by Daniel on October 29th, 2009

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I've smoked one joint every day for 20 years. That's it - no alcohol, no other drugs. Your opinion?

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by john pennington on October 29th, 2009
You are addicted. OCD.
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- True. Nonetheless, it doesn't seem to do much harm. +3
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by Matrixbarf on October 29th, 2009
My opinion is that whenever you die (which I hope will not be sometime soon), stock in Dorito's, Little Debbie, Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, and Taco Bell will have a slight drop.
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- Ha ha. Yes. True.
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by The Chief on October 29th, 2009
My opinion is "so what?"

Do you have a point to make here? What is this in relation to? Am I supposed to draw inferences as to your personal character from this? Am I supposed to render some kind of medical opinion on your use? Am I supposed to draw a conclusion as to whether or not you are addicted to MJ?

You give mo other information for me, or anyone else, to work with here. What was your reason? Medical or recreational? When did you smoke it? Were you under the influence of MJ when you were otherwise occupied during employment, driving, etc? Do you have health issues you wish to bring up with this? Was it a big fattie that would paralyze a moose? Or a tiny one not much larger than the match you use to light it?

Or is it something you just wish to toss out there in our faces solely for the purpose of getting a reaction from those who are pro-MJ and those who are anti-MJ?
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- Oh, yes :) +6
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  by Phillis - Zacks little sister on October 29th, 2009
- chill out dude, if you havnt noticed, 90% of questions on this site are as pointless as this one. go outside and sit in the sun for a bit, the monitors fuckin with your brain
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  by just_slightly on October 29th, 2009
- So, what you're saying is there IS no point to your question?
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  Shocker.
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  by The Chief on October 29th, 2009
- this isnt my question lol. and yes im saying theres no point to this question, like hundreds of others on this site.
  
