IN CASE YOU MISSED IT...Mitch McConnell is leading the Republican push to ban hemp products containing THC

[Miles Archer]

They are trying to slip it into the "REOPEN THE GOVERNMENT" bill so that it passes with no discussion, no debate, and most likely never having been read by members of Congress who are notorious for not reading what they sign. Oh, that RASCAL Mitch! No wonder he is so universally loved and respected.

Congress is considering a ban on hemp products, leaving local CBD businesses and farmers concerned about their future.

The ban, led by Senator Mitch McConnell and Maryland Congressman Andy Harris, would alter the language classifying hemp products under the 2026 Agriculture and FDA Appropriations Bill.

"The provision would close the hemp loophole that has resulted in the proliferation of unregulated intoxicating hemp products. The existing hemp definition has resulted in an unintended consequence that has allowed for intoxicating hemp-derived synthetic products to be made and sold.

Depending on how they construct the law, if they do a no-THC ban, there's no way to grow industrial hemp without THC in the product. So if they eliminate that, it's going to eliminate every hemp farmer in the country," said Jeremy Dybdahl, a CBD business owner in Berrien Springs.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/science/botany/proposed-ban-on-hemp-products-sparks-concern-among-cbd-business-owners/ar-AA1PsS46

[jls4561]

1. Wait a minute. I thought Rethugs changed their mind about cannabis. Didn't John Boeher join the board of some big

Cannabis company (Toke ‘em if you got ‘em LLC?).

I guess so-called Rethug morals are flexible if there’s money involved.

[eppur_se_muova]

2. McConnell must not be getting his cut. nt

[Blue Full Moon]

6. His father in law's ships at our ports have

Been caught delivering drugs. But somehow he didn't know and was not responsible.

[Volaris]

36. His cut comes from kentuckys bourbon sales,

THC and cannabis products force a decline in overall alcohol consumption rates.

[Silent Type]

3. GOPers better keep their hands off my Hemp THC edibles. Only way I have survived my rube red state past few years.

[PatSeg]

4. I am finally able to get a decent night's sleep

since the THCA gummies became available online. Also it is an excellent alternative to alcohol.

I'm sure many republicans enjoy their edibles as well. This is hardly a popular position for a politician.

[Silent Type]

5. No joke. As pretty much a recluse, I never really established ties will local weed dealers. When they started selling

Hemp, I tried it. Nowhere near as good as street weed, but a reasonable alternative that won't get you baked unless one takes way too many. And we can have it delivered to our door.

[PatSeg]

11. Yes, I'm rather a recluse as well

I don't go out these days, so I have pretty much everything delivered. These new THCA edibles are incredible and they are legal everywhere. I cut mine into quarters and it takes very little to get me relaxed enough to sleep. Sometimes I drink a very small glass of wine as well.

We don't have weed retailers in New Hampshire yet, but people can go over the border to Massachusetts to buy it. I don't drive anymore so I rely on home delivery for most things.

[rambler_american]

16. Massachusetts,

Vermont, Maine, and Canada. NH is surrounded by enlightened governments. We will get there some day, I hope.

[PatSeg]

18. It is a rather odd state

Sometimes very liberal and other times quite conservative. Lots of Libertarians though and they don't like most restrictions.

[rubbersole]

33. The dispensary THC products in Florida are very potent.

Equal to anything available on the street. I'm actually shocked that they're legal. Not complaining, just sayin'. 😏

[Mitch must have gotten a visit from Diageo's lobbyist(s). Alcohol sales have suffered from the tariff fairy.]

[Miles Archer]

8. Delta 9 THC. LEGAL. And yeah...it DOES HELP.

I've had my share of "unfiltered" THC.

Delta 9 THC (for ME) is SORT OF like indulging in UNFILTERED THC, then you listen to music or watch a movie and eat some enchiladas and then you are just MELLOW on the DOWN SLOPE.

You're not "HIGH." You're MELLOW. And Republicans, led by Mitch, are trying to squeak that one by.

And WHATEVER we'd like to say about Rand Paul, he's said he'd block the "OPEN THE GOV'T" bill if they tried to slip that through.

[PatSeg]

20. Rand Paul has been full of surprises these days

Though I think he may have always been pro marijuana considering who is father is.

I've had very positive results from using these legal gummies.

