Time to mock the state I love. That's the tag line of South Dakota's new anti-meth campaign. Meth is a big problem particularly on the rez and we've got plenty of that. The tag line is supposed to mean we're on top of the problem. All I can say is the ad agency that came up with this gem is in Minneapolis. They may be on meth but what collection of morons in South Dakota approved it? Actually funny in a perverse sort of way. News story at KSFY TV
The key elements in human thinking are not numbers but labels of fuzzy sets. -- L. Zadeh
Time to mock the state I love. That's the tag line of South Dakota's new anti-meth campaign. Meth is a big problem particularly on the rez and we've got plenty of that. The tag line is supposed to mean we're on top of the problem. All I can say is the ad agency that came up with this gem is in Minneapolis. They may be on meth but what collection of morons in South Dakota approved it? Actually funny in a perverse sort of way. News story at KSFY TV
The truth comes out.
Ecc 10:2 The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but that of a fool to the left.
A Nation which leaves God behind is soon left behind.
"The Lord never asked anyone to be a tax collector, lowyer, or Redskins fan".
Life on the rez? All your role models are poor, likely alcoholics, maybe struggling with diabetes. Either on the dole or working a fake rez job. Plus there's basically nothing to do but get stoned.
On the rez jobs. I knew a white guy that ran the machinery at the tribal plastic bag plant - trash type bags. Advantage government purchasing preference. Anyway a guy showed up for work stone drunk and they let him sleep it off in the break room. Fired. He complained that he did indeed show up for work. Had an uncle on the tribal council, got his job back. The white guy left to run a resort in Idaho and wanted to train someone to maintain the equipment, no takers.
A year or so ago the young tribal chairman announced that all tribal employees would be drug tested starting immediately. They almost ran him of the rez, of course he backed down.
Not to pick on the tribe. I knew a girl who grew up in inner city DC and managed to get an accounting degree and a professional level job. Same thing. Hard to advance when the uncle you admire is working welfare scams and selling drugs.
The key elements in human thinking are not numbers but labels of fuzzy sets. -- L. Zadeh
So the real point here Is we wish to discourage this Meth and any other substance use and abuse as we are currently trending in an unfavorable direction. Our goal, the goal of this ad is to get the community talking about it. What is currently working and what will work to insure society is seeking a better-natural high. What will and or has worked to make even the idea of trying this chit unacceptable on any level.
The goal here is to keep, maintain and or improve our values from my perspective. Ideas?
The best High I had recently was when my 9 year old son insisted we go Archery hunting this last Saturday at 6:00AM. That was enough right there, did not hurt that it was a very successful day in the stand as well. He generally wants to sleep in. This was an improvement in my book.
Most likely because the reality of their lives bring them to it.
I've never heard a good excuse for deciding to start on drugs. so far every one of them has been weak and pathetic.
I hate to sound like a liberal, but some will see it this way.
Thank God I was born to Father and Mother that avoided intoxicating substances, worked hard, and were just plain honest.
Many call that white privilege. Whatever.
We don't move to far from our parents, really. Sure, we might change the color of our collar. Our wage may have bigger or smaller numbers. However, most honest hard working, succesful(in their world) people, came from similar parents.
Druggies, welfare....same.
I have seen so many disadvantaged people who look at people like me as privileged. (Like I look at those born rich)
My biggest privilege, was simply being taught to work, that I could earn my way to success, and to manage money.
Those taught otherwise, are basically damned from birth.
Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!
Sounds like lots of folks are talking about it. That's kinda the point, right?
Exactly.
But people are not talking about the problem, (pretty obvious to anyone not living under a rock) they're talking about the slogan. The Minneapolis ad agency got a contract for up to $1.3 million for the ad campaign. But I guess it will draw attention to the governor's program to address the problem.
But it's still a stupid slogan. Coloradans can have their pot, we South Dakotans have our meth!
The key elements in human thinking are not numbers but labels of fuzzy sets. -- L. Zadeh
They’ll get rid of meth When a new drug of choice takes its place, and the vicious cycle will start all over again. You are not ever going to get rid of drugs.
