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  • The war on pot is not over. Penalties and jailtime are still a threat, and cannabis entrepreneurs struggle to adapt.
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  • @peanutbutterisfu
    @peanutbutterisfu Před rokem +1818

    Should never have been illegal alcohol is far worse

    • @ryancruz595
      @ryancruz595 Před rokem +151

      Literally and scientifically

    • @dakidnyc007
      @dakidnyc007 Před rokem +112

      Lets ban cheap quality alcohol & tobacco!

    • @joshrunge2238
      @joshrunge2238 Před rokem +19

      Amen Preach 🙏

    • @34forddeluxe21
      @34forddeluxe21 Před rokem

      You mean pouring an industrial solvent/disinfectant down your throat and micro-poisoning yourself doesn't have medical benefits? Now imagine banning a natural resource that predates humans.

    • @TheJomoe1
      @TheJomoe1 Před rokem +19

      @@dakidnyc007 so bud light?

  • @stan9100
    @stan9100 Před rokem +806

    Have to be honest, I don’t smoke but let these people do what they enjoy. They are more chill and down to earth than 99.9 percent of the population. ✌🏼

  • @robertmuller3145
    @robertmuller3145 Před rokem +646

    No one should be in jail for smoking weed

    • @mr.willywinker4u849
      @mr.willywinker4u849 Před rokem +35

      Exactly! Weed is not harmful now alcohol is very dangerous . Weed has been proven many times over to have health benefits

    • @hippychick420
      @hippychick420 Před rokem +4

      @@Marijuanifornia No they did NOT. Hemp is not marijuana.

    • @Marijuanifornia
      @Marijuanifornia Před rokem

      @@hippychick420 The federal license to grow Cannabis Sativa that is shown in *Hemp for Victory* reads, "Producer of Marihuana." Imagine an entire country that can't grasp the simple idea that "Marihuana" is "Marijuana."
      The only difference between Cannabis being called hemp or "Marijuana" is 0.3% THC, a miniscule amount. That is the ONLY difference. So, yes, hemp is "Marijuana" that grows with less than 0.3% THC. "Marihuana" is hemp that grows with more than 0.3% THC.
      "This is hemp seed. Be careful how you use it. For to grow hemp legally, you must have a federal registration and tax stamp. This is provided for in your contract. Ask your triple-A committeeman or your county agent about it. Don't forget." - *Hemp for Victory,* USDA 1942

    • @StevenMichaelCunningham
      @StevenMichaelCunningham Před rokem +1

      More often than not it is due to refusing to aid in an investigation.
      No more than six months should go by in reviewing & investigating someone any official believes could aid in an investigation....believing they are involved or not.

    • @StevenMichaelCunningham
      @StevenMichaelCunningham Před rokem

      ​@@Marijuanifornia research FORD too. 🏄

  • @SEPHICHI420
    @SEPHICHI420 Před rokem +138

    So its medical here in Florida. But not "legal".
    Imagine being told you can buy tomatoes from a store with your tomato card, but dont you dare grow tomatoes. 🤔

    • @nestorpena2494
      @nestorpena2494 Před rokem +7

      A great way to put it

    • @DivinityAwakened
      @DivinityAwakened Před rokem +9

      Easy fix. Just grow it anyway. There's no way the government could ever know lol

    • @CornFlex420
      @CornFlex420 Před rokem +10

      Fun fact, many people including myself (legally) buy edibles in a place where it's illegal, but edibles are legal by a technicality. Even better, it's manufactured in Florida, shipped from Texas. Stupidly ironic

    • @brandonlantier
      @brandonlantier Před 4 měsíci

      Here in Louisiana they changed it to where you can have half an oz and if you are caught you pay $100 and it doesn't stack and no jail time, anything over that they prosecute you to the fullest, so you can pay to have it if you get caught, just don't have too much of it or we will ruin your life, the US government in action.

    • @gizmothepiefaceman3062
      @gizmothepiefaceman3062 Před 3 měsíci

      @@CornFlex420how is it made in Florida but shipped from Texas 😂

  • @AndTecks
    @AndTecks Před rokem +165

    I was a delivery driver in these areas and the amount of rich investors that came in and got all the permits was insane. We knew that all of our hard working local farmers would feel the struggle. I have a lot of friends/family who it's not really sustainable anymore.

    • @williambarringer6513
      @williambarringer6513 Před 8 měsíci +8

      A closet in a back room will always be sustainable lol

    • @sbevil_kinevil2898
      @sbevil_kinevil2898 Před 7 měsíci +11

      Rich people will jump on industries that gain traction, like a bandwagon, and ruin it for everyone else just to gain a lot of money

    • @NoNORADon911
      @NoNORADon911 Před 6 měsíci +6

      Wallstreet D bags

    • @AndTecks
      @AndTecks Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@williambarringer6513 Well, only if you are already a stoner and will use it all. I grow it for my wife. That's profit lol

    • @JamesBrown-fd1nv
      @JamesBrown-fd1nv Před 5 měsíci

      ​@@sbevil_kinevil2898 carefully bend the law

  • @-Just_Justin-
    @-Just_Justin- Před rokem +165

    As someone who has had multiple non violent marijuana related offenses in my life, I'm happy to see a change occur in my lifetime.
    It has made my life harder in some instances but hasn't lessened me as a person in any aspect.
    I just wish more politicians would open their eyes to a new way of thinking.
    As for the small vs big company I feel each have their role respectively but over taxation and regulation is just a sign of pure greed on something easy, these are our elected officials.

