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CuckFumbustion

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I like how he jumps from talking about smoking marijuana to 120 overdoses a day, even though the two topics aren't related at all. And then he does it again, saying they made great progress because the murder rate dropped since the "just say no" campaign.
I sure noticed. :cuss:He actually out did the drug hysteria of the 'just say no' campaign of the 80's. But we all learned from that already. He might be a bigot too.
(Not directed at you @CuckFumbustion but at the jerk that originally made this comment, i.e. Sessions. Thank God he's not a member here 'cause if he was, I'd get banned.....)
Don't get yourself banned. Get him BANNED! Tell your Senator to vote NO! on all of Trump's Cavity creep nominations.

I'm going to contact mine and will down vote any senator or congressmen that supports this ship of fools next election.
Whats good for the goose.... Only now we have legitimate reasons to disqualify this throwback.
They actually picked someone worse than Christie.:disgust:
https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/5-things-trumps-ag-pick-said-cannabis
https://www.leafly.com/news/politics/jeff-sessions-named-trumps-attorney-general-pick
http://heavy.com/news/2016/11/jeff-...p-controversy-controversies-attorney-general/
 
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Baron23

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Oregon cities setting rules after opting in to legal pot

SALEM, Ore. — Some 30 counties and cities in Oregon approved some type of marijuana businesses in last week’s election, and officials in those communities now must establish rules for every step in the production and supply chain.

When voters legalized recreational marijuana statewide two years ago, the communities — from the cowboy town of Pendleton to Sweet Home in the Willamette Valley — opted out. But many switched it up this month, voting to allow at least some form of the pot industry, including medical marijuana.

“No one has done this in Oregon since liquor Prohibition,” said Scott Winkels, a lobbyist with the League of Oregon Cities. “This is the first time we’ve had to step in and develop and regulate a marketplace for a controlled substance since 1933.” (cont)

Opponents say barring pot use in Denver businesses unwise

DENVER — Opponents of a state ruling that would prevent bars and many restaurants in Denver from offering on-site marijuana consumption said the ruling would overturn a law approved by voters and force people to sneak around while they use pot and consume alcohol.

The new rule announced Friday bars liquor-license holders from apolplying for a permit to allow the consumption of pot. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment said using alcohol and marijuana together increases impairment.

Mason Tvert, a spokesman for the national Marijuana Policy Project, said the measure approved by voters this month would allow servers to keep track of customers who drink and consume pot products instead of forcing them to go outside or hide behind closed doors. (cont)
 

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Maryland medical pot regulators push back dispensary decisions to Nov. 28

Well, the racists....in this case african american racists...are at it again. Fuck the patients, the priority for these legislators seems to be bringing home the pork for her narrow constituency.

If you wonder how Trump got elected, IMO its because Americans are sick to death of politicians like
Del. Cheryl D. Glenn (D-Baltimore).

Marijuana is becoming a billion-dollar business in Canada. Now all it has to do is become legal

MONTREAL — It's been a wild ride for Canada's marijuana companies, whose stocks enjoyed an exhilarating high in recent days before mellowing out.

Last week, marijuana stocks suddenly skyrocketed, leaving market analysts bewildered. The enormous upswing in stock prices was even more amazing given that the government is giving every indication it plans to go slow in its promise to legalize recreational marijuana use — a move that the government estimates would unleash a $5 billion to $7 billion Canadian industry. (cont)
 

cybrguy

Putin is a War Criminal
How Quitting Marijuana Affects Your Body
Dana Dovey
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Some individuals find that they have decreased appetite once they stop using marijuana.

As America becomes more comfortable with the idea of legalizing marijuana, research shows that the number of weed smokers has never been higher. Although marijuana is relatively safe, giving up the substance can still have an effect on your mind and body. Here’s how your body changes after you stop smoking marijuana.

