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He's right on pot.. Bennyboy Mar 2013 #1
Yes, because the country needs "Big Pot" like it needs "Big Tobacco." MotherPetrie Mar 2013 #2
But we're perfectly comfortable with "Big Prisons" for more of our citizens than any other country Romulox Mar 2013 #7
Hey, our team has the ball Puzzledtraveller Mar 2013 #15
I believe in decriminalization and medical use. Not legalization. MotherPetrie Mar 2013 #16
Same here. randome Mar 2013 #21
Yeah, that's something you rarely see discussed. MotherPetrie Mar 2013 #26
No I'd rather see the Mexican Drug cartels continue SomethingFishy Mar 2013 #45
Except marijuana kills zero people. nt Generation_Why Mar 2013 #48
Facts are stubborn things. nt EOTE Mar 2013 #53
Because god knows adults shouldn't be able to choose what goes in their bodies. EOTE Mar 2013 #22
Way to miss the point. MotherPetrie Mar 2013 #25
The point is that you think that adults shouldn't have the legal right to smoke pot. EOTE Mar 2013 #28
Where did I say anything about big pharma? It was you who dragged that in. MotherPetrie Mar 2013 #32
You say you support medical use, what do you think that means exactly? EOTE Mar 2013 #35
Lke big pharma is doing now in states that allow medical use? MotherPetrie Mar 2013 #37
So you understand now how you support big pharma? EOTE Mar 2013 #39
There is no such thing as "decriminalization" under the law--either something is prohibited, or it Romulox Mar 2013 #27
Then I guess I only support marijuana for medical use. Find some other way to get high for kicks. MotherPetrie Mar 2013 #33
Exactly--you support "Big Prison", but want to hide behind minor exceptions. Romulox Mar 2013 #34
Bingo. EOTE Mar 2013 #36
So the only way you can support your argument is to put words in my mouth. MotherPetrie Mar 2013 #38
No words were put in your mouth. EOTE Mar 2013 #40
Your post is a total crock. MotherPetrie Mar 2013 #41
Uh huh. And can you describe why? Or are you just going to accuse me of putting words in your EOTE Mar 2013 #42
Let's see -- putting words in my mouth, jumping to false, conclusions, overdramatics.... MotherPetrie Mar 2013 #43
What words did I put in your mouth, exactly? EOTE Mar 2013 #44
Crickets? EOTE Mar 2013 #54
I feel the same way about alcohol Fumesucker Mar 2013 #52
Decriminalization will make things even worse NYC Liberal Mar 2013 #56
Well there's the rub right there... Bennyboy Mar 2013 #3
Exactly. Wish I had a good answer Recursion Mar 2013 #5
There are other models. Washington state will sell it through the liquour commission. Comrade Grumpy Mar 2013 #23
Winslow is wrong on everything else progressives claim they love. bluestate10 Mar 2013 #60
Reefer madness bullshit? This is disappointing, lowest-common-denominator rhetoric Romulox Mar 2013 #4
Was she being serious or sarcastic? JaneyVee Mar 2013 #6
Well I'm sure she said it in a joking way Recursion Mar 2013 #8
I agree, that's why I asked. Dems better stay on top of this issue. JaneyVee Mar 2013 #9
This was at a St. Patrick's Day breakfast, where everyone is encouraged to take jabs at each other. reformist2 Mar 2013 #12
Elizabeth Warren might want to check in with her constituents. Comrade Grumpy Mar 2013 #10
As you know politicians cherry pick some causes Puzzledtraveller Mar 2013 #14
"....He wants us armed and stoned.” djean111 Mar 2013 #11
It's a roast. She was kidding. SomethingFishy Mar 2013 #46
FYI: The St. Patrick's Day breakfast in Boston is basically a roast. Everyone jabs everyone else. reformist2 Mar 2013 #13
Thanks; edited Recursion Mar 2013 #19
Okay, that's good to know. I'm damping down the high dudgeon just a bit. Comrade Grumpy Mar 2013 #24
Elisabeth Warren Bohemianwriter Mar 2013 #17
Washington, Adams, and Jefferson did not advocate the cultivation of marijuana Recursion Mar 2013 #31
Winslow is progressive on social issues. He is wrong on pretty much everything else. Mass Mar 2013 #18
MA Social Conservatives may have to go begging since I think the other name is Tisei Recursion Mar 2013 #20
Winslow is not progressive. Winslow is a wolf in sheep's clothing. bluestate10 Mar 2013 #59
Really? Not so fast. Oh, the power of self deception. bluestate10 Mar 2013 #58
must include "grow your own for personal use" or it's not really any improvement nt msongs Mar 2013 #29
That's how the law is stated in Colorado... SomethingFishy Mar 2013 #47
Far better than a drunk with a gun. n/t Jack Sprat Mar 2013 #30
She was joking. I often make jokes that don't represent my political views. Generation_Why Mar 2013 #49
Maybe he should switch to the Guns and Dope Party. Fozzledick Mar 2013 #50
I have a biker bag with that Guns & Dope cowgirl. Comrade Grumpy Mar 2013 #51
Here's a YouTube clip of Elizabeth Warren from the breakfast: reformist2 Mar 2013 #55
Medicinal Pot was approved by Massachusetts voters in November. bluestate10 Mar 2013 #57
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