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Runnin said:
I agree it should be classed lower and carry less penalty for adults, but I also know that regular use for most people means a less productive lifestyle. This was my experience back in the day and I certainly had my share. I hear today's weed is way more potent. I know some people can do it and still function at a high level, no pun intended, but I think these folks are few.
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Everything negative you can say about weed you can say about Alcohol.
 
57Brave said:
Watching pre 1960 TV men wore hats fedoras,top hats for formal and those flop caps.
After 1960 Kennedy inaugural parade, hats began to disappear.

Israeli officials were the first men of consequence I saw go sans tie
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Obama has gone tieless and American Flag pinless during his post-Presidency. Strikes me as a guy that doesn't like wearing fancy suits for stuff. Would rather be in polo and jeans.
 
Individual-1 said:
Obama has gone tieless and American Flag pinless during his post-Presidency. Strikes me as a guy that doesn't like wearing fancy suits for stuff. Would rather be in polo and jeans.
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Yeah, but he wore the pure evil of the tan CHUD suit, so he can't be an example.
 
zitothebrave said:
Everything negative you can say about weed you can say about Alcohol.
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But not vice versa. I think we would be a far better country if people use marijuana recreationally rather than alcohol. I think there would be a whole lot less hate and violence. Some people REALLY need a joint.
 
thethe said:
This idea that jails are filled with pot smokers is a bit far fetched to me.

IF you carry more than 27 grams (I believe is the amount) that leads to incarceration. If I am mistaken please advise.
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There are over 500k people arrested for marijuana possession alone per year. The point isnt just incarceration. Getting arrested and going through the meat grinder of a justice system takes a toll on people. They can lose their job. They could have their car towed. They can get a scarlet letter which is prevents them from getting q job or the best job they are qualified for, they could lose their kids, they could get probation then get sent to prison for a parole violation that is not in itself a crime or for just smoking pot, and on top of all that they could get fined which will result in jail time.



If you think the penalties are small then why the hell not legalize it. If you dont want companies to make it and push it then just legalize for people to grow and smoke their own. Problem solved.
 
thethe said:
This idea that jails are filled with pot smokers is a bit far fetched to me.

IF you carry more than 27 grams (I believe is the amount) that leads to incarceration. If I am mistaken please advise.
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But people dont go to jail for marijuana..... the penalties are so light....
 
DCPetterson
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I don't understand "independents."

Either a Democrat or a Republican will be elected in at least 98% of upcoming 2020 elections.

Republicans are now Nazis.

Isn't the proper choice ****ing obvious?

How the **** can anyone be on the fence?

Nazi or not. It's that simple.
 
57Brave said:
DCPetterson
@dcpetterson
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19h
I don't understand "independents."

Either a Democrat or a Republican will be elected in at least 98% of upcoming 2020 elections.

Republicans are now Nazis.

Isn't the proper choice ****ing obvious?

How the **** can anyone be on the fence?

Nazi or not. It's that simple.
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Lol now there’s a reasonable take. *eyeroll*
 
thethe said:
Orange man bad
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Beyond being ridiculous and sophomoric to say “Republicans are now Nazis,” it’s a loser of an argument if the Democrats are trying to win back the WH. Although to be fair, I have no idea who this “DCPetterson” clown is, probably a random internet troll. 57 finds the winners.
 
I dont see you refuting his claim. Other than calling me names

Check the 14 point description of Fascism provide in another thread
I would say every box gets checked.
Please note it was penned in 2003-04.
Before Trump and before the world knew about Bush-Cheney.

Let me know if you need help
 
acesfull86 said:
Beyond being ridiculous and sophomoric to say “Republicans are now Nazis,” it’s a loser of an argument if the Democrats are trying to win back the WH. Although to be fair, I have no idea who this “DCPetterson” clown is, probably a random internet troll. 57 finds the winners.
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Here:

Political scientist Dr. Lawrence Britt recently wrote an article about fascism ("Fascism Anyone?," Free Inquiry, Spring 2003, page 20). Studying the fascist regimes of Hitler (Germany), Mussolini (Italy), Franco (Spain), Suharto (Indonesia), and Pinochet (Chile), Dr. Britt found they all had 14 elements in common. He calls these the identifying characteristics of fascism. The excerpt is in accordance with the magazine's policy.

The 14 characteristics are:

1
Powerful and Continuing Nationalism
Fascist regimes tend to make constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on clothing and in public displays.

2
Disdain for the Recognition of Human Rights
Because of fear of enemies and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded that human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." The people tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary executions, assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.

3
Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying Cause
The people are rallied into a unifying patriotic frenzy over the need to eliminate a perceived common threat or foe: racial , ethnic or religious minorities; liberals; communists; socialists, terrorists, etc.

4
Supremacy of the Military
Even when there are widespread domestic problems, the military is given a disproportionate amount of government funding, and the domestic agenda is neglected. Soldiers and military service are glamorized.

5
Rampant Sexism
The governments of fascist nations tend to be almost exclusively male-dominated. Under fascist regimes, traditional gender roles are made more rigid. Opposition to abortion is high, as is homophobia and anti-gay legislation and national policy.

6
Controlled Mass Media
Sometimes to media is directly controlled by the government, but in other cases, the media is indirectly controlled by government regulation, or sympathetic media spokespeople and executives. Censorship, especially in war time, is very common.

7
Obsession with National Security
Fear is used as a motivational tool by the government over the masses.

8
Religion and Government are Intertwined
Governments in fascist nations tend to use the most common religion in the nation as a tool to manipulate public opinion. Religious rhetoric and terminology is common from government leaders, even when the major tenets of the religion are diametrically opposed to the government's policies or actions.

9
Corporate Power is Protected
The industrial and business aristocracy of a fascist nation often are the ones who put the government leaders into power, creating a mutually beneficial business/government relationship and power elite.

10
Labor Power is Suppressed
Because the organizing power of labor is the only real threat to a fascist government, labor unions are either eliminated entirely, or are severely suppressed .

11
Disdain for Intellectuals and the Arts
Fascist nations tend to promote and tolerate open hostility to higher education, and academia. It is not uncommon for professors and other academics to be censored or even arrested. Free expression in the arts is openly attacked, and governments often refuse to fund the arts.

12
Obsession with Crime and Punishment
Under fascist regimes, the police are given almost limitless power to enforce laws. The people are often willing to overlook police abuses and even forego civil liberties in the name of patriotism. There is often a national police force with virtually unlimited power in fascist nations.

13
Rampant Cronyism and Corruption
Fascist regimes almost always are governed by groups of friends and associates who appoint each other to government positions and use governmental power and authority to protect their friends from accountability. It is not uncommon in fascist regimes for national resources and even treasures to be appropriated or even outright stolen by government leaders.

14
Fraudulent Elections
Sometimes elections in fascist nations are a complete sham. Other times elections are manipulated by smear campaigns against or even assassination of opposition candidates, use of legislation to control voting numbers or political district boundaries, and manipulation of the media. Fascist nations also typically use their judiciaries to manipulate or control elections.




Copyright © 2003 Free Inquiry magazine
Reprinted for Fair Use Only
 
I would argue this has been the GOP since 1964 sans #MAGA and dont even view this as controversial
 
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