    • @BoostedEBP
      @BoostedEBP Před rokem +5

      Well said bro you are speaking facts 💯

    • @fritzsmith3296
      @fritzsmith3296 Před rokem +1

      @Just Justin: "I just wish..." What did all your wishing do for you when you arrested in the past?
      Justin, none of what you see is about the arguments of right vs wrong. It's all about power and money. And the politicians are taking both sides of that away from all of us.
      Read my comment above!

    • @-Just_Justin-
      @-Just_Justin- Před rokem

      @@fritzsmith3296 nothing has changed in the instance of politician seeking out more power and money.
      Granted wishing didn't physically do anything for me at that time it does lead to an optimistic outlook.
      I feel each side must be viewed and taken into consideration. We know the government is slow to respond to anything less than a war and natural disasters. It will always be the case.
      I couldn't agree more with the undoing of criminal charges against marijuana related offenses. That is a step in the right direction but I fear to hear what had to be given up to get to that point.

    • @davechae5890
      @davechae5890 Před 8 měsíci

      They are all smoking weed 💙🇺🇸 all the politicians 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤪

    • @williambarringer6513
      @williambarringer6513 Před 8 měsíci +2

      The big companies should only be allowed to pump out wax and edibles and leave the flower to the smaller groups who actually take the time to do it right, I’d much rather have flower that wasn’t made in rockwool send all the boof to get processed

  • @ItsSam42
    @ItsSam42 Před rokem +156

    Great job nat geo and big respect to all the legends who have been doing this for decades

  • @35700Punk
    @35700Punk Před rokem +131

    People can get multiple DUIs and still be driving. Yet you can get years just for possessing weed in some states. Its criminal that something so deadly is legal and something so healthy in multiple ways isn't.

    • @corail53
      @corail53 Před rokem +3

      No one with multiple DUI's will be driving legally. You lose your license pretty quick. You will also get a DUI if you are High.

    • @mariomoviehere
      @mariomoviehere Před rokem +1

      Welcome to America.

    • @CornFlex420
      @CornFlex420 Před rokem +2

      ​@@corail53it's a state to state law. It doesn't change the message.

    • @itspfaff
      @itspfaff Před rokem +2

      @@corail53 true, however most people can pass roadside dui tests while high on cannabis. it also only marginally impacts your driving performance.

    • @DewayneJohnson83
      @DewayneJohnson83 Před rokem +1

      Just went medicinal in 22 here and I'm on the list due to a chronic illness. Been smoking for 25 years and it feels good to finally not have to look over my shoulder.

  • @davidfurino2987
    @davidfurino2987 Před rokem +101

    Should be able to grow anything you want for personal use in your backyard, period!

  • @OsoRecklezzWYO
    @OsoRecklezzWYO Před 9 měsíci +30

    anybody else smokin while watchin? 🤣

  • @itssamkingley
    @itssamkingley Před rokem +504

    I’m surprised a lot of people still don’t know that thc edibles are legal in every state already. Congress redefined the amount of thc allowed in edibles to be based off the total weight of the product and not the total thc content. You can legally get edibles with the same amount of thc that dispensaries are allowed to offer in almost any state. Recreational8 has a full list of where it's legal but it's just about every state.

    • @Jonthamachine
      @Jonthamachine Před rokem +20

      Yup I was going to comment the same thing. I don't live in a legal state but the edibles are still allowed surprisingly. For people in states like mine it has really been a gamechanger

    • @JamesTsquad
      @JamesTsquad Před rokem +15

      As a Texan I have noticed it starting to get more popular around here. Like you said, the lab tests are most important since some companies don't test for heavy metals etc.. but as long as they have the tests for all their products on their website then it's a great alternative to the black market.

    • @UpAllNightyt
      @UpAllNightyt Před rokem +10

      Been a fan of recreational8 since they have shipped to my state since 2020

    • @Hickle
      @Hickle Před rokem +18

      Flower is also legal now. A lot of people don't know or understand what THCa hemp flower is. It's a type 1 thca dominant flower. All natural. Try it!

    • @dcos5
      @dcos5 Před rokem +25

      I dont like delta8

  • @dannymack1196
    @dannymack1196 Před rokem +131

    I stopped watching this when they started showing federal agents ripping cannabis plants out of the ground. Absolutely heartbreaking. I can't even watch it, it just makes me angry.

