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Or the feds could fuck off and waste our money on something else. Ed Suspicious Dec 2012 #1
Or better yet... Not waste it at all? RevStPatrick Dec 2012 #2
CO & WA laws are instances of nullification proposed in Jefferson & Madison’s 1798 KY & VA jody Dec 2012 #3
Legislatures can't restore Colorado's anti-marijuana law. It's in the constitution. denverbill Dec 2012 #4
The federal government has every police department on the hook. former9thward Dec 2012 #89
Balance the budget SCVDem Dec 2012 #5
Anyone know how we can strongly and effectively communicate a "hands-off" message? RussBLib Dec 2012 #6
try the "states' rights" angle 0rganism Dec 2012 #18
Another possibility... Volaris Dec 2012 #84
Why would it matter that your "Congresscritter is a Tea Party Repug"? Holder (D) is a Democrat. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #23
Holder can't act... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #46
"Not for long, anyway"? Why would you say that? As long as he doesn't prosecute banksters AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #47
What I am saying is he won't... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #55
I believe that the DoJ is separate from the Executive. BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #58
If Obama did not want Holder to go after state-approved medical marijuana dispensaries, AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #67
Bingo. nt awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #74
You would be wrong. Fuddnik Dec 2012 #71
Ah, another good story ruined by the facts. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #75
No. History shows clearly, I am CORRECT. You're wrong. BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #121
There are three branches of government. Which one do you think the DoJ reports to? rhett o rick Dec 2012 #94
Yes. Keywords: BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #105
Try the "you're going to cost us the 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 elections" angle grahamhgreen Dec 2012 #81
We have a winner! calimary Dec 2012 #102
From an organizing point of view, the "Congresscritter...Tea Party" fellow might be the jtuck004 Dec 2012 #82
Let it go to trial and see what a jury in that state says. hobbit709 Dec 2012 #7
The method of jury nullification will have to be used, over and over villager Dec 2012 #11
What villager said. jody Dec 2012 #13
Agree! think Dec 2012 #15
That's not cheap nor free. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #48
What about the poor slob who gets a "law and order" jury. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2012 #65
Why don't John2 Dec 2012 #8
You can only sue on grounds of Unconstitutionality. former9thward Dec 2012 #100
They John2 Dec 2012 #103
Commerce Clause and 10th Amendment bl968 Dec 2012 #107
OFFS. I can't believe the admin. would waste it's time on this. Why aren't States' Rights Advocates nolabear Dec 2012 #9
Maybe it John2 Dec 2012 #10
Because they're not really for "States Rights" that's just a wedge issue used by them to further Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #25
you get the gold star for today Volaris Dec 2012 #87
The President has decided not to enforce DOMA and let states decide marriage equality. progressoid Dec 2012 #40
You can support... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #56
Pot, the cash crop for the Private Prison Complex. States' rights be damned on this issue. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #114
Bongs Away! Gregorian Dec 2012 #12
This is a clear case of ignoring science and math. Pathetic..... think Dec 2012 #14
they're also ignoring democracy 0rganism Dec 2012 #19
"Pathetic" is an understatement. A fucking waste of time and money. GodlessBiker Dec 2012 #31
Obama may be a NARC, but Jimmy Carter wants to toke up MediaMan Dec 2012 #16
Kudos to Jimmy Carter; a great statesman, in many ways ahead of his time. Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #28
Inevitable & neccessary step maxsolomon Dec 2012 #17
This is one time when the feds need to keep their noses to themselves..... Swede Atlanta Dec 2012 #20
President Obama...take notice and leave it alone. SoapBox Dec 2012 #21
Bring 'em on! Ezlivin Dec 2012 #22
WTF has Obama got to lose by advocating a rescheduling of Marijuana? SHRED Dec 2012 #24
Only Congress can do that. Obama is the president. Different branch. eom BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #60
