B’Man’s Sabbath Watch: Cannabis Opens One’s Ear Up To God

h/t Patients For Medical Cannabis

What’s Killing You?

It’s Wonderful

There is a history.

B’Man’s Marijuana Watch: Maybe I Don’t Have To Leave Afterall

I once opined that I would need to move somewhere else. Maybe not.

I can’t believe it will happen, but it seems that someone in my state congress is thinking about the realities of the miracle drug.

Medical Marijuana Bill Advances In State House

They want the strictest governing laws in the country, but it is a start. One Republican law maker (also a physician) is afraid that his fellow doctors are not trained in how to dispense it. Maybe he should read here and learn something.

Quack.

Maybe I could do this for a living when it gets legalized. ARF has his preference.

It appears that Arkansas may beat us to the ballot.

h/t JackHerer.com

B’Man’s Marijuana Watch: Stroke Out… Better Yet, Eat A Bud

I’ve said this for years:

An apple bud a day keeps the doctor away. Now real doctors (I’m not one,  but I did stay at a Holiday Inn once) are now agreeing with me:

“Eat a bud a day will keep the stroke away,” former heart surgeon, Dr Dave Allen said. “No other medicine made by man can help in this manner.”

We could always just pray about it. No, wait. That was just for fun. Sorry.

But, seriously, is there anyone that believes that the US would bother pursuing patents for the constituents of cannabis, if it weren’t useful (and obviously profitable)?

From the abstract:

“Cannabinoids have been found to have antioxidant properties, unrelated to NMDA receptor antagonism. This new found property makes cannabinoids useful in the treatment and prophylaxis of wide variety of oxidation associated diseases, such as ischemic, age-related, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. The cannabinoids are found to have particular application as neuroprotectants, for example in limiting neurological damage following ischemic insults, such as stroke and trauma, or in thetreatment of neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and HIV dementia. …”

h/t JackHerer.com

B’Man’s Marijuana Watch: What It Does For Your Ballgame

Responsibility: Your Anti-Drug

There’s More Than One Way To Get High

Are You Fighting Breast Cancer (Or Any Cancer, For That Matter)?

Then you just wait a few years… or…

Obviously, news clips like this (just a bit dated) are a primer for coming Big Meds profits. Of course, instead of just allowing their profit motives, they should just legalize it and allow whomever wants to grow their own to do so, so they can treat themselves. It has become apparent to any thinking, sane and caring person that keeping it illegal is an assault against sick people. But who says that our government thinks, is sane or gives a rat’s ass about any of us?

Enter A Higher State Via The Rocky Mountain Way

Who’s ready to visit Colorado?

I must wonder if the Obama Administration will fight this initiative by threatening to prosecute, even if the state’s rights to create their own legislative process to stop the idiotic War On Marijuana is guaranteed in the US Constitution? Unless you are completely clueless and have been brainwashed to believe that cannabis is harmful thru the onslaught of propaganda media (which bows to the real controllers of this issue… Big Prison, Big Banking, and Big Government… all of which have major money to lose if enacted), you know that the miracle medicine should and MUST be legalized.

As Art Way from the Colorado Drug Policy Alliance said:

“Marijuana prohibition is counterproductive to the health and public safety of our communities. It fuels a massive, increasingly brutal underground economy, wastes billions of dollars in scarce law enforcement resources, and makes criminals out of millions of otherwise law-abiding citizens.”

Sanity In Government?

It appears that we have a politician that made a promise and (EGAD) kept it. Seattle City Attorney Pete Holmes beat out the incumbent by promising to stop marijuana arrests/prosecutions.

Local News | Seattle’s new city attorney to dismiss cases of pot possession | Seattle Times Newspaper.

h/t Pete at DrugWarRant

Why is it illegal…still?

So, government did this test to see if smoking cannabis caused lung disease. Researchers did test on people who smoked one joint a day for 7 years(bet they smoked more than one). They found no decreased lung function nor any disease. Researchers even said smoking 3 joints a day had no effect on lungs. Of course chronic smoking isn’t good. Too much of ANYTHING is bad for you.

