Thunderbird Club

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

I don't think that legalized is the right word, as that implies that it is not a criminal code offence and IIRC the criminal code is federal. Instruction to law enforcement to not arrest & charge and unwillingness from the DA to prosecute - what would that be? Tolerance or decriminalization?

The criminal code part is a big deal as none of the federally chartered banks can have any relationship (banking, payment processing etc.) as doing any of those things would constitute money laundering.

It would be decriminalization. My bad.

 

[SJLee]

They're making it completely legal by January 2018 from the sounds of it.

Proposition 64, known as the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, passed last Nov, gives those over 21 the right to use, possess, transport and grow certain amounts of nonmedical marijuana.

 

[RedVee]

Hmmm. Bee Gees are from Isle of Man half a world away. Can't recall the details, but as I recall, Isle of Man is simultaneously British but not British, hence the zero income tax.

Emigrated to Brisbane as children, which is where they started the BeeGees. I think

 

[kat888]

You can always tell people from the southern US from New Yorkers - the W is in front of the vowel in New York, after the W in the south. A dog is a dwog in New York. In the south, it's a dawg. Once you know that, it's easier to keep it all straight.

I wouldn't know the difference between NZ and Oz by ear. That's probably unforgivable, but there you have it. My wife was born and grew up within earshot of the Bow Bells, but she managed to shed most of that accent by the time I met her. It still leaks out every so often, even after being in the US for more than 35 years. Accents are really entertaining when you get into them with the right attitude.

Accents are like music. Of the great variety of US accents, West Texas is very easy on the ear, and I've been partial to Southern Gothic, Southern Noir and things swampy (and the accompanying accents) for as long as I can remember.

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

Proposition 64, known as the Adult Use of Marijuana Act, passed last Nov, gives those over 21 the right to use, possess, transport and grow certain amounts of nonmedical marijuana.

Additionally, legal sales for non-medicinal use are allowed by law beginning 2018

 

[PillO]

It would be decriminalization. My bad.

IANL but I think decriminalization might not be the right word either, as that may imply that it is no longer in the criminal code. But perhaps it is the right word if decriminalization implies that prosecutions are suspended despite status in the criminal code. The US constitution in article 3 cedes criminal and civil justice to the federal government, so until federal law is changed, it is all still criminal regardless of how states choose to operate. Given that, perhaps tolerance is the best description (but makes for difficult news articles on the subject)?

 

[SJLee]

Additionally, legal sales for non-medicinal use are allowed by law beginning 2018

There's a interesting law in D.C. now that you can have up to a pound of marijuana for personal use, but you can't smoke it in public, and you can't buy it!!

EDIT: And you can't sell it.

 

[kat888]

I may be a New Yorker, but i don't have the typical accent you'd might expect.
Most people seem to think i'm from somewhere else during chance encounters.

The way it goes here is, after some period of months or possibly years, someone will find out where I am originally from, then immediately start going on about what a thuck nyuzullund eksint I have ... which is complete bollox, because if it were true, they would have started on it the moment they met me.

 

[PillO]

Additionally, legal sales for non-medicinal use are allowed by law beginning 2018

Again, not legal as it remains a criminal code offence. Tolerated?

Also, I am not sure how binding the ballot referenda are; I have not read any state constitutions. Certainly in the Westminster tradition (most former British colonies), a referendum is not binding (i.e. the British parliament is not obliged to negotiate Brexit regardless of the outcome of the vote, however, the party(ies) involved may suffer in the next election by their actions or lack thereof).

 

[Dr_Feelgoood212]

Again, not legal as it remains a criminal code offence. Tolerated?

Also, I am not sure how binding the ballot referenda are; I have not read any state constitutions. Certainly in the Westminster tradition (most former British colonies), a referendum is not binding (i.e. the British parliament is not obliged to negotiate Brexit regardless of the outcome of the vote, however, the party(ies) involved may suffer in the next election by their actions or lack thereof).

According to Proposition 64 it is "legal"

 

[veebass]

CA was the first state to legalize medical marijuana back in '96.

They have started that process here to legalise for medical purposes.
I saw something the other day which seemed to indicate doctors were having issues prescribing it.

 

[godofthunder59]

Where? Some of us are close enough that we might be able to attend.

Lasalle NY, Loving Lasalle festival. Two of the band members are from there,

 

[PillO]

According to Proposition 64 it is "legal"

Prop 64 is a ballot referendum. I have not read the California constitution, so I don't know if/how the state legislature is obliged to act.

 

[godofthunder59]

So glad to hear that everything's going well for you man! Sounds like you're about as in control of your destiny as is humanly possible. That is an enviable position my friend

Thanks my friend! It was your comment that got me prattling on.

 

[PillO]

Lasalle

Anyone interested in a quick trip to Buffalo to see @godofthunder59 play in his Fleetwood Mac tribute?

 

[godofthunder59]

Here's a great way to learn an appreciation for Mr. Frampton:


... and Greg Ridley! (P-bass with tape-wounds through an Acoustic 360 rig!)

Here's a great way to learn an appreciation for Mr. Frampton:


... and Greg Ridley! (P-bass with tape-wounds through an Acoustic 360 rig!)

 

[PillO]

They have started that process here to legalise for medical purposes.
I saw something the other day which seemed to indicate doctors were having issues prescribing it.

The problem is that there are very few well controlled trials and so there are no established prescribing criteria nor accepted dosing regimen. For a doctor then, he/she is taking a great deal of malpractice risk in prescribing even if the drug is legal.

 

[SJLee]

They have started that process here to legalise for medical purposes.
I saw something the other day which seemed to indicate doctors were having issues prescribing it.

My sister grew 5 plants legally in her backyard to help combat breast cancer back in 2012. IIRC, she grew it for about 3 years up until she passed.

 

[veebass]

The problem is that there are very few well controlled trials and so there are no established prescribing criteria nor accepted dosing regimen. For a doctor then, he/she is taking a great deal of malpractice risk in prescribing even if the drug is legal.

That is precisely what the story was saying. How have they dealt with that in other countries?

 

[Off-Beat]

Here's a satellite pic of western Washington state, as you can see, there's quite a bit of smoke in the air. It's supposed to hit about 95 this afternoon, likely to be rather unpleasant, aside from grocery shopping it may be an inside day for the Queen. Not a bad thing, I have beer, A/C lots of basses, electric trains and of course my sweet kitty to have a nap with later.

Had 102 today, had to work outside and after that went to play some basketball.

That is definitely NOT a Classic Pro-IV...

That is a Limited Edition Custom Shop bolt-on necked Epi bird... Though not neckthrough, those are pretty nice basses too.

Not being a Classic I was aware of, but never saw a white bolt on. Limited edition sounds nice and it being the first I stumble across in 3 years of birds should tell me to buy it, but I have to cool down on acquisitions to save up for better stuff.

Neck is also kind off fat.