New theory of mine...

[cilla4progress]

Is it mere coincidence that as we see the climate melting down, along with the starfish; Fukushima; income inequality at levels that would embarrass The Gilded Age...

that we also see the legalization of pot across the country? (not that there's anything wrong with that).

After all...opiates* for the masses to suppress popular rebellion is not a new concept.

*Marijuana is not an opiate, but has sedative characteristics.

[bemildred]

1. We have booze for that already. Much better for suppressing revolutions. nt

[Journeyman]

7. Hardly. The Russians are inveterate drinkers, as are the Germans, and. . .

Revolutionary-era Americans were heavy imbibers. In fact, the first major protest after the Constitution was ratified was the Whiskey Rebellion, caused by the government's decision to levy a heavy tax on one of the favored drinks in the West.

Here's an interesting article on "Drinking in Colonial America":

http://www.history.org/Foundation/journal/Holiday07/drink.cfm

[bemildred]

8. Sure, and that's why they don't have more revolutions. nt

[Journeyman]

2. People who are aware are not stupefied by light refreshment . . .

Even raging alcoholics and full-on addicts can remain focused on what's important, if they are of a mind to.

[Boom Sound 416]

3. Legalization right now is all about getting the kids to come out and vote

And yet another revenue stream with no singular purpose

[Squinch]

4. More Soma!!!!!!

[Boom Sound 416]

5. How Savage

[cilla4progress]

6. Better than religion,

in my opinion, anyway!