    • @rebeccagreen9260
      @rebeccagreen9260 Před 11 měsíci +31

      You know all those agents went out after their raid and drank a bunch of alcohol with no designated drivers. Probably also fed their faces on a bunch of artery clogging bar food....both more harmful than ingesting some weed
      Message here is over whelmingly hypocritical😢

    • @stayinganonymous.3172
      @stayinganonymous.3172 Před 10 měsíci +16

      Such a waste of taxpayer resources.
      A helicopter is really needed to haul them off? Really? A helicopter?
      What a drain....and there's people ODing on fentanyl. Good job guys...🙄

    • @davidperry4013
      @davidperry4013 Před 9 měsíci +9

      @@stayinganonymous.3172even a police officer giving a speeder a ticket is far more useful than arresting someone just for weed.

    • @JusOne730
      @JusOne730 Před 2 měsíci

      the private jet wasnt available haha@@stayinganonymous.3172

    • @ranking42
      @ranking42 Před měsícem

      I had to close the vidio about to cry .

  • @bobbysmith7528
    @bobbysmith7528 Před rokem +65

    Released on 4/20. How fitting.

  • @eurobeats1
    @eurobeats1 Před rokem +65

    Maryland legalizes recreationally on July 1...all states need to do this

    • @gqp4800
      @gqp4800 Před rokem +1

      Former MD. Master water well driller

    • @jimflask1164
      @jimflask1164 Před 11 měsíci +1

      The Privileges and Immunities Clause of Article IV, Section 2 of the Constitution states that "the citizens of each state shall be entitled to all privileges and immunities of citizens in the several states."

    • @sidgrover8628
      @sidgrover8628 Před 8 měsíci +4

      Michigan did and we can grow 12 plants each adult over 21 👍🤠🤟

    • @jimflask1164
      @jimflask1164 Před 8 měsíci

      @@sidgrover8628 yeah, but who would want to live up there. We just restore America to freedom instead of dictatorship.

  • @juelz3451
    @juelz3451 Před rokem +139

    So cool how it's legal and illegal at the same time in this circus of a country

    • @robinmiller5256
      @robinmiller5256 Před rokem

      …more like dangerous as those states that don’t vote for total legal statewide are not only losing millions of tax dollars but create the underground side business that drives the industry to be illegal with a bad reputation, henceforth Cartels.

    • @rerunplaya532
      @rerunplaya532 Před rokem

      Don't be fooled. There is a new war on drugs. It is the war on street vendors who've been supplying us with GREAT QUALITY, GREAT QUANTITY AND GREAT PRICE for YEARS! The new dispensaries is the government trying to cut in on the street vendors as everyone knows the dispensaries sell weed for DOUBLE THE PRICE, LESS QUALITY and VERY LITTLE QUANTITY! Thus now the police are going after street vendors to try and force us to PAY MORE FOR LESS SO THE GOVERNMENT MAKES MONEY! Again please don't be fooled. Legalization is the beginning of a new war on drugs against the street vendors. I have smoked and tried several dispensary weed and it's all BS! for more money. Happy 4/20. FACTS. That's why the licenses are so high.

    • @m42037
      @m42037 Před rokem +6

      2 messages deleted by YT smh

    • @TheRPGChick
      @TheRPGChick Před rokem +2

      @@m42037 They show up if you sort by "newest" and then scroll alllll the way down.

  • @igotyoubeat
    @igotyoubeat Před rokem +45

    Perfect example of government over regulating

  • @lcarthel
    @lcarthel Před rokem +14

    This is the most honest National Geographic show on cannabis to ever exist!

  • @TheDigitalThreat
    @TheDigitalThreat Před rokem +23

    Cost $140 for 7grams (of the cheapest option) in NY after taxes. You could pick up that same 1/4 ounce through the black market for half that. Quality is about the same. While its nice to have a shop one can get it at legally, the long lines and 2 hours it takes to make a puchase, combined with high cost makes it still cheaper, faster and overall easier to just call the same connections you have been calling for 30 years.

    • @corail53
      @corail53 Před rokem +1

      Yup - canada where it is legal still has a thriving black market - nothing else has changed - legalizing was basically nothing. It was very anti-climatic. People make a huge deal about it and then it happens and oh look it just is.

    • @DivinityAwakened
      @DivinityAwakened Před rokem +2

      new York's current gray market is where it's at. There are a bunch of dispensaries waiting for a license who are just operating anyway. That's the dispensaries you need to find.

    • @tottycapsgg
      @tottycapsgg Před rokem

      definitely, and I for sure actually did not expect juuuuuust how expensive. cartridges are hilariously and obnoxiously overpriced at like, baseline $60 per gram cartridge. The .5 boutique carts are just throwing money away, for anyone out there trying to smoke on the smart; just get yourself a high % thc batch of garlic gmo cookies and one bowl will have you higher than a cart for like, two weeks longer. At least flower isn't impossibly expensive to render it ....a sad day for a daily smoker for over 16 years to chill my brain out, it still does it and, lets hope it gets better for everyone :\ :] and now lets enjoy a smoke

    • @vixa__J
      @vixa__J Před 11 měsíci

      @@corail53I do like being able to smoke in public now though.

    • @christopherogle5755
      @christopherogle5755 Před 8 měsíci

      Sorry the legal market are destroying the price of weed. Black market is the only way to buy herb

  • @aswarrior6365
    @aswarrior6365 Před rokem +68

    Even in 2023 I still buy from the black market simply because of the crazy taxes.