Negative effects of marijuana?

We know weed makes you happy , hungry , sleepy.

Don’t smoke so much or you will be lazy all the time.

Don’t smoke so much or you will get fat because your hungry all the time.

Well being happy isn’t so bad , but eventually you’ll run out . No more happy. Means you gotta get up off your fat, lazy ass .Leave the house and get more! Bummer Dude.

As with anything…moderation.

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/01/11/marijuana-smoking-does-not-harm-lungs-study-finds/

I remember in the 80′s, when D.A.R.E. was a big deal , they would tell you that marijuana RIPPED your lungs out! Guess what…not so fast asshats!
They would tell you it KILLED brain cells.

Not so fast G man!
Could cannabis have other uses, medically speaking?

Possibly, but I wouldn’t go giving your kid weed just yet. Maybe your intake of fluoride during pregnancy might have something to do with this…being Dr.s recommend fluoride intake during pregnancy(just my theory,(and yes that’s what a local Dr. said to a young woman I know. He told here she needed to drink more water to increase her fluroide intake due to the fact she was pregnant!)).

What about cancer?
We will all  be having or seeing problems with cancer rise due to the disaster in Japan. Shouldn’t we be doing everything we can to come up with weapons to kill cancer?

So government holds all the rights to cannabis…why? Why would they do that? Why would they want the rights to something that they themselves deem worthless? Why would they keep us from doing studies?

Why would they run people out of the country and put a price on their heads for trying to help people?

Seems to me they know something we don’t…that and they get lots of money to keep it illegal.

What we need is FACTS presented to the American public. NOT reefermadness , NOT government propaganda.
Who else to deliver those FACTS than people who have been fighting in the Drug War. People like this.
Best Marijuana Argument Ever: Given By Superior Court Judge James P. Gray

More of this needs to happen in congress. Mr. Cohen hands Mr.Mueller his ass and all he could do was stammer.He knew what he was saying was BULLSHIT!

Making weed illegal doesn’t keep people from using it…it just ruins the lives of those who get caught using it.
I can go out and smoke weed everyday . Being illegal is meaningless in those terms. So don’t sit there and say I just want it legal so I can smoke it.

My reasons are for the cancer cure. WE NEED TO KNOW…YES IT CAN OR NO IT CANT!
I lost my father to cancer(which is how I got on the path I am on now). I lost my grandmother two weeks later to cancer. My grandfather now has cancer. My aunt has been fighting cancer for sometime now. There are others in my family who have it or have died from it.

HOW ABOUT YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS ?!

OUR GOVERNMENT MUST CUT THE CRAP! LEGALIZE IT NOW!

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Whether You Like It Or Not…Each And Every One Of Us Is Fundamentally Wired To Respond To Cannabis

Do you think that the war against cannabis could very well be mainly rooted in the fact that it cures many ailments, not least of which is cancer?

What if you were aware that the very molecular makeup of that husk you are sitting in right in front of that PC is made to interact with cannabis? That God, Himself, put this receiver in your body (and the bodies of virtually EVERY living thing on earth)?

BTW: this video clip is from a film I saw and linked to here.

h/t DProgram

One Of The Most Important Information Books On Hemp Available

This is simply one of the most exhaustive sources for understanding the historical significance of hemp use. I present this book in its entirety with permission from Mrs Herer. The original can be found at Jackherer.com (and a special hat tip to Snippits and Slappits for sharing the online version at her place… I didn’t know a digital version was available until I saw it at her place).

I can not express how important the information contained in this book is for the world to understand how dubious the entire war on Marijuana really is. It is also a wonderful read, so please take the time to enjoy it. Truly awesome!

You can find a link to a special page for this book at the header of this blog or click here (or the graphic below) to go there.

“90% of police officers out there are pieces of shit”

Presented in its entirety from CopBlock:

Hello From ChiefChaz

Heres a little background on me, I hope I am doing this right. I will then answer some questions that were brought up on Facebook.