[Mysterian]

7. Oh, Kentucky...where they make all the liquor

Just a coincidence I'm sure.

[Miles Archer]

9. I wasn't going to say it, in favor of giving someone else that opportunity, so thank you...

...that's a pretty simple and direct connection to make in terms of "WHY IS MCCONNELL DOING THIS." And I wanted to see if it was obvious by virtue of my post.

[Attilatheblond]

31. Probably more than a couple of counties that used to make money growing/selling pot

Maybe some very rural constituents called to complain about their loss of revenue?

[RainCaster]

10. the GOP really loves farmers

They have done so much for the plight of the farming community. At least in Venezuela...

[maxsolomon]

12. This is what you wanted, America.

As clearly stated by the 2024 election results.

Isn't it?

[twodogsbarking]

13. We are at war so...........

During WWII, the U.S. government encouraged farmers to grow hemp to meet wartime demand for fiber, particularly for making rope for the Navy. A 1942 government film called "Hemp for Victory" promoted this, and the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 was temporarily lifted to allow for this production.

[twodogsbarking]

14. He's fallen and hit his head so many times he doesn't know if it is Halloween or Valentine's Day.

[not fooled]

15. Exercising control and power

enhance suffering.

The consequences of willfully ignorant votes by 77 million idiots...and god knows what else to re-install red don.

Congratulations, dumbasses.

[Zorro]

17. Just die already

McConnell is the leading architect in the destruction of American democracy.

[Warpy]

19. McConnell was always big tobacco's pet stooge

They're the ones who ran him and they've kept him in power year after year.

He sees cannabis as a threat to his owners and they're only too happy to reinforce his position. They're all terrified people will switch from tobacco, which fucks them up, to cannabis, which fucks them up in a good way. It's dumb, nicotine is massively addictive and tobacco smokers are unlikely to switch drugs, just add them to the nicotine.

Why they're attacking hemp is anyone's guess, but all Democrats have to do is insert "in sychoactive quantities" to poison pill this idiocy to death.

[Wednesdays]

28. "Why they're attacking hemp is anyone's guess..."

See replies #7 and #9, above.

[Warpy]

34. I don't think that's it

Big tobacco has always paid his bills.

[hippywife]

21. This has zero to do with legal cannabis.

As far as I know this ban is targeting the unregulated and easily accessible hemp items such as Delta-8 sold in gas stations and the like, and IIRC, kratom.along with them even though it's not a hemp product.

[Miles Archer]

22. I won't argue with you on this...

...I purchase Delta 9 Gummies from several online sources. They have all sent out email alerts regarding this. What they're saying isn't what you're saying. No disrespect intended.

[hippywife]

24. It is to fix a loophole in the 2018 Farm Bill.

https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/hemp/news/15770306/39-attorneys-general-tell-federal-lawmakers-to-ban-hemp-thc-products

“These synthetic cannabinoids, including delta-8, delta-10, THC-O, and others, are being sold in gas stations, convenience stores and online retailers across the country, frequently in packaging purposefully designed to appeal to children.”

[Chi67]

23. I will go on a rampage

I depend on medical marijuana for IBS treatment. Fuck Bitch McConnell! They’re doing this because big pharma is losing money to cannabis!

[Bluesaph]

25. This isn't the same as banning THC???

I personally think products containing THC should be separate.

[hippywife]

26. See my clarifications in the two posts above, second with a link. n/t

[Ohioboy]

27. This is anecdotal, but...

I personally know at least 5 republicans that enjoy their gummies. I wonder if they know about this? FAFO

[Omnipresent]

29. Yeah, who needs THC anyway.

You can still wrap your car around a utility pole with good ole Kentucky Bourbon!

[Joinfortmill]

30. Idiocy.

[sagetea]

32. Oh...

He's just trying to change the subject or test waters to see if the bill would be popular with his peers. Personally...I can't see it happening.

As Free wheeling Franklin says, "Weed will get you through times of no money, better than money will get you through times of no weed"!!! Lol!! Just kidding!

sage

[Raven123]

35. How far the mighty have fallen. What an issue to push given what surrounds us

Maybe Mitch has dementia too.

[MagickMuffin]

37. The children, the children could be exposed

However, leave our guns alone. They are owned by responsible citizens, that wouldn’t harm the children, don’tyaknow.