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 General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

RainDog

(28,784 posts)

13. Yeah - the states are doing this, not Congress

Reply to Spoonman (Reply #11)

Wed Jul 11, 2012, 04:44 PM

Jul 2012

but at least a federal-level Democrat (and more than one of them) is talking about this issue in various ways.

The hemp amendment didn't make it through the ag bill - but it will be back.

The questioning of Leonhart made her look like such a right-wing idealogue - she can't even admit that marijuana is less harmful than meth. What a wanker.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

16 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Pelosi: It would be ‘really important’ to take on medical marijuana in Congress [View all] RainDog Jul 2012 OP

Rec! morningfog Jul 2012 #1

Oh yes, it would Woody Woodpecker Jul 2012 #2

Damn right it does. Volaris Jul 2012 #7

really? shanti Jul 2012 #12

I think the issue has already hit the tipping point with 16 states and D.C. - and because of the Vincardog Jul 2012 #3

I agree with your comment! RainDog Jul 2012 #6

K&R !!! n/t RKP5637 Jul 2012 #4

I think it is long past time Vincardog Jul 2012 #5

What professional politicians say regarding MM or LM is irrelevant musiclawyer Jul 2012 #8

Last poll I saw for Colorado showed 61% support for full legalization RainDog Jul 2012 #10

Texas, Iowa and North Carolina Democratic Parties: Decriminalize Marijuana RainDog Jul 2012 #9

"Democrats might be interested in taking changes to federal law after the election" Spoonman Jul 2012 #11

Yeah - the states are doing this, not Congress RainDog Jul 2012 #13

Contribute to the WA and COL measures musiclawyer Jul 2012 #14

Campaign to Regulate Marijuana - Colorado RainDog Jul 2012 #15

kick for the campaign n/t RainDog Jul 2012 #16