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In reply to the discussion: Senator Bernie Sanders: It's Time To Decriminalize Marijuana - All In - MSNBC [View all]

Qutzupalotl

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30. Yes.
Reply to George II (Reply #29)
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 11:24 PM
Apr 2018

Early on, he advocated legalization of all drugs:
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2015/05/young-bernie-sanders-liberty-union-vermont/

Since then, his position has moderated, after seeing the ravages of heroin. That was all decades ago, which is why I objected to the Johnny-come-lately on this issue remark.

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Senator Bernie Sanders: It's Time To Decriminalize Marijuana - All In - MSNBC [View all] Donkees Apr 2018 OP
I am confused. I thought Schumer did. drray23 Apr 2018 #1
Sanders co-sponsored Booker's bill and later that same day Schumer introduced another bill.... Donkees Apr 2018 #2
Well good on Bernie supporting Booker and Schumers bills. Kick and Rec n/t emulatorloo Apr 2018 #3
So then why in your OP did you claim it was "his" bill (i.e., Sanders) when clearly it's not? George II Apr 2018 #6
I was curious about this Gothmog Apr 2018 #8
It's Booker's bill which was introduced in August 2017, more than nine months ago. George II Apr 2018 #5
It's not HIS bill, it's Cory Booker's bill which he introduced way back in August 2017... George II Apr 2018 #4
Not true. Qutzupalotl Apr 2018 #7
It is still not Sanders bill Gothmog Apr 2018 #9
The butt-hurt is strong with many here. progressoid Apr 2018 #10
Sarcasm intended or not I agree with your statement. Nt. Amimnoch Apr 2018 #18
Not many have a problem when somebody says something good about him, but..... George II Apr 2018 #11
That does not excuse your false smear. Qutzupalotl Apr 2018 #13
It's not a smear and it's not false. George II Apr 2018 #14
You said he was a Johnny come lately on this issue. Qutzupalotl Apr 2018 #15
Hmmmm....https://berniesanders.com/issues/ George II Apr 2018 #16
He ran on it. Qutzupalotl Apr 2018 #17
This message was self-deleted by its author Amimnoch Apr 2018 #19
So the OP is innacurate but George is lying? Amimnoch Apr 2018 #20
Yes. Qutzupalotl Apr 2018 #21
"Bernie has been on this issue a LONG time"...and yet the longest time ago that you could find... George II Apr 2018 #22
On this bill but not the issue. Qutzupalotl Apr 2018 #23
Again, he's been a legislator for more than 25 years yet he got on this issue only 2-1/2 years ago.. George II Apr 2018 #24
Who said his website doesn't mention it? Qutzupalotl Apr 2018 #28
Once again, "FEDERAL" list of "outlawed drugs", even today. He's still on the fence about.... George II Apr 2018 #29
Yes. Qutzupalotl Apr 2018 #30
How dare you give Bernie credit for ANYTHING!! /sarcasm InAbLuEsTaTe Apr 2018 #26
Exactly. Qutzupalotl Apr 2018 #27
His bill? mcar Apr 2018 #12
Yes, I noticed that, too. (nt) ehrnst Apr 2018 #25
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