According to LiveStrong, marijuana users who give up weed can have similar withdrawal effect as those addicted to other types of drugs, depending on the individual's personal tolerance. Initial effects of giving up marijuana after chronic heavy use can include irritability and insomnia. Although the drug itself is not addictive, the body can still develop a physical dependence after long-term use. As a result, when it is suddenly stopped, users can have difficulty sleeping, feelings of anger, and even anxiety. LiveStrong reported that some individuals may also have symptoms of physical discomfort following sudden stoppage. Initial withdrawal from marijuana is also associated with cognitive impairment.

Marijuana use is also often associated with increased hunger, known as “the munchies” and many heavy users report a loss of appetite following drug withdrawal. Also, because the drug is associated with chronic dry mouth, users may also have excessive salivation if they suddenly stop.

Thankfully, there is little evidence of long-term negative consequences of marijuana withdrawal. Instead, there are a number of positive benefits reported from stopping the drug. For example, according to LiveStrong, about a month after giving up weed, intelligence, attention, learning, and memory is restored to pre-marijuana use status.

According to the American Lung Association, marijuana use can also damage the lungs, and smoke from marijuana has been shown to contain many of the same toxins, irritants, and carcinogens as tobacco smoke. Users who stop smoking marijuana often find that they regain lung performance.

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On November 8, multiple states legalized the use of marijuana for either recreational or medicinal purposes -- thus marking a major shift in U.S. drug policy. William Brangham speaks with Taylor West of the National Cannabis Administration and Jonathan Hudak of the Brookings Institution about marijuana law and how it might evolve under President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming administration.

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Baron23

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Maryland medical pot panel takes steps to diversify industry

And they issued 102 preliminary dispensary licenses! About fucking time! :bang:


Maryland medical cannabis regulators plan to hire a diversity consultant in an attempt to quell a firestorm of criticism over the underrepresentation of African Americans in the businesses pre-approved to grow marijuana.

The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission announced the plans at a meeting Monday, where it also awarded 102 preliminary licenses to open medical marijuana dispensaries across the state and near marijuana growing sites. The identities of those companies will not be revealed until Dec. 9, pending initial vetting.

The commission did not give extra weight to minority-owned marijuana business applicants, citing advice from the attorney general’s office questioning the constitutionality of racial preferences. Attorney General Brian E. Frosh (D) has since said those preferences could be justified if studies of similar industries, such as drug manufacturing, found racial disparities.

Commission spokeswoman Vanessa Lyon said the diversity consultant will advise cannabis regulators on whether to conduct a disparity study and on working with minority-owned businesses.

The commission has also asked pre-approved marijuana growers and processors, as well as dispensary applicants, to voluntarily provide gender and racial breakdowns of their owners, investors and employees. Lyon said the commission will also request comprehensive diversity plans from each company.
 

Tranquility

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Maryland medical cannabis regulators plan to hire a diversity consultant in an attempt to quell a firestorm of criticism over the underrepresentation of African Americans in the businesses pre-approved to grow marijuana.
While I don't disagree with the goal of making sure there is no discrimination in regards to the awarding of government benefits, I am uncertain as to how valuable the outreach would be.

Last weekend I went to a Barnes & Noble (I know, right?) and found four separate magazines on the business of marijuana in the magazine rack. While I didn't think of it at the time, everyone I recall in content pictures seemed to have a white guy leading the pack. There were few women and I don't recall more than a smattering of people of color. Government is going to have a huge problem trying to integrate a population of marijuana business entrepreneurs.

On that, I recall a client who owned an equipment rental business. They grew large and were looking for more business and found many projects had minority set-asides for those who qualify. The client set up a corporation with his wife as president. The corporation qualified for the minority set-asides and business grew. There were no assets in the shell corp and they re-rented from client's business whenever the minority-owned wife's business got a job. I assume that is what will happen here. Lots of shell corporations and other devices to make sure of diversity.
 
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While I don't disagree with the goal of making sure there is no discrimination in regards to the awarding of government benefits, I am uncertain as to how valuable the outreach would be.

