TheThriftDrifter
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Please don't get thrown off Gunky!
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Please don't get thrown off Gunky!
You are (deliberateliy in my opinion) ignoring the well understood concept that partisan politics refers to those who demonstrate blind loyalty to a party with prejudice and without reasoning. Look it up if you don't understand this.
I warned you not to post along these lines again. You didn't get a warning point the first time but this time you do. You aren't banned but you are taking a 15 day vacation.
Polarbearboy
Tokin' Away Since 1968
Really well-written article about the big weed growers. I actually learned stuff!
www.politico.com
From the article: "Arguably the biggest barrier to making money is the sky-high taxes weed companies pay because they’re treated like illegal narcotics traffickers under the federal tax code. The goods also cannot cross state lines, and that lack of interstate commerce means companies must build separate farms, factories and stores in each state where they do business and navigate a rapidly evolving patchwork of state regulations. Finally, raising capital is extremely expensive due to a dearth of financing options, an issue both Republicans and Democrats in Congress recognize but have yet to address."
Why weed companies can't make any money
High taxes, siloed state markets and lack of access to capital make it very difficult to turn a profit.
From the article: "Arguably the biggest barrier to making money is the sky-high taxes weed companies pay because they’re treated like illegal narcotics traffickers under the federal tax code. The goods also cannot cross state lines, and that lack of interstate commerce means companies must build separate farms, factories and stores in each state where they do business and navigate a rapidly evolving patchwork of state regulations. Finally, raising capital is extremely expensive due to a dearth of financing options, an issue both Republicans and Democrats in Congress recognize but have yet to address."
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Polarbearboy
Tokin' Away Since 1968
Best and clearest article I've ever seen explaining the different types of cannibanoids like Deltas 8 and 9 and CBN.
slate.com
A Guide to All the (Technically) Legal Cannabinoids You Can Buy Right Now
And what weed researchers say you need to keep in mind.
JBone65
Well-Known Member
Technology Networks - The Online Scientific Community
Love science? We’ve got it covered! With access to the latest news, articles and resources, Technology Networks explores the science that matters to you.
Hmmm.... Interesting.
I'm glad competition is gradually bringing the price down in some areas. I don't think something you can grow in your yard should be so expensive.
Scott's Miracle Grow made $5B last year. That sounds like the same story as when outfitters, general store owners and saloon owners earned a lot more than the average gold miner. Then there's the story about how giant beef processors earn big bucks while ranchers are all suffering.
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florduh
Well-Known Member
Hmmm.... Interesting.Technology Networks - The Online Scientific Community
Love science? We’ve got it covered! With access to the latest news, articles and resources, Technology Networks explores the science that matters to you.www.analyticalcannabis.com
This is another example of why it would be pretty easy for a certain political party to push through legalization if they really wanted to. Your opponents start saying silly bullshit like "BUT THE CHILDREN" or "FENTANYL", and you can turn around and call them Big Pharma shills. That's why they're embarrassing themselves in public with prohibitionist talking points everyone knows are nonsense. Because legalization threatens their Sugar Daddies' bottom line. I think that message would resonate with voters.
Of course, Big Pharma's bottom line hurting is also precisely why there isn't a serious push for legalization from anyone with real power.
‘Potent Pot’ hysteria takes a page from the Reefer Madness playbook
The availability of potent cannabis products is not a phenomenon unique to today’s state-legal market.
thehill.com
florduh
Well-Known Member
‘Potent Pot’ hysteria takes a page from the Reefer Madness playbook
The availability of potent cannabis products is not a phenomenon unique to today’s state-legal market.
A surprisingly good article. It's written by a NORML guy, but still. Lots of Washington politics ghouls read that site.
Can someone set my mind at ease though. There's not a real chance The Karens will get concentrates banned, is there? Or put THC limits on flower? I feel like the cat is out of the bag, but shit can always backslide.
Ramahs
Fucking Combustion (mostly) Since February 2017
As much as I'd like to say not to worry, nothing would surprise me.
Hell, a US civil war in the near future would not surprise me.
Yeah, Baby!
www.leafly.com
Congress’ new SHIP Act would let small-scale producers mail weed directly to consumers. Hell yeah!
Sorry, Big Weed. This one's only for the little guy.
www.leafly.com
florduh
Well-Known Member
Yeah, Baby!
Congress’ new SHIP Act would let small-scale producers mail weed directly to consumers. Hell yeah!
Sorry, Big Weed. This one's only for the little guy.
