Nascar ratings down

"Mitch_A" > wrote in message
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> Just for you Freddy.
>
> The head of the UN's anti-drugs office has said that cannabis use has
> turned into a major pandemic which is causing as much harm as cocaine and
> heroin. Antonio Maria Costa also implicitly criticised countries such as
> Britain for relaxing the law on the possession of cannabis.
> "Policy reversals leave young people confused as to just how dangerous
> cannabis is," Mr Costa said. "With cannabis-related health damage
> increasing, it is fundamentally wrong for countries to make cannabis
> control dependent on which party is in government. Today, the harmful
> characteristics of cannabis are no longer that different from those of
> other plant-based drugs such as cocaine and heroin."
>
> What is cannabis?
>
> The most commonly used illicit drug in Britain, if not the world, also
> called marijuana, it is produced from certain parts of the Cannabis sativa
> plant and comes in various forms - dried leaves, concentrated resin known
> as hashish, or distilled oil. The strongest parts of the plant are the
> female flowering tops, which are prevented from going to seed by growing
> them in a pollen-free environment. Sensemillia, as this form of cannabis
> is sometimes called, is strong because none of the plant's energy goes
> into making seeds, but instead produces the psychoactive substances which
> cause the desired effect.
>
> Cannabis grows wild in many parts of the world, from Poland and Hungary to
> Afghanistan, India and China. Its dried leaves or resin have been smoked
> by varied cultures over many thousands of years. Cannabis has been used in
> societies ranging from the Hindus of India, the Thracians of southern
> Europe and the ancient Scythians, who liked to smoke it in a steam room.
> Indeed the charred seeds of cannabis have been found at a Stone Age burial
> site in Romania, and cannabis was first documented as a herbal remedy in a
> Chinese pharmacy text of the first century AD.
>
> Why do people take it?
>
> Cannabis is a psychoactive substance; in other words, it affects the
> brain. But it also affects other parts of the body. It increases pulse
> rate, decreases blood pressure, causes bloodshot eyes and increases
> appetite. However, it is the effects on the brain that cause the feelings
> of calm euphoria and gentle elation that many users enjoy.
>
> The drug has a mild sedative effect but the experience depends greatly on
> individual mood and the social environment at the time it is taken. Some
> people get the giggles and become talkative, others become subdued and
> quiet - the classic symptoms of being "stoned". Many people feel less
> inhibited while under the influence of cannabis, in much the same way as
> drinking alcohol, which is why it is a common party drug.
>
> What does it do to the brain?
>
> The most active ingredient of cannabis is a chemical called
> tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It can pass across the biological barrier that
> separates the brain from the bloodstream, and in doing so penetrates the
> central nervous system. Here, it acts on the natural proteins or receptors
> that control nerve impulses passed from one part of the brain to another.
>
> Cannabinoids such as THC act on a specific protein receptor that is widely
> distributed in the brain. As a result it interferes with concentration and
> thought, memory, pain perception and muscle co-ordination. THC
> particularly interferes with the cerebellum - the "autopilot" of the
> brain - which is important for balance, posture, and co-ordination of
> movement. The drug also affects the hippocampus, which is important for
> the formation of memory.
>
> These influences on the brain help to explain why cannabis intensifies
> ordinary sensory experiences, such as eating, watching films or listening
> to music. They also explain why users get a false sense of how time
> passes, and why they suffer from various problems with short-term memory,
> poor reaction time and general unsteadiness.
>
> Are there any more dangerous side-effects?
>
> This is a hotly disputed topic. Cannabis does not produce physical
