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[Editor’s note: Stay tuned! Soon come…NORML glass jars.]
Subject: Spotting dis information { freeware}
From: Nicodemus
Newsgroups: alt.comp.freeware
SPOTTING DISINFORMATION
This , is a handy reference tool for spotting trolls and other lower life
forms. Given that independent open forums, are increasingly the targets
of various members of the sell-out classes this is a nice reference for
tuning up your BS detector .
* 1. Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. Regardless of what you
know, don’t discuss it — especially if you are a public figure, news
anchor, etc. If it’s not reported, it didn’t happen, and you never have
to deal with the issues.
* 2. Become incredulous and indignant. Avoid discussing key issues and
instead focus on side issues which can be used show the topic as being
critical of some otherwise sacrosanct group or theme. This is also known
as the “How dare you!” gambit.
* 3. Create rumor mongers. Avoid discussing issues by describing all
charges, regardless of venue or evidence, as mere rumors and wild
accusations. Other derogatory terms mutually exclusive of truth may work
as well. This method works especially well with a silent press, because
the only way the public can learn of the facts are through such “arguable
rumors”. If you can associate the material with the Internet, use this
fact to certify it a “wild rumor” which can have no basis in fact.
* 4. Use a straw man. Find or create a seeming element of your
opponent’s argument which you can easily knock down to make yourself look
good and the opponent to look bad. Either make up an issue you may safely
imply exists based on your interpretation of the opponent/opponent
arguments/situation, or select the weakest aspect of the weakest charges.
Amplify their significance and destroy them in a way which appears to
debunk all the charges, real and fabricated alike, while actually
avoiding discussion of the real issues.
* 5. Sidetrack opponents with name calling and ridicule. This is also
known as the primary attack the messenger ploy, though other methods
qualify as variants of that approach. Associate opponents with unpopular
titles such as “kooks”, “right-wing”, “liberal”, “left-wing”,
“terrorists”, “conspiracy buffs”, “radicals”, “militia”, “racists”,
“religious fanatics”, “sexual deviates”, and so forth. This makes others
shrink from support out of fear of gaining the same label, and you avoid
dealing with issues.
* 6. Hit and Run. In any public forum, make a brief attack of your
opponent or the opponent position and then scamper off before an answer
can be fielded, or simply ignore any answer. This works extremely well in
Internet and letters-to -the-editor environments where a steady stream of
new identities can be called upon without having to explain criticism
reasoning — simply make an accusation or other attack, never discussing
issues, and never answering any subsequent response, for that would
dignify the opponent’s viewpoint.
* 7. Question motives. Twist or amplify any fact which could so taken
to imply that the opponent operates out of a hidden personal agenda or
other bias. This avoids discussing issues and forces the accuser on the
defensive.
* 8. Invoke authority. Claim for yourself or associate yourself with
authority and present your argument with enough “jargon” and “minutiae”
to illustrate you are “one who knows”, and simply say it isn’t so without
discussing issues or demonstrating concretely why or citing sources.
* 9. Play Dumb. No matter what evidence or logical argument is
offered, avoid discussing issues with denial they have any credibility,
make any sense, provide any proof, contain or make a point, have logic,
or support a conclusion. Mix well for maximum effect.
* 10. Associate opponent charges with old news. A derivative of the
straw man usually, in any large-scale matter of high visibility, someone
will make charges early on which can be or were already easily dealt
with. Where it can be foreseen, have your own side raise a straw man
issue and have it dealt with early on as part of the initial contingency
plans. Subsequent charges, regardless of validity or new ground
uncovered, can usually them be associated with the original charge and
dismissed as simply being a rehash without need to address current issues
— so much the better where the opponent is or was involved with the
original source.
* 11. Establish and rely upon fall-back positions. Using a minor matter
or element of the facts, take the “high road” and “confess” with candor
that some innocent mistake, in hindsight, was made — but that opponents
have seized on the opportunity to blow it all out of proportion and imply
greater criminalities which, “just isn’t so.” Others can reinforce this
on your behalf, later. Done properly, this can garner sympathy and
respect for “coming clean” and “owning up” to your mistakes without
addressing more serious issues.