    • @ThatOpalGuy
      @ThatOpalGuy Před rokem +5

      loving that inconsistent quality and all those stems and seeds?
      why not support a legal business? and the state, through taxes?
      taxes are nothing. unless youre smoking like a chimney...

    • @robertlawler1387
      @robertlawler1387 Před rokem +13

      @@ThatOpalGuy taxes are nothing only to the rich

    • @daver2067
      @daver2067 Před rokem

      @@ThatOpalGuy marijuana has stems regardless of whether it was pollinated or not.
      Seeds aren’t bad, but they should be planted or eaten as they are amazing for our digestive system.
      Sounds like you aren’t a purist, just another hack that’s trying to capitalize off of it.
      Why does the government deserve taxes for a weed we consume? So the can funnel it back to themselves and we can pay more in the eyes of people like you
      Probably a CIA bit..

    • @brose9701
      @brose9701 Před rokem +2

      Me too because it’s not legal in Boise Idaho 😢

    • @ThatOpalGuy
      @ThatOpalGuy Před rokem

      @brose9701 I did live in Meridian recently, but have moved a bit further away.

  • @Grimdock
    @Grimdock Před rokem +24

    This was such a fantastic and well developed video! Well done Nat Geo! You guys keep killing it!

  • @TobernSavage
    @TobernSavage Před rokem +42

    Happy 420 everybody! 🎉😊

  • @codybates8886
    @codybates8886 Před rokem +44

    Born and raised in Mendocino county. 4th generation. Can remember hunting with my pops in the mid 90’s and coming across hundreds of gorilla grow crops. Crazy but being born and raised in the emerald triangle marijuana just becomes part of our culture. I know plenty of old timers who have been growing bombers since the early 80’s.

    • @mos_tone5296
      @mos_tone5296 Před rokem

      😅

    • @ElPalo.
      @ElPalo. Před rokem +2

      Sounds fun growing up with weed everywhere

    • @cornell833
      @cornell833 Před rokem +2

      Not true at all 🤞

    • @codybates8886
      @codybates8886 Před rokem +2

      @@cornell833 yeah because you are born and raised in mendo? Army helicopters flying 5 deep in the 90s and 2000’s? I know every inch of Mendocino county from county line to county line. So come up to the redwoods of nor cal and see if I’m wrong.

    • @cornell833
      @cornell833 Před rokem +1

      @@codybates8886 u Don't live in no mountain 🏔️ save the TRUTH WHY 🤔

  • @riverdigz
    @riverdigz Před rokem +12

    Any possibility of Cheech and Tommy getting together for one more smoke out film!

  • @MaBcMCLAN
    @MaBcMCLAN Před rokem +51

    Most cities in CA still have ridiculous restrictions on growing under the guise of "public nuisance" It is recreationally legal, yet in my suburb of sacramento, illegal to grow outdoors, illegal to grow in a greenhouse or any structure with transparent roof, has to be indoors, locked, and still there are rules about how it has to be for medical use.... Even in the most free state for cannabis, you have to jump through so many hoops.

    • @jonmaster714
      @jonmaster714 Před 7 měsíci +3

      Correct. I live in Reno and in Nevada you cannot grow if you’re within 25 miles of dispensary. I’m thrilled it’s legal but it typically comes with lots of civil restrictions. Bring legal is step 1

  • @AAudioVoice
    @AAudioVoice Před rokem +50

    The reason why they're putting so many regulations on the marijuana growers is because the pharmaceutical companies,they want to take it over soon as soon as it come off a schedule 1.

  • @teyaTay
    @teyaTay Před rokem +25

    Make it legal in Pennsylvania already 😢

    • @olsonbryce777
      @olsonbryce777 Před rokem +1

      u can get medical easy

    • @MelodiousMelodies7
      @MelodiousMelodies7 Před rokem +6

      Swear to God. Pennsylvania's medical program is broken too, overpriced flower that is not premium and is grown by very few groups.
      It's not fair and everyone should be allowed to grow as they please

    • @CornFlex420
      @CornFlex420 Před rokem +1

      They now have something going. Lfg Pennsylvania

  • @MEAT_CANNON
    @MEAT_CANNON Před rokem +14

    Some people want to make it a business and regulate it. Some people just want to be able to grow as much as they want and be left alone.

  • @Wiseman08
    @Wiseman08 Před rokem +47

    These plants help Humanity. Alcohol destroys individuals.

  • @pamallinder3287
    @pamallinder3287 Před rokem +22

    It's always about the money. Seattle is very rich. For many taxes

    • @robertgrant2934
      @robertgrant2934 Před rokem +7

      Yet they can’t solve the homeless and drug problems

  • @MrScottsearles
    @MrScottsearles Před 2 měsíci +2

    "Danny Devito". That's too funny! Lmaof.

  • @gtavtheavengergunnerlegend3340

    legalize it

    • @dcos5
      @dcos5 Před rokem +18

      Prohibition is ending soon, it has too. The people have spoken.

