420 Policies and Laws

[BadAxe]

Oh, and I got to try out one of those oil rigs. Very earthy taste, hits you quick!

Yes it does. Hits you immediately. I have said since my 1st hit of oil, I do not think there is any other form of weed that hits you faster, or gets you higher, from just one hit. One hit of oil keeps me blazed for 4+ hours. If I hit oil and go to sleep within the next 2 hours, I wake up still hazy high. lol. Tough to get started on those mornings.

[Crow]

'Two of the Largest American Newspapers Opine in Favor of Allowing States to Legalize Marijuana'

by Erik Altieri, NORML Communications Director

In the wake of the historic votes for marijuana law reform on November 6th, there has been a renewed focus on the topic and a shift in tone amongst the mainstream media. While previously, many outlets have either covered our efforts with a wink and a nod (or didn’t cover them at all), now that two states have called for the end of marijuana prohibition, reporters are rushing to cover the story. Along the way it seems they are also getting a crash course education in the concepts of civil liberties, federalism, and the disasters of our country’s prohibition on cannabis. Many are beginning to wake up to the reality that we have long identified: cannabis prohibition is a failed policy that has destructive effects on our society and these effects can be remedied by legalization and regulation.

Look no further for a sign of the changing times than editorials featured this weekend by two of the United States’ largest newspapers, the New York Times and the Washington Post. Both papers featured columns from their staff opining in favor of marijuana law reform. It seems the days of traditionally conservative editorial boards writing against cannabis law reforms may be coming to an end.

There is a seismic shift happening in the national consciousness on marijuana policy in response to the legalization of cannabis in Colorado and Washington, we are winning new converts by the day and those previously afraid to speak out are now doing so with passion and vigor. This recent influx of mainstream media outlets jumping on board with reform is just the beginning of the avalanche of change that is to come.

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The New York Times: "Give Pot a Chance"



For what stands between ending this absurd front in the dead-ender war on drugs and the status quo is the federal government. It could intervene, citing the supremacy of federal law that still classifies marijuana as a dangerous drug.

But it shouldn’t. Social revolutions in a democracy, especially ones that begin with voters, should not be lightly dismissed. Forget all the lame jokes about Cheetos and Cheech and Chong. In the two-and-a-half weeks since a pair of progressive Western states sent a message that arresting 853,000 people a year for marijuana offenses is an insult to a country built on individual freedom, a whiff of positive, even monumental change is in the air.

…there remains the big question of how President Obama will handle the cannabis spring. So far, he and Attorney General Eric Holder have been silent. I take that as a good sign, and certainly a departure from the hard-line position they took when California voters were considering legalization a few years ago.

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The Washington Times: "Marijuana's Foot in the Door"



…Or the Justice Department could keep its hands off, perhaps continuing the approach the feds have largely taken for some time — focusing scarce resources on major violators, such as big growers that might serve multi-state markets, cultivators using public lands or dispensaries near schools. The last option is clearly best.

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But it’s unrealistic and unwise to expect federal officials to pick up the slack left by state law- enforcement officers who used to enforce marijuana prohibitions against pot users and small-time growers. Unrealistic, because it would require lots more resources. Unwise, because filling prisons with users, each given a criminal stain on his or her record, has long been irrational. For the latter reason, we favor decriminalizing possession of small amounts of pot, assessing civil fines instead of locking people up.

Also, for that reason and others, the Justice Department should hold its fire on a lawsuit challenging Colorado and Washington’s decision to behave more leniently. And state officials involved in good-faith efforts to regulate marijuana production and distribution according to state laws should be explicitly excused from federal targeting.

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[Crow]

I posted this already (in the I-502 thread)...... It appears to have gone viral

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Seattle police guide to legal marijuana goes viral

Got Super Skunk in the trunk? Can you smoke pot at a magic show? Seattle police's "Marijwhatnow?" guide to legal marijuana use is getting attention around the world.

By Jonathan Martin, Seattle Times

The most-read news release in Seattle police history includes advice about getting high at a magic show and what could happen if a police dog smells the ounce of "Super Skunk" stashed in the trunk.

