Former AG, Bob Barr, Calls for Drug War to End
September 19th, 2008 by Perry
Okay, I salute this guy’s abillity to see where he was wrong.
Thanks to the Huffington Post, I guess the only really unfortunate thing about this story is that Bob Barr had a revelation only after putting away probably thousands of drug users for federal time. That’s federal pound-me-in-the-ass prison, not white-collar-resort prison for Office Space fans.
I’m sure they are less appreciative of his enlightenment. A lot of good ammunition here to argue with those who like to talk about the economic reliance the law enforcement industry has on the “War on Drugs.”
[Update] Beasley Admits to Rookie Pot Involvement
September 19th, 2008 by Alex
Looks like Perry was dead on point, when he called out Miami Heat rookie Michael Beasley along with Mario Chalmers and Darrell Arthur.
ESPN is reporting that Beasley was fined $50,000 for the incident at the Rookie Transition Program. Not a good start, right?
Still, this kid is 19 years old, and although you’d hope someone who is now worth millions of dollars would instantly start acting like an adult, life doesn’t work that way. Interesting how he originally refused to cooperate with the investigation, but eventually got pressured to admit stepped up and took the blame.
Good call, P.
So It’s Not Just All in Your Head
September 19th, 2008 by Perry
Potentially troubling news here. The study states:
Researchers from Spain have found a strong and independent link between cannabis use and the onset of psychosis at a younger age.
Naturally, I’m a skeptic, since I know dozens of pot smokers and only a handful are people I would call “disturbed.” On a slightly more serious note, how do scientists take into account all of the genetic factors and more telling, the study only involved 141 participants? There’s 6+ billion people out there, but these scientists thought that 141 was a good enough sampling to get accurate results? Maybe they just ran out of pot and said “Fuck it, let’s go with what we got.”
Either way, not exactly irrefutable evidence here. There have been additional studies that show negative brain effects, but this specific one just doesn’t have a large enough test size.
Like every ingested substance, it helps to wait until after your brain has fully developed before indulging…
Big Worm, Big Perm, Big I-Don’t-Give-a-Damn
September 18th, 2008 by Perry
Just when you thought you’d never see Mark Curry from Hangin’ With Mr. Cooper ever again, he shows up on TMZ with Big Worm from the movie, “Friday.”
I guess some ambitious, go-getting pot peddler came up to Faison Love (Big Worm) in front of like 40 cameras and tried to sell him a gram. Love eventually gave back the bag after giving it a quick sniff and showing it to the camera, but if you watch the video close I think he palms the baggie and pinches a nug.
I wonder how many times a day that happens to that guy, and also, why it never happens to me.
Penn State Players Busted with Ganja
September 18th, 2008 by Perry
I think the most amazing aspect about these athletes-getting-caught stories, which is also the most commonly overlooked aspect, is the achievement of these individuals. I don’t mean their athletic performances specifically, but I mean their ability to do so AND get high. We can all agree that marijuana is not a performance-enhancing drug, right? In fact, you could make a strong case for the exact opposite. Most of the people I know who get high just sit around and play video games. Not many of them could lead Penn State in sacks.
Now They’re Just Getting Lazy
September 17th, 2008 by Perry
It appears that breaking down doors and destroying property is way too much work these days. Let’s streamline for efficiency. Sheriffs in the San Bernadino National Forest are now sweeping the area with nets which can hold an average of 200 pounds of ganja.
The spokeswoman for the department said it was normal to do these types of sweeps April through October when the conditions are best for outdoor growing. It really boils down to, don’t grow outdoor in a field you don’t own. It’s never safe. They’ve got cameras, nets and lots of free time because they have no winnable strategy for the war on drugs, so be careful America.
RIP: Richard Wright, Founding Member of Pink Floyd [1943-2008]
September 16th, 2008 by Alex
Today is a sad day indeed…
Richard Wright, a founding member of Pink Floyd (one of the best bands in the history of music), has died.
I’m a huge Pink Floyd fan, so this one really sucks.
My Dad first introduced me to their epic sounds and they’ve been at the top of my playlist ever since. I was lucky enough to see Pink Floyd perform in Giant’s Stadium, New Jersey for their Division Bell tour. It was fucking amazing.
They had this massive stage, the trademark gigantic trampoline overhead with all types of imagery being displayed, and some of the craziest props and light work I’ve ever seen. During a song from Animals, a massive inflatable pig appeared out of the stage and into the crowd. When they were playing a track from The Wall, a life-sized plane came from above the stadium, guided by a steel wire and other safety gear, and shot through the air, exploding in the empty seats behind the semi-circular stage.
Then for the finale… man it was crazy… a gigantic disco ball appeared from the stadium floor, in the center of the crowd, and rose above everyone, then hundreds of lasers focused on it as the music pulsated, bathing the entire stadium in color. It was intense.
So, back to the point, this is a rough one to write. Pink Floyd are one of the most influential bands in the history of music, and this is just another reminder of the un-interrupting flow of time. We’ve lost a small chunk of music innovation forever.
Rest in peace Rick, I’m listening to Animals right now and hoping you enjoy the great gig in the sky.
You in Here for Some Marijuana? Marijuana?!
September 16th, 2008 by Perry
The FBI released annual crime statistics that counted 872,721 Americans arrested for marijuana possession in 2007. Almost 90 percent of the cases were simple possession. Even more astounding, 12 of the most populous states have medicinal marijuana laws, some where you can’t be arrested for possession.
The good folks at NORML (National Organization to Reform Marijuana Laws) put down the pipe long enough to do some pretty amazing calculations. The total number represents a five percent increase, from last year, and works out to about one pot smoker arrested every thirty-seven seconds.