    • @gripgrain
      @gripgrain Před rokem +7

      And don’t criticize it

    • @grob420
      @grob420 Před rokem +3

      ​@@gripgrain nothing's perfect weed included. Just limit your criticisms to be constructive. Don't jump to conclusions.

    • @Cm-lp4mu
      @Cm-lp4mu Před rokem

      The state governments gathers money for drug charges, court appearances etc. they love money and They will only legalize if they see a dollar sign

    • @WAYNEdrumss
      @WAYNEdrumss Před rokem +6

      you can get thca in all 50 states so its basically legal already lol

  • @ntlenvy1614
    @ntlenvy1614 Před rokem +15

    Watching the feds try to use a helicopter to pick up only like 3 plants and then dropping a 1/4 of it was pretty sad to watch 😑🤦🏻‍♂️

  • @Charaqui62
    @Charaqui62 Před rokem +64

    I'm 60 & been 💨 for 45 years

    • @fatimaperez9181
      @fatimaperez9181 Před rokem +3

      😅🤚🏻

    • @msmoe8687
      @msmoe8687 Před rokem +10

      Me too!❤️ actually got a job in the industry two years ago and haven't looked back.😁

    • @MrRebustr
      @MrRebustr Před rokem +5

      I'm 30 and I been smoking for 60 years as well..I grow my own so good I stop counting and celebrate bdays ....I maybe older

    • @cd3121
      @cd3121 Před rokem +2

      @@msmoe8687 how u like it?

    • @taylorkirkland3529
      @taylorkirkland3529 Před rokem +5

      I knew a guy that had been smoking 60+ years; He's the healthiest guy I know.
      Look at Tommy Chong, Willie Nelson, and Snoop Dogg; Hasn't aged a day ;P

  • @julioavalos2936
    @julioavalos2936 Před 7 měsíci +4

    Blaze one for the nation…
    What up gentlemen!!!
    Let’s smoke together!!! I am blazing now …

  • @ezduzit4009
    @ezduzit4009 Před 11 měsíci +4

    Smoked since i was 18. Ive only had 3 jobs, 5 years, 8 years and 10 years currently at my job with a succesful career. Never jobless or needed any government assistance. Talk to me about how "bad" it is.

  • @kennamitchem1713
    @kennamitchem1713 Před rokem +23

    I always thought that as soon as Big Gov. figured out How to control and get their Lions Share of this industry they’d legalize it.. imo, everyone whose in jail or prison, should all be released, and charges dropped.. so many other truly dangerous drugs to be radiating..

  • @curtistinsley1039
    @curtistinsley1039 Před rokem +5

    This released a week ago?! Feels like it’s at least 10 years old lol

  • @jaydee975
    @jaydee975 Před rokem +10

    I’ve heard that hemp rope is much stronger than regular rope and clothing made out of hemp is much stronger and durable.

    • @Paislywalls4767
      @Paislywalls4767 Před rokem

      Daughter gave me some of the nicest lotion I ever had: made with hemp
      🕊

    • @kurtbader9711
      @kurtbader9711 Před rokem +3

      Hemp has numerous uses from paper to clothing, grows quickly and without water requirements of other crops. WHEN it's legalized federally you'll see entire new industries. For now, lobbies for things like the cotton and lumber industries are trying to preserve the status quo. Since money essentially controls politics it'll take a tip of the balance, but when that happens we'll see a flood of products that are both high quality and relatively inexpensive. Less of a carbon footprint as well.

    • @alliejones4518
      @alliejones4518 Před rokem

      That is true. Also furniture with hemp always seems to be stronger and more durable. Clothing. Ropes, twine, etc. It's good for so many things. Every part of the plant, not just the high the bud gives. Its God's gift to the world.

  • @Vectures
    @Vectures Před rokem +27

    It's like america never banned alcohol before

    • @BlackRoseBun
      @BlackRoseBun Před rokem +9

      And look how well that turned out for them.

  • @ATrashStudio
    @ATrashStudio Před rokem +13

    16:58 you guys said "cannabanoid also knows as CBD" is wrong. CBD stands for "Cannabidiol". Come on NG where's your fact checkers?

  • @SANITIZEDINC
    @SANITIZEDINC Před rokem +11

    Happy 420. Mary Jane loves you! Mary Jane loves us all!

  • @whatyouseenow411
    @whatyouseenow411 Před rokem +5

    I have been living under a rock and had no idea what has been really going on! Great video!

  • @mcdabbing7103
    @mcdabbing7103 Před rokem +11

    Happy 420 2023 everyone

  • @bizrizedebag
    @bizrizedebag Před rokem +7

    Bro not the Danny Devito NOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!

  • @scottgreen3807
    @scottgreen3807 Před rokem +5

    Now as an old dude, I sit around a get excited to see plants grow. Guess why?

    • @Paislywalls4767
      @Paislywalls4767 Před rokem +1

      With Your name? You should have a green thumb!
      🍃🕊🍃

  • @vivavasquez
    @vivavasquez Před rokem +13

    cannabis provides relief to people with many different sickness or conditions , the federal government should have at least as much compassion as the cannabis plant has .

