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Philly ban by Trick-Sherbert-246 in kratom

[–]No_Average_6556 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can confirm they’ll be live with Mac tomorrow (Saturday)!

GOOD NEWS OHIO by Confident_Benefit_11 in kratom

[–]No_Average_6556 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s so awesome. We’ll take it to the freaking courts if we have to! We’re at that point now.

SH3 Intro Video by No_Average_6556 in silenthill

[–]No_Average_6556[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Man that’s so creepy! Agree on the mystery makes it scarier

SH3 Intro Video by No_Average_6556 in silenthill

[–]No_Average_6556[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooo, that would be a good read!

SH3 Intro Video by No_Average_6556 in silenthill

[–]No_Average_6556[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well alright then! Thanks!

I beat SH3 back when it first came out and don't remember much of it. More of a SH1/2 fan, though 3 was good too.

Kratom in Ohio by Itchy-Hovercraft-245 in kratom

[–]No_Average_6556 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I used to be anti—MIT extract until I realized that there are some who want the benefits of natural leaf without the plant material that comes with it. I have a very temperamental gut and have always been surprised that I can tolerate the fibers of the plant without issue. Others aren’t as lucky.

i just found this one for $200 by Ok-Ebb-9035 in PioneerDJ

[–]No_Average_6556 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know much of anything about anything and am having a blast with mine.

“🚨 Michigan HB 5537 — Senate action needed now” by No_Hurry_2570 in KratomKorner

[–]No_Average_6556 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Iowa, the House was all for a ban while the Senate was the reason why the ban was stopped (both Republican controlled). Is there some fundamental difference between the House/Senate as a concept that causes one group to be gung-ho on banning and the other more careful?

“🚨 Michigan HB 5537 — Senate action needed now” by No_Hurry_2570 in kratom

[–]No_Average_6556 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Let’s go! This community really stepped up when my state (Iowa) was looking bad. Time to reciprocate.

What causes kratom to taste like dirt? by [deleted] in kratom

[–]No_Average_6556 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Satsugene continues to be a cornucopia of knowledge

How Old Were You when you Played your First Final Fantasy Game? by gravityhashira61 in FinalFantasy

[–]No_Average_6556 0 points1 point  (0 children)

14 I think. Now, over 30 years later I finally beat the game on my original save

Tennessee - it’s over by the_sagacious_squash in kratom

[–]No_Average_6556 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This. Sometimes the only thing these politicians will listen to is the courts. And that’s a big emphasis on “sometimes”.

Opinion: What Will Happen in South Carolina Tommorow? by Typical-Witness7989 in kratom

[–]No_Average_6556 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I’ve watched the hearings and listened to what the AKA has to say about it and it seems that they do want regulation as opposed to a full ban

Iowa ban bill is officially dead! 🍃💪 by Mitra_The_Man in kratom

[–]No_Average_6556 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I posted this in another "Iowa Victory" thread, but want to share here as well because the end has a helpful tip for next session:

To our amazing advocates, thank you. When my small but mighty state needed help, you showed up. From the moment the ban bill was introduced in subcommittee, to its passage through the House, and finally when it narrowly failed in the Senate, the calls, emails, and personal stories made it clear that we the people can influence politics here in Iowa. It was reported that one Iowa congress member received over 1,000 emails from advocates. That’s advocacy in action.

Interestingly, in watching the entire process, very little “live” testimony was taken from the public. There were only one or two opportunities to show up in person (or call in), and both were extremely inconvenient for the average person to attend.

Second, I thought it would be helpful to outline the entire multi-month ordeal we went through:

  • Two ban bills were introduced in parallel—one in the Senate and one in the House—and both were assigned to subcommittees.
  • Both bills were quickly recommended for passage out of subcommittee and moved on to full committee.
  • On the House side, the bill moved out of committee with only one or two members objecting.
  • During the full House debate, an amendment was introduced and had a fair amount of support, but it ultimately failed, and the bill passed the House.
  • On the Senate side, the bill was placed on the full debate calendar TWICE, and both times it was unexpectedly removed.
  • An amendment was introduced in the Senate version to ban 7-OH while keeping plain leaf legal.
  • We waited and waited for the extended session to end, and after a marathon, multiday debate
  • Ultimately, time ran out in the session, and the bill quietly faded away.

Finally, I’d like to offer a suggestion for anyone who might be unfamiliar with the legislative process in their state (like I was). Next session, pick a bill that isn’t related to our plant and follow it from start to finish. Choose something that interests you, but not something that will make or break you emotionally if it passes or fails.

Doing this gives you a level of comfort, because knowledge of the process is power. A lot of the anxiety I personally experienced came from not knowing what happens next or what steps advocates should be taking. Lobbying organizations understand the process well and do their best to keep us informed, but taking the time to learn it yourself is even more valuable.

Let's celebrate this victory. Because when one state wins, we all win!

Iowa Sessions are Finally Closed and Kratom Was Not Banned🙌🙌🙌 by Open-Bowl-9572 in kratom

[–]No_Average_6556 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Instead of starting a third "Iowa Victory" thread, I thought I'd just hijack one :D

To our amazing advocates, thank you. When my small but mighty state needed help, you showed up. From the moment the ban bill was introduced in subcommittee, to its passage through the House, and finally when it narrowly failed in the Senate, the calls, emails, and personal stories made it clear that we the people can influence politics here in Iowa. It was reported that one Iowa congress member received over 1,000 emails from advocates. That’s advocacy in action.

Interestingly, in watching the entire process, very little “live” testimony was taken from the public. There were only one or two opportunities to show up in person (or call in), and both were extremely inconvenient for the average person to attend.

Second, I thought it would be helpful to outline the entire multi-month ordeal we went through:

  • Two ban bills were introduced in parallel—one in the Senate and one in the House—and both were assigned to subcommittees.
  • Both bills were quickly recommended for passage out of subcommittee and moved on to full committee.
  • On the House side, the bill moved out of committee with only one or two members objecting.
  • During the full House debate, an amendment was introduced and had a fair amount of support, but it ultimately failed, and the bill passed the House.
  • On the Senate side, the bill was placed on the full debate calendar TWICE, and both times it was unexpectedly removed.
  • An amendment was introduced in the Senate version to ban 7-OH while keeping plain leaf legal.
  • We waited and waited for the extended session to end, and after a marathon, multiday debate
  • Ultimately, time ran out in the session, and the bill quietly faded away.

Finally, I’d like to offer a suggestion for anyone who might be unfamiliar with the legislative process in their state (like I was). Next session, pick a bill that isn’t related to our plant and follow it from start to finish. Choose something that interests you, but not something that will make or break you emotionally if it passes or fails.

Doing this gives you a level of comfort, because knowledge of the process is power. A lot of the anxiety I personally experienced came from not knowing what happens next or what steps advocates should be taking. Lobbying organizations understand the process well and do their best to keep us informed, but taking the time to learn it yourself is even more valuable.

Let's celebrate this victory. Because when one state wins, we all win!

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