* 12. Enigmas have no solution. Drawing upon the overall umbrella of
events surrounding the crime and the multitude of players and events,
paint the entire affair as too complex to solve. This causes those
otherwise following the matter to begin to loose interest more quickly
without having to address the actual issues.
* 13. Alice in Wonderland Logic. Avoid discussion of the issues by
reasoning backwards with an apparent deductive logic in a way that
forbears any actual material fact.
* 14. Demand complete solutions. Avoid the issues by requiring
opponents to solve the crime at hand completely, a ploy which works best
for items qualifying for rule 10.
* 15. Fit the facts to alternate conclusions. This requires creative
thinking unless the crime was planned with contingency conclusions in
place. (Can you say Rush Limbaugh – sure you can – just don’t choke.)
* 16. Change the subject. Usually in connection with one of the other
ploys listed here, find a way to side-track the discussion with abrasive
or controversial comments in hopes of turning attention to a new, more
manageable topic. This works especially well with companions who can
“argue” with you over the new topic and polarize the discussion arena in
order to avoid discussing more key issues.
* 17. Emotionalize, Antagonize, and Goad Opponents. If you can’t do
anything else, chide and taunt your opponents and draw them into
emotional responses which will tend to make them look foolish and overly
motivated, and generally render their material somewhat less coherent.
Not only will you avoid discussing the issues in the first instance, but
even if their emotional response addresses the issue, you can further
avoid the issues by then focusing on how “sensitive they are to
criticism”.
* 18. Ignore proof presented, demand impossible proofs. This is
perhaps a variant of the “play dumb” rule. Regardless of what material
may be presented by an opponent in public forums, claim the material
irrelevant and demand proof that is impossible for the opponent to come
by (it may exist, but not be at his disposal, or it may be something
which is known to be safely destroyed or withheld, such as a murder
weapon). In order to completely avoid discussing issues may require you
to categorically deny and be critical of media or books as valid sources,
deny that witnesses are acceptable, or even deny that statements made by
government or other authorities have any meaning or relevance.
* 19. False evidence. Whenever possible, introduce new facts or clues
designed and manufactured to conflict with opponent presentations as
useful tools to neutralize sensitive issues or impede resolution. This
works best when the crime was designed with contingencies for the
purpose, and the facts cannot be easily separated from the fabrications.
* 20. Manufacture a new truth. Create your own expert(s), group(s),
author(s), leader(s) or influence existing ones willing to forge new
ground via scientific, investigative, or social research or testimony
which concludes favorably. In this way, if you must actually address
issues, you can do so authoritatively.
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This citizen further declares free cannabis
Cannabis shall not be marketed by the wholesale hucksters or racketeers who continue to profit from the prohibition of cannabis.
Free Cannabis
Marks The Beginning of World Progress
Receive your gift look around what do you see, I see so much anger, so much war
Free Cannabis is the door when you see what is going on, when you see that angry boss yelling at you like some barking lowly dog remember/consider it is your blood and sweat that has paid the +axes that has allowed those sweat bastards to populate.
I say enough
Meanwhile……….back in, Humboldt County .
Regulating cannabis: City ordinances weigh in on marijuana dispensaries
The cities of Humboldt County have taken the lead on regulating cannabis as the county trudges on with its development of a medical marijuana ordinance that will cover rural and unincorporated areas of the North Coast.
Medical marijuana regulations have been cropping up throughout the county in the last three years as an answer to the growing issue of grow houses, both legal and illegal, and a lack of consistency between state and federal laws. Here is the current status of various city ordinances in Humboldt County:
Arcata
Arcata’s medical marijuana guidelines, approved in November 2008, restricts cultivation space to 50 feet and 10 feet in height for residential grows. Dispensaries have to obtain on-site cultivation permits that dictate that the cultivation cannot exceed 25 percent of the total floor area, with a maximum of 1,500 feet and 10 feet in height. Dispensary guidelines include operation standards, a cap on the number of dispensaries allowed in the area and prohibiting the display of cannabis plants on signs.
Eureka
Eureka approved its guidelines for residential and commercial cultivation in August 2010. For patients, growing medical marijuana can only occur in the residence where the patient lives, and the garden must be 50 square feet, or less. Lighting cannot exceed 1,200 watts, and there must be no external evidence of marijuana cultivation, according to the ordinance.
