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Originally Posted by a_f_d
(Post 8009457)
full marks for having the cojones to say it though - I've never before heard anyone in India even try to argue the case for soft drugs.
AndyD 8-)# Government run 'bhang' shops are still prevalent in certain States of India, and an intoxicating 'bhang lassi' makes a pleasant mood diversion for many, easily available if you simply ask and not, in my understanding, illegal. Dr Tim Leary and Baba Ram Dass (Richard Alpert) made the case very publicly for the use of psychotropics as holy sacrements, other psychologists and psychoanalysts today are conducting research (under licence) into the potentially positive therapeutic value of the use of varying dosages of MDMA (ecstacy) and Lysergic Acid Diethylamide 25 (acid/LSD). Albert Hoffman, who first synthesized LSD referred to it as 'medicine for the soul'. Arguing your case with the cops, having been busted, takes some front but as you say at least he had the balls to do so. Whether you believe he was right or not is another matter. |
Re: In To-day's Newspapers
Originally Posted by hemingway
(Post 8009682)
This is confusing as I read yesterday that Dimitry Medvedev (probably spelt wrong) - the Russian president (& Prime Minister Vladimir Putin's puppet) has said that the Russian economy will contract by 7.5% in 2009 - which is a big amount. If the Rouble has devalued as well & the Russian stock market has had large falls, where are all this increased number of Russians getting their money from to make what even for them cannot be an inexpensive trip to Goa. :confused:
H. Unless it is black money they are booking their flights and spending in Goa:confused GC |
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They are still pushing for more shacks in Calangute and Candolim
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/c...ow/5114054.cms |
Re: In To-day's Newspapers
Originally Posted by babu1
(Post 8009956)
In some instances the argument does not need to be made. For sadhus, chillum smoking is a ritual central to the cultural expression of their beliefs. Nobody in India would dare call this into question.
Government run 'bhang' shops are still prevalent in certain States of India, and an intoxicating 'bhang lassi' makes a pleasant mood diversion for many, easily available if you simply ask and not, in my understanding, illegal. Dr Tim Leary and Baba Ram Dass (Richard Alpert) made the case very publicly for the use of psychotropics as holy sacrements, other psychologists and psychoanalysts today are conducting research (under licence) into the potentially positive therapeutic value of the use of varying dosages of MDMA (ecstacy) and Lysergic Acid Diethylamide 25 (acid/LSD). Albert Hoffman, who first synthesized LSD referred to it as 'medicine for the soul'. Arguing your case with the cops, having been busted, takes some front but as you say at least he had the balls to do so. Whether you believe he was right or not is another matter. Hello Not sure about the 'therapeutic value' of the LSD taken by the two people whose mangled body parts I had to collect from the road after they thought they could fly from the eighth floor of a mulit story car park ! Dread x |
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http://www.southasianobserver.com/ne...id=12&cid=7760
Yup, Goa's no more dangerous than anywhere else................... until you factor in that it is TINY! |
Re: In To-day's Newspapers
Originally Posted by babu1
(Post 8009956)
In some instances the argument does not need to be made. For sadhus, chillum smoking is a ritual central to the cultural expression of their beliefs. Nobody in India would dare call this into question.
Government run 'bhang' shops are still prevalent in certain States of India, and an intoxicating 'bhang lassi' makes a pleasant mood diversion for many, easily available if you simply ask and not, in my understanding, illegal. Dr Tim Leary and Baba Ram Dass (Richard Alpert) made the case very publicly for the use of psychotropics as holy sacrements, other psychologists and psychoanalysts today are conducting research (under licence) into the potentially positive therapeutic value of the use of varying dosages of MDMA (ecstacy) and Lysergic Acid Diethylamide 25 (acid/LSD). Albert Hoffman, who first synthesized LSD referred to it as 'medicine for the soul'. Arguing your case with the cops, having been busted, takes some front but as you say at least he had the balls to do so. Whether you believe he was right or not is another matter. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiesta/2261462736/ |
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http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.u...l-bid-oust-Vaz
Martin Bell bid out Vaz - wouldn't that be great.;) |
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Originally Posted by noni
(Post 8016867)
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.u...l-bid-oust-Vaz
Martin Bell bid out Vaz - wouldn't that be great.;) GC;) |
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Originally Posted by johnny five
(Post 8013863)
http://www.southasianobserver.com/ne...id=12&cid=7760
Yup, Goa's no more dangerous than anywhere else................... until you factor in that it is TINY! GC http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/...100260734.html |
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Originally Posted by Goacrazy56
(Post 8016935)
They have found ten now murdered according to the Herald, this is very bad,What is going on out there?
GC http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/...100260734.html CLUELESS COPS !!!! :rolleyes::blink: Dread |
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Originally Posted by excelsior
(Post 8014761)
Dr. Hoffman in Goa
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tiesta/2261462736/ Scary picture - which one is the doctor ?:eek::eek::eek::eek: |
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These new murders are not going to do Goa' tourist industry any good at all, and I honestly beleive they the "goan government " forget there is a great big "media world " out there called the internet and go around with blinkers on all the time.
People that have been to Goa know that the police are as much use as " a chocolate fireguard" come on they cant even control the traffic, let alone investigate one murder, but 10 really pushing their limitations. I get the impression just because its local people that have been murdered they dont count and people are going to turn their backs on this news Dont think so....... |
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[QUOTE=poppetjay;8017196]These new murders are not going to do Goa' tourist industry any good at all, and I honestly beleive they the "goan government " forget there is a great big "media world " out there called the internet and go around with blinkers on all the time.
People that have been to Goa know that the police are as much use as " a chocolate fireguard" come on they cant even control the traffic, let alone investigate one murder, but 10 really pushing their limitations. I get the impression just because its local people that have been murdered they dont count and people are going to turn their backs on this news Dont think so...... Hi, Could these be honuar killiings or someone that's just gone completely off his/her rocker due to drugs or whatever? It is very sad that life has been taken away from these poor people. May they RIP! :heart::heart::heart: Sunglow. |
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