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AntivaxHunters

(3,234 posts) Mon Jun 6, 2022, 02:37 PM Jun 2022

Would someone please explain to me why Biden [View all]

does not support the full legalization of weed, including recreational use please?
Because I am NOT getting it at all.
This is a huge bipartisan issue and a win for both midterms and the general in 2014.

I am trying to understand what's up with this & having a difficult time doing so especially since I use edibles to manage my pain because I can't do opioids due to a prior addiction to Hydrocodone post-surgery while hospitalized.
I'm in Colorado. Obviously it's legal here.

If someone can please clue me in why Biden doesn't support it I would grateful.
Thank you.

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Would someone please explain to me why Biden [View all] AntivaxHunters Jun 2022 OP

I think it is more that he is spending political capital on other things he considers more important ripcord Jun 2022 #1

Its also low on the list of most voters. brooklynite Jun 2022 #2

It's a simple EO though AntivaxHunters Jun 2022 #3

An EO would just effect federal agencies that enforce federal drug policies Darwins_Retriever Jun 2022 #42

I Think Biden's Thinking on Weed Has Been Influenced by Hunter's Addiction Indykatie Jun 2022 #4

Thank you AntivaxHunters Jun 2022 #6

Hunter is not addicted to cannabis, and sadly this shows Joe seems to have the old BlackSkimmer Jun 2022 #18

It is thought to be psychologically addictive to some. I have seen this--and progression to other NCLefty Jun 2022 #38

Maybe he does think it's unhealthy. Therefore not on his top agenda items. LakeArenal Jun 2022 #5

It's a matter of perspective I think AntivaxHunters Jun 2022 #8

Sadly, I don't think a lot of people think (or care) about the medical implications of slow GoodRaisin Jun 2022 #31

Except for Bill Maher, it is hardly the most important issue that voters are concerned about now JohnSJ Jun 2022 #7

Wellp.... AntivaxHunters Jun 2022 #9

I don't think it would move the needle one iota JohnSJ Jun 2022 #11

I very much disagree AntivaxHunters Jun 2022 #14

Because his generation thinks it's a DRUG obamanut2012 Jun 2022 #10

Many voters don't care that much. I sure don't. Ocelot II Jun 2022 #12

Gun violence? AntivaxHunters Jun 2022 #16

Do you have any data on this? There are tons of Americans who's communities have been decimated uponit7771 Jun 2022 #37

Eventually, when younger Democrats take the reins we'll turn the page and move on. jalan48 Jun 2022 #13

That reminds me one of the funniest parts of the Democratic Primary SYFROYH Jun 2022 #15

He's got a lot of other things to deal with mcar Jun 2022 #17

the US will have recreational weed RussBLib Jun 2022 #19

Isnt that essentially how it is now? MichMan Jun 2022 #24

pretty much RussBLib Jun 2022 #34

Federal regulation really hurts the industry. ripcord Jun 2022 #45

Considering all the health issues caused by tobacco... MichMan Jun 2022 #20

Nobody is being arrested for possessing cigarettes. Voltaire2 Jun 2022 #22

Has the DOJ under AG Garland been arresting people for marijuana? MichMan Jun 2022 #23

2500 federal arrests 2020 Voltaire2 Jun 2022 #25

Was Garland the AG in 2020? MichMan Jun 2022 #26

Because the leadership is stuck in the 90's. Voltaire2 Jun 2022 #21

I just can't agree with all the "he's got more important things to do' posts Ferrets are Cool Jun 2022 #27

maybe he's doing that bigtree Jun 2022 #29

Me either. He campaigned on his support to decriminalize cannabis. GoodRaisin Jun 2022 #30

mass shootings, war in Ukraine, climate concerns, gas price and other inflation, insurrectionists bigtree Jun 2022 #28

This makes me sad AntivaxHunters Jun 2022 #35

medicinal pot is a good bet right now bigtree Jun 2022 #36

Kick n/t denbot Jun 2022 #32

PRESIDENT BIDEN kacekwl Jun 2022 #33

I think both parties are saving this for a "hail mary" in some election. NCLefty Jun 2022 #39

Because on SCHEDULE 1 NARCOTICS, Presidents lead from behind. maxsolomon Jun 2022 #40

14 states still don't have decriminalized marijuana for either medical or recreational purposes. GoodRaisin Jun 2022 #41

I'm aware that decriminalization is not everywhere. maxsolomon Jun 2022 #43

Yeah, you're probably right about that. GoodRaisin Jun 2022 #44

From the perspective of WA State, maxsolomon Jun 2022 #49

I'd actually prefer the edibles GoodRaisin Jun 2022 #52

You're unlikely to be stopped unless you provide a reason. maxsolomon Jun 2022 #53

I have a sister up in VA about 2 hours GoodRaisin Jun 2022 #58

Does NC itself have laws against possession or use of MJ? Kaleva Jun 2022 #47

It's illegal to possess mj in NC. GoodRaisin Jun 2022 #50

No it wouldn't. The state law itself would have to be repealed by the state legislature. Kaleva Jun 2022 #54

What is your source for that? GoodRaisin Jun 2022 #55

In Michigan, there are pot shops most everywhere. Kaleva Jun 2022 #46

Decriminalizing weed at the federal level won't overturn state laws against it. Kaleva Jun 2022 #48

Because he's wrong Mysterian Jun 2022 #51

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Jun 2022 #56

Because he's old and Hunter started with weed krawhitham Jun 2022 #57