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Weed Legalised in Two States!!!!!!!!

  • 07-11-2012 01:08PM
    #1
    brosy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 65 ✭✭


    Congratulations to Americans on voting to legalise cannabis in Washington and Colorado.

    A victory for all.


    And well done to Obama as well


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Comments

  • #2
    UCDVet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,894 ✭✭✭UCDVet


    It's a step in the right direction.


  • #3
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 26,920 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I'm surprised it wasn't legalized in more.


  • #4
    Hande hoche!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,967 ✭✭✭Hande hoche!


    Doritos sales to soar.


  • #5
    Quirk_Douglas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭Quirk_Douglas


    A victory for all? I'm sure the 47% who voted 'No' would disagree.


  • #6
    Shryke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,199 ✭✭✭Shryke


    Quirk_Douglas wrote: »
    A victory for all? I'm sure the 47% who voted 'No' would disagree.

    No ones making them smoke.


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  • #7
    UCDVet
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,894 ✭✭✭UCDVet


    Deleted User wrote: »
    I'm surprised it wasn't legalized in more.

    I really think there is likely to be a domino effect. Cash-strapped states are going to see it as a revenue stream and see that other states are making money off of it.

    Sadly, that's the worst possible reason to do it. I mean, nevermind the rights of adults to make informed decisions about how to live their lives....let's just TAX IT because lord knows elected officials aren't going to sit idly by while their budgets are decreased.


  • #8
    Gummy Panda
    Closed Accounts Posts: 20,919 ✭✭✭✭Gummy Panda


    brosy wrote: »
    Congratulations to Americans on voting to legalise cannabis in Washington and Colorado.

    A victory for all.


    And well done to Obama as well

    Legalised for all or do you need medical reasons?


  • #9
    brosy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 65 ✭✭brosy


    Quirk_Douglas wrote: »
    A victory for all? I'm sure the 47% who voted 'No' would disagree.


    The divorce referendum held in Ireland in 1996 was won by 818,837 to 809,739.

    And that result is also a victory for all.


  • #10
    brosy
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 65 ✭✭brosy


    Gummy Panda wrote: »
    Legalised for all or do you need medical reasons?

    Recreational use


  • #11
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 26,920 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    For sale to anyone above the age of 21, I think.


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  • #12
    Quirk_Douglas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭Quirk_Douglas


    brosy wrote: »
    The divorce referendum held in Ireland in 1996 was won by 818,837 to 809,739.

    And that result is also a victory for all.

    Divorce is never a victory for anybody.


  • #13
    kraggy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,414 ✭✭✭kraggy


    Considering it contravenes Federal Law, can Colorado and Washington go ahead and approve the sale of Marijuana straight away or will there be a stand-off?


  • #14
    Nailz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,691 ✭✭✭Nailz


    Quirk_Douglas wrote: »
    Divorce is never a victory for anybody.
    Probably not, but it's certainly better than having to be stuck in an abusive marriage for the rest of your days.


  • #15
    FatherLen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭FatherLen


    Quirk_Douglas wrote: »
    Divorce is never a victory for anybody.

    as a son of divorced parents, i disagree with you.


  • #16
    Quirk_Douglas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭Quirk_Douglas


    Shryke wrote: »
    No ones making them smoke.

    The repercussions to society will be irreversible. It's not about not making them smoke or stopping people having their 'fun', it's about trying to keep some morals and sense of decency in a society which is rapidly falling apart. Some are too pig-headed to see it.

    It's just another way of keeping the general population placid and unquestioning. Keep them doped up, they'll stumble around laughing away to themselves while the noose is tightening around the collective neck.


  • #17
    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    Quirk_Douglas wrote: »
    Divorce is never a victory for anybody.

    It may not seem it at the time but it's a victory for any child stuck in the midst of constantly warring partners.
    Quirk_Douglas wrote: »

    It's just another way of keeping the general population placid and unquestioning.

    Unquestioning.....Indeed........


  • #18
    Death and Taxes
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,775 ✭✭✭Death and Taxes


    brosy wrote: »
    Congratulations to Americans on voting to legalise cannabis in Washington and Colorado.

    A victory for all.


    And well done to Obama as well
    Cant see how legalizing another dangerous drug can be viewed as a victory for anything except spudidity!


