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In reply to the discussion: Obama shouldn't 'evolve' on anything. [View all]Number23
(24,544 posts)21. Exactly. But some on DU consider this the quintessentially most important issue ever
Even going to the point of accusing black posters who point out exactly what you just did of not caring that these laws target blacks more than anyone else.
And folks wonder why you can use almost one hand to count the number of minority posters on this board.
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The evolution of views happens rapidly enough that it's hard to predict the future.
lumberjack_jeff
Jan 2014
#1
I doubt evolution of his personal views has anything to do with his public stances.
El_Johns
Jan 2014
#3
I'm pretty certain myself that you're correct about this--no special insight
DisgustipatedinCA
Jan 2014
#39
Is he actually thinking about legalizing pot? That would be interesting considering that most
Number23
Jan 2014
#8
You were the one who said disenfranchisement was as important as flag burning
Fumesucker
Jan 2014
#22
I said legalizing MJ was considered about as important as flag burning to people
Number23
Jan 2014
#23
You'd be surprised how many Americans have a loved one touched in a bad way by the drug war
Fumesucker
Jan 2014
#91
it's racism, the thing is minorities face racism in many areas of their lives, you don't think
JI7
Jan 2014
#99
I think the person I responded to sees pot legalization as a libertarian issue
Fumesucker
Jan 2014
#110
You read so much that isn't there. Your posts have been absolutely shameful and beyond idiotic
Number23
Jan 2014
#126
And considering that has absolutely fuck all to do with ANYTHING that I've said
Number23
Jan 2014
#127
"it isn't a major issue." Couldn't agree more. And the calibre of the folks so determined to MAKE
Number23
Jan 2014
#28
What you're saying is fine. But I'm just saying that in terms of what people are marching about
Number23
Jan 2014
#40
Thanks, and that's good to know. I don't doubt that those polled are mostly in favor
Number23
Jan 2014
#42
Do you have any articles handy on how it's helping the economies in those regions?
Number23
Jan 2014
#130
Colorado One Year Later: Thousands Not Arrested for Marijuana, Millions of Dollars Saved
progressoid
Jan 2014
#134
Politically it's probably low on the radar, but socially and economically, it is very high up.
joshcryer
Jan 2014
#82
So, after all the insults you tossed at me, you "would've liked Obama to speak out...
polichick
Jan 2014
#12
"Calling a spade a spade is not an attack. It's the truth." That's what I do re the prez.
polichick
Jan 2014
#29
It's interesting you can lob insults at Obama and yet get the least bit offended...
Drunken Irishman
Jan 2014
#36
I'm not taking it personal. The only reason I got into this debate is because you misstated a fact.
Drunken Irishman
Jan 2014
#57
Oh yes, I used a figure of speech and said "the whole country" - what a crime...
polichick
Jan 2014
#63
Your point was flawed because you assumed a huge majority supported it...
Drunken Irishman
Jan 2014
#68
The potential benefit is huge - leadership is about real people and their lives...
polichick
Jan 2014
#74
Got it. You get to decide when it's acceptable and not acceptable to come out in support of it.
Drunken Irishman
Jan 2014
#77
Most likely that would be best tactic, just a massive ego operating there and not much else
Katashi_itto
Jan 2014
#106
Why wait until the polls turn? Leaders LEAD. People are still going to jail for...
polichick
Jan 2014
#86
It might be cool to evolve ahead of the general public and lead sometimes.
TheKentuckian
Jan 2014
#13
The general public, while polling "yeah sure, it shouldn't be a lock-up offense :shrug:"...
Schema Thing
Jan 2014
#17
Exactly. But some on DU consider this the quintessentially most important issue ever
Number23
Jan 2014
#21
Is this a joke? The DOJ is headed by AG Holder, who serves at the President's pleasure.
Romulox
Jan 2014
#129
I applaud his evolution. 100%. Just like I applaud Glenn Greenwald's political
Luminous Animal
Jan 2014
#60
This screed demonstrates nothing so much as your determined ignorance and suicidal partisanship.
Egalitarian Thug
Jan 2014
#96