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OldDem2012

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18. You do understand that certain GOP Members of Congress are just waiting for the President....
Fri Dec 14, 2012, 11:58 AM
Dec 2012

....to do something they can use to impeach him don't you? He has to be very careful in terms of what he says publicly on any legal issue, especially if he says anything contrary to current Federal law.

We can push politicians on this or any other issue, but we have to understand that the President has limits to what he can say or do publicly.

Right answer, Mr. President. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #1
Yup! n/t 1StrongBlackMan Dec 2012 #26
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #37
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
Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #39
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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