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In reply to the discussion: Obama shouldn't 'evolve' on anything. [View all]polichick
(37,152 posts)117. "massive ego operating there and not much else" - True dat!
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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