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1. Obama couldn't be more mistaken about that issue.

Reply to bluedigger (Original post)

Sat Apr 14, 2012, 01:53 PM

Apr 2012

It's a crime for the entire world that he can't see that.

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Obama says drug legalization not answer to cartels [View all] bluedigger Apr 2012 OP

Obama couldn't be more mistaken about that issue. loudsue Apr 2012 #1

For Obama, its worse to be seen as soft on crime than endorse legalization n/t AZ Progressive Apr 2012 #11

You're absolutely right! duhneece Apr 2012 #16

Can you show me one legitimate study that concludes that Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #49

I don't believe marijuana is addicting duhneece Apr 2012 #88

...and we continue on the path of insanity Bo Apr 2012 #69

I concur your statement...nt and-justice-for-all Apr 2012 #70

From the posts here, I would again suggest The President Has a Growing MJ Problem FlaGatorJD Apr 2012 #92

Oh please Politicalboi Apr 2012 #2

I don't care if Republicans wants to nail them anti-alec Apr 2012 #17

Did you notice that the GOP has open season on him no matter what he does? Bluenorthwest Apr 2012 #18

Bravo!! CrispyQ Apr 2012 #22

sorry but he's not really a stand up kind of guy on many issues the public is ahead with nt msongs Apr 2012 #34

Exactly! Phlem Apr 2012 #51

"strong economics, rules of law and a law enforcement infrastructure" Ken Burch Apr 2012 #62

The problem with President Obama's logic felix_numinous Apr 2012 #67

Prohibition II. PavePusher Apr 2012 #76

sorry, President Obama, but you are wrong on that one...we've had 50 years of War on Drugs... rfranklin Apr 2012 #3

Whoever that's advising Obama on his drug policy Jamaal510 Apr 2012 #4

The only way legalization will ever happen cbrer Apr 2012 #5

It would be an answer to the prison industrial complex phantom power Apr 2012 #6

Our government is addicted to the drug war. nt killbotfactory Apr 2012 #7

We need a Canadian, "quit prosecuting and persecuting" styled approach to drugs Kolesar Apr 2012 #8

Ever since the Willie Horton ads, politicians have been afraid to be seen as soft on crime n/t AZ Progressive Apr 2012 #9

Not the answer to winning Pres Elections. shhhhh BootinUp Apr 2012 #10

Not one to take a stand, is he. Warren Stupidity Apr 2012 #12

Anyone expect anything different from Obama on an Election Year? n/t AZ Progressive Apr 2012 #13

...or any year? n/t Duer 157099 Apr 2012 #20

Obama is dead wrong anti-alec Apr 2012 #14

No, hes just not suicidal enough to agree that making drugs legal may be the answer. cstanleytech Apr 2012 #27

The fact that he's open to listening to the other leaders on this is huge imo Voice for Peace Apr 2012 #45

Then why isn't his methodology working? Bluenorthwest Apr 2012 #15

This is bullshit limpyhobbler Apr 2012 #19

But If You Don't Vote For Him, A Repub Might Win SoCalMusicLover Apr 2012 #26

I'll still vote for him. The alternative is much worse. limpyhobbler Apr 2012 #41

Obama walks into a war zone and states LAW ENFORCEMENT is the answer think Apr 2012 #21

The stupid thing here is, the William Bennett types he's trying to appease with this stance Ken Burch Apr 2012 #23

^ Exactly. ^ n/t Mimosa Apr 2012 #53

The War on Drugs is the Most Sacred Cow in Washington AndyTiedye Apr 2012 #24

The President really has his head up his butt pscot Apr 2012 #25

Really? abelenkpe Apr 2012 #28

Well, we did manage to outsource most of the associated violence. bluedigger Apr 2012 #29

+1 Nice rebuttal think Apr 2012 #30

What's different today? They globalized IranContra EFerrari Apr 2012 #33

yeah, iran-contra newspeak Apr 2012 #60

The drug war is so pre-9/11 thinking. EFerrari Apr 2012 #61

Stop listening to advisers, and do the right thing! Gregorian Apr 2012 #31

'He said the responsibility also rests with countries that are big destinations for the drugs EFerrari Apr 2012 #32