  • #19
    Quirk_Douglas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭Quirk_Douglas


    FatherLen wrote: »
    as a son of divorced parents, i disagree with you.

    A rather hollow victory.


  • #20
    ArtyC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,513 ✭✭✭ArtyC


    Quirk_Douglas wrote: »
    Divorce is never a victory for anybody.

    The right to have one is though. Noone thinks divorce is a victory ffs


  • #21
    fedor.2.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,944 ✭✭✭fedor.2.


    Quirk_Douglas wrote: »
    The repercussions to society will be irreversible. It's not about not making them smoke or stopping people having their 'fun', it's about trying to keep some morals and sense of decency in a society which is rapidly falling apart. Some are too pig-headed to see it.

    It's just another way of keeping the general population placid and unquestioning. Keep them doped up, they'll stumble around laughing away to themselves while the noose is tightening around the collective neck.



    I know we've just met, but there's something about you i don't like


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  • #22
    Tzar Chasm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,069 ✭✭✭Tzar Chasm


    Quirk_Douglas wrote: »

    The repercussions to society will be irreversible. It's not about not making them smoke or stopping people having their 'fun', it's about trying to keep some morals and sense of decency in a society which is rapidly falling apart. Some are too pig-headed to see it.

    It's just another way of keeping the general population placid and unquestioning. Keep them doped up, they'll stumble around laughing away to themselves while the noose is tightening around the collective neck.

    the 'moral argument is a rather weak one at best, You are free to follow any moral code you wish, but do not expect me to follow your rules, any more than I expect you to view the world my way


  • #23
    mikom
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,391 ✭✭✭✭mikom


    fedor.2. wrote: »
    I know we've just met, but there's something about you i don't like

    I believe that's the stench of a re-reg you are recoiling from fedor.2.


  • #24
    4zn76tysfajdxp
    Closed Accounts Posts: 27,944 ✭✭✭✭4zn76tysfajdxp


    WileyCoyote wrote: »
    Cant see how legalizing another dangerous drug can be viewed as a victory for anything except spudidity!

    Indeed.


  • #25
    Rented Mule
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,154 ✭✭✭Rented Mule


    Quirk_Douglas wrote: »
    Divorce is never a victory for anybody.

    I'll mention that the next time I am in a women's shelter.


  • #26
    Quirk_Douglas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭Quirk_Douglas


    fedor.2. wrote: »
    I know we've just met, but there's something about you i don't like

    I don't believe we've been formally introduced.


  • #27
    Reality_Check1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 763 ✭✭✭Reality_Check1


    Quirk_Douglas wrote: »
    it's about trying to keep some morals and sense of decency in a society which is rapidly falling apart. Some are too pig-headed to see it.

    so the consumption of weed should be linked to morals and a sense of decency? I think you have it backways who the pigheaded people are :rolleyes:

    It will be interesting to see how this is implemented and how tightly regulated it is. Ultimately I can see it becoming legalised all across the United states which possibly means the UK and eventually Ireland too. Although thats a bit down the road yet


  • #28
    Quirk_Douglas
    Closed Accounts Posts: 64 ✭✭Quirk_Douglas


    Reality_Check1 wrote: »
    so the consumption of weed should be linked to morals and a sense of decency? I think you have it backways who the pigheaded people are :rolleyes:

    It will be interesting to see how this is implemented and how tightly regulated it is. Ultimately I can see it becoming legalised all across the United states which possibly means the UK and eventually Ireland too. Although thats a bit down the road yet

    For someone with the name of Reality Check, you truly have your head in the clouds.


  • #29
    youcancallmeal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,217 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    Fascinated to see how this pans out with the Federal vs State law!


  • #30
    Reality_Check1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 763 ✭✭✭Reality_Check1


    WileyCoyote wrote: »
    Cant see how legalizing another dangerous drug can be viewed as a victory for anything except spudidity!

    I didnt know weed was dangerous. Can you point me in the direction of reputable scientific research please? I only ask out of interest I've searched most medical journals going and have found nothing


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  • #31
    Goodshape
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,488 ✭✭✭Goodshape


    WileyCoyote wrote: »
    Cant see how legalizing another dangerous drug can be viewed as a victory for anything except spudidity!

    Personal freedoms.


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