-classified documents besides me.  Bush Sr. was the best drug dealer, EVER.  His CIA ran the Drugs from which airport...Mena, Ark.  Who was governor?  Yup, Clinton!!!!  People WAKE UP.  Bush and Clinton have been in bed since the early 80's.\n\nDude, the War on Drugs enabled the USG to DOUBLE DIP.  Just like today:  under the Taliban, growing poppies in Afghan was a death sentence.  Now, under US/Afghan rule, Afghanistan has regained its spot as #1 poppy producing country.  HELLO!!!\n\nThe Afghan War was never funded by America until the Iraq war began...why...because we teamed with poppy producers to share the wealth..billions, while the USG kept billions to FIGHT the very drugs used to finance the downfall of the Taliban.  Granted, this is my own interpretation of the data...and I will not be proven correct or incorrect until the documents are declassified, in about 40 years, but, if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and talks like a duck, then you bet ur azz, its a duck.\n\nP.S.  The Savings and Loan scandal of the 80's was also a cover up...but you need to find that out for yourselves.
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If the police saw the drug, then they will likely charge him with possession of a controlled substance. If it was a large amount, he may also face charges for intent to distribute.\n\nOf course, this begs the question. Why didn't he hide it under the seat or something?
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I am not a country music fan, but I love the George Strait song 'I Cross My Heart'.  Truly one of the best love songs ever, country or not!
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No, and ill tell you why. Long ago when drugs were actually legal and many of our forefathers used them everyone started using them. This was the time when slavery had just been abolished. They started outlawing drugs using the excuse that black men were using drugs and raping all the white women. I think that they still use stupid excuses these days, like it supports terrorism, etc. Give me a break. sorry, sometimes the things in politics really confuse me.
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I think everyone has a right to their own opinion, but I also agree that if they haven't tried it they shouldn't dis it. I mean a lot of country songs have even crossed over to the rock charts. There are even a few that are rap in sorts. No, There isn't a lot of foul language and talk about doing drugs, but there is a lot of good music and good beats to dance to. To all those who dis country: Not all songs are like they used to be so if you haven't tried it for a while, try try again. Just maybe you will have a change of heart.