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Enrique

(27,461 posts)
65. its a serious issue
Tue Jan 31, 2012, 02:07 AM
Jan 2012

Obama knows it is, Ive heard him talk seriously about it, in the past. He started playing stupid about it when he became a so-called serious politician. ironic, imo. In order to be considered serious you have to become an ignoramus about marijuana.

No bankster arrested but 850,000 Americans arrested in 2010 on marijuana charges? SammyWinstonJack Jan 2012 #1
the "war on drugs" is really a war on Americans who use marijuana RainDog Jan 2012 #4
Arrests for the last decades RainDog Jan 2012 #76
Quick- treat it like a giant joke! Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #2
LOL! Rex Jan 2012 #3
this time - he just ignored it, instead. n/t RainDog Jan 2012 #55
It's not a serious question worthy of serious time by serious people harrumph harrrumph Warren DeMontague Jan 2012 #56
honestly - serious people don't care about racist policies RainDog Jan 2012 #57
If the youth voted more than the older folks who are against pot being legal marlakay Jan 2012 #5
well, all voters from 18-49 strongly favor legalization RainDog Jan 2012 #8
Only 46% of women support legalization? FrodosPet Jan 2012 #17
it doesn't make sense - until you realize they are chief targets of propaganda RainDog Jan 2012 #20
That was an excellent testimony by the judge which I believe most astutely answers those concerns. Uncle Joe Jan 2012 #25
This 55 Year Old Supports It Too ProfessorGAC Jan 2012 #27
I am 55 also marlakay Jan 2012 #37
maybe you could canvas your area RainDog Jan 2012 #40
I live in a very small town marlakay Jan 2012 #48
I understand RainDog Jan 2012 #54
A perfect storm is a brewin' tridim Jan 2012 #6
with the issue of Sativex now at hand RainDog Jan 2012 #9
Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Jan 2012 #7
I'm putting Jesus on the mainline RainDog Jan 2012 #11
Well that is some kickass gospel. Uncle Joe Jan 2012 #18
We need safe, pure legal marijuana NOW! FrodosPet Jan 2012 #10
Pure Cannabis, from the government? tridim Jan 2012 #12
Any other medicine is SUPPOSED to have strict controls FrodosPet Jan 2012 #14
It gets a pass because it is proven to be self-titrating in studies. tridim Jan 2012 #16
THC and cannabinoids are non toxic FrodosPet Jan 2012 #21
what the govt can do is test for molds and pesticides RainDog Jan 2012 #23
Problem is the government ALLOWS food crops to be sprayed with pesticides. tridim Jan 2012 #47
marijuana simply will not be approved as a medicine here RainDog Jan 2012 #19
agreed. currently the govt grows inferior pot in Mississippi RainDog Jan 2012 #15
Hey, it's not like Barack Obama admitted to smoking weed _ed_ Jan 2012 #13
the last three presidents all experimented with cannabis RainDog Jan 2012 #22
Then they get in office and continue the drug war _ed_ Jan 2012 #26
Newt is, honestly, such a repulsive little toady RainDog Jan 2012 #34
Not to mention Bush the Least as well and Uncle Joe Jan 2012 #28
Carl Sagan is my favorite toker - he smoked cannabis all his life RainDog Jan 2012 #35
Mine is Rick Steves tridim Jan 2012 #36
If cannabis were legal RainDog Jan 2012 #38
I like Willie Nelson and I can't think of the title but there's an excellent country song Uncle Joe Jan 2012 #39
I think it must be this one RainDog Jan 2012 #49
That's it, thanks for finding it, Raindog. Uncle Joe Jan 2012 #58
Great tune! Loge23 Jan 2012 #70
these questions will negate the value of having a forum. Yes there are legitimate concerns but themaguffin Jan 2012 #24
Lamar Smith (R-TX) is currently obstructing a decriminalization bill RainDog Jan 2012 #29
The right forum for getting Obama's ear ... T S Justly Jan 2012 #30
That's why it's important to support state and local pols who work for change RainDog Jan 2012 #31
Indeed, thank-you. T S Justly Jan 2012 #33
there are QUITE A LOT of bigwigs who want to end the WoD. RainDog Jan 2012 #32
Simple enough--it is not a single issue voter issue Spike89 Jan 2012 #41
prohibition of cannabis violates every conservative principle RainDog Jan 2012 #43
Couldn't agree more, except Spike89 Jan 2012 #46
Yes, I understand what you're saying RainDog Jan 2012 #50
You do good work, Raindog. Uncle Joe Jan 2012 #59
thanks, Uncle J RainDog Jan 2012 #69
Just start with something simple.... RussBLib Jan 2012 #42
that is no simpler than total legalization RainDog Jan 2012 #44
Legalize it. nt Dreamer Tatum Jan 2012 #45
To hear you say that leads me to believe it's getting chilly in Hell. Uncle Joe Jan 2012 #60
I always wanted it legalized. Dreamer Tatum Jan 2012 #64
...and the question is ignored RainDog Jan 2012 #51
This happened the last time Obama did the forum thing on youtube - People want it legal! slay Jan 2012 #52
I'm sick of the hypocrisy RainDog Jan 2012 #53
Obama will have to answer the questions of raging stoners sooner or later Renew Deal Jan 2012 #61
To quote SNL Weekend Update: "Really?" NashvilleLefty Jan 2012 #62
Welcome to D.U. Nashville Lefty and "Really" Uncle Joe Jan 2012 #63
+1 dreamnightwind Jan 2012 #67
its a serious issue Enrique Jan 2012 #65
our politicial system is geared toward uplifting stupidity RainDog Jan 2012 #68
I could've gotten the article from various sources RainDog Jan 2012 #66
I didn't think this thread was about medical marijuana. randome Jan 2012 #72
this thread is about ending prohibition of cannabis RainDog Jan 2012 #74
here. learn something RainDog Jan 2012 #75
We have the largest prison population in the history of humanity. This ISN'T a problem? Romulox Jan 2012 #73
And of course Spirochete Jan 2012 #77
The myth of "drug" testing Loge23 Jan 2012 #71
former bureaucrats in the Reagan admin RainDog Jan 2012 #78
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