  but that seems to be a bit of a tragedy for you, so take it easy dude. dont kill yourself over a website post
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  by just_slightly on October 29th, 2009
- Fair enough. And don't worry about me...I'm not about to go ballistic over this, or any other posting here.
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  by The Chief on October 29th, 2009
- @just_slighty
  Wrong. All questions have a purpose.
  Everything said and done has a purpose.
  Some are just not obvious, even to
  the one saying/doing it.
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  by Anonymous T on October 29th, 2009
- man, sometimes things dont have a purpose. sometimes theyre just for the sake of it, just for fun.
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  by just_slightly on October 29th, 2009
- You know, I come from a country with very different attitudes to these things than in the US. I was genuinely interested to see what people think, which is why I tried to phrase the question in as neutral a way as possible. I am not a marijuana advocate: on the contrary, the connection between the international hard drug trade and the marijuana trade is something I find disquieting. I was not, in fact, fishing for affirmation, which I suspect is normally the goal with such questions. As for your other questions: I use it for recreation, I smoke an enormous fattie that would paralyze a moose in the early evenings, I have given some public lectures while under the influenced, but I wouldn't say I go to work stoned, I have certainly driven while under the influence.
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  by Daniel on October 30th, 2009
- I don't presume to speak for everybody, but as a person who likes all my body parts in tact, and as a person who has children as well, I have a STRONG dislike for people who drive while under the influence. I work damn hard to keep my children safe, but how can I, with intoxicated drivers? It's a crap shoot, plain and simple. It isn't YOU I don't like, Daniel. It's the lifestyle.
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  by Phillis - Zacks little sister on October 30th, 2009
- @ Daniel:
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  My answer was ambivilent simply BECAUSE the question was so open ended.
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  You could look through related questions I've posted links to in my profile and find that I'm not pro-MJ. BUT, when you also read through those links, you will find I like to address the ISSUE(S) that were specifically brought up in the question. I have my OPINIONS, but I make every attempt to clearly address the given question on it's own merit.
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  I dislike getting into debates on this topic solely to argue whether it's "right" or "wrong" to use MJ or whether it's "right" or "wrong" for it to be legal/illegal. Those that ask such questions are invariably recreational tokers who seem intent on justifying their use of MJ on any basis OTHER than something they do because it simply makes them feel good.
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  My opinion of these people is this: Don't lie to me and attempt to justify to me your use of MJ is for any other reason than it makes you feel good. THAT is at least honest; and even if I don't think it's the smartest thing in the world to do, at least I can agree with your reason. (Legitimate medical reasons aside here.)
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  by The Chief on October 30th, 2009
- As I've said elsewhere, I have friends and realitives that I know smoke weed. But they are honest to me about it, and they respect my views and don't involve me and my family in their habits.
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  You claim in your profile to be a professor in Kenya. Your views and use of MJ with respect to these two facts are FAR more interesting to me than simply "I've been a toker for 20 years, waddaya think abou that?"
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  by The Chief on October 30th, 2009
- @just_slighty
  "For fun" IS a purpose. And there are
  many types of "fun" things, so the fact
  You are choosing one type of "fun"
  instead of the other also has a purpose.
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  Besides as You noticed, there WAS a "hidden"
  purpose to this question where You sought none.
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  By assuming things are done without purpose,
  You are missing on things. To each their
  own of course.
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  by Anonymous T on October 30th, 2009
- anonymous T, hook me up with whatever your on dude. it sounds out of this world
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  by just_slightly on October 30th, 2009
- It's called "nothing", You should
  try it sometimes, might just
  work wonders for You. Improves
  the brain functioning and other
  such........... dude.
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  by Anonymous T on October 30th, 2009
- @The Chief - yes, I grew up in a small community where ganja use was a commonplace thing, a (predominantly male) leisure activity, like having a beer after work. I was surprised when I realised, as an adult, that most countries treated it as a hard drug. Alcohol has a much worse effect on me. I would never consider driving drunk. But a doobie - I don't know. I'll have to give it some thought.My allergy pills seem to have a worse effect on my driving, but perhaps I am not the best judge of that. Maybe part of the problem in the US is that marijuana use has become enmeshed with some problematic subcultures & attitudes, which I would imagine is more a problem with criminalisation than with the "drug" itself. My colleagues know me as a very sober chap, and probably wouldn't change their mind if they knew about my habit.
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  by Daniel on November 2nd, 2009
- I take a medication which can be bought over the counter. It's diphenhydramine...sleeping pills. But I know I can't operate a car when I have it in my system, because it affects my ability to react and make sound judgements. Weed does the same thing. That is why I don't like people smoking it, then driving. But I couldn't care less if they want to smoke it in their homes.
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  by Phillis - Zacks little sister on November 2nd, 2009
- Now THERE is some interesting information, Daniel!
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  You bring up an interesting point about "problematic subcultures & attitude". And to be totally honest, I'm sure there is some element to this having to do with criminalization, perhaps even a major factor.
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  Here's a question for you: what, in YOUR opinion, do YOU see as the reason MJ is NOT an illegal substance in your country? (I'm phrasing it this way for a reason: I'm assuming that MJ is simply not illegal...as opposed to a legally recognized crop product, with all that entails. Similar to tobacco here in the states. Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong.)
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  by The Chief on November 2nd, 2009
- An Phillis has a good point here as well: there is a large fraction of people here who consume a variety of substances solely for the high it gives them, and take absolutely NO consideration, nor assume any responsibility, for the way it affects them on the job, while they're driving, etc.
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  It's not the casual toker at the home that puts MJ in a bad light. It's those who INSIST it doesn't affect them in any bad way whatsoever and put themselves and others at risk because of it.
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  by The Chief on November 2nd, 2009
- @The Chief. MJ is, in fact, illegal in my country, but the law is not enforced in this respect at all, which amounts, I suppose, to a sort of "decriminalisation". I think the relaxed attitude has a lot to do with the fact that MJ use is historically enmeshed in many African cultures (and economies). The criminalisation came with British rule, and, to be honest, was the result of lobbying by imperialist tobacco comanies. Now I know I sound like one of those advocate types - I am not, it just happens to be the truth in this case! It wiped out what was left of the independent, indigenous economy and placed profitable agriculture firmly in the hands of the colonial power.
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  by Daniel on November 3rd, 2009
