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Re: Greens want decriminalisation of ice, other drugs
Reply #75 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 1:20pm

matty wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 10:24am:

skippy. wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 9:27am:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 8:37am:

I would almost vote for the greens on this policy alone.

Greenswin - convince me.
It won't take a lot.

Armchair would prefer to see our kids die as a result of prohibition.
Prohibition has always proven to be useless.
Kids will take ecstasy and other drugs if they are legal or illegal, at least if they are legal we can ensure they are safe for consumption.
It's a no brainer, unless you have no brains. Roll Eyes

Drugs safe for consumption is an oxymoron. And why should people who don't take drugs care about those who are stupid enough to take them?

Never been/had any close friends or relatives in hospital? Limited amounts of certain substances are fine. Addiction and overconsumption are where the problems lie, same with literally anything else (i.e. alcohol, fast food, gambling).

Mate of mine was on medical morphine to treat his asbestosis, helped him greatly. Would you call people in his situation "stupid"?

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Pete Waldo wrote on Jan 15^th, 2014 at 11:24pm:

Thus killing those Canaanite babies while they were still innocent, was a particularly merciful act

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Bobby. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 117210 Melbourne Gender:	Re: Greens want decriminalisation of ice, other drugs Reply #76 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 1:21pm The Greens have lost the plot - maybe I should vote for the sex party at the next election?
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Re: Greens want decriminalisation of ice, other drugs
Reply #77 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 1:25pm

matty wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 10:24am:

skippy. wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 9:27am:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 8:37am:

I would almost vote for the greens on this policy alone.

Greenswin - convince me.
It won't take a lot.

Armchair would prefer to see our kids die as a result of prohibition.
Prohibition has always proven to be useless.
Kids will take ecstasy and other drugs if they are legal or illegal, at least if they are legal we can ensure they are safe for consumption.
It's a no brainer, unless you have no brains. Roll Eyes

Drugs safe for consumption is an oxymoron. And why should people who don't take drugs care about those who are stupid enough to take them?

I saw a story on (I think, unless it was a different program) A Current Affair this week about people taking ice and seeking rehabilitation somewhere around the Central Coast. The ice-addicts were talking about how addicted they were and how they desperately needed help. I didn't hear one of them criticse themselves for taking the drug in the first place. Going on like victims, when they did it to themselves.

Selective editing

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In a time of universal deceit — telling the truth is a revolutionary act.

No evidence whatsoever it can be attributed to George Orwell or Eric Arthur Blair (in fact the same guy)

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Sprintcyclist Gold Member Offline OzPolitic Posts: 41291 Gender:	Re: Greens want decriminalisation of ice, other drugs Reply #78 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 1:46pm Bobby. wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 1:21pm: The Greens have lost the plot - maybe I should vote for the sex party at the next election? On this one I am 100% with the greens. In portugal and holland the decriminilisation of drugs has greatly improved the situation.
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Re: Greens want decriminalisation of ice, other drugs
Reply #79 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 1:47pm

Sprintcyclist wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 1:46pm:

Bobby. wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 1:21pm:

The Greens have lost the plot -

maybe I should vote for the sex party at the next election?

On this one I am 100% with the greens.

In portugal and holland the decriminilisation of drugs has greatly improved the situation.

But if you vote for the sex party you might get a root out of it.

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innocentbystander. Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 4723 Gender:	Re: Greens want decriminalisation of ice, other drugs Reply #80 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 3:10pm Bobby. wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 1:21pm: maybe I should vote for the sex party at the next election? Why?, are they going to legalise sex?
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Re: Greens want decriminalisation of ice, other drugs
Reply #81 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 4:24pm

matty wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 10:24am:

skippy. wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 9:27am:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 8:37am:

I would almost vote for the greens on this policy alone.

Greenswin - convince me.
It won't take a lot.

Armchair would prefer to see our kids die as a result of prohibition.
Prohibition has always proven to be useless.
Kids will take ecstasy and other drugs if they are legal or illegal, at least if they are legal we can ensure they are safe for consumption.
It's a no brainer, unless you have no brains. Roll Eyes

Drugs safe for consumption is an oxymoron. And why should people who don't take drugs care about those who are stupid enough to take them?

I saw a story on (I think, unless it was a different program) A Current Affair this week about people taking ice and seeking rehabilitation somewhere around the Central Coast. The ice-addicts were talking about how addicted they were and how they desperately needed help. I didn't hear one of them criticse themselves for taking the drug in the first place. Going on like victims, when they did it to themselves.

It's really good to have you back, Matty. Are you here for good this time?

Please explain.

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Re: Greens want decriminalisation of ice, other drugs
Reply #82 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 4:26pm

innocentbystander. wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 3:10pm:

Bobby. wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 1:21pm:

maybe I should vote for the sex party at the next election?

Why?, are they going to legalise sex?

Over my dead body. The day this happens is the day I'll march into my local MP's office and give him a piece of my mind.

Disgusting.

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Re: Greens want decriminalisation of ice, other drugs
Reply #83 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 4:34pm

sir prince duke alevine wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 10:35am:

mariacostel wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 9:39am:

innocentbystander. wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 1:18pm:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 8:37am:

I would almost vote for the greens on this policy alone.

Greenswin - convince me.
It won't take a lot.

Me too, the war on drugs has been well and truly lost, all it is now is a war on people.

I'm glad you weren't in charge of the Allied Forces after Dunkirk. Surrender seems to come a little too easily.

I bet you think prohibition worked too.

I am glad my parents however decided to fight on and win the war. And guess what... they changed strategy, got some new weapons, but they NEVER GAVE UP.

