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 Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:53 pm
ashlander_alpha I'll grant that some of history's greatest artists, musicians, and writers have used drugs, and it's possible, nay probable, that their work was influenced by them. But those few individuals produced such great work mostly because of natural talent, and not because they were junkies. The vast, vast majority of drug users aren't producing any sort of art while high...they're just, well, high. So I don't really buy into the "mind expansion" theory. it certainly wont expand everyone (or even most peoples) minds. and junk wont. H is just ******** up s**t
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:54 pm
lotusvoid its pretty there! (in some places) I love the little coastal newengland towns and its green there (and grey alot, not enough rain though) actually its not too bad in the summer. never. ever. ever. come here in the winter. it sucks.
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Digital Malevolence Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 7:58 pm
lotusvoid Digital Malevolence PandasRGr1mm Drugs aren't all too great. But the only reason I think people are taking notice in reality is that it is a huge market that can't be taxed by the government. confused The, U.S. Government is actually responsible for bringing in the majority of marijuana to the United States, they do it because there is so much money in it, which is why they would never make it legal. why do you think that? Because more people do it BECAUSE its illegal. And, the money can go straight into there own pockets with out being taxed. Plus, they can charge whatever they want.
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:03 pm
interesting fact: the reason drugs are so profitable is because they are illegal, so people will pay extreme amounts for them. if the us government were to legalize such drugs as cocaine, a great many colombian farmers would not be able to make enough to survive
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:04 pm
Digital Malevolence lotusvoid Digital Malevolence PandasRGr1mm Drugs aren't all too great. But the only reason I think people are taking notice in reality is that it is a huge market that can't be taxed by the government. confused The, U.S. Government is actually responsible for bringing in the majority of marijuana to the United States, they do it because there is so much money in it, which is why they would never make it legal. why do you think that? Because more people do it BECAUSE its illegal. And, the money can go straight into there own pockets with out being taxed. Plus, they can charge whatever they want.
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:05 pm
MegaTherion777 interesting fact: the reason drugs are so profitable is because they are illegal, so people will pay extreme amounts for them. if the us government were to legalize such drugs as cocaine, a great many colombian farmers would not be able to make enough to survive
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:06 pm
ashlander_alpha Digital Malevolence lotusvoid Digital Malevolence PandasRGr1mm Drugs aren't all too great. But the only reason I think people are taking notice in reality is that it is a huge market that can't be taxed by the government. confused The, U.S. Government is actually responsible for bringing in the majority of marijuana to the United States, they do it because there is so much money in it, which is why they would never make it legal. why do you think that? Because more people do it BECAUSE its illegal. And, the money can go straight into there own pockets with out being taxed. Plus, they can charge whatever they want. he wasnt saying it could...
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:07 pm
MegaTherion777 interesting fact: the reason drugs are so profitable is because they are illegal, so people will pay extreme amounts for them. if the us government were to legalize such drugs as cocaine, a great many colombian farmers would not be able to make enough to survive I think it would be easier for them to survive. they would fall under jurisdiction and protection of gov't, the drugs would be regulated and standardized, and crime would be reduced.
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Digital Malevolence Vice Captain
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:07 pm
ashlander_alpha Digital Malevolence lotusvoid Digital Malevolence PandasRGr1mm Drugs aren't all too great. But the only reason I think people are taking notice in reality is that it is a huge market that can't be taxed by the government. confused The, U.S. Government is actually responsible for bringing in the majority of marijuana to the United States, they do it because there is so much money in it, which is why they would never make it legal. why do you think that? Because more people do it BECAUSE its illegal. And, the money can go straight into there own pockets with out being taxed. Plus, they can charge whatever they want. could you dumb it down a bit? I didn't understand the question. confused confused
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:09 pm
MegaTherion777 ashlander_alpha Digital Malevolence lotusvoid Digital Malevolence PandasRGr1mm Drugs aren't all too great. But the only reason I think people are taking notice in reality is that it is a huge market that can't be taxed by the government. confused The, U.S. Government is actually responsible for bringing in the majority of marijuana to the United States, they do it because there is so much money in it, which is why they would never make it legal. why do you think that? Because more people do it BECAUSE its illegal. And, the money can go straight into there own pockets with out being taxed. Plus, they can charge whatever they want. he wasnt saying it could...
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:09 pm
lotusvoid MegaTherion777 interesting fact: the reason drugs are so profitable is because they are illegal, so people will pay extreme amounts for them. if the us government were to legalize such drugs as cocaine, a great many colombian farmers would not be able to make enough to survive I think it would be easier for them to survive. they would fall under jurisdiction and protection of gov't, the drugs would be regulated and standardized, and crime would be reduced. you dont understand colombia do you? the government doesnt give a damn about the citizens. drug lords will oftentimes fund hospitals and such with their profits from the trade because the government doesnt provide for the people. the drug trade is the only way for many colombians to make enough to survive
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:11 pm
ashlander_alpha MegaTherion777 ashlander_alpha Digital Malevolence Because more people do it BECAUSE its illegal. And, the money can go straight into there own pockets with out being taxed. Plus, they can charge whatever they want. he wasnt saying it could... the point was its a huge profit - they dont have to rely on taxing an industry (like with alcohol and tobacco) but can make pure profits by selling drugs
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:12 pm
MegaTherion777 ashlander_alpha MegaTherion777 ashlander_alpha Digital Malevolence Because more people do it BECAUSE its illegal. And, the money can go straight into there own pockets with out being taxed. Plus, they can charge whatever they want. he wasnt saying it could... the point was its a huge profit - they dont have to rely on taxing an industry (like with alcohol and tobacco) but can make pure profits by selling drugs
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:14 pm
ashlander_alpha MegaTherion777 ashlander_alpha MegaTherion777 ashlander_alpha If I might be allowed to ask a question...just how can the government, which you allege brings the pot into the US, tax itself? he wasnt saying it could... the point was its a huge profit - they dont have to rely on taxing an industry (like with alcohol and tobacco) but can make pure profits by selling drugs indeed rofl
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Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:15 pm
ashlander_alpha MegaTherion777 ashlander_alpha MegaTherion777 ashlander_alpha If I might be allowed to ask a question...just how can the government, which you allege brings the pot into the US, tax itself? he wasnt saying it could... the point was its a huge profit - they dont have to rely on taxing an industry (like with alcohol and tobacco) but can make pure profits by selling drugs a plan like this gives entirely to much credit to gov't. They would ALL have to be on the same page, agree to do it , not allow personal politics to get in the way of the goal (massive profit), hide it, make a working system of completely secret controlled overseas trade (AND IN SECRECY) and then well... you see where I am going with this?
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