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92. From the posts here, I would again suggest The President Has a Growing MJ Problem

Mon Apr 16, 2012, 03:21 PM

Apr 2012

The President Has a Growing Marijuana Problem
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002253036

While some here believe it's only a problem, if it effects his reelection, apparently I'm
not the only one here that sees the issue as a little bigger than that.

. . but hey, look at the bright side, the Drug War is working so well and it's lead to this great new investments industry: Prisons

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002256598

I support the President when it comes to the election and agree that any soft talk now would jeopardize his reelection, but IMHO he's more wrong on drug policy than possibly any other issue, especially when it comes to MJ.

I hope after candidate Obama gets reelected , President Obama has a breakthrough that brings him new found clarity on this issue. I can HOPE, right?

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Obama says drug legalization not answer to cartels [View all] bluedigger Apr 2012 OP

Obama couldn't be more mistaken about that issue. loudsue Apr 2012 #1

For Obama, its worse to be seen as soft on crime than endorse legalization n/t AZ Progressive Apr 2012 #11

You're absolutely right! duhneece Apr 2012 #16

Can you show me one legitimate study that concludes that Ruby the Liberal Apr 2012 #49

I don't believe marijuana is addicting duhneece Apr 2012 #88

...and we continue on the path of insanity Bo Apr 2012 #69

I concur your statement...nt and-justice-for-all Apr 2012 #70

From the posts here, I would again suggest The President Has a Growing MJ Problem FlaGatorJD Apr 2012 #92

Oh please Politicalboi Apr 2012 #2

I don't care if Republicans wants to nail them anti-alec Apr 2012 #17

Did you notice that the GOP has open season on him no matter what he does? Bluenorthwest Apr 2012 #18

Bravo!! CrispyQ Apr 2012 #22

sorry but he's not really a stand up kind of guy on many issues the public is ahead with nt msongs Apr 2012 #34

Exactly! Phlem Apr 2012 #51

"strong economics, rules of law and a law enforcement infrastructure" Ken Burch Apr 2012 #62

The problem with President Obama's logic felix_numinous Apr 2012 #67

Prohibition II. PavePusher Apr 2012 #76

sorry, President Obama, but you are wrong on that one...we've had 50 years of War on Drugs... rfranklin Apr 2012 #3

Whoever that's advising Obama on his drug policy Jamaal510 Apr 2012 #4

The only way legalization will ever happen cbrer Apr 2012 #5

It would be an answer to the prison industrial complex phantom power Apr 2012 #6

Our government is addicted to the drug war. nt killbotfactory Apr 2012 #7

We need a Canadian, "quit prosecuting and persecuting" styled approach to drugs Kolesar Apr 2012 #8

Ever since the Willie Horton ads, politicians have been afraid to be seen as soft on crime n/t AZ Progressive Apr 2012 #9

Not the answer to winning Pres Elections. shhhhh BootinUp Apr 2012 #10

Not one to take a stand, is he. Warren Stupidity Apr 2012 #12

Anyone expect anything different from Obama on an Election Year? n/t AZ Progressive Apr 2012 #13

...or any year? n/t Duer 157099 Apr 2012 #20

Obama is dead wrong anti-alec Apr 2012 #14

No, hes just not suicidal enough to agree that making drugs legal may be the answer. cstanleytech Apr 2012 #27

The fact that he's open to listening to the other leaders on this is huge imo Voice for Peace Apr 2012 #45

Then why isn't his methodology working? Bluenorthwest Apr 2012 #15

This is bullshit limpyhobbler Apr 2012 #19

But If You Don't Vote For Him, A Repub Might Win SoCalMusicLover Apr 2012 #26

I'll still vote for him. The alternative is much worse. limpyhobbler Apr 2012 #41

Obama walks into a war zone and states LAW ENFORCEMENT is the answer think Apr 2012 #21

The stupid thing here is, the William Bennett types he's trying to appease with this stance Ken Burch Apr 2012 #23

^ Exactly. ^ n/t Mimosa Apr 2012 #53

The War on Drugs is the Most Sacred Cow in Washington AndyTiedye Apr 2012 #24

The President really has his head up his butt pscot Apr 2012 #25

Really? abelenkpe Apr 2012 #28

Well, we did manage to outsource most of the associated violence. bluedigger Apr 2012 #29