Especially if you are Wells Fargo! bluedigger Apr 2012 #36

Yep. So none of this has anything to do with drugs EFerrari Apr 2012 #37

Sigh. He knows he's wrong. He's not an idiot. He just doesn't want to pick this battle. SunSeeker Apr 2012 #35

Not to mention without the support of both houses he cant overturn the federal laws regarding cstanleytech Apr 2012 #43

Yup. Like so many things on our (and his) wish list. SunSeeker Apr 2012 #47

Not true... Mimosa Apr 2012 #54

In blue CA, only 46% of voters favored legal pot in 2010. SunSeeker Apr 2012 #64

More independents and conservatives are for liberalizing drug laws. Mimosa Apr 2012 #71

So why isn't pot legal in Mississippi? SunSeeker Apr 2012 #85

In related news, food not answer to hunger. drokhole Apr 2012 #38

Then you, sir, are a fucking idiot. Zhade Apr 2012 #39

I agree the policy has failed and will likely continue to fail however that doesnt make him an cstanleytech Apr 2012 #44

I tend not to vote for guys who want to throw me in jail. Comrade Grumpy Apr 2012 #40

So you'll vote for no one and let Romney win? nt SunSeeker Apr 2012 #48

I live in a state that won't be in play. I have the luxury of considering third party candidates. Comrade Grumpy Apr 2012 #52

The hoary 'good cop, bad cop' tactic again Mimosa Apr 2012 #72

So you'll vote for some 3rd party and get Romney elected? SunSeeker Apr 2012 #87

Living in fear isn't living Mimosa Apr 2012 #93

Well, the cartels certainly want strict drug laws in America. n/t krispos42 Apr 2012 #42

... handmade34 Apr 2012 #46

Beating the Drug-War Addiction bluedigger Apr 2012 #50

Legalization is PART of the answer, but not all of it, n/t rayofreason Apr 2012 #55

I'd say decriminalization but not legalization. randome Apr 2012 #66

Treatment centers for pot? Fumesucker Apr 2012 #74

We already have a successful study of the effectiveness of legalization.. bamacrat Apr 2012 #56

Neither is the current plan JonLP24 Apr 2012 #57

Really Mr. Obama. GeorgeGist Apr 2012 #58

I'm not going to bother unionworks Apr 2012 #59

On an election year, any other answer would be idiocy. Akoto Apr 2012 #63

Exactly. He can't get congress to pass infrastructure improvements. Legal heroin? Pfft. SunSeeker Apr 2012 #68

So, you're saying the President is too weak to get anything done... Mimosa Apr 2012 #73

Ever heard of something called a filibuster? SunSeeker Apr 2012 #86

I think marijuana legalization will happen in quite a few states this year. joshcryer Apr 2012 #78

It's already on the ballot in Colorado and Washington. Comrade Grumpy Apr 2012 #83

Yep, I'm in Colorado. It's well done. Isn't CA trying again, too? joshcryer Apr 2012 #84

It's not going to happen in California this year. Comrade Grumpy Apr 2012 #90

We are winning the war on drugs and the war in Afghanistan rusty fender Apr 2012 #65

it worked for prohibition. Kablooie Apr 2012 #75

I honestly don't believe he believes that. joshcryer Apr 2012 #77

^ True^ Luck of the draw. ^ Mimosa Apr 2012 #79

It would have improved his life greatly if he had been busted.. Fumesucker Apr 2012 #80

I know you're being cheeky / sarcastic. But seriously? He'd be dead... joshcryer Apr 2012 #81

Obama's Christian beliefs are so strong they inform his policy choice on gay marriage.. Fumesucker Apr 2012 #82

This is more than about growing your own pot. E-Z-B Apr 2012 #89

LOL! Good thing he already cashed Bill Maher's check! nt cyberpj Apr 2012 #91