> dependency, as does heroin, but some people who use it regularly can
> become psychologically dependent. Cannabis smoke is carcinogenic, and so
> can contribute to lung cancer, just like tobacco smoke. And regular
> smoking can exacerbate existing respiratory problems, such as asthma,
> bronchitis and wheezing.
>
> A few studies have suggested that regular users may also have impaired
> immune systems, and there is little doubt that driving while stoned is
> dangerous - one study found that smoking cannabis doubles the risk of
> fatal car crashes. According to a study in The Lancet, large doses of THC
> produce confusion, amnesia, delusions, hallucinations, anxiety and
> agitation. "Such reactions are rare, occurring after unusually heavy
> cannabis use; in most cases they remit rapidly after abstinence from
> cannabis," it says.
>
> The really important issue is whether cannabis can cause serious,
> long-term problems for a person's mental health. Earlier this year the
> Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs concluded that there may be a link
> between cannabis use and the onset of psychotic illnesses, although there
> was insufficient evidence to state that frequent users were more likely to
> develop schizophrenia. Nevertheless, several studies have suggested that
> there may well be an association between smoking cannabis in adolescence
> and mental illness in later life - including schizophrenia.
>
> What does the stronger version do to you?
>
> It has been suggested that the smoking of more potent forms of cannabis,
> known as "skunk", can result in something called cannabis psychosis,
> although this has not been conclusively proved. Skunk is a generic name
> used to describe the 100 or so varieties of cannabis plant that have
> higher-than-average levels of THC. Skunk may also contain higher levels of
> the 40 other substances in cannabis that are thought to be capable of
> having an effect on the body.
>
> Traditional varieties of cannabis have a THC content of between 2 and 4
> per cent, while some varieties of skunk can have THC levels of up to 20
> per cent. Some users say the immediate effect of smoking skunk is that
> they get stoned more quickly. They also report higher levels of transient
> hallucinations, which are particularly common in people who have already
> taken LSD, a known hallucinogenic drug.
>
> Skunk's potency can sometimes catch people out if they have been used to
> more dilute forms of cannabis. As a result they can suffer from anxiety
> attacks and feelings of mild paranoia. However, there is no evidence to
> suggest that smoking skunk poses any new risks compared with the heavy
> smoking of weaker forms of cannabis.
>
> Is cannabis medicinal?
>
> Cannabis has a long history as a folk remedy, and some of its natural
> constituents are reported to have therapeutic value for illnesses such as
> asthma, glaucoma, mild to severe muscle spasms and pain, as well as
> anorexia and mood disorders.
>
> Is smoking cannabis really that bad for you?
>
> Yes...
>
> * There is convincing evidence to suggest a link between heavy use and
> serious mental illness
>
> * Cannabis smoke is just as dangerous as cigarette smoke in causing lung
> disease
>
> * Driving while even mildly stoned significantly increases the risk of
> fatal accidents
>
> No...
>
> * There is no evidence that cannabis causes physical dependency in the
> manner of heroin or cocaine
>
> * Mild users of cannabis are not more likely to become addicted to 'harder
> drugs'
>
> * Many long-term users of cannabis lead normal, healthy lives which they
> find enhanced by recreational use of the drug
>
>
Go have another dry martini & a cigar. or a beer & a cigarette. when was the
last time you read about a marijuana overdose ? or drowning in their own
vomit (smoke ?). Marijuana has a "gateway drug" ? What a joke, like alcohol
does not exist or is not a drug ? I suppose being "mildly" drunk decreases
the risk of a fatal accident while driving ? Or if you are drunk you just
have a risk of a "accident". A recently published extensive study found no
harmful effects of smoking marijuana even though they stated that it was
their intent to find harmful effects before starting the study.

