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59. Nothing but kudos for obama but...

Fri Dec 7, 2012, 03:34 PM

Dec 2012

I gotta say this one issue would probably make me lose respect; regardless of the reasons. I can't help but feel our government is more and more broken; congress can't get @#$@# done anymore and all politicians treat us Americans like we are ignorant trash with misleading campaign ads, tons of lies spoken in public but never challenged. I feel the blame is on the republicans for much of this; but this side of the coin still gets lobbied and tailors towards special interests.

Lets do simple chart here:

Worst drugs in US by classification:
Herion. Crack. Meth. Pot.

Second tier:
Opium. Cocaine. Morphene. Methadone.

Gotta say, whoever had it out for MJ was more than successful at making it illegal as @#$@#; as it carries worse penalties than coke?

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Administration Weighs Legal Action Against States That Legalized Marijuana Use [View all] Newsjock Dec 2012 OP

Or the feds could fuck off and waste our money on something else. Ed Suspicious Dec 2012 #1

Or better yet... Not waste it at all? RevStPatrick Dec 2012 #2

CO & WA laws are instances of nullification proposed in Jefferson & Madison�s 1798 KY & VA jody Dec 2012 #3

Legislatures can't restore Colorado's anti-marijuana law. It's in the constitution. denverbill Dec 2012 #4

The federal government has every police department on the hook. former9thward Dec 2012 #89

Balance the budget SCVDem Dec 2012 #5

Anyone know how we can strongly and effectively communicate a "hands-off" message? RussBLib Dec 2012 #6

try the "states' rights" angle 0rganism Dec 2012 #18

Another possibility... Volaris Dec 2012 #84

Why would it matter that your "Congresscritter is a Tea Party Repug"? Holder (D) is a Democrat. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #23

Holder can't act... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #46

"Not for long, anyway"? Why would you say that? As long as he doesn't prosecute banksters AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #47

What I am saying is he won't... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #55

I believe that the DoJ is separate from the Executive. BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #58

If Obama did not want Holder to go after state-approved medical marijuana dispensaries, AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #67

Bingo. nt awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #74

You would be wrong. Fuddnik Dec 2012 #71

Ah, another good story ruined by the facts. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #75

No. History shows clearly, I am CORRECT. You're wrong. BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #121

There are three branches of government. Which one do you think the DoJ reports to? rhett o rick Dec 2012 #94

Yes. Keywords: BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #105

Try the "you're going to cost us the 2014, 2016, 2018, 2020 elections" angle grahamhgreen Dec 2012 #81

We have a winner! calimary Dec 2012 #102

From an organizing point of view, the "Congresscritter...Tea Party" fellow might be the jtuck004 Dec 2012 #82

Let it go to trial and see what a jury in that state says. hobbit709 Dec 2012 #7

The method of jury nullification will have to be used, over and over villager Dec 2012 #11

What villager said. jody Dec 2012 #13

Agree! think Dec 2012 #15

That's not cheap nor free. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #48

What about the poor slob who gets a "law and order" jury. Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2012 #65

Why don't John2 Dec 2012 #8

You can only sue on grounds of Unconstitutionality. former9thward Dec 2012 #100

They John2 Dec 2012 #103

Commerce Clause and 10th Amendment bl968 Dec 2012 #107

OFFS. I can't believe the admin. would waste it's time on this. Why aren't States' Rights Advocates nolabear Dec 2012 #9

Maybe it John2 Dec 2012 #10

Because they're not really for "States Rights" that's just a wedge issue used by them to further Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #25

you get the gold star for today Volaris Dec 2012 #87

The President has decided not to enforce DOMA and let states decide marriage equality. progressoid Dec 2012 #40

You can support... awoke_in_2003 Dec 2012 #56

Pot, the cash crop for the Private Prison Complex. States' rights be damned on this issue. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #114

Bongs Away! Gregorian Dec 2012 #12

This is a clear case of ignoring science and math. Pathetic..... think Dec 2012 #14

they're also ignoring democracy 0rganism Dec 2012 #19

"Pathetic" is an understatement. A fucking waste of time and money. GodlessBiker Dec 2012 #31

Obama may be a NARC, but Jimmy Carter wants to toke up MediaMan Dec 2012 #16

Kudos to Jimmy Carter; a great statesman, in many ways ahead of his time. Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #28

Inevitable & neccessary step maxsolomon Dec 2012 #17

This is one time when the feds need to keep their noses to themselves..... Swede Atlanta Dec 2012 #20

President Obama...take notice and leave it alone. SoapBox Dec 2012 #21

Bring 'em on! Ezlivin Dec 2012 #22

WTF has Obama got to lose by advocating a rescheduling of Marijuana? SHRED Dec 2012 #24

Only Congress can do that. Obama is the president. Different branch. eom BlueCaliDem Dec 2012 #60

