Matt Brown is the ENEMY

[TheReleafCenter]

So you guys think that Matt Brown gave Romer a bunch of money, only Romer said "Eff you!" in the eleventh hour? I'm trying to find the narrative.

[copobo]

no. we do think some big dispensaries gave some big $$ to COMMR and he is beholding to them, not the patients or the small shops.

[lampost]

Don't we realize that this country is still full of crazy Christian conservatives!!

Nearly half the country are of this persuasion and medical marijuana dispensaries threaten their entire ideology and hopes for a Jesus-nation!!

Can't we see that this regulation's main focus is to get rid of the vast majority of dispensaries... ridding ourselves of the devil-shops that riddle every nook and cranny of Denver now!

The lawmakers pushing this bill don't give a fuck about the patients and the quality of medicine going down... they don't care because they don't really think it's medicine! Sure it eases people's suffering, but it's not medicine to them. This is all about politics. They are going to reduce the number of dispensaries by whatever percentage (87.4%) and there is nothing that's going to stop them. They've got to "save" Denver from becoming an immoral cesspool and they've got to win Conservative voters in the process...

[lampost]

I'm sorry if I offended any Christians. It's not Christians per se, but the holier than thou imposing Christians who are the problem...

That's the really the only reason you can continue a drug war that makes absolutely no sense on paper. We could end it and save boatloads of money AND probably make the drug abuse/crime rates fall in the process. It's really an amazing solution to a lot of what currently ails our society... it's an elephant in the room... and it disgusts me that it's not a much bigger issue than it is. Silly policy that doesn't jive with our core values... liberty. Goddamn it!!!

[TheReleafCenter]

no. we do think some big dispensaries gave some big $$ to COMMR and he is beholding to them, not the patients or the small shops.

I agree that patients, or individuals who caregive, are getting the short end of the stick here. That's kind of politics as usual; the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

He said the largest donation he's had was $6000. We donated $1000 back in December or January. We didn't do it under the guise that we wanted small shops put under or anything Machiavellian like that. I think a lot of the donors just thought there was going to be a push to end MMJ and wanted to help in any way they could. Who knows, it may have helped, it may have only bolstered guys like Romer.

No offense, but it sounds like there is a lot of speculation going on. I don't even know who the "big dispensaries" are. I mean, when I think high end dispensaries, I think of guys like D9... but they said in another thread they would be gone in July if this holds up. Anyone want to make a list of who they think these "big dispensaries" are that would benefit from the new regulations?

[lampost]

I agree that patients, or individuals who caregive, are getting the short end of the stick here. That's kind of politics as usual; the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

He said the largest donation he's had was $6000. We donated $1000 back in December or January. We didn't do it under the guise that we wanted small shops put under or anything Machiavellian like that. I think a lot of the donors just thought there was going to be a push to end MMJ and wanted to help in any way they could. Who knows, it may have helped, it may have only bolstered guys like Romer.

Can someone explain to me who this Matt Brown guy is? He is a lobbyist, correct? Sounds like he is from Kansas which is an immediate negative in my eyes. I hate that place. So what is this guy doing here? Why is he lobbying in Colorado rather than Kansas? How long has he been in the "scene"? Is he a patient? Rec smoker? Is he motivated by a passion for herb or motivated by politics?

I really don't know enough about this guy to have an opinion. Seems like everyone is convinced he's shady though...

No offense, but it sounds like there is a lot of speculation going on.

I agree. I want to see why this guy sucks so bad! It sounds like he does from the little I know about him, but I'll admit that's hardly anything at all!

I don't even know who the "big dispensaries" are.

Well everyone knows The Farmacy and Peace in Medicine... there's more but they haven't all been fleshed out. There was another thread trying to identify these dispensaries, but it got a little too speculative...

I mean, when I think high end dispensaries, I think of guys like D9... but they said in another thread they would be gone in July if this holds up. Anyone want to make a list of who they think these "big dispensaries" are that would benefit from the new regulations?

Seriously, D9? No offense, but I probably would've thought you guys were lumped in with big money before D9. No questioning what Ironlung has brought to this community (BBanner). Seems like there's more money involved at your place...
Are you guys planning on sticking around and paying the fees or folding with the likes of D9 and GM? Hope you can hang in there! Unlike some I don't consider you guys evil for wanting to fight for you investment.
Anyway, here's a link to that thread trying to identify the Cali-owned / Big-money dispensaries:

http://boards.cannabis.com/colorado-...tify-them.html

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[copobo]

other than the fact that it's being rushed and the 70/30 thing - he likes the bill. we would all be better off without it alltogether.

If there is a bill that dispensaries want, and patients and caregivers don't - then maybe we aren't on the same side?

Why should patients and small time caregivers get shafted? It's the entirely wrong place to make concessions.

[canaguy27]

I don't even know who the "big dispensaries" are.

The Farmacy in Boulder, Piece in Medicine, Apothocary of Colorado, Lotus, etc.

[Kartel]

The Farmacy in Boulder, Piece in Medicine, Apothocary of Colorado, Lotus, etc.

Lotus is big money? The owner lives up the road from me.... not really big money, those guys are always broke!


I'd be suspicious of local product, they are linked with Harborside in CA, those guys gross more than 20million a year.....

[TheReleafCenter]

The Farmacy in Boulder, Piece in Medicine, Apothocary of Colorado, Lotus, etc.

Here's the list of their contributors:

Founding Members

Full Spectrum Laboratories
Peace In Medicine Center
Top Shelf Alternatives
Compassionate Care Givers Inc
Rocky Mountain Farmacy
Patients Choice
High Country Supply
Rocky Mountain Organics
Pain Management of Colorado
Altermeds
The Health Center
Medical Marijuana 101 LLC
MGI Inc
Diversified Wellness Solutions
Natural Remedies
Organic Mechanics
Herbal Connections
Boulder Kind Care
Compassionate Pain Management
Ballpark Holistic Dispensary
Lotus Medical American Medical Technologies
Wellspring Collective


Supporting Members

Northern Lights Naturals
Mahooka Meds
Broadway Wellness
The Farmacy
Mountain Medicinals
Vincent Saturnino