I knew some tards here like Bernie and Freddy would show a total lack of
common sense as is so typical of a stoned schoolgirl but Im somewhat
surprised to see you Darus jump through Pavlov's hoops so easily. Id
assumed you had a bit more sense but as always I could be wrong.

Affirmative action of any sort is blatant RACISM plain and simple. If he
got to the Truck series on talent instead of his skin color Id likely be a
fan of his cause he seems like a cool guy (but he cannot fn drive to save
his life). Anyone of any color or sex has every right to drive a racecar.
It's when that person gets special treatment that I have a problem. The
Danica syndrome is alive and well.

Mitch


"Darus" > wrote in message
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>
> Mitch_A wrote:
>> Nascar ratings down in 2006.
>> .
> .
>>.
>> Toyota, Montoya, Erin Crocker and Bill Lester.... None of which belong
>> anywhere near any Nascar vehicle.
>> .
> .
>>.
>> .
>> Mitch
>
> Welcome to Stereotype Theatre! Your host....Mitch_A!!!!!
>
> Foreign auto mfg., Columbian driver, a female and an African
> American....hmmmm.
>
> Xenophobia or just pure racism?
>

On Nov 24, 1:55 pm, "Mitch_A" > wrote:
> ...
> Affirmative action of any sort is blatant RACISM plain and simple. If he
> got to the Truck series on talent instead of his skin color Id likely be a
> fan of his cause he seems like a cool guy (but he cannot fn drive to save
> his life). Anyone of any color or sex has every right to drive a racecar.
> It's when that person gets special treatment that I have a problem. The
> Danica syndrome is alive and well.
>
> Mitch

The fact that Kerry Earnhardt got his CTS ride due to his surname and
not his talent is somehow okay, perhaps because he is white? (And the
use of the word "Talent" is done with a wide smirk on my face) Don't
overlook the fact that K. Earnhardt finished BEHIND Lester in the
points (despite KE running 1 more race) dissuade you from condemning
Lester's driving ability. He's not likely to win any championships, but
heck, I didn't think a Bodine (any of them) was capable of winning a
championship.

I also don't see this as affirmative action, either. Who did Bill
Lester take a ride from? How can you prove (without a statement from
Bill Davis admitting it) that Lester was selected SOLEY based on his
race. SCCA Trans AM, 24HR Daytona races, and IMSA experience make him
AT LEAST as qualified as any of the clowns that Jack Roush hires based
on his stupid "Driver X"/Gong Show concept.

Funny how Mitch didnt mention Sam Hornish, Jr, who has crashed out of
every race, but it doesnt bother mitch since he has WHITE skin.

Mitch_A wrote:
> I knew some tards here like Bernie and Freddy would show a total lack of
> common sense as is so typical of a stoned schoolgirl but Im somewhat
> surprised to see you Darus jump through Pavlov's hoops so easily. Id
> assumed you had a bit more sense but as always I could be wrong.
>
> Affirmative action of any sort is blatant RACISM plain and simple. If he
> got to the Truck series on talent instead of his skin color Id likely be a
> fan of his cause he seems like a cool guy (but he cannot fn drive to save
> his life). Anyone of any color or sex has every right to drive a racecar.
> It's when that person gets special treatment that I have a problem. The
> Danica syndrome is alive and well.
>
> Mitch
>
>
> "Darus" > wrote in message
> oups.com...
>> Mitch_A wrote:
>>> Nascar ratings down in 2006.
>>> .
>> .
>>> .
>>> Toyota, Montoya, Erin Crocker and Bill Lester.... None of which belong
>>> anywhere near any Nascar vehicle.
>>> .
>> .
>>> .
>>> .
>>> Mitch
>> Welcome to Stereotype Theatre! Your host....Mitch_A!!!!!
>>
>> Foreign auto mfg., Columbian driver, a female and an African
>> American....hmmmm.
>>
>> Xenophobia or just pure racism?
>>
>
>

And what about the Toyota ?

I guess you missed the "nepotism" bit in the other thread I can't prove
anything but I can connect the dots better than most Lawmen Nascar has
publicly stated they WANT more diversity (just saying that is racism in its
purest form) and voila out pops Bill and Erin. Based on this evidence I can
make a claim with more substance than your claim against... I could be
wrong and Im not denying that but if it quacks like a duck.....

YOURE A RACIST.. This is the same leftwing politically correct pavlovian
bull**** response that they use EVERYTIME anyone visits affirmative action
and it's blatant extreme racism. What you are shouldnt matter in any way
shape or form. The government should do away with all race based questions.
It shouldnt matter, plain and simple. The lefty activists demand this form
of racism for the simple fact if there wasnt a wedge tool they wouldnt be
able to ride the gravy train, ala Al Sharpton..

