Comments on: Ending The Federal Government's Doublethink On Marijuana http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/ Reality-based political commentary Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:46:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Friday Talking Points [339] — Best Pi Day Of The Century! « Democrats for Progress http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-58041 Friday Talking Points [339] — Best Pi Day Of The Century! « Democrats for Progress Sat, 14 Mar 2015 21:49:02 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-58041 [...] to begin ending the federal government’s costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you’d like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the [...] [...] to begin ending the federal government’s costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you’d like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the [...]

]]> By: Friday Talking Points — Best Pi Day Of The Century! http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-58020 Friday Talking Points — Best Pi Day Of The Century! Sat, 14 Mar 2015 05:03:03 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-58020 [...] to begin ending the federal government’s costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you’d like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the [...] [...] to begin ending the federal government’s costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you’d like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the [...]

]]> By: Friday Talking Points — Best Pi Day Of The Century! | Irascible Musings http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-58018 Friday Talking Points — Best Pi Day Of The Century! | Irascible Musings Sat, 14 Mar 2015 04:38:39 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-58018 [...] to begin ending the federal government’s costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you’d like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the [...] [...] to begin ending the federal government’s costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you’d like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the [...]

]]> By: Friday Talking Points — Best Pi Day Of The Century! | AGReGate.info http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-58016 Friday Talking Points — Best Pi Day Of The Century! | AGReGate.info Sat, 14 Mar 2015 03:00:58 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-58016 [...] to begin ending the federal government’s costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you’d like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the [...] [...] to begin ending the federal government’s costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you’d like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the [...]

]]> By: Friday Talking Points — Best Pi Day Of The Century! | Omaha Sun Times http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-58013 Friday Talking Points — Best Pi Day Of The Century! | Omaha Sun Times Sat, 14 Mar 2015 02:30:48 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-58013 [...] to begin ending the federal government’s costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you’d like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the [...] [...] to begin ending the federal government’s costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you’d like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the [...]

]]> By: Friday Talking Points -- Best Pi Day Of The Century! | Oh Alright! http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-58010 Friday Talking Points -- Best Pi Day Of The Century! | Oh Alright! Sat, 14 Mar 2015 01:54:17 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-58010 [...] to begin ending the federal government’s costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you’d like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the [...] [...] to begin ending the federal government’s costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you’d like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the [...]

]]> By: Friday Talking Points - Best Pi Day Of The Century! - DailyScene.comDailyScene.com http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-58005 Friday Talking Points - Best Pi Day Of The Century! - DailyScene.comDailyScene.com Sat, 14 Mar 2015 01:13:34 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-58005 [...] a bill to begin ending the federal government's costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you'd like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the bill's chances [...] [...] a bill to begin ending the federal government's costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you'd like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the bill's chances [...]

]]> By: ChrisWeigant.com » Friday Talking Points [339] -- Best Pi Day Of The Century! http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-58001 ChrisWeigant.com » Friday Talking Points [339] -- Best Pi Day Of The Century! Sat, 14 Mar 2015 01:03:01 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-58001 [...] a bill to begin ending the federal government's costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you'd like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the bill's chances [...] [...] a bill to begin ending the federal government's costly and futile War On Weed. I wrote about this at length earlier in the week, if you'd like to read my take on it. I have no idea what the bill's chances [...]

]]> By: Chris Weigant http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-57985 Chris Weigant Fri, 13 Mar 2015 01:32:07 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-57985 OK, Mopshell, maybe not what you were expecting, but it's now up... I'll have a bit more to say about this on Friday, from a more political perspective. -CW OK, Mopshell, maybe not what you were expecting, but it's now up...

I'll have a bit more to say about this on Friday, from a more political perspective.

-CW

]]> By: John From Censornati http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-57981 John From Censornati Thu, 12 Mar 2015 20:56:05 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-57981 I'm not disappointed. The War on Some Drugs and Black People is cruel and destructive. Keep up the good work CW. I'm not disappointed.

The War on Some Drugs and Black People is cruel and destructive.

Keep up the good work CW.

]]> By: Chris Weigant http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-57979 Chris Weigant Thu, 12 Mar 2015 20:10:39 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-57979 Mopshell - I've been researching this one, as I intend to tackle it from a historical point of view. Wait for today's column... :-) -CW Mopshell -

I've been researching this one, as I intend to tackle it from a historical point of view. Wait for today's column...

:-)

-CW

]]> By: TheStig http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-57978 TheStig Thu, 12 Mar 2015 19:21:42 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-57978 It's a near run thing, but Wyrd Sisters is probably my fav. Great characters, great imagery, great quotes. "On nights such as this, witches are abroad. Well, not actually abroad. They don't like the food and you can't trust the water and the shamans always hog the deckchairs." The supply of such like seemed inexhaustible. Alas, no. RIP TP It's a near run thing, but Wyrd Sisters is probably my fav. Great characters, great imagery, great quotes.

"On nights such as this, witches are abroad. Well, not actually abroad. They don't like the food and you can't trust the water and the shamans always hog the deckchairs."

The supply of such like seemed inexhaustible. Alas, no. RIP TP

]]> By: Mopshell http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-57973 Mopshell Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:24:41 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-57973 I too have just seen this sad sad news. He will be missed by millions. I too have just seen this sad sad news. He will be missed by millions.

]]> By: TheStig http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-57963 TheStig Thu, 12 Mar 2015 16:59:20 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-57963 Another sad day for fans of sci fi/fantasy. Terry Pratchett dead at 66. Sharpest wit in the business. Another sad day for fans of sci fi/fantasy. Terry Pratchett dead at 66. Sharpest wit in the business.

]]> By: TheStig http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-57956 TheStig Thu, 12 Mar 2015 16:03:05 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-57956 "At the same time, the federal government would routinely deny permission to any scientist who wanted to perform a study which didn't have the pre-ordained conclusion "marijuana is bad." There are no studies showing marijuana can be good, but every study that attempts to do so is denied." Science is international. As best I can determine, there are about 800 peer reviewed marijuna studies. It's abundantly clear that safety is not an issue - risks are clearly, statistically, low. Medical efficacy is not as clear, but efficacy is of no importance with regards to recreational use. Just make it illegal to drive high, and enforce it like driving on alcohol. Better still, enforce drunk driving laws more stringently while we're at it. "At the same time, the federal government would routinely deny permission to any scientist who wanted to perform a study which didn't have the pre-ordained conclusion "marijuana is bad." There are no studies showing marijuana can be good, but every study that attempts to do so is denied."

Science is international. As best I can determine, there are about 800 peer reviewed marijuna studies. It's abundantly clear that safety is not an issue - risks are clearly, statistically, low. Medical efficacy is not as clear, but efficacy is of no importance with regards to recreational use. Just make it illegal to drive high, and enforce it like driving on alcohol. Better still, enforce drunk driving laws more stringently while we're at it.

]]> By: Mopshell http://www.chrisweigant.com/2015/03/11/ending-the-federal-governments-doublethink-on-marijuana/#comment-57951 Mopshell Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:44:55 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=10415#comment-57951 I'm disappointed. I thought you might have something to say about the senators' letter to Iran. I'm disappointed. I thought you might have something to say about the senators' letter to Iran.

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