It artfully ends with a video clip of Gandalf the Gray blowing a bit of "Old Toby" into a smoke ring shaped like a sailing ship.

It is a strange, new world of soon-to-be-legal marijuana in Washington state, thanks to Initiative 502. And the Seattle Police Department's willingness to play along has gone viral, gaining it attention from the Irish Independent to The New York Times to Rachel Maddow's "Best New Thing in the World," passed among online readers from Honolulu to Paris like a ... well, you know.

The department's "Marijwhatnow? A Guide to Legal Marijuana Use In Seattle" is intended to provide simple answers to the confusing consequences of I-502, before and after marijuana becomes legal Dec. 6. But Jonah Spangenthal-Lee, a journalist-turned-writer for the Seattle police's SPD Blotter blog, wanted to take an "accessible" approach.

Where can you legally smoke pot? Will Seattle police help the feds bust state-licensed marijuana stores? Can cops light up? The answers are all there.

"Everyone (in the SPD) was just as surprised as me to see it explode the way it did," said Spangenthal-Lee, 29, who gained a following for his crime reporting at The Stranger and SeattleCrime.com.

He had help. The clip of Gandalf lighting up a pipe in "The Lord of the Rings" was suggested by Seattle police spokesman Sgt. Sean Whitcomb. Assistant Chief Jim Pugel provided many of the answers, and laughed when he saw a first draft, said Spangenthal-Lee.

One question: "SPD seized a bunch of my marijuana before I-502 passed. Can I have it back?" Short answer: "No."

Continued...

[Crow]

Venom OG Kush

Type: Indica
Method: Vaporisation



The aroma is powerful (a little skunky). Tastes of pine. It produces very nice clouds with very strong effects. An excellent strain for pain relief, restful sleep, or for its anxiolytic effects.

[Crow]

Mr Nice Guy

Type: Indica-dominant hybrid
Method: Vaporisation



The taste is sweet with earthy notes. There's also a slight spicy note lingering in the background. It provides a nice body buzz with cerebral head effects. Great for relaxation!

[Crow]

[PRO RECIPE] Butane Honey Oil (BHO)

CAUTION! AGAIN, FOR EDUCATIONAL USE ONLY. KEEP WELL-VENTILATED. I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE IF YOU BLOW YOURSELF UP!

[Crow]

Green Crack

Type: Sativa-dominant hybrid
Method: Vaporisation

Don't let the name fool you, this is pure cannabis. A strain that is mostly Sativa, Green Crack provides a relatively short, cerebral high that is nice and light, often described as 'spacey'. It is sometimes known as Cush (with a 'C') or Green Cush.

[Crow]

Thankful For Marijuana Moxie in Texas

by Allen St. Pierre, NORML Executive Director

Beyond the obvious blessings of good health, being a member of loving families, living in a free country and pursuing one’s muse, on this Thanksgiving…I’m thankful for Zachariah Walker (a member of University of North Texas NORML) and his pro bono team of Texas lawyers from NORML’s Legal Committee.

In the wake of our recent elections, where voters in the states of Colorado and Washington have chosen to end cannabis prohibition, I’m thankful that Zack has the moxie in Denton, Texas to face down a possible six month prison sentence for the criminal charge of possessing two grams of cannabis. I’m thankful that when confronted with a plea bargain (which is how 90% or more of cannabis-related cases are legally dispatched from the criminal justice system), Zach just said no.

I’m thankful that NLC members David Sloane, Jamie Spencer and Jamie Balagia possess equal moxie and commitment to personal freedom by stepping into the breech by providing Zack with pro bono representation in challenging such a ridiculous waste of the local government’s resources and taxpayer dollars: Tens of thousands of tax dollars, in the middle of crushing recession and tight municipal budgets, to arrest, prosecute, pee test and incarcerate a young man for 180 days, who, should otherwise be working, spending money and therein adding taxes to society.

