Hope in Tennessee? - International Cannagraphic Magazine Forums

armedoldhippy · #1 03-09-2018, 09:32 PM

small steps, folks, small steps...
a medical cannabis bill has advanced out of committee by a 4-3 vote, carried forward by the tie-breaking vote of TN House Speaker Beth Harwell (R). not surprisingly, the tie was produced by all 3 Democrats voting for it, & all 3 Republicans voting it down. it was sponsored by a pair of Republicans: State Senator Steve Dickerson of Nashville & Rep. Jeremy Faison of Cosby. Nashville recently tried to decriminalize cannabis along with Memphis, but was forced to drop the issue by the state. Cosby, not being a hotspot of big-city values, nevertheless is a hotspot of common sense in my end of the state. kudoes to the legislators involved, & my hat is off to Ms. Harwell for defying "conventional wisdom" & voting to help the citizens of the state.

a journey of a thousand miles begins with but a single step...

40AmpstoFreedom · #2 03-09-2018, 11:51 PM

I would move there in a heart beat what a beautiful state. I have driven through many and it is by far the prettiest I have seen yet that doesn't have extreme weather that isn't worth going through to have 4 month or so of decent weather. Wish you guys luck.

Pinball Wizard · #3 03-10-2018, 01:52 AM

My TN 69th District state rep said he was in favor of medical cannabis, but voted against it.

Itsmychoice · #4 03-10-2018, 03:06 AM

The speaker has a good testimonial of her sister's experience with medical cannabis and it's a story that all the old folks need to hear. She was considering a run for governor, hopefully she will still give it a go. https://tennesseestar.com/2018/01/07/beth-harwell-maybe-medical-marijuana-is-a-gift-from-god/

St. Phatty · #5 03-10-2018, 04:48 PM

People talk about how great the pot is in Calif, Oregon, & Washington but I know a lot of states have people growing The Kind. Tennessee included.

Farm Hero · #6 03-12-2018, 07:47 AM

beware of medical legalization if it contains more than one page of rules. don't get fooled like every other state

armedoldhippy · #7 03-14-2018, 01:44 AM

i feel the need to apologize to one of those on the committee. i inadvertantly misrepresented Rep. Tilman Goins (R-Morristown) by saying all that voted for this proposal were Democrats except for Ms. Harwell. i would like to thank Rep. Goins for using his brain & listening to science instead of Big Pharma & the National GOP "drug warriors" that want to keep their boots on our necks for profit

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SoulAnnoyed · #8 03-31-2018, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by St. Phatty

People talk about how great the pot is in Calif, Oregon, & Washington but I know a lot of states have people growing The Kind. Tennessee included.

"TN man says quality of Colorado Springs weed is an absolute fraud"
https://csindy.com/IndyBlog/archives...absolute-fraud

"Both my wife and I, we're old: I'll be 64 next month. I've seen and I've done it all, OK?" he says. "I've had really, really good stuff before, OK, and it's really easy to tell when something isn't even in the ballpark, you know what I mean? It's not even in the ballpark. It's obvious."

St. Phatty · #9 03-31-2018, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by SoulAnnoyed

"TN man says quality of Colorado Springs weed is an absolute fraud"
https://csindy.com/IndyBlog/archives...absolute-fraud

"Both my wife and I, we're old: I'll be 64 next month. I've seen and I've done it all, OK?" he says. "I've had really, really good stuff before, OK, and it's really easy to tell when something isn't even in the ballpark, you know what I mean? It's not even in the ballpark. It's obvious."

Just like Oregon rec. - Cannabis sold by Shylocks, to be avoided.

Finishing up my winter grow now, so I'll have fresh Cannabis in September.

There's a side benefit to the winter grow, especially for people with electric heat - it doesn't increase your electric bill at all.

SoulAnnoyed · #10 04-01-2018, 02:46 AM

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Originally Posted by St. Phatty

Just like Oregon rec. - Cannabis sold by Shylocks, to be avoided.

Finishing up my winter grow now, so I'll have fresh Cannabis in September.

There's a side benefit to the winter grow, especially for people with electric heat - it doesn't increase your electric bill at all.

I've been in a temporary living situation for 4 months. It's bad having to smoke weed someone grew strictly for profit. Wish I kept every ounce I sold before moving.

I'll be ready to fire up just in time for the heat. Great timing!