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ripcord

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1. I think it is more that he is spending political capital on other things he considers more important
Mon Jun 6, 2022, 01:39 PM
Jun 2022

Like gun control, Ukraine and the baby food shortage, I think legalizing cannabis is low on his list of priorities right now.

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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
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