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SunSeeker

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13. Brace for the special interest campaign against legalization.

Mon Jun 11, 2012, 11:22 PM

Jun 2012

Pot legalization had majority support in CA too...until the special interest who make money off pot criminalization (private prisons, local law enforcement who get war on drugs money for pot busts) started campaigning against it.

That and the refusal of youth to get up and go to the polls killed Prop. 19. It lost by double digits.
http://articles.latimes.com/2010/nov/03/local/la-me-pot-20101103-1

Hopefully CO's stoners aren't as lazy as CA's.

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Poll: Colorado Wants Marijuana Legalized, Regulated Like Booze and Smokes [View all] RainDog Jun 2012 OP

Go Colorado. limpyhobbler Jun 2012 #1

That could be a possiblity for Democrats RainDog Jun 2012 #2

I think there's actually a good chance that Obama endorses it in the next few months. joshcryer Jun 2012 #7

Really? limpyhobbler Jun 2012 #10

I don't think so because he hasn't laid the groundwork for changing his position RZM Jun 2012 #11

Yeah, but look at how he did DADT. joshcryer Jun 2012 #25

I agree that's a credible path to a new position RZM Jun 2012 #30

Fair enough. For what it's worth, see my sig. joshcryer Jun 2012 #32

really? RainDog Jun 2012 #20

really I don't think he will ThomThom Jun 2012 #36

When do you think it shall be? joshcryer Jun 2012 #37

Nah, Not Till His Girls Are Older otohara Jun 2012 #39

The problem with this is sample motivation. TheWraith Jun 2012 #3

The Democratic party endorsed it and will be pushing it. joshcryer Jun 2012 #6

Compared to the aftermath of Prop 19 in CA RainDog Jun 2012 #14

What has done it is that Colorado was smart, they legalized medical use... joshcryer Jun 2012 #26

Interesting that Amendment 64 beats Obama by 16 points RZM Jun 2012 #4

This is actually why it would be good for Obama to come out in favor of legalization. joshcryer Jun 2012 #8

I'd like that too RZM Jun 2012 #9

I'll bet he does just that,,,come August or jaysunb Jun 2012 #24

Colorado Republicans lean to the Libertarian side IndyPragmatist123 Jun 2012 #41

They need ads that Politicalboi Jun 2012 #5

Yeah? So do I. Zanzoobar Jun 2012 #12

so, you think one in ten americans will end up in prison for mj? RainDog Jun 2012 #15

It depends. Zanzoobar Jun 2012 #61

federalism RainDog Jun 2012 #62

In the mean time the feds do what they want. Zanzoobar Jun 2012 #63

people who want to address injustice face consequences RainDog Jun 2012 #64

I think it's a little different. Zanzoobar Jun 2012 #65

no doubt RainDog Jun 2012 #66

Raindog, I do not doubt your veracity Zanzoobar Jun 2012 #67

what happened with your family member? RainDog Jun 2012 #68

Brace for the special interest campaign against legalization. SunSeeker Jun 2012 #13

If you read the post, upthread RainDog Jun 2012 #22

Adding a link to the CO jury trial RainDog Jun 2012 #16

Thanks RainDog. :) joshcryer Jun 2012 #28

ENTHUSIASTIC K&R Warren DeMontague Jun 2012 #17

You have to get the stoners to go to the polls first. Rain Mcloud Jun 2012 #18

All we need is for this trend to continue: joshcryer Jun 2012 #31

The Stoners? otohara Jun 2012 #40

I don't know about other folks but Rain Mcloud Jun 2012 #43

How About Tokers or Smokers otohara Jun 2012 #52

Have a...... Rain Mcloud Jun 2012 #57

I think anti cannabis laws are a waste DonCoquixote Jun 2012 #19

You know, people can be responsible RainDog Jun 2012 #23

You have heard people say it is harmless DonCoquixote Jun 2012 #49

only if it allows grow your own for personal use nt msongs Jun 2012 #21

Hell, I've been advocating this stance for 33 years.... n/t Ghost in the Machine Jun 2012 #27

I'm a non-smoker. But I find it appalling that Jamaal510 Jun 2012 #29

That's the way power politics work RainDog Jun 2012 #33

Link: Amendment 64 to legalize cannabis in CO RainDog Jun 2012 #34

Link to P2012 thread about the Democratic Party of Colorado endorsing MMJ legalization: joshcryer Jun 2012 #35

Thanks! RainDog Jun 2012 #42

I will vote for legalization Ohio Joe Jun 2012 #38

I agree with Colorado! Spazito Jun 2012 #44

And get rid of the "imaginary" distance. Woody Woodpecker Jun 2012 #45

Or better yet, standardize the "distance" requirements re outlets that sell liquor... Spazito Jun 2012 #46

Agreed. Why single out dispensaries when there are other stores that sell 18+ only stuff? Woody Woodpecker Jun 2012 #47

Kicked and recommended for the great state of Colorado. Uncle Joe Jun 2012 #48

The feds will just threaten to take DiverDave Jun 2012 #50

critical mass RainDog Jun 2012 #51

Here are the ads they ran to get signatures (the site is gone now): joshcryer Jun 2012 #53

thanks! n/t RainDog Jun 2012 #54

Here's the first legalize ad (for recreational use) RainDog Jun 2012 #55

Thanks! I'm not sure I dig that one. joshcryer Jun 2012 #56

why? nt RainDog Jun 2012 #59

I'm sorry! I didn't see your reply! joshcryer Jun 2012 #69

But, honestly, there are various facets to the law RainDog Jun 2012 #72

I like the pro-recreational message, no doubt. joshcryer Jun 2012 #73

This is a step in the right direction towards ending the murderous cartel's monopoly on marijuana.nt AJTheMan Jun 2012 #58

Also - Democratic Senator Wyden included hemp legalization to the ag bill RainDog Jun 2012 #60

I'm glad you pointed that out. I actually read the full bill the other day... joshcryer Jun 2012 #70

link to Wyden video from Wed. June 13th RainDog Jun 2012 #71

Somebody should have issued an executive order instructing the justice department Warren Stupidity Jun 2012 #74

Please, please forgive this kick, but this is important. joshcryer Jul 2012 #75

what the end of prohibition may look like RainDog Jul 2012 #76