tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post6800698023705153432..comments2024-01-05T06:18:18.086-05:00Comments on CommentaramaPolitics: So This Happened...AndrewPricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-29427352162828942962017-06-13T17:26:07.348-04:002017-06-13T17:26:07.348-04:00All Sharpton is complaining that not enough blacks...All Sharpton is complaining that not enough blacks sell weed. I can't stop laughing. <br /><br />http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/rev-al-sharpton-calls-for-more-diversity-in-white-dominated-weed-industry_us_5940213ee4b02402687d271e?ncid=inblnkushpmg00000009<br /><br /><br />Sharpton also aims to help identify ways people of color can become more involved in the industry where it operates legally, which is growing at a rapid rate and expects to surpass $21 billion in 2020. While it is hard to track down official statistics on the demographics of cannabis business owners, Buzzfeed’s Amanda Chicago Lewis investigated the issue and discovered that less than three dozen of the almost 3,600 storefront marijuana dispensaries in the country are black-owned ― about 1 percent. <br /><br />“Decriminalization and diversity are hot buttons for this industry, and there is a low percentage of canna-businesses owned by people of color,” said Scott Giannotti, Managing Director, CWCB Expo Events, in an email. “To have one of the nation’s most prominent voices speak on this topic at CWCBExpo is an extreme honor. This is a turning point for the industry and we are proud to have Rev. Sharpton inspire real action forward.” Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124128949343301445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-11211061022968470182017-06-13T10:46:21.699-04:002017-06-13T10:46:21.699-04:00In terms of the assassination stuff, the left is s...In terms of the assassination stuff, the left is so shameless that I don't think it bothers them in the least... so long as no one does it to someone they like.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-72406164943444304692017-06-13T10:45:21.986-04:002017-06-13T10:45:21.986-04:00Bev, It sounds like Amex wants to support this wit...Bev, It sounds like Amex wants to support this without being seen as supporting it.AndrewPricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11312364467936820986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-42270825635689765152017-06-13T10:25:10.691-04:002017-06-13T10:25:10.691-04:00***UP-UPDATE*** Amex has decided to have it both w...***UP-UPDATE*** Amex has decided to have it both ways - We will not pull our funding 'cause we didn't actually give $$$$$$$ and say specifically that it was for the production AND they do not condone the interpretation. Hmmm, I wonder where that one will land in the frenzy...<br /><br />it's like my new favorite sporting event taken directly from an ancient Roman Coliseum replete with Gladiators wielding giant verbal-swords and everything including man-eating lions and Christian!<br /><br />Okay, I have definitely had too much caffeine this morning...BevfromNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953050916932306270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-43267753648117535072017-06-13T07:38:08.798-04:002017-06-13T07:38:08.798-04:00Strange move for an organization reliant on corpor...Strange move for an organization reliant on corporate and government money. They are going to pay a steep price. <br /><br />Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16124128949343301445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-1022032853626835952017-06-13T06:30:03.621-04:002017-06-13T06:30:03.621-04:00***UPDATE*** As of this morning's news, Americ...***UPDATE*** As of this morning's news, American Express has pull funding too.<br /><br />Koshcat- I agree about NEA funding. And it does no service to any arts group as old school as the Public Theatre to make an enemy of corporate donors. They forget that these are "donors" who give donate money that they don't have to. As they give th, so can they not giveth again, or, taketh away at will. BevfromNYChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14953050916932306270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6251675227852122352.post-27189498358556264722017-06-13T01:08:17.663-04:002017-06-13T01:08:17.663-04:00Free expression doesn't mean they get their mo...Free expression doesn't mean they get their money for free. Another good example why the whole NEA is just bad policy. Art should stand on its own and stand the test of time. Koshcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00552108950848576633noreply@blogger.com