Because we need a laugh: Nixon Unknowingly Mules Pot for Satchmo.

[karynnj]

5. Great story, but consider the source

I would not believe anything said by Roger Stone. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Stone

The real question - if it happened how did Stone learn of it. He was, of course, a Nixon confidante, but presumably if true, all Nixon would have known is that he met Armstrong at the airport. This would mean that the ONLY one who would have known was Armstrong, but per this, he was concerned that he could have embarrassed the US. Would HE, when he escaped detection, have then told anyone? The "sourcing" that a jazz musician told another Nixon guy is pretty lame.

Not to mention, three pounds! I've never smoked pot, but remembered that Paul McCartney was arrested in Japan with a bit less than half a pound (I googled to check amount) -- and could have faced a smuggling charge as that was considered too much for personal use. As I said, I never smoked pot, so I could be very offbase. Not to mention, why would he even consider bringing pot into NYC -- I would bet it would not have been hard to find there.

Note that to some, this story diminishes Armstrong, while making Nixon more personable.