  • @briandrake9467
    @briandrake9467 Před rokem +8

    It's taxed like gas. Another thing we have no control over..

  • @RedEd1969
    @RedEd1969 Před rokem +122

    Great show. It’s just a shame our elected officials will not do the will of the people .

    • @joycemansfield1108
      @joycemansfield1108 Před rokem +12

      True that with most things lets vote them out.

    • @Wulfstan1938
      @Wulfstan1938 Před rokem +12

      by the time it's fully legal I'll be 99 and dead

    • @ThatOpalGuy
      @ThatOpalGuy Před rokem

      they sure do! as corporations are NOW PEOPLE. thanks ,republicans.

  • @Eshlaw
    @Eshlaw Před rokem +3

    The touching of the leaves naming the plant and slight finger sniff brought back memories I grew for about 6 years underground gorilla style amazing looking plants all sorts of strains from indica hybrids to sativa hybrids good times

  • @hippychick420
    @hippychick420 Před rokem +25

    I think doctors should be handling this, politicians do not have a medical license to give anything important to the cause.

  • @michaelwiberg
    @michaelwiberg Před rokem +6

    Growing is not an issue quality controls are, keep it simple grow your own.

    • @tomlopez7819
      @tomlopez7819 Před rokem

      Growing your own is an important public service. It maintains higher quality standards and keeps corporate monopolization at bay. It also protects legacy strains & genetic diversity while supporting the breeders who put years of their lives into pheno research.

  • @lifeascurrency4961
    @lifeascurrency4961 Před rokem +7

    Nerds with weed! Happy 4/20 to all my millennial 😅people who got excited for nat geo in school

    • @pickleeggs3340
      @pickleeggs3340 Před rokem

      all i got is synthetic sad face ha

    • @Marijuanifornia
      @Marijuanifornia Před rokem

      Young people need to use their internet superpowers to make the 1942 USDA video *Hemp for Victory* finally go viral because the film was banned from history books and public broadcasts for all of your parents' lives and most of your grandparents' lives too in order to make Cannabis illegal and wage the war on drugs.
      There is an official .gov link to the video from the US National Archives. It became public in 1990 after 45 years of government and media censorship.

  • @homegrowntwinkie
    @homegrowntwinkie Před rokem +24

    what everyone should do is make sure that if they vote to make it recreational or medical, Make SURE that A. You read the bill so no shady things can be passed, and that B. Personal Growing is allowed. Those are the two important things to do.

    • @tomlopez7819
      @tomlopez7819 Před rokem +6

      B is essential, being able to DIY weed will keep efforts are corporate takeover in check.

  • @koreyhayden1368
    @koreyhayden1368 Před rokem +11

    Happy holidays!!! 😤 💨 🤤🤤

  • @Ras7685
    @Ras7685 Před rokem +14

    In 1972 I was in the US Army Scofield Barracks Hi . I got busted for a "roach" , and on my Article 15 papers it said , in possession of one oz.... more or less ....my how times have changed !

  • @PeterHollingshead
    @PeterHollingshead Před rokem +3

    "Canabinoid, or CBD"..... bruh, that's not what CBD stands for

  • @Xxballin17xX
    @Xxballin17xX Před rokem +24

    Imagine if it was tomatoes changes your whole prospective there wouldn’t be people worried about how many tomatoes you growing in your backyard

    • @701angelb7
      @701angelb7 Před rokem

      34:53 34:53 34:53 34:54 to 😮

    • @Paislywalls4767
      @Paislywalls4767 Před rokem +1

      Remember history books telling of when people thought tomatoes was poisonous?
      Now, I hear they're bad for folks with arthritis... ??
      "They" shouldn't have a say for the individual whose not bothering others

  • @DIN_NER
    @DIN_NER Před rokem +18

    All the nation needs are full Legalization.

  • @thepower1429
    @thepower1429 Před rokem +8

    It’s sad because we have to turn to the black market and shady things and people just to experience a beautiful plant

    • @jonmaster714
      @jonmaster714 Před 7 měsíci

      At least it’s becoming significantly less shady than it used to be. Nowadays most people are able to drive to a border state. Not everyone but most.

  • @405OKC
    @405OKC Před rokem +3

    NG makes the best videos on this subject! Visuals, Facts & all! 💯🔥

  • @aaronfofana9510
    @aaronfofana9510 Před rokem +5

    More people died from McDonald's 1000× than weed😂

    • @m42037
      @m42037 Před rokem

      Dude that's for sure! That lady grower was big as a cow this is a big problem in America obesity

  • @user-zz4bj3po6w
    @user-zz4bj3po6w Před 3 měsíci +1

    The tumb of Tut was opended several years ago and one of the most prized posetion was a canibas bud the size of a Cuban cigar, so it was a sacralidge 3,000 years ago.... it was smoked in the piece pipes!

  • @youtubejunkie8053
    @youtubejunkie8053 Před rokem +12

    Worked with Harborside from 13-16’ and it was a wonderful time, the golden era of the industry. Good to see Dani doing so good.