I spent 15 years as a Texas Peace Officer. I made it to my Intermediate Peace Officer license, obtained my instructors license and was about to receive my advanced peace officer license when I was injured in 2007 while pursuing a domestic disturbance suspect on foot, my knee blew out. After 2 years of surgeries and physical therapy, they had removed 70% of my right knee. I was listed at a 37% disability rating and could not pass the physical to go back to work on the streets. Because of this injury I can no longer climb, run or jump, or lift heavy objects while standing. I had done a lot in my 15 year career. I had worked patrol, I was a Field Training Officer, I had been a Corporal, a Sergeant. I worked undercover narcotics, SWAT and was a Police Chief twice, and received a few awards. I had received an Officer of the year recognition by Gov. Rick Perry. I had a day named after me in the City of Bedford for chasing down 3 armed robbery suspects when I was off duty. I had several other awards. I was a member of the invitation only fraternity The International Association of Chiefs of Police, and The Texas Police Chiefs association the international narcotics investigators association and National Narcotics Detector Dog Association. It seems my whole career was about getting screwed over by cops though they are not as loyal as they make out to be, the only thing I got out of law enforcement was a lot of reoccurring nightmares, broken bones, a body eat up by arthritis, 3 divorces and 2 bad knees.

After 15 years I was out, I cant really say I miss it. In 15 years I have seen a lot of corruption, abuse of power and official oppression.

In 15 years of law enforcement I had seen a lot. But one thing that stands out is, in 15 years I probably made well over 400 DWI arrests. Been in no telling how many fights. Been on probably 2000 domestic disturbance calls. And worked maybe 200 fatality accidents. Now how many of these involved someone high on marijuana?

NONE, ZERO!!

Alcohol?

Probably 90%!!

That’s the truth! And im not the only former cop or active cop that knows these statistics first hand, that’s why you have an organization out there call LEAP. Law enforcement Against Prohibition. An organization made up of current and former veteran police officers and high ranking Police Administrators and Police Chiefs that believe Marijuana should be legalized in fact all narcotics should be, because we know for fact, seen it with our own eyes, that the Drug War in America is a farce and a war that will never be won. All it will do is make the politicians richer and keep big pharmaceutical cornering the market on expensive medicine that causes more death every year than Marijuana. And it will get more votes by those who are still blinded by the lies previous law makers.

During my tenure like I said I observed a lot of shady things, corruption, lies, politics, favoritism, infidelity etc. Most of my career like I said before was spent getting stabbed in the back and black balled by other cops, because I “was not cool”. I refused to play politics, be corrupt, kiss anyones ass or hurt anyone unjustly. The reason I lost my Chiefs job, because I wouldnt do the illegal things my city council was trying to make me do by threatening me with my job. I went to the media and played them the recorded conversations between myself and council members and the Mayor, it spread like wild fire through the media and in 5 months I was fired for LAck of confidence, and Texas Government code law that allows cities to fire Police Chiefs and fire chiefs without any other reason but politics.

Its as sad fact that 90% of police officers out there are pieces of shit doing the job for all of the wrong reasons, 10% are good men and women that want to help people.. sadly those 10% most likely will not make it to their 20 year retirement because they will be harassed and pushed out by the pieces of shit.

So there you have it. I wasnt corrupt and thats why I was run out of every department until I was injured in the line of duty in 2007. Even then my so called brothers in blue didnt offer any assistance to me and my family, I am a single father raising 2 kids, but they didnt care. The State of Texas did nothing for me after 15 years of service, no benefits no nothing.

Then last year in an unnamed city within the metroplex, I was involved in an incident with that cities police department, I did nothing wrong and it was found that it was a big misunderstanding, but not until their SWAT team broke my wrist, my elbow and tore my rotator cuff. So yeah I have a GREAT distaste for law enforcement and enjoy any opportunity to clown the pricks publicly whether it be on the web or through the local media, when they screw up or violate someones rights. I also have a multi-million dollar federal lawsuit pending on the agency.

