If that is your dog you aren't taking good care of him at all. HE IS TOO FAT and he needs clipping and brushing, and probably nails cut. While you are doing that, perhaps you can do some productive thinking and get off the" from each according to their ability to each according to their need" mentality. It would do both you and the dog a great deal of good.

I honestly don't know what type of research is being done, having only picked up small amounts of information as part of other discussions. I believe that there are a few European studies because they have had legal pot for a number of years, although I think the Netherlands may have limited the legal use of pot in the last few years, perhaps because of research they have done.

When I was a teenager I used alcohol and pot as a way of trying to cope with emotional abuse from my father. As an adult who has spent many years working with teenagers who have been physically, emotionally and sexually abused, I can tell you that many of them have used drugs as a coping mechanism and by 12 to 14 they already have a problem. In addition to a psychologist and a couple of counselors like me and my wife, they needed medical help for drug addiction . Right now we are not at home, but going to a wedding later this week, a wedding that as counselors and therapists many people have become involved with the young man. This afternoon when I was looking at OPP we were with another young man who is going to the wedding. He is an abuse survivor (no longer a victim) and he also said that the pot helped him control the anger for a while, but in the long run it made the anger worse, and the self m********n more difficult to control. My brother, who died of rectal cancer recently had been a victim of physical and sexual abuse as a young teen and a heavy drinker and pot user for most of his life. By the time he came back into my life, there was evidence for disorientation but it could have been early stage dementia. He was 72 when he died.
Anyhow, I don't know what research is out there, but my question is Why would anyone want to loose control of their mental faculties even for a couple of days at a time? I guarantee it will solve nothing and probably will lessen your coping sk**ls, and what will it accomplish?

Boy are THEY lucky they don't have to put up with you any more often than that!! I know, your concept of misuse of ammo is to actually put it in a gun and murder a poor innocent defenseless target

We are sitting here on the porch watching three Airedales and two Cane Corsos being chased by a Welsh Terrier who weighs 17 pounds as against the Airedales 60 pounds each and the Cane Corsos 150 pounds each and the Welsh is winning. I though I would share some of the prayers from you guys, and then we got to the humor and decided to add a wise (or dumb if you look at it that way) crack or three. The discussion was getting too serious as it often can when we get talking about what we do, particularly since the man who owns one of the Airedales and the Welsh is a survivor who is now "big brother" to a teenager here. Had to lighten it up a bit. this weekend is going to be wild I have a feeling, as many people in the group have strange senses of humor, worse than mine AuntiE SWMBO has taken over frying pan duty here, but she is not the expert you are.

God Bless all of you!!

So why promote more intoxicants? The more that are legal the more foolist people will use, unfortunately the rest of us pay for their stupidity.

There have been several studies lately indicating that moderate pot usage over an extended time (more than one year) causes brain changes in not yet fully developed brains ( brains in males do not fully develop until about 25) These changes cause a behavior similar to chronic rage syndrome epilepsy in dogs. They are just beginning to research the long term effects after claiming for years that heavy, or even moderate use of pot does not cause permanent brain changes. I know, so does moderate use of alcohol over an extended period, and both probably are a cause of early senility . But as long as a SOMA like feeling is experienced, no one seems to care. Perhaps if people who make such choices had to suffer some of the consequences, the next group of people would not take up behaviors that are so damaging. Yes, I am aware of the genetic implications of vulnerability to addiction but, just because some people are slightly more likely to become addicted is no excuse. Would it not be better to solve the emotional problems that make someone more likely to use mind altering substances that to encourage the usage of such drugs?

No, that's ambibeasterous (eating both cats and dogs) Personally I love hamster tail soup, ever tried it?

And what is the connection between your comment and the topic at hand?

If by diversity you mean the belief that there is no right or wrong, what ever moves you is right, and to challenge that concept is evil and bigoted then you are correct, conservatives do not wish to celebrate that kind of diversity. However, you are more likely to h**e diversity if it comes in ideas that you do not approve of, that's why the colleges are filled with professors and students who preach the religion of moral relativism and its offspring "politically correct" at all costs. Realize that the statement "there is no right or wrong" is in itself a contradiction in terms.

Sort of like the Shel Silversteen song "Freaker's Ball" "the masterbators baiting their masters? I can imagine that you might have been a Dr. Demento show listener. Somehow you seem to be someone who has almost as warped as mine.

Not really, but I h**e it when someone else gets blamed for my mistake. On the other hand, at least you were paying attention and ready to challenge someone who you believed had done something wrong. Thanks

You both are in our prayers, and the prayers of the friends we are staying with right now. It was not too long ago when I had to face the death of my brother, so I understand the great concern and love you have for your close friend. Our prayers and support are with you now and with you in the future. Be strong my friend, and God will be there for you both.

NPP and SWMBO

Old Gringo

He did not change the spelling, I did when he, rightfully so, corrected me. My mistake, not his.
NPP

The wedding is next Saturday.

SWMBO

Maybe she just hasn't met your cats, I will bet they are charming. But then I like all animals including snakes and spiders (in both cases the exception is those that are poisonous)
We are just about ready to leave to visit friends with whom we will go on to THE WEDDING. Zeus is fine with carrying the artificial flowers so they are set to be official flower dogs. Taking the lap top so we can say high once in a while. God Bless you all

SWMBO

Welcome from two 70 year young people. You will have fun here if you remember that we each have our own opinions and each believes he/she is right. There will be many friendly people and some that are really nasty. There are also a number of trolls whose only purpose is to disrupt any productive conversations. Just say TROLL IGNORED and they will slink back under their troll bridge only to pop up somewhere else when you least expect it. We talk about many things, not all of which are political. Enjoy yourself and keep a sense of humor, you will need it.

No Propaganda Please and She Who Must Be Obeyed.