- @Phillis. You have a point. I should add that I don't regularly go careening around my hometown all toked up. I was saying that, if I am perfectly honest, in response to a question, I have probably been in the car while under the influence. Admittedly, where I live, it is probably a good idea to be slightly narcotised before braving the lunacy, the animals, the ancient death-traps, the overloaded pick-ups, the enormous pot-holes... driving stoned probably features at the bottom of the list of dangers around here. But having introduced this element of relativity, I do, on balance agree with you, if I wear my first-world hat, which I promise to do when I visit the United States again.
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  by Daniel on November 3rd, 2009
- If I lived in your area, I might do the same thing, Daniel. But then again, my life probably wouldn't look anything like what it does now. I don't see how I could have children responsibly in a place like that, though I'm sure people manage to go on with their lives despite those obstacles. I want to reinterate again that I have nothing personal against you. I answered according to where I live. Peace be with you and yours, dear.
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  by Phillis - Zacks little sister on November 3rd, 2009
- Now THAT'S some cool information, Daniel. Thanks. It lends perspective.
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  by The Chief on November 3rd, 2009
- Ooooohhhhh a minus one DR!
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  So, troll...what is it, exactly, that you disapprove of in my answer/comments? The fact that I am more interested in the depths BEHIND the person who has spent the last 20 years toking every day? Or is it just the fact that the first thing I posted is "so what"?
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  Make your case. Silly DR's with no comments do little to impress me and even less in my points (because they don't count against my total...MUAHAHAHAHA!)
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  In fact, all that comes to mind is this (Enjoy!):
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  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZYE6DhAoQM
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  by The Chief on November 28th, 2009
- Great link! LOL. I've +5ed some of your recent answers I enjoyed. Silly trolls.
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  by Daniel on November 30th, 2009
- I got at least one of them for you, Chief.
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  http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/8413450
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  by Phillis - Zacks little sister on November 30th, 2009
- Thanks, Daniel! I agree...they are silly! But they provide me with endless hours of amusement when I get to post links like that one!
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  :):):)
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  by The Chief on November 30th, 2009
- @ Phillis: Now THAT was interesting!
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  I did a little research, what with the term "autobiography" meaning "biography written by the author" and all. Seems that the book does exist. I'd have to read it to see what it really says.
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  Cool about the masons! :):):)
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  by The Chief on November 30th, 2009
- You're kidding! Ah, geez....another international man of mystery and intrigue we have on our hands. AB gets all the good ones :/
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  by Phillis - Zacks little sister on November 30th, 2009
- It does exist. Whether it's being read or not is another story. Forgive my cynicism. I've been having a hard time believing much of anything, as of late.
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  http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_0_17?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=autobiography+malcolm+x&sprefix=Autobiography%2C+Ma
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  by Phillis - Zacks little sister on November 30th, 2009
- No worries!
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by Jahono on October 29th, 2009
I'd tell you my opinion but you'd prob just forget ;)
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by Phillis - Zacks little sister on October 29th, 2009
No Way!! And you were so thoughtful that you never put anybody else's life at risk by driving stoned in all that time? Amazing! You're like a modern day hero........
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- he didn't say anything about driving around stoned all the time.
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by ExactlyTwentyLetters on October 29th, 2009
It is my opinion that marijuana should be legalized. Nothing good has come from the criminalization of marijuana.
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- I tend to agree. It is strange to think I am committing a criminal act. But then, I guess all criminals rationalise their behavior ;-).
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  by Daniel on October 29th, 2009
- Besides job security for the authorities.
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  by Arsonist_Anarchist on October 29th, 2009
- Same could be said about the legalization lobby, Arsonist_Anarchist - legalization of Marijauna, among other drugs, would mean job security for users who would currently be fired if they scored positive on a drug test.
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  You can't look at only one side of this...
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  by ACCOUNT CLOSED on October 29th, 2009
- Im not, by me saying it would give job security to authorities was meaning that they don't want to legalize because they like keeping it illegal and making money off of it. It gives the people who enforce the laws job security because there is always going to be people who oppose laws and they know that so many people smoke the ganja illegally that will continue to do so. So they use that to there advantage to keep the ones who want to obide the laws and enforce them job security. I am not going to be a hypocrite about this topic when I myself is a fellow pothead that is pro legalization of marijuana you just didn't get my response so now I elaborate on it.
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  by Arsonist_Anarchist on October 29th, 2009
- You're description seems to fit more with the DEA than normal police officers; I think most officers also tend to believe resources are squandered on minor drug crimes, when there are more serious crimes going unsolved.
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  by ACCOUNT CLOSED on October 29th, 2009
- Anti-Semantic: While I certainly respect your opinion, I do disagree with it. In the very few interactions that I have had with law enforcement and my limited conversations with them I have found that the law enforcement officers I have spoken with are extremely gung-ho about arresting minor drug offenders.
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  by ExactlyTwentyLetters on October 30th, 2009
- Are you in the USA? If so, I suspect the political culture to be the culprit for such attitudes. Anti-Drug ideology has been very deeply ingrained in the American government and legal organizations, especially since the Reagan Administration.
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  I live in Canada, and officers here seem to be much less Gung-Ho - as you put it - regarding drug control. Although in recent years, there has been increasing influence from South of the Border.
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  by ACCOUNT CLOSED on October 30th, 2009
- Yes, I am in the USA. Good point about Reagan's "War on Drugs" and its affect on law enforcement.
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by Factotum on October 29th, 2009
I am indifferent. Try not to get caught.
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by - MojoThunder - on October 29th, 2009
just one??? are you sure???
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- Okay. Maybe two on occasion :-)
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by Anonymous on October 29th, 2009
I think that you are a penguin. I dont enjoy penguins, however. They are short & ugly. I do like purple. & cucumbers. No salt though, ... just the cumber of the cu.
Anyways, you are like a penguin who needs to find a house to live in because its getting cold outside. Your house; drugs. Your not-house; drugs.