Ok, John2 Dec 2012 #108

Time to get rid of Holder. /nt Ash_F Dec 2012 #26

Holder was a HUGE disappointment and should have been axed. Many wanted Jennifer Granholm SugarShack Dec 2012 #57

This would be Obama turning his back on us. Joey Liberal Dec 2012 #27

Again, you mean? villager Dec 2012 #52

Always. nt SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #115

the prison industrial complex demands it.... mike_c Dec 2012 #29

Marijuana listed as a Schedule 1 narcotic is obscene SHRED Dec 2012 #30

Remember... greyghost Dec 2012 #32

Sort of like the "Drive 55" federal requirement that tied highway funds to lowering the speed limit? MADem Dec 2012 #33

I heard something to that effect talked about on one of the morning programs. Uncle Joe Dec 2012 #38

Two words: "Jury Nullification" SHRED Dec 2012 #34

Two more words: "Good luck" DefenseLawyer Dec 2012 #77

the 60 Minutes piece said Denver citizens are doing it SHRED Dec 2012 #86

Try it feds, and states will secede Ter Dec 2012 #35

Oh Jesus Christ on a cracker. Arugula Latte Dec 2012 #36

The Ironic Thing Ccarmona Dec 2012 #37

Know what chaps arse bakpakr Dec 2012 #39

Why can't the state use it's National Guard to block the Narcs? - Seriously! socialindependocrat Dec 2012 #41

I just read article in Rolling Stone marlakay Dec 2012 #42

good luck with that-he helped create the drug czar green for victory Dec 2012 #53

Biden Also Pushed Through the "Rave Act" in the Dead of Night AndyTiedye Dec 2012 #70

Didn't he also vote to make student loans nondischargeable in bankrupty? What a populist. AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #78

Huh. They want to treat voters like Michigan treats unions. n/t jtuck004 Dec 2012 #43

Obama smoked pot. Bush smoked pot. Clinton Smoked pot. dorkulon Dec 2012 #44

What a damn minute! Clinton NEVER INHALED!! AAO Dec 2012 #69

Drug laws for only for the little people, much like taxes. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #116

K&R DeSwiss Dec 2012 #45

The DOJ is wasting effort on pot smokers........ Hotler Dec 2012 #49

Well, there goes all beliefs that I had he'd be different in the 2nd term... Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #50

whatever, then make it a finable offense, 1 penny, to be paid, when you get around to it CreekDog Dec 2012 #51

I wouldn't legalize it at the state-level, I'd just change the penality to a 1 cent fine. David__77 Dec 2012 #54

Nothing but kudos for obama but... neffernin Dec 2012 #59

This option doesn't seem viable: JimDandy Dec 2012 #61

Hope for change _ed_ Dec 2012 #62

??? heaven05 Dec 2012 #63

Stop the sale of all liquor? You must be joking green for victory Dec 2012 #66

I think neffernin Dec 2012 #73

it's heaven05 Dec 2012 #79

being heaven05 Dec 2012 #76

When is someone going to take legal action against stupidity? nolabels Dec 2012 #64

Why don't they go after REAL criminals like Bush & CHEEEEney! AAO Dec 2012 #68

Exactly my thought. nt JudyM Dec 2012 #113

You're Welcome Mr. Obama SoCalMusicLover Dec 2012 #72

yep heaven05 Dec 2012 #80

Constant disappointment....Obama aims to please. SammyWinstonJack Dec 2012 #117

Here they go, flushing OUR tax dollars down the toilet LiberalEsto Dec 2012 #83

As A person that did time for pot BobbyBoring Dec 2012 #85

Exactly what I said in another thread musiclawyer Dec 2012 #90

Do they want a repeat of 2010? CrispyQ Dec 2012 #88

JURY NULLIFICATION! wildbilln864 Dec 2012 #91

I think there are a lot of questions union_maid Dec 2012 #92

In theory, yes Hydra Dec 2012 #97

So Telling and So Dumb colsohlibgal Dec 2012 #93

�In Colorado, Pot Got 50,000 More Votes Than Obama� frylock Dec 2012 #95

I live in a red county in WA marlakay Dec 2012 #96

Howdy again, cilla4progress Dec 2012 #109

Howdy back marlakay Dec 2012 #110

Back in the day, cannabis was decriminalized in OR, WA, AK Hestia Dec 2012 #98

Lets Stop the War elbloggoZY27 Dec 2012 #99

grrrr Marrah_G Dec 2012 #101

stupid, but for all politicians it's, "Whose your daddy?" fascisthunter Dec 2012 #104

It's a good thing that we aren't stuck with Romney FiveGoodMen Dec 2012 #106

This would be a very stupid thing for the Obama administration to do. yardwork Dec 2012 #111

This is the most pressing problem facing our nation today jsr Dec 2012 #112

Nauseating! JackRiddler Dec 2012 #118

Lets see who the government works for DiverDave Dec 2012 #119

We all know who it is harun Dec 2012 #120