I got a speeding ticket a few weeks back from a <5'0' girl and all I kept
thinking was how easy it would be for me to take her weapon and shoot her in
the head (not that I should have to qualify this but obviously I wouldnt)..
As she was writing the ticket I saw no less than 3 other cruisers in the
close proximity. While it may have been sheer coincidence I come to the
conclusion she was actually incapable of defending herself and required
constant backup just in case.... Political correctness at the expense of
public safety is one of the many reasons America will be joining the roman
empire sooner rather than later. Ignorance is bliss.

My daughter is half Mexican, my best friends are Mexican my step dad is
Mexican. Because Im against illegal immigration in its current form that
somehow translates (to the feeble mind) that I dont like Mexicans? Thats
just dumb.

Mitch

"Darus" > wrote in message
>
> The fact that Kerry Earnhardt got his CTS ride due to his surname and
> not his talent is somehow okay, perhaps because he is white? (And the
> use of the word "Talent" is done with a wide smirk on my face) Don't
> overlook the fact that K. Earnhardt finished BEHIND Lester in the
> points (despite KE running 1 more race) dissuade you from condemning
> Lester's driving ability. He's not likely to win any championships, but
> heck, I didn't think a Bodine (any of them) was capable of winning a
> championship.
>
> I also don't see this as affirmative action, either. Who did Bill
> Lester take a ride from? How can you prove (without a statement from
> Bill Davis admitting it) that Lester was selected SOLEY based on his
> race. SCCA Trans AM, 24HR Daytona races, and IMSA experience make him
> AT LEAST as qualified as any of the clowns that Jack Roush hires based
> on his stupid "Driver X"/Gong Show concept.
>

On Nov 24, 3:03 pm, "Darus" > wrote:
> On Nov 24, 1:55 pm, "Mitch_A" > wrote:
>
> > ...
> > Affirmative action of any sort is blatant RACISM plain and simple. If he
> > got to the Truck series on talent instead of his skin color Id likely be a
> > fan of his cause he seems like a cool guy (but he cannot fn drive to save
> > his life). Anyone of any color or sex has every right to drive a racecar.
> > It's when that person gets special treatment that I have a problem. The
> > Danica syndrome is alive and well.
>
> > MitchThe fact that Kerry Earnhardt got his CTS ride due to his surname and
> not his talent is somehow okay, perhaps because he is white? (And the
> use of the word "Talent" is done with a wide smirk on my face) Don't
> overlook the fact that K. Earnhardt finished BEHIND Lester in the
> points (despite KE running 1 more race) dissuade you from condemning
> Lester's driving ability. He's not likely to win any championships, but
> heck, I didn't think a Bodine (any of them) was capable of winning a
> championship.
>
> I also don't see this as affirmative action, either. Who did Bill
> Lester take a ride from? How can you prove (without a statement from
> Bill Davis admitting it) that Lester was selected SOLEY based on his
> race. SCCA Trans AM, 24HR Daytona races, and IMSA experience make him
> AT LEAST as qualified as any of the clowns that Jack Roush hires based
> on his stupid "Driver X"/Gong Show concept.

Check out what Danny O'Quinn and Erik Darnell ( two "Driver X
participants) accomplished this year, before you call them "clowns".

Mitch_A wrote:

> My only problem is he's only here to cash in on the Nascar money-train. I'd
> be curious to know how he felt inside about Nascar in the past. With the
> prevailing F1 elitism I could hazard a guess but thats all it'd be For
> some reason the term "redneck" comes to mind but I could be way off, hehe..

Maybe. He did seem genuinely impressed when he and Gordon swapped cars
for that publicity thing a few years ago, and he does have American
oval racing experience. I see your point, I'm just not sure what I
think of it. He definitely seems to be enjoying his first real taste
of competitive stock car racing.

Darus wrote:

> He's not likely to win any championships, but
> heck, I didn't think a Bodine (any of them) was capable of winning a
> championship.

Really? Geoff Bodine was one of the top drivers in WC in the 80's.

Todd just won the Truck series and the other works for Nascar.

Mitch

"jason moyer" > wrote in message
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> Darus wrote:
>
>> He's not likely to win any championships, but
>> heck, I didn't think a Bodine (any of them) was capable of winning a
>> championship.
>
> Really? Geoff Bodine was one of the top drivers in WC in the 80's.
>