With over 750,000 annual cannabis-related arrests in America (approximately 90% for possession only), if more citizens charged with cannabis possession offenses regularly challenged their arrest and possible conviction, like the way Zach is in Texas, there is no doubt that the criminal justice system in many cities and counties across the country will come to a grinding halt—forcing both bureaucrats and elected officials to re-evaluate and likely support at a minimum cannabis ‘decriminalization’, possibly legalization.

With these crucially important changes of law and custom pending in Colorado and Washington regarding ending all criminal sanctions for adults who possess a little bit of ganja, citizens charged with minor cannabis-related offenses and their legal counsel from around the country can and now should challenge more and more of these petty cannabis charges—juxtaposing and educating judges and juries all along the way that in some parts of the country the ‘offense’ before them is not only no longer a crime in some states, the product is actually regulated and taxed.

How much longer will cannabis prohibition last in America?

Not much longer if we all demonstrate the moxie of Zach and his NLC legal team.

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Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

[Crow]

Platinum OG

Type: Indica
Method: Vaporiser

100% Indica phenotype. This strain is called Platinum due to the silvery crystal formation on GIANT buds! Anything but subtle describes the distinct odor of lemony citrus and pinesol. Definitely full of earthy flavor, although you can certainly detect kushy notes. Very similar to True OG! Characteristic for an indica, an initial slight rush transitions to great mental and body relaxation.This Strain has an intense “Couchlock” effect ! Great Strain for Acute and Chronic Pain, Insomnia, Nausea and Headaches.

[Crow]

Just got back from the Cannabis Market

Brought the Arizer Extreme Q with me for everyone to try out. Lots of interest in the vape, and they love the flavor it gives. Of course, I told them about PuffItUp.com. Hopefully your friend will get some new business, Parrot

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Oh, and I got to try out one of those oil rigs. Very earthy taste, hits you quick!

[Crow]

As far as smoking t from a bowl, try it in a glass bong, with a glass bowl piece and a glass screen. Thats how i mostly smoke hash. So pure. ANd I do not seem to lose much smoke. I cover the bowl piece in between hits to not lose that smoke.

I've never tried that before... Looks like something Rick would do (freezer tokes )

Found a video of some bloke testing out his oil rig showerhead... Looks like fun

[BadAxe]

Yes, I like the "whipped" budder....that stuff is something else really...As for the "oil rig," I don't know what that is...I don't like putting the hash in a bowl or joint...seems like the smoke just goes into the air and not into my mouth....so I use the hot knives and just a tiny bit goes a long way, and very little waste (requires a bit of technique)...but I would like to find other methods to smoke this stuff.

I have 2 "oil" rigs. I can't post links because i am at work so I can't get to the sites. I belong to a forum called "Boro Market" which is a online glass blowers market place. Pretty cool. Costs $10 to become a buyer (one time charge). Anyway, the rigs I have are a dome and nail setup. The "nail" can be made of glass, titatanium, or quartz. Hash would not do so well in this setup. The other rig is a Titatanium Curve. Which is a titantium plate that sits under a curved glass dome. You heat up the titanium plate with a butane lighter, then aply the oil or hash for a flash burn. Both rigs fit into my bong. Yoo can search both names to find pics of what the rigs look like. A lot of people like to use the rigs in mini bubbler type setups. I like to use them with my bong.

As far as smoking t from a bowl, try it in a glass bong, with a glass bowl piece and a glass screen. Thats how i mostly smoke hash. So pure. ANd I do not seem to lose much smoke. I cover the bowl piece in between hits to not lose that smoke.

[Crow]

Break out the potcorn, it's movie night

[Crow]

Lol no I didn't mean a weed maps thread, I just mean that I like these social science maps where one can compare cultural differences in a color coded geographical manner. I beat off to that shit. Maybe we should just get a room.

Here's a thread of your very own!

The World's Laws

[Roo]

Lol no I didn't mean a weed maps thread, I just mean that I like these social science maps where one can compare cultural differences in a color coded geographical manner. I beat off to that shit. Maybe we should just get a room.