Last weekend I went to a Barnes & Noble (I know, right?) and found four separate magazines on the business of marijuana in the magazine rack. While I didn't think of it at the time, everyone I recall in content pictures seemed to have a white guy leading the pack. There were few women and I don't recall more than a smattering of people of color. Government is going to have a huge problem trying to integrate a population of marijuana business entrepreneurs.

On that, I recall a client who owned an equipment rental business. They grew large and were looking for more business and found many projects had minority set-asides for those who qualify. The client set up a corporation with his wife as president. The corporation qualified for the minority set-asides and business grew. There were no assets in the shell corp and they re-rented from client's business whenever the minority-owned wife's business got a job. I assume that is what will happen here. Lots of shell corporations and other devices to make sure of diversity.

No discrimination is not the same as racial quotas and set asides. The processor/cultivator evaluations could NOT be discriminatory as all personal identification data was redacted from the proposals (including race and gender) before being given to the evaluation teams.

I personally think the hiring of a 'diversity consultant' is a sop thrown toward Del Cheryl Mills (leader of MD Legislative Black Caucus) and is advocating scrapping the entire program and starting from scratch to ensure that her constituency gets a pork set aside. Ms. Mills apparently cares more about pork distribution than she does providing medication to people including those in her district.

As I mentioned before, if Ms Mills and the MD LBC has such an interest in seeing their racial group represented in license awards, then why the hell didn't they help coach up some winning teams and help ensure that their proposals were top drawer competitive. But no, she seemingly would rather wait until its all done, threaten to throw a monkey wrench into the works to get what she wants, and is now demanding what is essentially a race based set aside. Complete bunk IMO.

As far as black people in the marijuana industry (or the lack thereof), this is only anecdotal but it does inform my view. I have a black friend (well, more than one, but he's the one I'm talking about here) He's about 70, VERY well connected in DC government and black society and business community, lives in a beautiful house on 16th street, is a serial entrepreneur with multiple businesses, and is very wealthy.

So, I said to him "hey Joe Blow, why haven't you put a team together and go after some of these licenses?" His reply was that black professionals and business people have traditionally run far away from anything to do with drugs lest it be associated with the drug trade and crimes of the inner city and its ghettos. That is, black people of sufficient substance and position to put together a winning team often do not want to get anywhere near this.

I get how that could have developed over recent history. I have no other insight into this than that conversation but my friend is very observant, intelligent, articulate, and he loves making money. So, if he said its so, I accept that.
 

blackstone

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The Republic of Ireland's government begins debating medical cannabis use in two days time, and the brave, unrelenting mother who set the entire wheel in motion to help save her daughters life is hoping to reach 25,000 signatures on her petition by then.
Over 2000 needed, I wondered if any FC peeps are set up on this petition site and could just click 'Sign' for the thousands of worthy causes it would represent.
I've read the plight of this mother and what she has done so far and it made my cry how unjust this suffering can be for some of us.

I genuinely hope all of you can help, and that I can give you good news on this soon as it progresses through the government there. Thank you guys!

https://www.change.org/p/minister-for-health-cbd-for-ava-support/u/18631196
 

Tranquility

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No discrimination is not the same as racial quotas and set asides. The processor/cultivator evaluations could NOT be discriminatory as all personal identification data was redacted from the proposals (including race and gender) before being given to the evaluation teams.
I understand and agree. Some, especially on the left, look to results and not process.

I personally think the hiring of a 'diversity consultant' is a sop thrown toward Del Cheryl Mills (leader of MD Legislative Black Caucus) and is advocating scrapping the entire program and starting from scratch to ensure that her constituency gets a pork set aside. Ms. Mills apparently cares more about pork distribution than she does providing medication to people including those in her district.

As I mentioned before, if Ms Mills and the MD LBC has such an interest in seeing their racial group represented in license awards, then why the hell didn't they help coach up some winning teams and help ensure that their proposals were top drawer competitive. But no, she seemingly would rather wait until its all done, threaten to throw a monkey wrench into the works to get what she wants, and is now demanding what is essentially a race based set aside. Complete bunk IMO.
Fair enough. I have no knowledge of local politics on the matter.

