Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
18. question
Thu Nov 8, 2012, 07:51 AM
Nov 2012

Does Obama have to officially do this? Declare it - that the feds will not intervene?

Or can it be done passively?

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

Yes. Big congrats to CO and WA 99th_Monkey Nov 2012 #1
Kick from Washington state... Upton Nov 2012 #2
I will be surprised if he doesn't. Lucinda Nov 2012 #3
Nothing much to add to that except… Jackpine Radical Nov 2012 #4
Would be great if Duffy backed off nadinbrzezinski Nov 2012 #5
+1,000,000 Ya Basta Nov 2012 #6
K & R fleur-de-lisa Nov 2012 #7
Du rec. Nt xchrom Nov 2012 #8
Seems like the right thing for him top do. Go Vols Nov 2012 #9
I could not agree more with you! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2012 #10
In Washington... Shampoobra Nov 2012 #11
No, but the FBI could raid the facilities easily as they have in SF, other places. nt Bonobo Nov 2012 #12
Medical marijuana has already been legal in Washington state for 14 years Shampoobra Nov 2012 #13
Wonderful. I really mean it. nt Bonobo Nov 2012 #14
I know. It's been slowly sinking in all day Shampoobra Nov 2012 #15
Thinking about taking a summer vacation B Calm Nov 2012 #16
Yes, Mr. President tavalon Nov 2012 #17
question Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #18
Passivity, it seems to me would be bad for a few reasons. Bonobo Nov 2012 #19
Well, I am all for it...but do worry that Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2012 #20
I think he has an easy fall back by claiming it is a state's rights issue. Bonobo Nov 2012 #21
He did take a stand for Marriage Equality Bohunk68 Nov 2012 #22
See below... the S.O is going to marry my gay ass this year because of Obama. DCKit Nov 2012 #24
We is speaking up. Get off our backs, already. DCKit Nov 2012 #23
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Mr. Obama, re legal marij...»Reply #18