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Right answer, Mr. President. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #1
Yup! n/t 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2012 #26
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I never had any doubt this would ultimately be his answer. BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #46
Cool! n/t ProSense Dec 2012 #2
Did anyone ever think they would? frazzled Dec 2012 #3
I think President Obama's statement serves to publicly reassure citizen concerns Segami Dec 2012 #6
Yep! That's what I think too. "The cracks are showing and time and effort will RKP5637 Dec 2012 #77
especially when either money laundering or guns are involved.. frylock Dec 2012 #24
No, but there existed a real possibility of the Feds creating a test case Shampoobra Dec 2012 #31
Hopefully other DU posters will read this and quit slamming the President on this issue. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #4
All politicians should be pushed on this. Especially the president RZM Dec 2012 #7
You do understand that certain GOP Members of Congress are just waiting for the President.... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #18
the republican congress is hovering above a single-digit approval rating.. frylock Dec 2012 #25
One discounts one's opponent ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2012 #27
I'm personally not afraid of anything anyone can do.... OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #28
clinton was impeached and how did that affect you or me? frylock Dec 2012 #56
But the Senate didn't convict him. Can we count on that this time? I'm not willing to bet on it. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #67
the DEMOCRATICALLY controlled senate? gee, i don't know. frylock Dec 2012 #68
Not all of the Senate Democrats are real Democrats...you should know that by now. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #69
They don't care about approval rating. Redistricting made it so that they're in safe districts. Liberal_Stalwart71 Dec 2012 #64
Sorry but I have to call marsis Dec 2012 #36
Thanks for your obvious CONCERN. Duly noted. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #41
Disagree.. Republicans are the "states rights" party so they say SomethingFishy Dec 2012 #47
Time to end the war on Americans. marsis Dec 2012 #17
"He's been far worse than "W" in this arena"?? Read my response #18. nt. OldDem2012 Dec 2012 #21
Only when calls off Holder in CA and dismisses all the cases they created over last few years on point Dec 2012 #34
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we'll quit slamming him on this shanti Dec 2012 #44
In the meantime it would help if he use his DEA for some of the real problem drugs. And he could jwirr Dec 2012 #5
Can the DEA change the status of a drug without congress? Kber Dec 2012 #8
No, but Ezra Klein did a segment on Rachel that said Holder can. jwirr Dec 2012 #11
It can be rescheduled by the Justice Department/DEA at any time. n/t DefenseLawyer Dec 2012 #12
It can be rescheduled by Obama Le Taz Hot Dec 2012 #13
This discussion has been going on Le Taz Hot Dec 2012 #9
good job Mr. President datasuspect Dec 2012 #10
then he needs to sit Eric Holder down and have a chat with him liberal_at_heart Dec 2012 #14
I suspect he has ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2012 #29
Harborside Health Center may not be the last... green for victory Dec 2012 #38
It would not surprise me ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2012 #43
If you think that case is going to be abandoned- green for victory Dec 2012 #48
I have been party to cases ... 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2012 #57
Then maybe he should tell the city of Grand Rapids to stop dragging their feet. slampoet Dec 2012 #15
Nah... He'll just use his agents RoccoR5955 Dec 2012 #16
I hope he communicated this to Mr. Holder tavalon Dec 2012 #19
I know someone who became a licensed grower in California. He spent a lot of money Dustlawyer Dec 2012 #20
That's a great start. But please follow through and tell Holder rhett o rick Dec 2012 #22
no but they'll prosecute growers and sellers.. frylock Dec 2012 #23
I've never had a problem here in Colorado DevonRex Dec 2012 #30
Not surprisingly, liberals are STILL angry with the president... Liberal_Stalwart71 Dec 2012 #32
But at least they won't jump ship, and be usurped by Libertarian Republicans! grahamhgreen Dec 2012 #33
They may not jump ship, but their constant whining may demoralize voters. It's 2010 all over again. Liberal_Stalwart71 Dec 2012 #35
Disagree. Voters are excited to get to the poles and vote for decriminalization! grahamhgreen Dec 2012 #60
I hope you're right. We all know that midterms can be tricky because turnout tends to be down. Liberal_Stalwart71 Dec 2012 #61
"Colorado Democratic Party Platform Supports Marijuana Legalization Initiative" grahamhgreen Dec 2012 #62
Support is high at the national level and that's great news. I don't live in CO, but I do live in MD Liberal_Stalwart71 Dec 2012 #63
Not angry, but not overly impressed. He merely acknowledges reality: Comrade Grumpy Dec 2012 #50
Can we wait and see before we start damning the guy? If state law has been passed, let's wait and Liberal_Stalwart71 Dec 2012 #58
"It would not make sense for us to see a top priority" nt limpyhobbler Dec 2012 #40
He doesn't have to go after the smokers, he can aim glowing Dec 2012 #42
another avenue already persued: $ green for victory Dec 2012 #45
HSBC seems to launder money for cartels, I'm sure they wouldn't mind "clean drug money" glowing Dec 2012 #73
Joe Biden green for victory Dec 2012 #75
Obama's comments beg the question of what about taxation and regulation? Comrade Grumpy Dec 2012 #49
now call off the DoJ dogs that are after LEGAL medical marijuana providers... mike_c Dec 2012 #51
Finally. Now tell Holder. aquart Dec 2012 #52
+1 Canuckistanian Dec 2012 #71
Well then, Politicalboi Dec 2012 #53
Great move Obama! Democracyinkind Dec 2012 #54
The Blame Obama First crowd will ignore this and move on to their next complaint bluestateguy Dec 2012 #55
Read the entire thead. They are already blaming him. Liberal_Stalwart71 Dec 2012 #59
Now what about California? maveric56 Dec 2012 #65
I cheer the Pres for making this decision klyon Dec 2012 #66
Great start, but what about regulated sales? Floyd_Gondolli Dec 2012 #70
I have to say it feels really funny to be here in Seattle where it's legal. nolabear Dec 2012 #72
public use is illegal green for victory Dec 2012 #74
But the police here have said they won't bother. They're relieved to spend their time otherwise. nolabear Dec 2012 #78
Excellent!!! K&R !!! n/t RKP5637 Dec 2012 #76
He can't prosecute anyone. He's the President, not the Attorney General. nt Honeycombe8 Dec 2012 #79
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