As far as black people in the marijuana industry (or the lack thereof), this is only anecdotal but it does inform my view. I have a black friend (well, more than one, but he's the one I'm talking about here) He's about 70, VERY well connected in DC government and black society and business community, lives in a beautiful house on 16th street, is a serial entrepreneur with multiple businesses, and is very wealthy.

So, I said to him "hey Joe Blow, why haven't you put a team together and go after some of these licenses?" His reply was that black professionals and business people have traditionally run far away from anything to do with drugs lest it be associated with the drug trade and crimes of the inner city and its ghettos. That is, black people of sufficient substance and position to put together a winning team often do not want to get anywhere near this.

I get how that could have developed over recent history. I have no other insight into this than that conversation but my friend is very observant, intelligent, articulate, and he loves making money. So, if he said its so, I accept that.
I work with a number of people in the same category you mention. (But, state level and not federal.) They recognize they are an example to an entire demographic and take that role seriously. While I have not heard what you have in regards to the business, it certainly rings true.
 
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I am not surprised to hear Baron's story. I don't have a lot of african american friends, but I figured they were untrusting of the legal ground cannabis stands on right now. It's still shaky thanks in a large part to federal scheduling. Although I do know of a black person's shop that basically opens its doors to everyone and doesn't check for recs. So yeah...I ain't no snitch, but feels bad man. I believe using it prior to full development of the brain can have debilitating effects and the brain develops until 19 or so in males I've been told...
 

turk

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....can't really comment on Maryland situation ...I have no knowledge of Maryland politics...I do believe blacks have been disproportionately singled out and prosecuted for a plethora of drug crimes throughout our tenure in America....both real and imagined...and I don't see blacks or latinos or many asians benefitting (as entrepreneurs ) from present gains in marijuana legalization ...it is a problem.


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Tranquility

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....can't really comment on Maryland situation ...I have no knowledge of Maryland politics...I do believe blacks have been disproportionately singled out and prosecuted for a plethora of drug crimes throughout our tenure in America....both real and imagined...and I don't see blacks or latinos or many asians benefitting (as entrepreneurs ) from present gains in marijuana legalization ...it is a problem.


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At least we have Snoop and Chong.
 

Baron23

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I don't see blacks or latinos or many asians benefitting (as entrepreneurs ) from present gains in marijuana legalization ...it is a problem.

Why is it a problem. Without determining the root cause...the real reason....why that black, latino, and asians are not benefiting from cannabis legalization...we cannot determine if there is a problem or not.

This is EXACTLY what @OldNewbie referred to above, people look at only the result...the statistical representation of groups in an activity....and if minorities are not represented in proportion to their part of the population then there must be discrimination and social injustice that must be corrected via government intervention. I reject that approach, personally.

In this example, you are only looking at the result; not the causation, and from that determining that there is a problem. In particular a problem of discrimination and availability of opportunities to participate in the industry.

I see NO such evidence that the result is due to this causation.

5 challenges facing states that wade into legal marijuana
DENVER — Four more states just legalized marijuana for all adults, and more than half the states now allow pot use by people with a long list of ailments. But don’t break out the Goldfish and Cheetos just yet.

That’s what the Colorado governor famously said after his state and Washington became the first to legalize recreational pot in 2012.

The joke belies an important truth about the nation’s evolving marijuana experiment: It’s too soon to say how these experiments will turn out. States wading into legal weed are in direct defiance of federal drug law, so they’re on their own when it comes to regulating a drug that had been illegal for almost a century.

A look at the top issues facing states that are moving toward legalization: (cont)

Buffalo Bills tackle Henderson suspended 10 games by NFL

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The NFL suspended Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson for 10 games for what the player’s agent tells The Associated Press stems from his client using marijuana to relieve the effects of Crohn’s disease.

The Bills announced the league notified them on Tuesday of Henderson’s suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

It’s Henderson’s second suspension this year after he served a four-game ban to start the season.