That would be amazing if it passes!
But think of the children! The mail is how they get birthday cards. Now the demonrats want DRUGS in the mail?!
Beware of Hemp Granola
www.marijuanamoment.net
Defense Department Warns That Hemp Granola And CBD Hand Sanitizer Can Compromise ‘Military Readiness’
The Department of Defense (DOD) is yet again reminding service members that they’re prohibited from using cannabis products, expressing concern that even using CBD-infused hand sanitizer or hemp granola could inadvertently compromise “military readiness.” It’s unclear why military branches have...
www.marijuanamoment.net
florduh
Well-Known Member
Beware of Hemp Granola
Defense Department Warns That Hemp Granola And CBD Hand Sanitizer Can Compromise ‘Military Readiness’
The Department of Defense (DOD) is yet again reminding service members that they’re prohibited from using cannabis products, expressing concern that even using CBD-infused hand sanitizer or hemp granola could inadvertently compromise “military readiness.” It’s unclear why military branches have...
The US Military hasn't put a W up on the board since about 1945. I don't think it's the CBD.
florduh
Well-Known Member
California Governor Signs 10 Marijuana Bills, Including Interstate Commerce, Employment Protections And Record Sealing
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed 10 marijuana-related bills on Sunday, including measures to set the state up to allow interstate cannabis commerce, provide employment protections for marijuana consumers, facilitate record sealing of prior convictions and prevent localities from blocking...
www.marijuanamoment.net
Cali just made it illegal, with some exceptions, for employers to discriminate against employees who use cannabis during non-working hours. Frankly, if you live in one of the 43 States who still allow employers to fire employees who choose to consume cannabis at home, your government has failed you. What you do on your off time has never been any of their fuckin business.
Justice Department Compares Marijuana Users To Domestic Abusers With New Filing In Cannabis Patients’ Gun Rights Lawsuit
The Justice Department is doubling down on its claim that medical marijuana patients are uniquely dangerous and, therefore, unfit to possess firearms—and it’s now comparing cannabis consumers to domestic abusers with a “propensity” toward violence. In a new court filing, DOJ responded to a...
www.marijuanamoment.net
florduh
Well-Known Member
Justice Department Compares Marijuana Users To Domestic Abusers With New Filing In Cannabis Patients’ Gun Rights Lawsuit
The Justice Department is doubling down on its claim that medical marijuana patients are uniquely dangerous and, therefore, unfit to possess firearms—and it’s now comparing cannabis consumers to domestic abusers with a “propensity” toward violence. In a new court filing, DOJ responded to a...
It sounds stupid. But they may have a point. Reading that fucking article sort of made me want to ------REDACTED----- this government and build a ******tine on the National Mall.
So glad we get to pick between two prohibitionist Parties every election! We love democracy, don't we folks?
Vaporware
Well-Known Member
Columbia’s new president gave a speech at the UN and called for an end to the War on Drugs. He wants to legalize cannabis and maybe even export it to other countries where it’s legal.
www.marijuanamoment.net
Whether or not you agree with all of his ideas, I think the full text of the speech is worth reading. It’s a perspective we need to understand.
peoplesdispatch.org
There’s also an English dub of the speech if you’d prefer to listen, and the original Spanish version is easy to find from there.
Colombia’s President Tells UN That ‘Democracy Will Die’ If World Leaders Don’t End Drug War And Pursue Different Strategy
Colombia’s recently inaugurated president told members of the United Nations (UN) on Tuesday that “democracy will die” if global powers don’t unite to end the drug war and pursue a different approach, with millions of lives on the line under the current regime. President Gustavo Petro also...
www.marijuanamoment.net
Whether or not you agree with all of his ideas, I think the full text of the speech is worth reading. It’s a perspective we need to understand.
Colombian president Gustavo Petro calls for an end to the War on Drugs in historic UN address : Peoples Dispatch
In his speech to the UN General Assembly, the Colombian president highlighted the necessity of ending the war on drugs and saving the environment
peoplesdispatch.org
There’s also an English dub of the speech if you’d prefer to listen, and the original Spanish version is easy to find from there.
florduh
Well-Known Member
Columbia’s new president gave a speech at the UN and called for an end to the War on Drugs. He wants to legalize cannabis and maybe even export it to other countries where it’s legal.
Colombia’s President Tells UN That ‘Democracy Will Die’ If World Leaders Don’t End Drug War And Pursue Different Strategy
Colombia’s recently inaugurated president told members of the United Nations (UN) on Tuesday that “democracy will die” if global powers don’t unite to end the drug war and pursue a different approach, with millions of lives on the line under the current regime. President Gustavo Petro also...
