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Servetus on Marijuana’s dopamine boost terrifies prohibitionists: “Chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau’s Cantanhez National Park were caught on camera boozing it up in the jungle: 21-Apr-2025 – Footage of…” Apr 23, 20:14
Servetus on Marijuana and toxicology in ancient Greece and Rome: “Speaking of autism and what causes it: 21-Apr-2025 – Scientists from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and University of…” Apr 23, 19:53
Servetus on Marijuana and toxicology in ancient Greece and Rome: “Latent psychotic disorders (HPPD) associated with psychedelics are investigated in research volunteers in London and San Francisco: 22-Apr-2025 — …the…” Apr 23, 19:27
Servetus on Marijuana and toxicology in ancient Greece and Rome: “A single psilocybin treatment lasts for weeks: 22-Apr-2025 – In a groundbreaking research study, University of Michigan researchers have discovered…” Apr 23, 18:46
Servetus on Marijuana and toxicology in ancient Greece and Rome: “Psychedelic control of the fear response examined: 23-Apr-2025 — “Our study underscores how psychedelics can do more than just change…” Apr 23, 18:25
NorCalNative on Marijuana and toxicology in ancient Greece and Rome: “From the paper:…For many patients, evidence suggests that the known harms of cannabis outweigh the (potentially small degree of benefit…” Apr 16, 14:19
Servetus on Marijuana and toxicology in ancient Greece and Rome: “A functional wiring diagram of the brain has been revealed that will aid in future brain research focusing on brain…” Apr 13, 13:20
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Beto!
Breaking news: Marijuana legalization supporter Beto O’Rourke has just defeated prohibitionist 8-term Congressman Silvestre Reyes in the Democratic primary for Texas’s 16th congressional district. In early 2009, when he was an El Paso city councilman, O’Rourke championed a council resolution … Continue reading
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Open Thread
Hope you had a good holiday weekend — especially the many veterans who are regulars here. I raised a glass to you, while hoping for an end to wars and for bringing war profiteers (both political and financial) to justice. … Continue reading
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Does President Obama need treatment?
The recent reminders of the President’s extensive past recreational drug use bring an important issue to the forefront. What will we do with the President? All the relevant authorities have been clear on this subject– there is no such thing … Continue reading
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Our Bogarting Interceptor-in-Chief
Andrew Kirell asks the right question: In light of these stories, shouldn’t President Obama offer every American the right to “choom†(verb, to smoke marijuana), instead of continuing to lock up marijuana users for hitting three-foot bongs like he did? … Continue reading
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Lessons to learn
A very interesting article about an entirely different subject: Obama and Gay Marriage: A Lesson for All Progressives and the Obama Campaign The latest ABC News/Washington Post poll shows that in the wake of President Obama’s support for marriage equality, … Continue reading
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Open thread
Meanwhile… the drug war continues and people die. The Atlantic – this is a photo essay with warnings about them being graphic and stark. I’ve seen much more graphic photos of the violence in Mexico. Comments on the article are … Continue reading
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Powerful new poll results
In the new Rasmussen Poll, 56% of Americans supported legalizing and regulating marijuana and only 36% were opposed. That’s pretty remarkable. We’ve done an incredible job in educating the public. And another thing that helps is that pollers are realizing … Continue reading
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Prohibitionist love-fest (updated)
Our Drug Czar’s been in Sweden, hobnobbing with Queen Silvia and having a great time with a supportive audience at the World Federation Against Drugs (WFAD) World Forum Against Drugs. Naturally, it’s a one-sided gathering of all the worst of … Continue reading
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Open Thread
The Harmful Side Effect of Drug Prohibition by Randy Barnett There are so many reasons why drug prohibition is objectionable, it is hard to enumerate them all. In my Utah Law Review article, The Harmful Side Effects of Drug Prohibition, … Continue reading
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