    • @vivavasquez
      @vivavasquez Před rokem +1

      i was a patient just before moving to so cal . that place was great !

    • @jrapp2684
      @jrapp2684 Před rokem +1

      When Girl Scout Cookies and Cherry Pie were the real deal and most wanted genetics across the globe

    • @noelgarcia7465
      @noelgarcia7465 Před rokem

      Hmmm u worked for harborside huh

  • @deadli-us
    @deadli-us Před rokem +4

    “Over regulation and over taxation”
    It’s California. What did you expect? It loves regulations and taxes.

  • @Mooplet
    @Mooplet Před 9 měsíci +1

    the production value on this is incredible, i love the pacing. very impressed compared to some other outlets putting out lazy videos that remind me of what we saw 15 years ago

    • @Mooplet
      @Mooplet Před 9 měsíci +1

      also did anyone else smile seeing the guy thinking at 14:45 lol

  • @GuerreroGrows
    @GuerreroGrows Před rokem +1

    all the fungus nats at the end of the show when they show the plants up close

  • @TWEEK0423
    @TWEEK0423 Před rokem +6

    70% of Americans want it legal yet the government wont listen. Shows you something greater is at play. Nuff said

    • @discodiffusioner
      @discodiffusioner Před rokem

      Alcohol industry putting money in pockets. They are coming around to realizing they can grow their own and infuse their beers with it if it's legal, so you will start to see money push the other way.

    • @billywebb4325
      @billywebb4325 Před rokem +1

      I believe the government may be considering how cannabis will impact the alcohol industry and the pharmaceutical and textile industries. All three will probably suffer losses of income.

    • @TWEEK0423
      @TWEEK0423 Před rokem

      @Billy Webb if it's regulated and taxed it will not take away from the industries it will just be added to it. Sure maybe some textiles will lose some profit but the US govt will only notice a corporate increase in tax revenues from the new industry exploding onto each market. It's a no brainer.

  • @iansch243
    @iansch243 Před 27 dny

    Lmao that cop was so confused about the Danny DeVito strain 😂

  • @dalepotter6918
    @dalepotter6918 Před 6 měsíci +1

    I live in Maine, so I can legally grow my own, as long as I have a medical Marijuana card . 9 to 12 plants is plenty for me . And I don't have to deal with the government regulations and taxes.
    I personally feel that is the best way to grow.

  • @PuffinPass
    @PuffinPass Před rokem +5

    All those suits talking about the financials of marijuana but having no other interest in it is terrible.

  • @robertstafford3449
    @robertstafford3449 Před rokem +43

    God's medicine

  • @jjthejet69
    @jjthejet69 Před měsícem

    Mad Respect to the Guy at Tim's in the brown hat trimming and upkeeping those beuts!

  • @shakenbake5566
    @shakenbake5566 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Never got better quality in a dispensary then the street. Couple times it was note worthy in an AZ dispo but it was at most expensive in town. Meanwhile, others spots were charging 60 to 80 bucks for an 8er with medical card. This was before recreational took affect

  • @HIGHRISH420
    @HIGHRISH420 Před rokem +18

    As a grower, seeing those beautiful plants chopped was heartbreaking.

    • @gripgrain
      @gripgrain Před rokem +3

      That cop that got a pat in the back wasn’t thrilled with what they were about to do

    • @Marijuanifornia
      @Marijuanifornia Před rokem

      America legalized "Marihuana" to make equipment for the military during World War II.
      Watch the 1942 USDA video, *Hemp for Victory.*
      The federal license to grow Cannabis that is shown in the film reads, "Producer of Marihuana."
      Just think that all of these years, Americans could have been growing "Marihuana" to make equipment for police in the war on drugs.

    • @m42037
      @m42037 Před rokem

      @@Marijuanifornia Reefer madness ya ya grow up

    • @Marijuanifornia
      @Marijuanifornia Před rokem

      @@m42037 No, not Reefer Madness. The exact opposite of Reefer Madness. *Hemp for Victory.*
      Reefer Madness was made in 1937.
      *Hemp for Victory* was made in 1942.
      Reefer Madness is fake news.
      *Hemp for Victory* is how to make America great again.

  • @jakemakerov2854
    @jakemakerov2854 Před rokem +18

    its about time they do a story on this

  • @Cool_Story_Bruh
    @Cool_Story_Bruh Před rokem

    Well done Nat Geo, thank you!!

  • @vincentasks
    @vincentasks Před rokem +2

    So why is pot illegal at the federal level? Does anyone know?

    • @mcozy333
      @mcozy333 Před rokem +1

      Job security in the GOV enforcement divisions

  • @P-DUBZduharte
    @P-DUBZduharte Před rokem +6

    Happy 420

  • @josephberg1586
    @josephberg1586 Před rokem +4

    I love Cheech and Chong, have since I was very little. I will watch this 4 years from now, when it's legal in Alabama. Fingers Crossed.

    • @SeenGod
      @SeenGod Před rokem

      well it’s legal in alabama for medical use now, so yeah fingers crossed

    • @bluefire10169
      @bluefire10169 Před rokem

      I’m from Alabama, I can’t wait.