Whether or not you agree with all of his ideas, I think the full text of the speech is worth reading. It’s a perspective we need to understand.
Colombian president Gustavo Petro calls for an end to the War on Drugs in historic UN address : Peoples Dispatch
In his speech to the UN General Assembly, the Colombian president highlighted the necessity of ending the war on drugs and saving the environment
There’s also an English dub of the speech if you’d prefer to listen, and the original Spanish version is easy to find from there.
I got drawn in by the transcript. The translation isn't perfect but it's still poetic. I'd give my left nut for a President who was like 10% as cool as this guy. Petro is what the kids today would call "based".
I will say, this is a great example of the decline of the American Empire. 60 years ago the Dulles Brothers would've had this guy assassinated. Now he's allowed to address the UN, smh.
He's just speaking the unvarnished truth directly to the people most responsible for the sorry state of our world. But yes, I imagine most Americans would take issue with a lot of what he has to say. Because most Americans prefer to indulge in fantasy than to face obvious truths.
Petro points out that addiction to hard drugs like cocaine is merely a symptom of the deranging society and hopeless situation our leaders have created for a huge percentage of Americans. But instead of correcting the problems that lead to addiction, we declare war on places like Columbia. Murdering millions of them directly with bullets, or indirectly by spraying poison all over their jungles.
I'm sure he was already on their radar. But this speech has almost certainly caused the Eye of Sauron in Langley to turn south. Some sort of coup is in Petro's future. He's messing with the primal forces of nature, and sadly he will need to atone.
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His_Highness
In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king
Its not all bad folks.....The pricing trend in Florida for flower is downward and 8ths for $20 are becoming pretty common. I can remember not long ago when I got something decent for $33 on sale and thought I hit the jackpot.
I recently went to the dispensary to stock up on some edibles ($10 for a pack of 100mg) for the impending hurricane and got as giddy as a school girl because THEY HAD A DRIVE-THROUGH. We're becoming as common as a Burger King!!
I recently went to the dispensary to stock up on some edibles ($10 for a pack of 100mg) for the impending hurricane and got as giddy as a school girl because THEY HAD A DRIVE-THROUGH. We're becoming as common as a Burger King!!
florduh
Well-Known Member
I'll be back for a bit in month or so. That's awesome! But Tell Ronnie I want to see some $30- $40 hash rosin grams too.
I was in CO and CA over the past few months, and it crossed my mind that one of the best parts about living in the US is the easy access to good legal weed products. You know they make cannabis bevy's that hit as fast as vaping these days? What a time to be alive.
So yes, one of the best parts about living in the Imperial Core is easy access to fun and tasty treats. Plus living in America is the only surefire way to ensure you'll never be bombed by America. So I'm going down with the ship!
vapviking
Old & In the Way
I remember being in Florida in the early '70's impressed that you could drive thru and pick up a can of beer!
I'm noticing big price drops at the stodgy older dispensaries in Massachusetts, seeing some oz's under $200 for the first time up there.
Vaporware
Well-Known Member
I completely agree man, that’s why I hope people will read it even if they don’t share his politics beyond cannabis policy. To me it just seems like truths that we should know but rarely hear because of all of those coups, etc.
It’s hard to beat a lifetime of propaganda though, so I know not everyone will recognize all of the truths in it at first. If they’re at least willing to listen and consider what he’s saying, I think that’s an important step toward finally addressing these problems.
florduh
Well-Known Member
We're on a cannabis forum. Surely everyone has talked to someone with idiotic ideas about weed. In almost every case, those idiotic ideas were directly placed in that person's brain by Pharma or the Alcohol lobby through their partners in the media. And if you go back far enough, dumbass prohibitionist arguments all stem from William Randolph Hearst not wanting his paper mills competing with hemp.
It's occurred to me over the past few years that Americans are as propagandized as any citizen of the Soviet Union ever was. Maybe more, I'm sure there were plenty of Soviets who sort of knew deep down the info they were getting was bullshit, given that it all came from the government. But here we all think we're "free thinkers" because we chose our favorite news source.
Except every single one of these news outfits are owned or funded by a small handful of billionaire ghouls. And of course they're going use their media operations to place the ideas they want people to have directly into their heads. This isn't functionally different than what the Soviet Central Committee was up to. And it's way more effective because it gives us the illusion of freedumb.