Ok, John2 Dec 2012 #108
Time to get rid of Holder. /nt Ash_F Dec 2012 #26
Holder was a HUGE disappointment and should have been axed. Many wanted Jennifer Granholm SugarShack Dec 2012 #57
This would be Obama turning his back on us. Joey Liberal Dec 2012 #27
Again, you mean? villager Dec 2012 #52
Always. nt SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #115
the prison industrial complex demands it.... mike_c Dec 2012 #29
Marijuana listed as a Schedule 1 narcotic is obscene SHRED Dec 2012 #30
Remember... greyghost Dec 2012 #32
Sort of like the "Drive 55" federal requirement that tied highway funds to lowering the speed limit? MADem Dec 2012 #33
I heard something to that effect talked about on one of the morning programs. Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #38
Two words: "Jury Nullification" SHRED Dec 2012 #34
Two more words: "Good luck" DefenseLawyer Dec 2012 #77
the 60 Minutes piece said Denver citizens are doing it SHRED Dec 2012 #86
Try it feds, and states will secede Ter Dec 2012 #35
Oh Jesus Christ on a cracker. Arugula Latte Dec 2012 #36
The Ironic Thing Ccarmona Dec 2012 #37
Know what chaps arse bakpakr Dec 2012 #39
Why can't the state use it's National Guard to block the Narcs? - Seriously! socialindependocrat Dec 2012 #41
I just read article in Rolling Stone marlakay Dec 2012 #42
good luck with that-he helped create the drug czar green for victory Dec 2012 #53
Biden Also Pushed Through the "Rave Act" in the Dead of Night AndyTiedye Dec 2012 #70
Didn't he also vote to make student loans nondischargeable in bankrupty? What a populist. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #78
Huh. They want to treat voters like Michigan treats unions. n/t jtuck004 Dec 2012 #43
Obama smoked pot. Bush smoked pot. Clinton Smoked pot. dorkulon Dec 2012 #44
What a damn minute! Clinton NEVER INHALED!! AAO Dec 2012 #69
Drug laws for only for the little people, much like taxes. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #116
K&R DeSwiss Dec 2012 #45
The DOJ is wasting effort on pot smokers........ Hotler Dec 2012 #49
Well, there goes all beliefs that I had he'd be different in the 2nd term... Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #50
whatever, then make it a finable offense, 1 penny, to be paid, when you get around to it CreekDog Dec 2012 #51
I wouldn't legalize it at the state-level, I'd just change the penality to a 1 cent fine. David__77 Dec 2012 #54
Nothing but kudos for obama but... neffernin Dec 2012 #59
This option doesn't seem viable: JimDandy Dec 2012 #61
Hope for change _ed_ Dec 2012 #62
??? heaven05 Dec 2012 #63
Stop the sale of all liquor? You must be joking green for victory Dec 2012 #66
I think neffernin Dec 2012 #73
it's heaven05 Dec 2012 #79
being heaven05 Dec 2012 #76
When is someone going to take legal action against stupidity? nolabels Dec 2012 #64
Why don't they go after REAL criminals like Bush & CHEEEEney! AAO Dec 2012 #68
Exactly my thought. nt JudyM Dec 2012 #113
You're Welcome Mr. Obama SoCalMusicLover Dec 2012 #72
yep heaven05 Dec 2012 #80
Constant disappointment....Obama aims to please. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #117
Here they go, flushing OUR tax dollars down the toilet LiberalEsto Dec 2012 #83
As A person that did time for pot BobbyBoring Dec 2012 #85
Exactly what I said in another thread musiclawyer Dec 2012 #90
Do they want a repeat of 2010? CrispyQ Dec 2012 #88
JURY NULLIFICATION! wildbilln864 Dec 2012 #91
I think there are a lot of questions union_maid Dec 2012 #92
In theory, yes Hydra Dec 2012 #97
So Telling and So Dumb colsohlibgal Dec 2012 #93
“In Colorado, Pot Got 50,000 More Votes Than Obama” frylock Dec 2012 #95
I live in a red county in WA marlakay Dec 2012 #96
Howdy again, cilla4progress Dec 2012 #109
Howdy back marlakay Dec 2012 #110
Back in the day, cannabis was decriminalized in OR, WA, AK Hestia Dec 2012 #98
Lets Stop the War elbloggoZY27 Dec 2012 #99
grrrr Marrah_G Dec 2012 #101
stupid, but for all politicians it's, "Whose your daddy?" fascisthunter Dec 2012 #104
It's a good thing that we aren't stuck with Romney FiveGoodMen Dec 2012 #106
This would be a very stupid thing for the Obama administration to do. yardwork Dec 2012 #111
This is the most pressing problem facing our nation today jsr Dec 2012 #112
Nauseating! JackRiddler Dec 2012 #118
Lets see who the government works for DiverDave Dec 2012 #119
We all know who it is harun Dec 2012 #120
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