+1 Nice rebuttal think Apr 2012 #30

What's different today? They globalized IranContra EFerrari Apr 2012 #33

yeah, iran-contra newspeak Apr 2012 #60

The drug war is so pre-9/11 thinking. EFerrari Apr 2012 #61

Stop listening to advisers, and do the right thing! Gregorian Apr 2012 #31

'He said the responsibility also rests with countries that are big destinations for the drugs EFerrari Apr 2012 #32

Especially if you are Wells Fargo! bluedigger Apr 2012 #36

Yep. So none of this has anything to do with drugs EFerrari Apr 2012 #37

Sigh. He knows he's wrong. He's not an idiot. He just doesn't want to pick this battle. SunSeeker Apr 2012 #35

Not to mention without the support of both houses he cant overturn the federal laws regarding cstanleytech Apr 2012 #43

Yup. Like so many things on our (and his) wish list. SunSeeker Apr 2012 #47

Not true... Mimosa Apr 2012 #54

In blue CA, only 46% of voters favored legal pot in 2010. SunSeeker Apr 2012 #64

More independents and conservatives are for liberalizing drug laws. Mimosa Apr 2012 #71

So why isn't pot legal in Mississippi? SunSeeker Apr 2012 #85

In related news, food not answer to hunger. drokhole Apr 2012 #38

Then you, sir, are a fucking idiot. Zhade Apr 2012 #39

I agree the policy has failed and will likely continue to fail however that doesnt make him an cstanleytech Apr 2012 #44

I tend not to vote for guys who want to throw me in jail. Comrade Grumpy Apr 2012 #40

So you'll vote for no one and let Romney win? nt SunSeeker Apr 2012 #48

I live in a state that won't be in play. I have the luxury of considering third party candidates. Comrade Grumpy Apr 2012 #52

The hoary 'good cop, bad cop' tactic again Mimosa Apr 2012 #72

So you'll vote for some 3rd party and get Romney elected? SunSeeker Apr 2012 #87

Living in fear isn't living Mimosa Apr 2012 #93

Well, the cartels certainly want strict drug laws in America. n/t krispos42 Apr 2012 #42

... handmade34 Apr 2012 #46

Beating the Drug-War Addiction bluedigger Apr 2012 #50

Legalization is PART of the answer, but not all of it, n/t rayofreason Apr 2012 #55

I'd say decriminalization but not legalization. randome Apr 2012 #66

Treatment centers for pot? Fumesucker Apr 2012 #74

We already have a successful study of the effectiveness of legalization.. bamacrat Apr 2012 #56

Neither is the current plan JonLP24 Apr 2012 #57

Really Mr. Obama. GeorgeGist Apr 2012 #58

I'm not going to bother unionworks Apr 2012 #59

On an election year, any other answer would be idiocy. Akoto Apr 2012 #63

Exactly. He can't get congress to pass infrastructure improvements. Legal heroin? Pfft. SunSeeker Apr 2012 #68

So, you're saying the President is too weak to get anything done... Mimosa Apr 2012 #73

Ever heard of something called a filibuster? SunSeeker Apr 2012 #86

I think marijuana legalization will happen in quite a few states this year. joshcryer Apr 2012 #78

It's already on the ballot in Colorado and Washington. Comrade Grumpy Apr 2012 #83

Yep, I'm in Colorado. It's well done. Isn't CA trying again, too? joshcryer Apr 2012 #84

It's not going to happen in California this year. Comrade Grumpy Apr 2012 #90

We are winning the war on drugs and the war in Afghanistan rusty fender Apr 2012 #65

it worked for prohibition. Kablooie Apr 2012 #75

I honestly don't believe he believes that. joshcryer Apr 2012 #77

^ True^ Luck of the draw. ^ Mimosa Apr 2012 #79

It would have improved his life greatly if he had been busted.. Fumesucker Apr 2012 #80

I know you're being cheeky / sarcastic. But seriously? He'd be dead... joshcryer Apr 2012 #81

Obama's Christian beliefs are so strong they inform his policy choice on gay marriage.. Fumesucker Apr 2012 #82

This is more than about growing your own pot. E-Z-B Apr 2012 #89

LOL! Good thing he already cashed Bill Maher's check! nt cyberpj Apr 2012 #91