Amazing how nausea changes perspective, it is true- to use Carlin’s example, after one has drunk Way too much, they really no longer Care about their shoes…lol.
When my mom in North Carolina was having chemo treatment, I offered to bring her some pot, but she was pretty conservative, and declined. While I was there caring for her, I mentioned that to some of her local friends, and the minister’s wife said that she’d also already offered, and gotten the same answer. Then a retired career army officer said the same thing, and also another grandmotherly type from down the street had offered.
In the next frame, the moral busybodies beat down the door to tell us how evil “the devil’s weed” is and how Lacey is trying to dodge the suffering that God has righteously assigned to her.
When my uncle was dying of cancer around the same time as this storyline, he was able to get prescription joints. They were made by one of the US cigarette manufacturers and looked exactly like cigarettes but were pot instead of tobacco.
In a kind of related story, I heard that Oklahoma had voted down legalizing pot fully, even though medical marijuana is legal. Apparently though, about 10% of the population has a prescription for medical marijuana. Odd.
Harry Anslinger, US Commissioner of Narcotics from 1930 to 1962, was largely responsible for marijuana being listed as a Schedule 1 drug by the federal government. Was ol’ Harry motivated by the finest science of his day? Well, let’s listen to the man himself:
“Marihuana leads to pacifism and Communist brainwashing.”
“Reefer makes darkies think they’re as good as white men.”
“You smoke a joint and you’re likely to kill your brother.”
“Marijuana is the most violence-causing drug in the history of mankind.”
“The primary reason to outlaw marijuana is its effect on the degenerate races.”
“Marijuana is an addictive drug which produces in its users insanity, criminality, and death.”
“There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the US, and most are Nēgroes, Hispanics, Filipinos, and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz and swing, result from marijuana usage. This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Nēgroes, entertainers, and any others.”
drbee almost 2 years ago
Amazing how nausea changes perspective, it is true- to use Carlin’s example, after one has drunk Way too much, they really no longer Care about their shoes…lol.
KFischer1 almost 2 years ago
So true. I’d say more but I’d be blocked.
FreyjaRN Premium Member almost 2 years ago
THC has its uses, but it’s best to be cautious.
vlhatch almost 2 years ago
If you’re wracked with nausea enough, you’ll try anything.
Jacob Mattingly almost 2 years ago
Shut. Up. Jeremy. Cripes I forgot how annoying he was.
Valiant1943 Premium Member almost 2 years ago
I hear that.
Honorable Mention In The Banjo Toss Premium Member almost 2 years ago
When my mom in North Carolina was having chemo treatment, I offered to bring her some pot, but she was pretty conservative, and declined. While I was there caring for her, I mentioned that to some of her local friends, and the minister’s wife said that she’d also already offered, and gotten the same answer. Then a retired career army officer said the same thing, and also another grandmotherly type from down the street had offered.
198.23.5.11 almost 2 years ago
Couple of readers called this one yesterday.
“Glove drawer”??? Boy,that IS old fashioned!!
The Wolf In Your Midst almost 2 years ago
In the next frame, the moral busybodies beat down the door to tell us how evil “the devil’s weed” is and how Lacey is trying to dodge the suffering that God has righteously assigned to her.
mistercatworks almost 2 years ago
It helped my wife in the early stages of ALS.
johnec almost 2 years ago
My how far we’ve come. Back in 1996 it was illegal everywhere in the USA.
Now it’s entirely legal in DC and 20 other states.
greenbird almost 2 years ago
When my uncle was dying of cancer around the same time as this storyline, he was able to get prescription joints. They were made by one of the US cigarette manufacturers and looked exactly like cigarettes but were pot instead of tobacco.
MartinPerry1 almost 2 years ago
In a kind of related story, I heard that Oklahoma had voted down legalizing pot fully, even though medical marijuana is legal. Apparently though, about 10% of the population has a prescription for medical marijuana. Odd.
Richard S Russell Premium Member almost 2 years ago
Harry Anslinger, US Commissioner of Narcotics from 1930 to 1962, was largely responsible for marijuana being listed as a Schedule 1 drug by the federal government. Was ol’ Harry motivated by the finest science of his day? Well, let’s listen to the man himself:
“Marihuana leads to pacifism and Communist brainwashing.”
“Reefer makes darkies think they’re as good as white men.”
“You smoke a joint and you’re likely to kill your brother.”
“Marijuana is the most violence-causing drug in the history of mankind.”
“The primary reason to outlaw marijuana is its effect on the degenerate races.”
“Marijuana is an addictive drug which produces in its users insanity, criminality, and death.”
“There are 100,000 total marijuana smokers in the US, and most are Nēgroes, Hispanics, Filipinos, and entertainers. Their Satanic music, jazz and swing, result from marijuana usage. This marijuana causes white women to seek sexual relations with Nēgroes, entertainers, and any others.”
rlaker22j almost 2 years ago
have you ever seen any movie that ever properly portrayed smoking pot
parkerinthehouse almost 2 years ago
I’m so glad to see this – I missed it altogether when it came out