ChiefChaz

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Former 15 year veteran police officer, police chief, police instructor, SWAT officer, k9 officer and undercover narcotics officer. Now Civil Rights activists and Activist for the reform of Marijuana laws.

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B’Man’s Marijuana Watch: The Myth Is A Lie

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I recently wrote that I am living proof that the myth is a lie:

‘Stoner Stupid’ Myth Goes Up In Smoke

July 27th, 2011 By: Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director

…”Therefore, the adverse impacts of cannabis use on cognitive functions either appear to be related to pre-existing factors or are reversible in this community cohort even after potentially extended periods of use.”

I spent a good part of my life using cannabis for a variety of reasons, mainly as a calming sedative, but also as a pain reliever and migraine headache killer. I also found out early on that it helped me concentrate and I actually did extremely well in college (having been on the President’s List every semester but one and then was on the Dean’s List). This means I held a 4.0 average virtually the entire time I was in college and I used every day, several times a day.

As with anything deemed healthy and could be used as a healing agent for a mass of humanity, the government knows this and will protect its Corporate Controllers (in this case, Big Meds

and Big Prison) by continuing the lies and assault against this miracle drug and its obviously more intelligent users. This is evident by the fact that our government has taken the steps to patent some of the constituents found within. Why would they do this if they didn’t see the benefits? But keep researching. Keep believing your own experiences and for the life of me, don’t accept advice from people who have never even tried the stuff, yet will tell you how bad it is for you.

But even more importantly, be able to discern those that are paid to shill for these maniacs that profit from keeping us sick and dying. If someone tells you they have used and experienced all sorts of adverse reactions, etc, consider the source and determine if they are real. Sure, I have known people who didn’t “like” the feeling they got from the stuff. Yes, I have known people who actually had a bad experience with it and were scared (perhaps by using too much of quality grade). None of this can take away from the fact that this is a medicine. Perhaps the world’s greatest medicine. As with many medicines, it is not always the best thing for every person. And many manufactured medicines, btw, have adverse affects, including death, which CAN NOT be attributed to cannabis.

However, when I compare those people that I know used/still use to those who claim they had some sort of problem or adverse situation, the numbers are really incomparable. The vast majority of folks I ever knew, enjoyed it and used it for its intended purpose with no issues whatsoever.

The point of this post is to say that we, AGAIN, have found that they have been lying to us our entire lives about this stuff. Its time we change this one aspect of our tainted existence as a nation and get rid of this bogus War on Drugs.

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The Fast and Furious ATF Gun-Runners Perpetuate The Drug War Lie

I’m sure most of you that have been following and/or debating America’s Drug War have heard about the recent expose’ by CBS where a new hero has stepped up to admit that the US ATF dictated that they allow guns to be sent from complicit American gun shops across the border. If not watch this:

March 3, 2011. CBS Evening News. Gun Walking. Interview with ATF Federal agent John Dodson. ATF was intentionally sending heavy weaponry to Mexican drug cartels. The secret operation was called Fast and Furious.

Some suggest that this is simply being used to make a case for a gun ban in the US. You can see that argument here and see how the government propaganda machine does lie to propagate this attempt:

I am not suggesting there is no truth, whatsoever in that claim (for I believe that many in our government would love to strip us of our second amendment to be able to control us completely). What I am suggesting is that this latest ATF sponsored gun-running has another agenda. The perpetuation of the lie that is the War on Drugs (especially marijuana).

There have been more than 35,000 people who have been killed since President Felipe Calderón began following his puppet master’s directive to bolster Mexico’s version of the War on Drugs. But to assume that it is America’s fault or the lie that “90% of those guns come from America” is not seeing the picture and simply believing the attempts to continue what is a totally failed policy.

Sane voices understand that the militarization of the drug war in Mexico is a key reason for “extortions, kidnappings, and murders“. To me this seems obvious.

But not to America’s puppets. It takes decency and truth. It takes leaders who refuse to be our puppet; People like Bolivia’s President Evo Morales to discuss “The Big White Lie” openly.

But let me ask you, why would the ATF not only condone the gun-running, but also try to cover up their own participation?