  • @jeffreyschiesel9495
    @jeffreyschiesel9495 Před 7 měsíci

    TY for sharing all your wisdom!!!

  • @BA-wd1oo
    @BA-wd1oo Před 4 měsíci +1

    At 16:58, the narrator says CBD stands for “cannabinoid”. It’s actually “cannabidiol”.
    “Cannabinoids” refer to all of the active compounds in the cannabis plant (CBD, THC, etc.).
    But overall, great video!

  • @NikosDelight
    @NikosDelight Před rokem +5

    There is no reason what so ever why this is not legal at the federal level our politicians on both sides of the aisle are useless !

    • @TCat17
      @TCat17 Před rokem

      useless to us... but very useful for the corporations that legally bribe them

    • @MTheChequeGuy
      @MTheChequeGuy Před 11 měsíci

      This is why the ballot box is a power tool.

    • @bigpapa9412
      @bigpapa9412 Před 6 měsíci

      @@MTheChequeGuy Ha! think they'd ever let it be that easy?

  • @thomaswipf7986
    @thomaswipf7986 Před rokem +4

    Basically the government has always been wrong while the people have always been right. We need to go our separate ways

  • @carlbutler8
    @carlbutler8 Před 9 měsíci +1

    I'm 69, growing my own for 20 years.
    Just grow your own! It's so easy to do.

  • @robertharrison1601
    @robertharrison1601 Před 6 měsíci +1

    My Grandfather loved the movie,nice Dreams.

  • @JayzBeerz
    @JayzBeerz Před rokem +3

    Nice

  • @towlifechannel3679
    @towlifechannel3679 Před rokem +3

    Happy 4/20 y'all 💨

  • @Sawdust5764
    @Sawdust5764 Před 4 měsíci

    Those first few cups that Tim threw were magical, by midnight the only people up were those of us on LSD. Like a hundred strangers all tripping together, magical times

  • @icurededs
    @icurededs Před 3 měsíci

    Happened just in time. Plant saved my life after being given 5 years to live in 2015.
    How we got this plant so wrong blows my mind.

  • @paradoxthc3301
    @paradoxthc3301 Před rokem +3

    Need to push more regenitive practices don't want to have a big negative impact like other big agriculture. More education is key! Hope we move more towards living soil practices

  • @YouJustGotHitWithReality

    They still can’t get things right.
    “CBD stands for cannabinoid.”
    No…

    • @justindaniels411
      @justindaniels411 Před rokem +1

      Because they are pocket predators and not true connoisseurs of the plant

  • @cindysandbeck2447
    @cindysandbeck2447 Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you for all you do 🙏❤

  • @Chris-cq5dy
    @Chris-cq5dy Před rokem

    Great show so much information love it keep pushing back much love to all the Growers around the 🌍✌️🔥🔥🔥💨💨💨💨

  • @Str8OuttaBSPodcast
    @Str8OuttaBSPodcast Před rokem +11

    This is perfect for 4-20! CHEERS!

  • @ozzyku1269
    @ozzyku1269 Před rokem +3

    Legalize it everywhere already!!

  • @frootloops4200
    @frootloops4200 Před 11 měsíci

    most of the investors sound like mr crabs in my high mind "money money money, argh argh argh"

  • @SageGypsy
    @SageGypsy Před 6 měsíci +1

    I was prescribed blue dream For my anxiety!

  • @briandrake9467
    @briandrake9467 Před rokem +13

    Thanks for the info and inspiration to get my record expunged, I got a felony in Oregon in 2013 right before laws were changed.. 7 Oz. Of weed cost my right to bear arms and feel safe.. this place is getting crazy. I'd at least like be able to protect myself.. Traveling, camping I deliver pizza at night..I wish I had a heater..

    • @josedodgedon1347
      @josedodgedon1347 Před rokem +2

      Shoulda thought about that before having 7 ounces bruhh… that amount isn’t even legal in NY for recreational purposes.. which means it’s not for personal uses.. which means you don’t pay tax on your income.. which means you should be charged.. don’t feel bad for you at all or any of your woes

    • @callforhonoraudits2134
      @callforhonoraudits2134 Před rokem +2

      I think you forgot about the Shall Not Be Infringed part.

    • @ThatOpalGuy
      @ThatOpalGuy Před rokem +3

      you dont need a gun.
      why are you so paranoid?
      wasnt the weed, certainly.

    • @SEPHICHI420
      @SEPHICHI420 Před rokem +2

      Get some mace. The fact you called it a "heater" alone means your not ready.

  • @zbaby82
    @zbaby82 Před rokem +10

    They should pass a law that says marijuana is never to be GMO. Otherwise scientists could add genes to the plant that causes it to be addictive and or toxic. Also they should make it illegal to irradiate the seeds to cause mutations in its genome.

    • @Jerby_Diving
      @Jerby_Diving Před 10 měsíci

      Did we watch the same video? Do you disagree with the theme of the video which was “over-regulation of cannabis”?
      Why are you wanting more government regulation?

  • @Kianquenseda
    @Kianquenseda Před rokem

    Thanks for sharing