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In reply to the discussion: Why the Hell Isn't Biden Ending the Federal War on Cannabis? [View all]Edit history
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I recall that he ran on "restoring the soul of America" after Trump. TFG left a lot of damage...
Hekate
Jul 2022
#23
Which of the 30 doctors that you mention in your profile am I speaking with
TexasTowelie
Jul 2022
#83
And an awful reply that is inconsiderate of the rights of others and plays the race card.
TexasTowelie
Jul 2022
#124
Is it a victimless crime if someone is spending money on weed rather than on necessities?
TexasTowelie
Jul 2022
#224
Thank you for directing me to that info, TT! I didn't know the TOS allowed a consortium to post...
Hekate
Jul 2022
#243
No, Biden did not run on a promise of magically decriminalizing pot through an executive order.
lapucelle
Jul 2022
#185
Glad it's finally clear that Biden never promised to unilaterally end the federal war on cannibis,
lapucelle
Jul 2022
#211
Article should be renamed 'Don't worry about democracy, we need legal weed NOW!!!!' n/t
Violet_Crumble
Jul 2022
#116
hey joe's got time to go "visit" the saudis he's got time to keep campaign promises at home nt
msongs
Jul 2022
#11
Ya think he'll get photographed waving a golden saber & caressing a lit-up crystal globe like TFG?
Hekate
Jul 2022
#24
That's not true. A future president can revoke a previous EO, but it doesn't expire.
tritsofme
Jul 2022
#46
It's the dea that decides and Biden clearly has authority to direct the dea
questionseverything
Jul 2022
#74
Ending the war on cannabis is not going to impact the 2022 or 2024 elections.
TexasTowelie
Jul 2022
#3
So do we have 60 votes in the Senate so that the bill won't get filibustered?
TexasTowelie
Jul 2022
#13
Like most elections, the economy and financial issues will take priority over social issues.
TexasTowelie
Jul 2022
#32
So what proof do you have that President Biden isn't talking to the legislators about the bill?
TexasTowelie
Jul 2022
#48
They are asking for things he campaigned on and can easily be moved in a positive direction
questionseverything
Jul 2022
#57
None of that information supports the position that people are more likely to vote for a
TexasTowelie
Jul 2022
#61
I question why, in the face of all the exigent problems before the world, this one matters.
NNadir
Jul 2022
#22
Reading thru this thread I get a strong whiff of bothsiderism, among other garbage....
Hekate
Jul 2022
#27
I don't believe that anyone should be in prison for drug abuse, unless, of course, they kill...
NNadir
Jul 2022
#236
So what you are saying is that campaign promises don't matter after you get elected
ripcord
Jul 2022
#82
I would say a lot has to do with support from the LE and intelligence communities
LT Barclay
Jul 2022
#71
It make sense to do it, economic sense. Growers could start using banks instead of buying up
yaesu
Jul 2022
#73
A politician saying "I'll work to" do something isn't But Daddy Promised I Hate Daddy material.
betsuni
Jul 2022
#95
So we shouldn't expect campaign promises to be kept unless they make the top of some imaginary list?
questionseverything
Jul 2022
#267
You see, when a party doesn't have enough votes, legislature can't get passed.
betsuni
Jul 2022
#138
Tell that to the 100,000 kids in foster care because their parents are in prison
questionseverything
Jul 2022
#266
They're not mutually exclusive. Recategorizing weed from being a schedule 1 controlled substance
AdamGG
Jul 2022
#250
Simple. He is still an anti-weed drug warrior at heart. Everyone knew that when they voted for him.
Celerity
Jul 2022
#118
Decriminalising yes, he would sign, but not at all sure on full legalisation.
Celerity
Jul 2022
#234
I think if Congress passes a bill legalizing or decriminalizing pot, he will sign it
LymphocyteLover
Jul 2022
#228
If you show disrespect for President Biden, it encourages disrespect for him.
gulliver
Jul 2022
#238
For all of you who posted that this issue isn't politically important, that it's a low priority...
AdamGG
Jul 2022
#274
If it was a big issue than Beto O'Rourke would have won the nomination . Also he IS running for
JI7
Jul 2022
#277
Who was the last 3 term Congressman to win the Democratic Presidential nomination?
AdamGG
Jul 2022
#279