It’s not like Americans aren’t waking up to the outright lies and it is crucial to note that Americans are more and more convinced that marijuana legalization is what we need to do. The Pew Research Center For The People and the Press polls prove this:

None of this even speaks to the corruption and blatant murder on America’s soil by those that are supposed to “serve and protect”. See this reminder:

During a Sept. 16 raid by the Weber-Morgan Narcotics Strike Force, Todd Blair was shot and killed in his home. The Weber County District Attorney’s Office has ruled the shooting justified under Utah law. Blair’s family believes he was shot unnecessarily. Read the entire story at http://bit.ly/hlawOF or http://www.sltrib.com

Justified? These criminals with badges didn’t adequately plan this invasion, didn’t warn this man to “put down your weapon” (which was a freaking golf club) and then murdered him in cold blood. Not even a slap on the wrist. Condoned murder, plain and simple.

There are several states that are awakening to this. MPP (Marijuana Policy Project: of which I am a member) tells us that Hawaii has a bill to decriminalize marijuana possession.

In addition to two medical marijuana regulation bills being considered in Hawaii, a separate bill that would remove criminal penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana is moving through the state Senate. Last week, it passed through two Senate committees and is now headed to the full Senate for a vote before advancing further. Considering that 20 of 25 members of the Senate are co-sponsors, it should be a breeze.

Even other countries are seeing the light. The UK’s former Drug Czar, Bob Ainsworth, is advocating the only sane pursuit, which is legalization (and mind you, he is talking about legalizing ALL drugs). The Transform Drug Policy Foundation explains and shares Mr Ainsworth’s position:

However, prohibition has failed to protect us. Leaving the drugs market in the hands of criminals causes huge and unnecessary harms to individuals, communities and entire countries, with the poor the hardest hit. We spend billions of pounds without preventing the wide availability of drugs. It is time to replace our failed war on drugs with a strict system of legal regulation, to make the world a safer, healthier place, especially for our children. We must take the trade away from organised criminals and hand it to the control of doctors and pharmacists.

Wow! Isn’t that amazing? But it takes a “former” Drug Czar to make this kind of sensible statement. Can you imagine “why” that is? To the contrary, for some reason, any current Drug Czar (like the US’s Gil Kerlikowske) cannot be allowed to say such a thing (even tho the predecessor of his previous position as chief of police in Seattle, Norm Stamper, has come out in favor of a more sensible and sane policy of total drug legalization):

Retired Seattle Police Chief Norm Stamper thinks we should legalize drugs after what he witnessed fighting on the front lines of the “war on drugs.” Norm is a member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, which any citizen can join at http://www.CopsSayLegalizeDrugs.com.

Even a former US Surgeon General, Dr Joycelyn Elders, has called for legalization of marijuana:

“What I think is horrible about all of this, is that we criminalize young people. And we use so many of our excellent resources … for things that aren’t really causing any problems,” said Elders. “It’s not a toxic substance.”

The fact is that once these guys leave their job, they are able to pronounce the dismal failure of the Drug War. They are able to admit that it is all a lie. But not the current internal puppets. Maybe that is why it angers Gil that his hometown paper, The Seattle Times ran an article that is pro-legalization. Thank God they aren’t intimidated and are sticking to their guns.

So, what is he forced to do? Lie, of course (that is his only recourse):

http://KCTS9.org
Gil Kerlikowske, Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, discusses legalizing marijuana, the epidemic of prescription drug abuse, and comments on recent problems within the Seattle Police Department.

To put it simply, it is time to stop listening to those that are paid to keep Americans in bondage and listen to the sane ones; the ones that speak truth and understand the very nature of this bogus affront to our liberties (not to mention keeping miracle drugs from doing their miracles). It is time for Americans to understand the “why’s” (Big Meds, Big Prison and Big Money) and to call for an end. The truth is out there, but you won’t get it from those, like Kerlikowske, whose very livelihood depend upon the lies (and this includes small time cops and legislators). They gain from this corrupt and evil system.

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