The ordinance limits the number of stand-alone dispensaries
to two and dispensaries with cultivation sites to four. Last week, the city adopted changes to the commercial side of the ordinance, including limiting the size of exterior signs to 6 square feet, allowing only one dispensary per cultivation and processing facility, and prohibiting the display of cannabis plants on signs.
zomg zomg zomg!!! Can I get a group conference hug???
Due to Obama’s action or in-action, it’s time to get started with the 2012 GOP. Not only suporting candidates like Johnson and Paul, but also pressing candidates like Cain(“Due to the current economic state and the current deficits, wouldn’t legalization help the situation by cutting spending and increasing revenues?”) and others on their views. With current economic times the way they are, the prospect of creating a new Green industry and emptying overcrowded prisons will be our biggest weapon.
I believe our biggest GOP obstacle will be Romney. Him we can attack on “Romneycare” and it’s unpopular similarities to “Obamacare”. Also, highly publicizing his 2007 answer to a suffering MMJ patient. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY6UTnS6Z-A
New topic: DUI Laws
I personally don’t believe in DUI laws (the term “Drunk” is even vague). Personally, I believe the way UI (Under Influence) laws should be made and handled is to increase penalties when the offended has been found under the influence(AKA after an accident or running a red light, etc… for DUI). Where MJ is concerned, a sobriety test in combo with medical evidence(Blood THC?, Saliva with a high cut-off?) should be required. My personal point of view is do what ever you want to yourself, but if you hurt someone else or break laws (outside of sale/possession, etc…) then you were not consuming responsibly.
I know when I’m too drunk to drive(3 drinks is about my limit), I know when I’m to stoned to drive(after a bowl of good quality, I have to wait a while as it does affect my motor skills). Responsible consumption is a must and where the public needs education. I have consumed recreationally for over 10 years. Not once have I ever been pulled over for DUI of any type, not once have I ever had any drug charge against me, not once have I ever failed a drug test, and I have always consume in private(I don’t smoke cigs even with non-smokers around except in a private residence or asking if they mind or where acceptable like a bar). If we ever want true legalization (like cigs or beer), then we must address these type of public safety issues.
One final comment on the GOP field. Trump. I think of the candidates that we here would support he has the best chance of getting the nomination. He has said, legalize and tax it. At least we have three viable candidates this time around and two are likely to be possible nominees(Trump/Paul). Romney is likely going to be our biggest obstacle. If Romney gets the nod, I’d rather have 4 more years of Obama.
…….but, you better think twice bfore coming to, Humboldt to grow your weed . Laws here are strickly enforced by the U.S. Government &local juristictions .
Sentencings:
The following people were sentenced in Humboldt County Superior Court:
* Tina Marie Wantt, embezzlement, theft from elder or dependent adult, grand theft, make false entries in records. Fined $4,345 and sentenced to one day in jail, 100 hours community service and two years probation. Judge Timothy Cissna.
* Amy Sue Spindler, possess narcotic controlled substance. Fined $870 and sentenced to 69 days in jail and three years probation. Judge Bruce Watson.
* Kelly Renee Valentine, possession of concentrated cannabis. Fined $970 and sentenced to 100 hours community service and two years probation. Judge Bruce
Watson.
* Monte William Davis, possession of concentrated cannabis. Fined $970 and sentenced to 90 days in jail and three years probation. Judge Christopher Wilson.
* Ryan Scott Roe, evade peace officer. Fined $1,780 and sentenced to 30 days in jail and three years probation. Judge Timothy Cissna.
* Michael Nolan Brown, possession of marijuana for sale. Fined $1,740 and sentenced to 60 days in jail and three years probation. Judge Bruce Watson.
Trump is not going to run, I have had enough of Obaba
I have my piece. A 70 year old woman I was busted for cannabis possession and growing cannabis with out a license. I have MRSA, arthritis of rt. hip and knee, lower back bone loss, depression, high blood pressure, stress and now high anxiety. I go to court the 25Th and have hopes that the penalty will not be too severe. A low income person I have a public defender. I meet with him for one hour the 24Th. How can he put up a good defence in one day? I could use some support and at least one person who sees my side. Contact me at apollodental@verizon.net. 607-283-3842.