Henderson’s agent, Brian Fettner, called the league’s decision “heartbreaking,” and added he cannot appeal the suspension because the NFL doesn’t allow an exemption for medical marijuana use.

“His situation is unique, but the drug policy doesn’t line up with the uniqueness. It’s disappointing,” Fettner said.

“The reality is, the NFL’s position has been if you need medical marijuana then you’re too sick to play,” he added. “But that’s just not the case for Seantrel Henderson.” (cont).
 
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turk

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...what I'm saying is there needs to be discussion about it...the issue is real.and I submit that we don't have enough info at this point...but the question needs to be asked now...as we are evolving the model...
 
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Why is it a problem. Without determining the root cause...the real reason....why that black, latino, and asians are not benefiting from cannabis legalization.

This is EXACTLY what @OldNewbie referred to above, people look at only the result...the statistical representation of groups in an activity....and if minorities are not represented in proportion to their part of the population then there must be discrimination and social injustice that must be corrected via government intervention. I reject that approach, personally.

In this example, you are only looking at the result; not the causation, and from that determining that there is a problem. In particular a problem of discrimination and availability of opportunities to participate in the industry.

I see NO such evidence that the result is due to this causation.

5 challenges facing states that wade into legal marijuana
DENVER — Four more states just legalized marijuana for all adults, and more than half the states now allow pot use by people with a long list of ailments. But don’t break out the Goldfish and Cheetos just yet.

That’s what the Colorado governor famously said after his state and Washington became the first to legalize recreational pot in 2012.

The joke belies an important truth about the nation’s evolving marijuana experiment: It’s too soon to say how these experiments will turn out. States wading into legal weed are in direct defiance of federal drug law, so they’re on their own when it comes to regulating a drug that had been illegal for almost a century.

A look at the top issues facing states that are moving toward legalization: (cont)

Buffalo Bills tackle Henderson suspended 10 games by NFL

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The NFL suspended Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Seantrel Henderson for 10 games for what the player’s agent tells The Associated Press stems from his client using marijuana to relieve the effects of Crohn’s disease.

The Bills announced the league notified them on Tuesday of Henderson’s suspension for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.

It’s Henderson’s second suspension this year after he served a four-game ban to start the season.

Henderson’s agent, Brian Fettner, called the league’s decision “heartbreaking,” and added he cannot appeal the suspension because the NFL doesn’t allow an exemption for medical marijuana use.

“His situation is unique, but the drug policy doesn’t line up with the uniqueness. It’s disappointing,” Fettner said.

“The reality is, the NFL’s position has been if you need medical marijuana then you’re too sick to play,” he added. “But that’s just not the case for Seantrel Henderson.” (cont).

Sad that the NFL has their head so far up their ass :( So they'd rather this guy take a biologic that can GIVE YOU CANCER to control his Crohn's (or try at least) rather than medical cannabis.

The fact that it very likely helps protect the players against CTE, it has certainly been documented in regards to it's neuroprotective properties (that's one of the things the fed's patented it for!)... the irony here is thick :( Supposedly they are all about the players safety, or at least that's what they say!
They won't make an exception for CBD oil?

Idiocracy :(

I know there is an industry group called 'Women Grow' for women inside the industry, I would hope there are similar groups for other demographics.
 

Adobewan

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Why is it a problem. Without determining the root cause...the real reason....why that black, latino, and asians are not benefiting from cannabis legalization.

This is EXACTLY what @OldNewbie referred to above, people look at only the result...the statistical representation of groups in an activity....and if minorities are not represented in proportion to their part of the population then there must be discrimination and social injustice that must be corrected via government intervention. I reject that approach, personally.
You seemed to have read a bit more into that than I did.
@turk didn't mention discrimination, nor social injustice, just that there is a problem, and there certainly appears to be.
Is there justification for whites(or any exclusive group) monopolizing any industry?
You may reject the point, but it's certainly a possibility that the problem stems from the systemic racism that has cut many of our brethren of color out of advantages, diminished their strength, and led to this very sort of scenario.
 
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