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Reply #84 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 4:36pm

Stratos wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 1:20pm:

matty wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 10:24am:

skippy. wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 9:27am:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 8:37am:

I would almost vote for the greens on this policy alone.

Greenswin - convince me.
It won't take a lot.

Armchair would prefer to see our kids die as a result of prohibition.
Prohibition has always proven to be useless.
Kids will take ecstasy and other drugs if they are legal or illegal, at least if they are legal we can ensure they are safe for consumption.
It's a no brainer, unless you have no brains. Roll Eyes

Drugs safe for consumption is an oxymoron. And why should people who don't take drugs care about those who are stupid enough to take them?

Never been/had any close friends or relatives in hospital? Limited amounts of certain substances are fine. Addiction and overconsumption are where the problems lie, same with literally anything else (i.e. alcohol, fast food, gambling).

Mate of mine was on medical morphine to treat his asbestosis, helped him greatly. Would you call people in his situation "stupid"?

You are not seriously comparing medical use of narcotics and recreational (ab)use, are you?

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Its time Gold Member Offline Boot libs out Posts: 25639 Gender:	Re: Greens want decriminalisation of ice, other drugs Reply #85 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 4:42pm Bobby. wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 1:21pm: The Greens have lost the plot - maybe I should vote for the sex party at the next election? Last i heard they had been de-registered ...
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Its time Gold Member Offline Boot libs out Posts: 25639 Gender:	Re: Greens want decriminalisation of ice, other drugs Reply #86 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 4:45pm Is there adequate assistance to get addicts off the gear these days ?
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Re: Greens want decriminalisation of ice, other drugs
Reply #87 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 4:55pm

mariacostel wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 4:36pm:

Stratos wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 1:20pm:

matty wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 10:24am:

skippy. wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 9:27am:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 8:37am:

I would almost vote for the greens on this policy alone.

Greenswin - convince me.
It won't take a lot.

Armchair would prefer to see our kids die as a result of prohibition.
Prohibition has always proven to be useless.
Kids will take ecstasy and other drugs if they are legal or illegal, at least if they are legal we can ensure they are safe for consumption.
It's a no brainer, unless you have no brains. Roll Eyes

Drugs safe for consumption is an oxymoron. And why should people who don't take drugs care about those who are stupid enough to take them?

Never been/had any close friends or relatives in hospital? Limited amounts of certain substances are fine. Addiction and overconsumption are where the problems lie, same with literally anything else (i.e. alcohol, fast food, gambling).

Mate of mine was on medical morphine to treat his asbestosis, helped him greatly. Would you call people in his situation "stupid"?

You are not seriously comparing medical use of narcotics and recreational (ab)use, are you?

In the context of Matty's argument yes. He said "Drugs safe for consumption is an oxymoron", which is bollocks.

Many drugs can be used safely, and are everyday in hospitals. Amphetamines, opiods, ketamine, laughing gas. Matty's wrong on that one.

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Pete Waldo wrote on Jan 15^th, 2014 at 11:24pm:

Thus killing those Canaanite babies while they were still innocent, was a particularly merciful act

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Re: Greens want decriminalisation of ice, other drugs
Reply #88 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 5:20pm

Stratos wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 4:55pm:

mariacostel wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 4:36pm:

Stratos wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 1:20pm:

matty wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 10:24am:

skippy. wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 9:27am:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 8:37am:

I would almost vote for the greens on this policy alone.

Greenswin - convince me.
It won't take a lot.

Armchair would prefer to see our kids die as a result of prohibition.
Prohibition has always proven to be useless.
Kids will take ecstasy and other drugs if they are legal or illegal, at least if they are legal we can ensure they are safe for consumption.
It's a no brainer, unless you have no brains. Roll Eyes

Drugs safe for consumption is an oxymoron. And why should people who don't take drugs care about those who are stupid enough to take them?

Never been/had any close friends or relatives in hospital? Limited amounts of certain substances are fine. Addiction and overconsumption are where the problems lie, same with literally anything else (i.e. alcohol, fast food, gambling).

Mate of mine was on medical morphine to treat his asbestosis, helped him greatly. Would you call people in his situation "stupid"?

You are not seriously comparing medical use of narcotics and recreational (ab)use, are you?

In the context of Matty's argument yes. He said "Drugs safe for consumption is an oxymoron", which is bollocks.

Many drugs can be used safely, and are everyday in hospitals. Amphetamines, opiods, ketamine, laughing gas. Matty's wrong on that one.

Well obviously.

I meant in regards to recreational use.

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BILL SHORTEN WILL NEVER BE PM!!!!

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Re: Greens want decriminalisation of ice, other drugs
Reply #89 - Feb 20^th, 2016 at 5:20pm

Prime Minister for Canyons wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 1:25pm:

matty wrote on Feb 20^th, 2016 at 10:24am:

skippy. wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 9:27am:

Sprintcyclist wrote on Feb 19^th, 2016 at 8:37am:

I would almost vote for the greens on this policy alone.

Greenswin - convince me.
It won't take a lot.

Armchair would prefer to see our kids die as a result of prohibition.
Prohibition has always proven to be useless.
Kids will take ecstasy and other drugs if they are legal or illegal, at least if they are legal we can ensure they are safe for consumption.
It's a no brainer, unless you have no brains. Roll Eyes

Drugs safe for consumption is an oxymoron. And why should people who don't take drugs care about those who are stupid enough to take them?

I saw a story on (I think, unless it was a different program) A Current Affair this week about people taking ice and seeking rehabilitation somewhere around the Central Coast. The ice-addicts were talking about how addicted they were and how they desperately needed help. I didn't hear one of them criticse themselves for taking the drug in the first place. Going on like victims, when they did it to themselves.

Selective editing

Did you watch it?

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