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    Mute Frederick Higginbottom
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    Feb 21st 2017, 12:46 AM

    The war on drugs has certainly been a resounding success over the last few decades.

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    Mute The IMF are here
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    Feb 21st 2017, 12:08 AM

    DHL

    Deliver Heroin Legally

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    Mute Peter Cahill
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    Feb 21st 2017, 12:15 AM

    Postman Pot

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    Mute Harry Whitehead
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    Feb 21st 2017, 12:18 AM

    Well funny enough, now that you mention it… https://m.liveleak.com/view?i=d34_1327653441

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    Mute Alan b..
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    Feb 21st 2017, 8:09 AM

    Legalise regulate tax it’s the only solution people’s want for drugs is never going tongs away

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    Mute Christine Hanway
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    Feb 21st 2017, 8:43 AM

    The only problem that would come with this is that the greedy goverment will put a ridiculous price tag on it and then the demand from “illegal” supply will still be there to buy cheaper therefore all your doing encouraging it be bought cheaper. Just like cigarettes, the tax is that high look what they sell for on the black market. I agree with legalising soft drugs but they need to keep the price realistic or those that are now, will still be creaming off the sale and supply and all the government will have done away with is gardai paperwork on cannabis hauls.

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    Mute Wesley Moore
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    Feb 21st 2017, 1:46 AM

    There is far too much demand to stop it, there will always be new inventive ways that will slip through. Millions seized lately, yet has had no effect on supply.

    Face reality and make soft drugs legal, believing you can prevent them shows how far removed you are from reality.

    The funding should aim to help people deal with health issues, not ruin lives and careers by kicking down doors or intercepting someones personal supplies.

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    Mute Eyepopper
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    Feb 21st 2017, 12:27 AM

    Nice to see they’re up to speed. Been getting weed delivered direct to my door for over 10 years now, never once had a package stopped.

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    Mute Suzie Sunshine
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    Feb 21st 2017, 12:36 AM

    That’s pretty cool …

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    Mute Steven Hillert
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    Feb 21st 2017, 12:38 AM

    Knock Knock. Your door hinges are coming off.

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    Mute Eyepopper
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    Feb 21st 2017, 12:44 AM

    If weed is seized by customs you get a letter in the post advising that a suspicious package with your name on it has been seized and if you want to claim it do so and accept responsibility. If you don’t try claim it there is no further action. It beats dealing with dealers, and as I say, in over 10 years I’ve never had a package stopped. All for personal use by the way, in case anyone’s wondering.

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    Mute gold3n
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    Feb 21st 2017, 4:00 AM

    And what is the site called!!??

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    Mute John Hayes
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    Feb 21st 2017, 10:35 AM

    Hello Mr. Eyepopper I’m Johan from the Good Arduous Revere Destiny Association of Ireland can I get your address there to talk more about this in person …. Lol.

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    Mute Liam Mc Loughlin
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    Feb 21st 2017, 12:09 PM

    That’s a long name for an association John, you should consider looking into an acronym.

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    Mute Steve Austin
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    Feb 21st 2017, 2:40 PM

    No ..nobody was wondering. .you are just another stoner.

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    Mute RM
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    Feb 22nd 2017, 1:29 PM

    @Steve Austin: wow Steve, that was stone cold…

    Mellow out dude.

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    Mute Cillín Ó hEadhra
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    Feb 21st 2017, 12:32 AM

    Just-E.ie fresh rolls delivered right to your doorstep.

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    Mute MARK O 'LEARY
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    Feb 21st 2017, 12:47 AM

    I wonder do Pony Express deliver Ketamine?

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    Mute Alois Irlmaier
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    Feb 21st 2017, 3:03 AM

    @MARK O ‘LEARY: Cats do on the underground lol.

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    Mute Michael Clinton
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    Feb 21st 2017, 1:55 AM

    A chap that works in a garage was telling me that the Parcel motels are the new street dealers.

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    Mute Jack Bowden
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    Feb 21st 2017, 2:04 AM

    Don’t buy medications online using normal postage, they’ll be confiscated. You’re better off going to a GP and paying €50. The system is very conservative. It doesn’t trust people to order medications they need themselves online.

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    Mute Steven Hillert
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    Feb 21st 2017, 12:37 AM

    Telegram for mongo.

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    Mute Colin Foley
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    Feb 21st 2017, 8:55 AM

    Hardly news in fairness, unless you live in a cave. Spoke to a lady recently who told me doctors,guards and solicitors often in her rehab unit in Cork. Not news to me but to many it is, can be amazing how naive some are to drugs and drug abuse.
    Good example is people who abuse perscription drugs like benzos. To them it isnt or cant be drug abuse or addiction because its prescribed!! Chronic addicts many of them.

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    Feb 21st 2017, 9:53 AM

    Few years I got talkin to these lads on the boardwalk in town. Looked a bit down on their luck etc. This lad in a very nice suit leans over and ask is there any fi(?) going.The lad I was talking to shouts back “fcuk off ya junkie bastid.” Never judge people on appearance.

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    Mute Steve Austin
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    Feb 21st 2017, 3:04 PM

    That never happened…now did it ?

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    Mute William T Smith
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    Feb 21st 2017, 3:14 AM

    Deals on Wheels…

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    Feb 21st 2017, 10:53 AM

    @William T Smith:Speedway

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    Mute Bean Ui Mise
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    Feb 21st 2017, 9:11 AM

    It’s a fact that social welfare pass owners use the Bus Eireann service to deliver drugs all the time. They also deal drugs onboard.

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    Mute Mrs M
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    Feb 21st 2017, 8:59 AM

    Just stop the insanity legalise them , control the supply / quality and tax them , the resources in Garda time , courts , financing organised crime etc it’s insane .

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    Mute sparky
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    Feb 21st 2017, 12:35 AM

    Couriers having a trip with drugs and don’t realise it..

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    Mute Alois Irlmaier
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    Feb 21st 2017, 3:02 AM

    @sparky: Being spiked lol.

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    Mute Alois Irlmaier
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    Feb 21st 2017, 3:02 AM

    Viagra must be number 1 by now lol.

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    Feb 21st 2017, 10:02 AM

    That’s fairly easy to source now ;-)

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    Mute Alice Lee
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    Feb 21st 2017, 3:14 PM

    It’s not hard I’ll give you that.

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    Mute Alois Irlmaier
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    Feb 27th 2017, 12:47 AM

    @Hello there friend: And life goes that way???

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