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... Arrests we want to see WILL happen....
I keep hearing this, but where is the proof that it's the Trump family?Uh huh. Meanwhile Trump family coffers swell with some pretty obvious insider trading as thousands of innocents die from US sanctioned violence around the world.
Hell, without the CIA importing tons of drugs, do you think black crime would be anywhere near that high?
Is Walsh still in bed with Ben Shapiro's operatives from AIPAC?
I keep hearing this, but where is the proof that it's the Trump family?
Maybe it's Congress insider trading?? A mole in the WH? The CIA?
Among other drugs...Yes.
They don't have a drug problem in Mogadishu.
Just a defective-hominid problem.
They don't have a drug problem in Rhodesia or South Africa, either.
What they have, is no one with the IQ and impulse-control of civilized men, in charge.
I don't know how you could call that a "problem." Use of qat has been in Africa and Arabia longer than civilization...what civilization there is.Among other drugs...
Khat (known locally as qaad or jaad) is a widely used natural stimulant in Mogadishu and across Somalia, chewed for euphoria and alertness. It is often imported daily from Kenya, acting as a major, legal, yet highly controversial, socio-economic commodity and contributing significantly to the local economy, while also being linked to health issues like insomnia and dependency.
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Key Aspects of Khat in Mogadishu:
Impact on Daily Life
- Usage and Effects: It is a leafy plant (
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) chewed for its stimulating effects, which are similar to mild amphetamines. It contains cathinone and cathine, causing feelings of well-being, mental alertness, and excitement.- Cultural Context: Chewing is a deeply rooted social activity, frequently consumed by men to socialize or increase alertness.
- Import and Economy: Despite potential restrictions, khat is heavily imported to Mogadishu from Kenya, supporting a large network of traders and providing significant tax revenue.
- Health Implications: Regular use is linked to insomnia, numbness, lack of concentration, and long-term issues such as high blood pressure, gastrointestinal issues, and potential psychological dependence.
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Note: The use and trade of khat is often subject to changing local regulations and economic conditions.
- Economic Impact: While providing jobs in the supply chain, the cost of daily khat consumption can cause significant financial strain, particularly for regular users.
- Societal Role: It is used as a stimulant during long social gatherings and is sometimes used during work.
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Somaliland's Khat Conundrum | Think Global Health
Aug 21, 2025 — In Somaliland, khat has cultural and economic significance: * **Economic significance** Khat supports jobs from Ethiopian farms to urban street stalls. In 2014,
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The chewing of khat in Somalia - PubMed
Abstract. Khat (Catha edulis Forsk.), known in Somalia as "qaad" or "jaad", is a plant whose leaves and stem tips are chewed for their stimulating effect. From ...
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Khat, a Cultural Chewing Drug: A Toxicokinetic and Toxicodynamic ...
Jan 20, 2022 — Chronic use of khat is often compulsive, as revealed by the consumers' preference of a daily supply of the leaves instead of vital needs [12]. Khat has the pote...
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Khat: Dangerously Addictive Or Harmless Upper?
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Khat - a controversial plant - PubMed
Both chemicals are stimulant drugs with effects similar to amphetamine. Chewing the leaves makes people feel more alert and talkative, and suppresses appetite. ...
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Khat chewing spread to the Somali community in Rome - PubMed
Abstract. The habit of chewing Khat (Catha edulis) to experience its euphorizing and psychostimulant effects has prevailed for centuries among the inhabitants o...
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Khat
The legality of khat varies by region and country; in many territories, khat might pass "under-the-radar" as a botanical species (thus not be a specifically con...
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Understanding Khat: Its Sociocultural and Health Implications in ...
Mar 21, 2024 — Even though khat is outlawed in many countries, including Saudi Arabia, some people nevertheless use it, perhaps due to social acceptance and cultural norms in ...
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Nope, that's been obvious for a time.Glad I'm old
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Yah...well. Joke's on us.Elon Musk just used a joke to perform an autopsy on the American economy.
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