The Original O'l Farts Club.

[Goldhedge]

Is it true that we just lost Skunkman Sam?

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GROK:
Sam the Skunkman, whose real name is David Paul Watson, was an American cannabis breeder who played a pivotal role in modern cannabis cultivation and genetics. Here's an overview of his contributions and controversies based on available information:

Contributions:

• Breeding and Genetics: Sam the Skunkman is credited with developing some of the most popular cannabis strains like Skunk #1, Haze, and Amnesia. Skunk #1, in particular, became a foundational strain for much of the cannabis bred today due to its stable genetics and high THC content. This strain was a blend of Mexican Sativa, Columbian Gold Sativa, and Afghani Indica, noted for its potent smell and high potency.
  
  
  
  
• Introduction to the Netherlands: In 1985, Watson moved to the Netherlands, where he brought his genetics, significantly influencing the Dutch cannabis scene. He worked with Wernard Bruinin, owner of Mellow Yellow, one of Amsterdam's first coffeeshops, and contributed to the cultivation techniques that became part of the Dutch Nederwiet revolution.
  
  
• Hortapharm: Watson founded Hortapharm in the early 1990s, focusing on cannabis research, and worked with GW Pharmaceuticals to develop cannabis for pharmaceutical purposes. This included research into high-CBD varieties, contributing to the medical cannabis movement.
  
  
  
  

Controversies:

• Allegations of Being an Informant: There have been numerous allegations that Watson was working with or for law enforcement agencies like the DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration), especially given the timing of his move to Amsterdam following an arrest in California. Some in the cannabis community have accused him of being a "plant" to gather intelligence or influence the cannabis market.
  
  
  
  
• Reputation and Legacy: His legacy is highly debated; while some view him as a pioneer who revolutionized cannabis breeding, others criticize him for potentially undermining the underground cannabis culture for personal or corporate gain. The narrative around his involvement with the cannabis cup and his connections to pharmaceutical companies has fueled this debate.
  
  
  
  
• Recent News: Posts from X indicate that David Watson, known as Sam the Skunkman, passed away on January 28, 2025, highlighting his significant influence on cannabis culture and genetics. These posts reflect a mix of mourning and acknowledgment of his impact on the community.

Sam the Skunkman's story is emblematic of the complex intersection of underground cultivation, scientific research, and the commercialization of cannabis. His life and work continue to be subjects of both reverence and scrutiny within the cannabis community.

 

[Goldhedge]

When did the courts start requiring proof?

I don't think they've ever been to court for climate change.

GROK: has anyone proven climate change
The question of whether climate change has been "proven" can be complex because it involves understanding scientific evidence, consensus, and the nature of scientific proof. Here's a breakdown:
Scientific Evidence:

• Temperature Rise: Multiple independent datasets and studies confirm that global temperatures have been rising since the late 19th century, with significant acceleration in the last few decades. This is documented by land, ocean, and satellite measurements.
• Greenhouse Gases: There's overwhelming evidence that human activities, especially the burning of fossil fuels, have increased atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases like CO2, methane, and nitrous oxide. This increase correlates with temperature rises as described by the greenhouse effect theory, which has been validated by numerous experiments and observations.
• Physical Changes: Observations include melting polar ice, rising sea levels, more frequent and intense heatwaves, shifts in precipitation patterns, and changes in species distribution and behavior, all consistent with climate change predictions.
• Climate Models: These models, which simulate climate processes, have predicted many of the observed changes with increasing accuracy when fed with historical data, providing strong support for human-induced climate change.

Scientific Consensus:

• IPCC Reports: The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), comprising hundreds of scientists, has repeatedly published reports indicating a very high confidence that human activities are the dominant cause of observed warming since the mid-20th century.
• Surveys of Scientists: Surveys, such as those conducted by Doran and Zimmerman (2009) and Cook et al. (2013), show that the overwhelming majority of climate scientists agree that climate change is happening and it's primarily human-caused.

Legal and Public Perception:

• Court Cases: While courts do not "prove" science in a scientific sense, they have recognized the scientific consensus on climate change in various legal contexts, including cases like Urgenda v. The Netherlands or Juliana v. United States, where the science of climate change was pivotal to the arguments presented.
• Public Discourse: The term "proven" can be misleading in public discourse because science works in probabilities, not absolutes. Climate change is supported by a preponderance of evidence, but science doesn't offer a binary "proof" like in mathematics or law.

Conclusion:

• Proven in a Scientific Context: In the scientific community, the debate is not about whether climate change is happening or if it's human-caused; it's about the specifics of how it will manifest, the exact contribution of different factors, and the best methods for mitigation and adaptation.
• Public and Political Context: For some, especially in political or public spheres, "proof" might be demanded in a way that science cannot fully satisfy, looking for absolute certainty rather than the overwhelming consensus and evidence that exists.

In summary, while no scientific theory can be "proven" in an absolute sense, the evidence for anthropogenic (human-caused) climate change is robust, consistent, and supported by a vast scientific consensus. The term "proven" might be more accurately replaced with "overwhelmingly supported by evidence."

 

[Gray Wolf]

that's great news!

Now they'll have to PROVE climate change exists for reals and not just some made up liberal nonsense!

Or simply convince a jury/judges.

 

[cola]

Man arrested with Molotov cocktails aimed to kill Treasury secretary at Capitol, police say​

Published Tue, Jan 28 20252:08 PM ESTUpdated 3 Hours Ago

• A Massachusetts man arrested at the U.S. Capitol with Molotov cocktails and a knife told police he was there to “kill” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, court documents said.
• Ryan Michael “Reily” English told police he initially intended to kill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and/or House Speaker Mike Johnson, the documents said.