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
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- i rather enjoy penguins, especially upside down
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by JimmyG on October 29th, 2009
I would say you are one steady guy. There is nothing in my life I have done that regularly.
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by buttkisses on October 29th, 2009
I smoke one every day but it is split up through out the day, 2 years now. For medical reasons and no it is not perscribed. I have not had a "tolerance build up" at all. I don't smoke to get wiped out, just enough to take the edge off the pain, and to help me keep my stomach contents from the other pain meds I am on in conjunction. So in response to some of these answers am I a pot head too?
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by Anonymous on October 29th, 2009
I smoke 2 joints in the morning. I smoke 2 joints at night. I smoke 2 joints in the afternoon, it makes me feel alright. I smoke 2 joints in time of peace, and 2 in time of war. I smoke 2 joints before I smoke 2 joints - and then I smoke 2 more.
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- Every pothead knows that is Bob Marley you are singing. ^_^
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  by Arsonist_Anarchist on October 29th, 2009
- Actually, Smoke 2 Joints was originally written by The Toyes back in 83. It has since been covered by The Rudiments, SPM, Richard Cheese and largely popularized by Sublime (who released it as one of the singles from their debut album 40 oz to Freedom).
  
  It has never been released as a cover by Bob.
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  by Anonymous on October 29th, 2009
- p.s. I'm not a pothead.
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by The Jester on October 29th, 2009
Hope you enjoy it? seriously though, No one cares. sounds like you show more restraint then most folks do with recreational drugs. *hands you a cookie*
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by Tom on October 29th, 2009
It depends on how big the joint is. Is it one of those cigar sized doobies from the Cheech & Chong movies?
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- Yes, I'm afraid almost as large.
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by Arsonist_Anarchist on October 29th, 2009
A TEASE!!! I could not be content with just smoking one whiteboy a day I would be pulling hairs out of my skull for more lol well it's not like crack to me but one joint a day would be to little. I tend to be more of a when I can afford it type drinker so its mainly the mary jane that keeps me sane and I smoke several blunts a day to keep me faded (preferably dutch masters). ^_^ +5
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by Anonymous on October 29th, 2009
Haha they could be lagalizing marijuana here in California!!

I live in CA also WOOT!! They are legalizing it here! It so they can tax it but still now I can get it free!!
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by knownothing on October 29th, 2009
I think you're a pothead.
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- I tend to agree with you. Is there an "and" to your sentence, though?
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  by Daniel on October 29th, 2009
- ...and, there's nothing wrong with being a pothead.
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by Wind in the Willow on October 29th, 2009
Who the heck smokes only one joint a day? After year one I would think you would have built up some tolerance. But anyway, you should be totally fine. No matter how much you smoke.
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- He he he. You obviously haven't tried the fine weed we have in Africa. My tolerance flat-lined after a month or so and stayed where it was, year in, year out.
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  by Daniel on October 29th, 2009
- I have the fine weed you have in Africa. Trust me, we call it chrnoic here. No weed lasts for 24 hours no matter how fine.
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by skel1977 on October 29th, 2009
Not bad. Ive smoke like 10 times a day plus drink atleast 3 times a week for about 15 years myself.
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by Ubiquitous Name on October 29th, 2009
Why, marijuanna? Heretic! Burn the hierophant at the stake before he corrupts us all!

Al right, maybe not. Good on you, brah.
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by Chigg on October 29th, 2009
One a day? 20 years? No variation? No skipping? No boredom?

Are you on the spectrum? Aspergers, maybe, or semantic-pragmatic?

Is your name Norman? Do you use pocket protectors?

Actually my first response is complete surprise and an assumption that your life must be very. very pre-meditated, planned, analysed, inventoried, and boring. Really, really boring.

Sorry.
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- Yes, in most respects that is true, I am afraid.
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- Sorry!
  Whatever floats your boat... :-)
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by donbgvc on October 29th, 2009
40 yrs here man.....i am still going strong
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by rigby on October 29th, 2009
we are having random drug tests here at work today -
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by DustFaceKilla on October 29th, 2009
Word up!!
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by sm00z on October 29th, 2009
Good for you!

You must have the liver of a teenager.:)
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by guitar_player2009 on October 29th, 2009
Sweet!!!! Weed should be legalized!!!!
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by Dibley on October 29th, 2009
It's your life.
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by Ganja Girl on October 29th, 2009
you have self control or extremely righteous green
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by Agent222 on October 29th, 2009
good for you. you could be doing alot worse like being one of those people that has nothing to do but complain about other people.
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- He never said he didn't complain about other people.
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  by Phillis - Zacks little sister on October 29th, 2009
- True. But the fact is your answer had nothing to do with his question.Maybe you should smoke a joint.
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  by Agent222 on October 29th, 2009
- Maybe you shouldn't smoke so much. It keeps you from comprehending a straight line from point A to point B. Have a nice day.
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  by Phillis - Zacks little sister on October 29th, 2009
- Again with the assumptions..I don't smoke at all but anyhoo you have a nice day yourself!
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