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News Briefs 13-05-2009

Hello?! Is this thing on?

  • The truth is out there, and the nation’s maddest scientists are after it. Because you’d have to be mad to investigate strange anomalies which seem to redefine the paradigm.
  • It’s warp speed Jim, but not as we know it.
  • 50 years of seeking ET.
  • Astronauts spot small dings on Space Shuttle’s heat shield. There goes the resale value…
  • Summer Solstice at Stonehenge will not be like the G20, say police. What, no agent provocateurs firing up the druids by whispering that they didn’t build the place?
  • 52% of Americans support legalization of marijuana. And they’ve got some muscle behind them.
  • Mystery of Auschwitz ‘message in a bottle‘ solved.
  • Is nature a mean mother?
  • UFO historian Richard Dolan says it’s possible that humanity is being targeted by a predatory Reptilian extraterrestrial species. Bound to win over scientists to the field of ufology.
  • Kiwi journalist ‘hoaxes‘ Ohio Bigfoot conference. And then apologises, although no-one seems to be buying it.
  • What lurks in the vasty deep?
  • T. Rex ate coconuts. And frolicked with children in a beautiful landscape, praising Jebus. At the Creation Museum at least – and who wouldn’t trust them for real science?
  • Back pain? Try the mystical Chinese medicinal art of toothpick prodding…err, acupuncture.
  • Evidence of woman ‘king’ in ancient Canaan discovered.
  • Satellites uncover 132 archaeological sites yet to be excavated in Egypt.
  • Yet another story about scientists being amazed at how ancient people weren’t as dumb as they thought. Because we’re so smart with our wristwatches and stuff…

Thanks Marsha.

Quote of the Day:

It is the revised understanding of the nature of human beings, and of the causal role of human consciousness in the unfolding of reality, that is, I believe, the most exciting thing about the new physics, and probably, in the final analysis, also the most important contribution of science to the well-being of our species.

Professor Henry Stapp

Editor
  1. But WHY Governor Schwarzenegger?
    Why might Ahnold come down on the politically dangerous side of legalizing marijuana?

    California is facing a deficit of US$21Bn if the present economic system fails them by crashing their investments.

    BUT.

    The US is the #1 agricultural producer in the world.
    California is the #1 agricultural producer in the US.
    Marijuana is the #1 cash crop of California.
    How’s that for #1?

    Now, think taxes, such as make up a sizable portion of every dollar spent on tobacco, alcohol and gasoline.

    No, I am not the brain specialist…..
    YES. Yes I AM the brain specialist.

    1. money and votes
      Yes, the monetary incentive is there.

      To add to this, consider:

      – If 52% of Americans are in favour of legalization, the percentage is higher in California,

      – Arnold might run for re-election. I think he can get one more term, since his first term was not complete.

      – California puts many people in jail every year on relatively minor marijuana related offences. This is expensive. These people are usually marijuana consumers as well, so instead of paying for their housing and food, the state would collect taxes from them.

      —-
      It is not how fast you go
      it is when you get there.

      1. Paving the path
        Ahnold is ambitious, and by God he’s no fool.

        We all know he did steroids, and he also smoked pot.

        So legalizing marijuana could be a way to improve his image for posterity. He may not be eligible to run for President, but that won’t stop any of his children.

        Taxing marijuana should be done smartly, otherwise people will still resort to the illegal stuff.

        —–
        It’s not the depth of the rabbit hole that bugs me…
        It’s all the rabbit SH*T you stumble over on your way down!!!

        Red Pill Junkie

        1. I’d rather pay taxes on it.
          I’ve smoked for many years. Its a pain. calling, driving about, going to peoples homes. Had one lovely girl who’d delivered for 2 years! She had a nice business, till she was done paying off her student loans;) Just to go to a shop, and pick out what I want would be perfect. And giving out permits, to grow, so much for each plant would also raise a lot of money. Its very easy to grow. Growing up in suburban Chicago we had about 18 acres to play about in. Trees, open field, a pond, and there was corn, wheat, and pot plants growing wild. Came back every year. Tax it, use it again for its fiber, oil, and paper. The war on drugs is a failure at best. Let the states lead the way. The Federal Government has become useless. Use the revenue for health, schools, and public projects! Screw the Feds! It would be nice to have paperbacks that don’t fall apart too, because of tree pulp acids.

          1. LOL
            Awesome, dude!

            —–
            It’s not the depth of the rabbit hole that bugs me…
            It’s all the rabbit SH*T you stumble over on your way down!!!

            Red Pill Junkie

    2. Legalizing…
      Most folks who know me personally think I’m politically somewhere to the right of Attilla. Not completely true. I have no problem legalizing pot. None at all.
      However, I’d treat it in the same manner as tobacco and alcohol. Get the license, pay the taxes, be legit.

      What’s interesting is that, if you made it legal, it might also work well for prisoner control in correctional facilities. Just make certain every cell is sealed, and pump in the smoke on a regular basis to keep everyone stoned. Add a dispenser for Doritos and snack cakes to every cell. Mix in enough oxygen to keep the folks alive 🙂

      Could make doing time a lot easier, eh?

      Respects,
      Gwedd

      1. Damn
        Reading your comment just made feel this sudden urge to go rob a convenience store… but then I remembered your plan has not been implemented yet —and that compared to Mexico American prisons are like the 4 Seasons— so I’ll wait 😛

        I think that with some smart regulation legalizing that stuff shouldn’t create such a big problem.

        —–
        It’s not the depth of the rabbit hole that bugs me…
        It’s all the rabbit SH*T you stumble over on your way down!!!

        Red Pill Junkie

      2. Free enterprise
        You do all know that drug dealers are those who have the most to lose by legalization?

        Government regulations, control, or even government monopolies (like they have in Ontario on alcohol), well, it ruins the free market that we have now.

        Honestly I talked to a nice brother (that’s what he called himself) some years ago, and he was dead set against legalization, on account of how would the brothers make any money.

        This is just 1 isolated opinion on his part. He was a really nice guy, but that is what he said. Honest and straightforward man, I don’t know that he did anything wrong.

        —-
        It is not how fast you go
        it is when you get there.

      1. You think THAT is extraordinary?
        I forget you weren’t around when this happened 🙂

        —–
        It’s not the depth of the rabbit hole that bugs me…
        It’s all the rabbit SH*T you stumble over on your way down!!!

        Red Pill Junkie

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