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www.cnbc.com

You'll have to read the link to understand the incredible nature of this newsstory. Dude turned himself in befforehand. This misfit will now get three squares per day, at taxpayer expense, and a heated room and cot. Would not be surprised if he lands in the boobie hatch, in which case he'll get all the meds he can stand. Where do folk like this arise from?

 

[Boo]

Man, I've have over 500lbs of lead. I have made at least 100lbs of fish sinkers. That I trade for bait. Still have the 500lbs and it would be cool to pore soldiers.

Just going to come out and ask. Boo, what are you going to do with those molds?

probably give them to a guy that has about 500 lbs. of lead...I can't see me using them again stain, let me go out and see where that are tomorrow...I'm sure that they still live in the lower drawer of my dad's tool box he made in 1952...I know you'd make good use of them...I've collected more stuff than any 4 people has a right to have...never too proud to dig in the trash pile...that's where treasures are found...

 

[pop_rocks]

Or simply convince a jury/judges.

as if gas prices werent high enough here in california! lets shift the blame for the fires to... (checks list of evils we can blame things on) BIG OIL!!
i will be doing my part and never drive again

 

[Putembk]

I think what happened originally was the thermostat started sticking. And higher rpm’s created more pressure against the sticking valve, making it open. Which explains the rpm vs cooling thing.

Hmmm. You’re not gonna believe this. But that is a classic sign of beingl low on coolant.

 

[Boo]

Hmmm. You’re not gonna believe this. But that is a classic sign of beinglow on coolant.

yup, that or an air pocket in the cooling system...ya gotta burp them babies when that happens...

 

[Ttystikk]

They should sue the cows for farting, and what about the whales?

Has anyone considered the amount of greenhouse gas contained in a single whale fart?

Think of the children.



ADD Edit: Sarcasm disclaimer

It turns out that whales are very carbon negative, to the point that allowing them to return to their original numbers in the wild would make a dent in global CO2 levels. To do that, we'd have to stop killing them and their food sources. Who wants that?

 

[Littleleaf]

probably give them to a guy that has about 500 lbs. of lead...I can't see me using them again stain, let me go out and see where that are tomorrow...I'm sure that they still live in the lower drawer of my dad's tool box he made in 1952...I know you'd make good use of them...I've collected more stuff than any 4 people has a right to have...never too proud to dig in the trash pile...that's where treasures are found...

You're to kind. When you're digging and if you run across old fishing weight molds. Toss them into the pile. I'll even pay the shipping.

Speaking of fishing. Today most of the ice on the ponds melted and we have rain coming over the next 2 days. The plan is to go crappie fishing tomorrow. No matter what it takes.

Good n stoned. Time for a hot shower.....

 

[Putembk]

yup, that or an air pocket in the cooling system...ya gotta burp them babies when that happens...

Thank you I thought I would be barbecued on that

 

[pop_rocks]

no but xom has been very good to me with its dividend plus price appreciation

 

[jokerman]

Sh...ever heard of a dude named, 'RICO'? What about Rudolph Giuliani? I sure Joe or his cousin Sal can tell you about how 'mobbed up' the poultry industry is.

Actually I can.
The guy who gave us RICO is a law professor, last name Robert Blakey at Notre Dame .
I knew his son who was a I think county atty for Riverhead.
His name wasnt Sal

 

[pop_rocks]

They should also sue that Electric company that doesn't do maintenance. Apparently, the last 1 was from branches on the lines

they did here in socal and now when the winds blow from the east they just cut the power off for YOUR own good
https://www.justice.gov/archive/usao/cas/2012/cas12-0917-SDGESettlement.pdf
-sdg&e $6b+ settlement for witch creek fire

 

[Boo]

This is what the soldiers look like when they’re painted stain… There are currently residing in a 1700s era farm home up in Vermont….

 

[Goldhedge]

Cool tin soldiers... or lead as the case may be...

 

[pop_rocks]

This is what the soldiers look like when they’re painted stain… There are currently residing in a 1700s era farm home up in Vermont…. View attachment 19141530

that is cool man! how many different poses could you cast?
nice paint job

 

[Boo]

that is cool man!
how many different individual posed did the casting make?

I don’t remember but looking at the picture of my sisters collection that I gave her there are three different poses. Each pose has an opposing side made out of an alloy with wooden handles and some sort of spring clip to hold them together. I should have the crucible to send with the molds… I am told my grandfather bought them during the depression and made them for my father… I’m told my grandfather bought all of his stocks while people are jumping out of the windows back in depression. I’ve got a picture of my father and my grandmother all dressed up in front of the Apollo theater and uptown Manhattan during the depression and they look pretty spiffy…

 

[pop_rocks]

that sounds like a nice picture and a great memory of times gone by and i hope he made all the money!
i see three poses, marching, kneeling shooting and shooting from the standing position
its your paint job that really makes them pop!
/why no blue figures?
those things look rad man

 

[Boo]

That’s a good question as to why there’s no blue soldiers. I guess I just had more red sitting around than I did any other color… I made them for my nephew, but when my sister saw them, she wouldn’t let them touch them and put them up on the wall. Being there made out of pure lead, they don’t take a lot of abuse… my family has a very rich history in Manhattan in the performing arts district. My grandfather was instrumental in the Carnegie hall and my father ran Lincoln center from 61 until 70 when he died.