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28. mass shootings, war in Ukraine, climate concerns, gas price and other inflation, insurrectionists
Mon Jun 6, 2022, 04:16 PM
Jun 2022

Last edited Mon Jun 6, 2022, 09:02 PM - Edit history (1)

....I should have read your post, but I've really had enough of placing all of the onus on Biden, especially eith all that he's dealing with, both substantive and political.

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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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