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Bad Science: Cherry picking data to prove a point about cannabis
The Guardian ^
| March 24, 2007
| Ben Goldacre
Posted on 03/29/2007 3:37:53 PM PDT by JTN
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posted on
03/29/2007 3:37:55 PM PDT
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JTN
To: traviskicks
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posted on
03/29/2007 3:38:24 PM PDT
by
JTN
("I came here to kick ass and chew bubble gum. And I'm all out of bubble gum.")
To: JTN; Abram; albertp; AlexandriaDuke; Alexander Rubin; Allosaurs_r_us; amchugh; Americanwolf; ...
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posted on
03/29/2007 3:43:40 PM PDT
by
traviskicks
(http://www.neoperspectives.com/Ron_Paul_2008.htm)
To: JTN
Propaganda
The Big Lie
Marijuana
Makes you die
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posted on
03/29/2007 3:45:13 PM PDT
by
Lexington Green
(Every American killed by a Mexican truck is a homicide committed by our leaders..)
To: JTN
I've never understood that whole "it's 20 times stronger" argument. First, I highly question the data. They are probably comaparing some skunk weed from 30 years ago that has been rotting in someones attic to the best stuff that a NORML guy grows in his closet.
But most importantly, who cares? So you only need 2 hits to get stoned where before you need to smoke 5 joints. That's a good thing. Same effect, less tar,etc. in your lungs.
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posted on
03/29/2007 3:46:02 PM PDT
by
Rodney King
(No, we can't all just get along.)
To: traviskicks
Wow. Imagine that. Libertarians on a pot thread.
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posted on
03/29/2007 3:47:00 PM PDT
by
watchin
(Facts irritate liberals)
To: JTN
They've been doing the same thing with evolution for years.
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posted on
03/29/2007 3:49:58 PM PDT
by
fish hawk
(The religion of Darwinism = Monkey Intellect)
To: JTN
Nearly all the potheads I have known have been eff ups in some way or another. And selfish about their need for weed they nearly define themselves by it and not caring much about its impact on others.
And no, I am not thrilled about alcohols impact on society either.
Too late on that. Probably too late for many things now.
To: JTN
"In 1997 this newspaper launched a campaign to decriminalise the drug. If only we had known then what we can reveal today ... record numbers of teenagers are requiring drug treatment as a result of smoking skunk, the highly potent cannabis strain that is 25 times stronger than resin sold a decade ago."
What? Were they in favor of allowing teenagers access to Cannabis? So now are they are in favor of jail terms for Cannabis users. I guess that will show them!
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posted on
03/29/2007 3:52:35 PM PDT
by
jackieaxe
(Unsourced reporting is not reporting but a lie or a manipulation)
To: JTN
UN Drug Control Programme
I wonder if Holland, Afghanistan and Columbia are on this committee? BTW, is that how you spell program?
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posted on
03/29/2007 3:57:22 PM PDT
by
jackieaxe
(Unsourced reporting is not reporting but a lie or a manipulation)
To: JTN
This thread needs popcorn..
and maybe twinkies..
and some ice cream...
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posted on
03/29/2007 4:02:05 PM PDT
by
Smogger
(It's the WOT Stupid)
To: jackieaxe
There's a bunch of UN bureaucrats peddling a "crisis". That's a clue, people.
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posted on
03/29/2007 4:02:22 PM PDT
by
tacticalogic
("Oh bother!" said Pooh, as he chambered his last round.)
To: Names Ash Housewares
It's real easy for them to advocate legalization when they know that rehab and other safety nets will never be taken away, despite their promises not to burden society with such expenses.
Drug users should make a pledge to die in the gutter if it comes to that, and never ask a judge or pester relatives for a second chance.
Easy pledge to make... those things will never happen.
To: JTN
It's pretty easy to pick out people that are clueless about mj, such as the article that this author is quoting. "Skunk" is just a strain name. Nothing more. Nothing less.
"The Forensic Science Service says that in the early nineties cannabis would contain around 1% tetrahydrocannabidinol (THC), the mind-altering compound, but can now have up to 25%."
Just one of the flat out lies. 1% THC would only give you a raging headache. It takes at least 3% to create a buzz. 1% is called HEMP.
Another thing to remember that the drug warriors are clueless about: Potency is 99.9% GENETIC.
To: Smogger
"This thread needs popcorn.."
With garlic powder and lots of butter?
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posted on
03/29/2007 4:07:21 PM PDT
by
spanalot
To: Names Ash Housewares
"Nearly all the potheads I have known have been eff ups in some way or another"
In college, we called them "pre-med".
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posted on
03/29/2007 4:08:42 PM PDT
by
spanalot
To: watchin
Wow. Imagine that. Libertarians on a pot thread.Right! And on gun rights threads, and on fourth amendment threads, and on property rights threads, and on threads discussing the War on Some Fats, and on threads discussing our Founders and the Constitution...
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posted on
03/29/2007 4:24:20 PM PDT
by
ellery
(The true danger is when liberty is nibbled away, for expedience, and by parts. - Edmund Burke)
To: spanalot
and some ... Cap'n Crunch
Chips .. YES ... Chips ...
and ... uh ...
you wanna make a run to Taco Bell?
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posted on
03/29/2007 4:25:29 PM PDT
by
SubGeniusX
($29.95 Guarantees Your Salvation!!! Or TRIPLE Your Money Back!!! www.subgenius.com)
To: jackieaxe
Well, that is how the originators of the language spell programme.
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posted on
03/29/2007 4:29:06 PM PDT
by
Don W
("Well Done" is far better to hear than "Well Said". (Samuel Clemens))
To: Names Ash Housewares
Nearly all the potheads I have known have been eff ups in some way or another. And selfish about their need for weed they nearly define themselves by it and not caring much about its impact on others.Circular reasoning. Potheads by definition are f-ups who define themselves by it. The productive citizens who occasionally partake are not likely to share that fact with people they suspect will disapprove.
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posted on
03/29/2007 4:29:28 PM PDT
by
ellery
(The true danger is when liberty is nibbled away, for expedience, and by parts. - Edmund Burke)
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