13 hours ago, Dave Moss said:

Anecdotal, but when I was in college two cops patted us down, took our pot, and then left.

 

Smelly hippie.

Where did you go to college?

1 hour ago, DrPhilly said:

Smelly hippie.

Where did you go to college?

University of Rhode Island (U R High)

 

19 hours ago, Dave Moss said:

Anecdotal, but when I was in college two cops patted us down, took our pot, and then left.

 

Was it these guys?

 

I hadn't realized how down party lines the vote was on this:

 

Guess this basically confirms it doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of passing through the senate.

Ok... so lets throw out the whole "should you be taking substances or not" stance, which is where I can only guess the Republicans are coming from (or maybe its the side effect of releasing prisoners?) for a moment.

 

Objectively, Marijuana does not fit the definition of Schedule 1.

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Schedule I

Schedule I

Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Some examples of Schedule I drugs are:

heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote

 

 

One of these things is not like the other.

 

39 minutes ago, we_gotta_believe said:

I hadn't realized how down party lines the vote was on this:

 

Guess this basically confirms it doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of passing through the senate.

Not surprising.  It's always been a Dem issue that the Dems were too afraid to fully own.  No idea why, especially nowadays when full legalization is so commonplace. When Biden takes over, they should vote over and over again on this, keep putting it on McConnell's desk, like Republicans with repealing Obamacare, and make him kill it over and over again.  They should make it a seminal issue in 2022 that only requires a couple Senate seats to turn.

Guessing people didnt like this part of the MORE Act

reduces federal funds for a state that has not legalized marijuana 

 

But it is just a matter of time before it is decriminalized and then legalization happens. 

States like Illinois are going to bring in less revenue than say Michigan because of how much it is taxed. Hopefully, the market will drive competition and thus lower taxes because some states it is stupid. 

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/marijuana-legalization-may-get-a-big-push-next-year-if-only-for-the-fact-that-governments-could-really-use-the-tax-cash-11607709911?siteid=yhoof2

Marijuana legalization may get a big push next year if only for the fact that governments could really use the tax cash

Jim at Harvard Eats a Brownie. LOL.
 

 

Why medical marijuana in Pennsylvania is some of the most expensive in the U.S.

 

decent article. I remember getting into it with people here saying I was getting it cheaper in CO legally than I was in the PA black market.  This was eye opening:

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In Colorado, a full ounce of average weed often sells to consumers for $190. In Pennsylvania, the price is closer to $500. Some especially rapacious growers charge $600.

 

47 minutes ago, paco said:

Why medical marijuana in Pennsylvania is some of the most expensive in the U.S.

 

decent article. I remember getting into it with people here saying I was getting it cheaper in CO legally than I was in the PA black market.  This was eye opening:

In Colorado, a full ounce of average weed often sells to consumers for $190. In Pennsylvania, the price is closer to $500. Some especially rapacious growers charge $600.

I bought a half oz of this stuff about a month ago for $120. Who the hell pays $500-$600 for a full oz?

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/02/01/oregon-decriminalizes-all-drugs-offers-treatment-instead-jail-time/4311046001/?fbclid=IwAR3CGTMI_hTIVxrvxFMhlABnx6BXBZ0me2syZu8A_tutRJBSgc2vbDpmwoo
 

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Now Gullickson, executive director of the Mental Health & Addiction Association of Oregon, is determined to give other addicts the same opportunity. That’s why she pushed for the passage of Measure 110, first-of-its-kind legislation that decriminalizes the possession of all illegal drugs in Oregon, including heroin, cocaine, meth and oxycodone. Instead of a criminal-justice-based approach, the state will pivot to a health-care-based approach, offering addicts treatment instead of prison time. Those in possession will be fined $100, a citation that will be dropped if they agree to a health assessment.

The law goes into effect Monday and will be implemented over the next decade by the state officials at the Oregon Health Authority.

 

I'm very interested to see how this goes.

If this happens, don't ever say Democrats haven't done anything for you.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/cannabis-legalisation-chuck-schumer-democrat-b1796397.html?utm_source=reddit.com&fbclid=IwAR1lAm95ZWWtpgBLWSYhV4qB14fXXHo_Lyw3zWkzkKvSuKM9uO0Tb1ik7Ak

 

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Three top Senate Democrats have vowed to work towards the legalisation of marijuana this year, including majority leader Chuck Schumer.

Sen Schumer, alongside New Jersey Sen Cory Booker and Oregon Sen Ron Wyden released a joint statement on Monday declaring their intention to push forward major cannabis policy reform.  

"The War on Drugs has been a war on people—particularly people of colour,” the statement reads.  

"Ending the federal marijuana prohibition is necessary to right the wrongs of this failed war and end decades of harm inflicted on communities of colour across the country.”

 

 

Great podcast with Dr. Carl Hart and his view on drugs. 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4xMbq7gLEjFioOQ5gpSw2l?si=R7Bq5HF2ROemBD81qS2qBw&utm_source=copy-link

Who else is riding the Tilray wave right now? Weed stocks are doing what I wanted AMC to do a couple of weeks ago.

for one glorious moment I was up $420 on $POTX

On 2/4/2021 at 9:40 AM, VanHammersly said:

If this happens, don't ever say Democrats haven't done anything for you.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/cannabis-legalisation-chuck-schumer-democrat-b1796397.html?utm_source=reddit.com&fbclid=IwAR1lAm95ZWWtpgBLWSYhV4qB14fXXHo_Lyw3zWkzkKvSuKM9uO0Tb1ik7Ak

 

 

All well and good, but living in PA you know they will be one of the last to adopt.  I mean, we can FINALLY buy beer and wine in grocery stores.*

 

 

*Side rant, you have to love how arbitrary the rules are here.

You can buy beer at a distributor, but not wine and booze.  Wine and booze you can get at a state store, but not beer.  You can get beer and wine at a grocery store, but not booze.  

New Jersey governor signs laws to legalize marijuana use, decriminalize possession

      

I wonder who will the new Roger Wilco bud show for PA people to cross the bridge to get their weed?

Virginia Congress has passed legalization policy.  The Governor who is pro legalization now left sign on and we add another state. Won't be effective until Jan 1, 2024 unfortunately.

Said it at the time of the riots. GOP was atupid not to seize on this immediately

On 2/28/2021 at 3:38 PM, DrPhilly said:

Virginia Congress has passed legalization policy.  The Governor who is pro legalization now left sign on and we add another state. Won't be effective until Jan 1, 2024 unfortunately.

So stupid but a good step here

Virginia House and Senate lawmakers have concurred with Governor Ralph Northam’s proposed amendments to legislation filed during a special legislative session, Senate Bill 5029 and House Bill 5058, that severely limits the ability of police to engage in warrantless searches solely on the basis of the smell of marijuana. The new law will be effective March 1, 2021.