They’ll get rid of meth When a new drug of choice takes its place, and the vicious cycle will start all over again. You are not ever going to get rid of drugs.
Doubt they'll ever "get rid of meth", Only been around for 100 years or so. And there was a rather popular song in the late 60's telling folks "Speed Kills". Didn't stop many folks then.
Maybe someday they reduce the number of users...................................but as long as it's easily and cheaply made there will be a market for something that keeps people awake while giving them a feeling of euphoria and excitement.
Geno
The desert is a true treasure for him who seeks refuge from men and the evil of men. In it is contentment In it is death and all you seek (Quoted from "The Bleeding of the Stone" Ibrahim Al-Koni)
Life on the rez? All your role models are poor, likely alcoholics, maybe struggling with diabetes. Either on the dole or working a fake rez job. Plus there's basically nothing to do but get stoned.
On the rez jobs. I knew a white guy that ran the machinery at the tribal plastic bag plant - trash type bags. Advantage government purchasing preference. Anyway a guy showed up for work stone drunk and they let him sleep it off in the break room. Fired. He complained that he did indeed show up for work. Had an uncle on the tribal council, got his job back. The white guy left to run a resort in Idaho and wanted to train someone to maintain the equipment, no takers.
A year or so ago the young tribal chairman announced that all tribal employees would be drug tested starting immediately. They almost ran him of the rez, of course he backed down.
Not to pick on the tribe. I knew a girl who grew up in inner city DC and managed to get an accounting degree and a professional level job. Same thing. Hard to advance when the uncle you admire is working welfare scams and selling drugs.
Lots of places you could go with this. I have heard from those that live close to the reservations, if a Native has his/her [bleep] together, their family/“friends” either demand handouts or tear down the one that is successful. Bottom line - their grandkids would be a lot better off if they were kicked off the monthly Federal dole and the reservations were abolished. At this point, we are just enabling failure.
Most likely because the reality of their lives bring them to it.
Same here. Meth heads probably account for more home and business burglary’s than any other druggies. Potheads are too lazy to steal.
"Allways speak the truth and you will never have to remember what you said before..." Sam Houston Texans, "We say Grace, We Say Mam, If You Don't Like it, We Don't Give a Damn!"
Life on the rez? All your role models are poor, likely alcoholics, maybe struggling with diabetes. Either on the dole or working a fake rez job. Plus there's basically nothing to do but get stoned.
On the rez jobs. I knew a white guy that ran the machinery at the tribal plastic bag plant - trash type bags. Advantage government purchasing preference. Anyway a guy showed up for work stone drunk and they let him sleep it off in the break room. Fired. He complained that he did indeed show up for work. Had an uncle on the tribal council, got his job back. The white guy left to run a resort in Idaho and wanted to train someone to maintain the equipment, no takers.
A year or so ago the young tribal chairman announced that all tribal employees would be drug tested starting immediately. They almost ran him of the rez, of course he backed down.
Not to pick on the tribe. I knew a girl who grew up in inner city DC and managed to get an accounting degree and a professional level job. Same thing. Hard to advance when the uncle you admire is working welfare scams and selling drugs.
Lots of places you could go with this. I have heard from those that live close to the reservations, if a Native has his/her [bleep] together, their family/“friends” either demand handouts or tear down the one that is successful. Bottom line - their grandkids would be a lot better off if they were kicked off the monthly Federal dole and the reservations were abolished. At this point, we are just enabling failure.
Yep, got an Indian friend grew up on the Rez, goes back regularly because he's apparently a Spiritual leader of some sort (but not the sort on display for tourists). His take is; you wanna help Indians? Abolish welfare, its killing them.
"...if the gentlemen of Virginia shall send us a dozen of their sons, we would take great care in their education, instruct them in all we know, and make men of them." Canasatego 1744
Most likely because the reality of their lives bring them to it.
Same here. Meth heads probably account for more home and business burglary’s than any other druggies. Potheads are too lazy to steal.
Most meth heads smoke weed too.....
Can’t be true. We’ve been told MILLIONS of times that pot is NOT a gateway drug. 😜
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