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George II

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24. Yeah, that's funny isn't it? And they call themselves "Vice"? The funny thing is....

Reply to DrToast (Reply #5)

Mon Aug 5, 2019, 05:28 PM

Aug 2019

....that on a Federal level marijuana is illegal, so as far as any President is concerned "legal weed" is a misnomer.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden

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Joe Biden supports decriminalizing marijuana, stops short of calling for legalization [View all] Gothmog Aug 2019 OP

I can live with that! Now we just need to rid ourselves of the GOP in Texas. walkingman Aug 2019 #1

At this point anything short of full legalization is off base Tiggeroshii Aug 2019 #2

No. awesomerwb1 Aug 2019 #4

Of course it is. It was banned under bigoted lies in the first place. AtheistCrusader Aug 2019 #15

The poster is right -- it is illegal because of racism and xenophobia obamanut2012 Aug 2019 #29

It's a scheduled drug in an international treaty to which the US is a party. lapucelle Aug 2019 #34

How it is that Canada managed to legalize while ALSO being a signatory to that same treaty? Autumn Aug 2019 #41

Canada breached the international treaties. lapucelle Aug 2019 #48

Damn Canadians. Breaching stupid treaties and making sure their citizens have healthcare. Autumn Aug 2019 #49

Tell your friend that there's no shame in asking questions lapucelle Aug 2019 #50

Former Drug Warrior Biden Unveils Cannabis Decriminalization Plan Gothmog Aug 2019 #3

Gosh! You mean he's not coming for my legal weed? DrToast Aug 2019 #5

I was amused by that article Gothmog Aug 2019 #6

Yeah, that's funny isn't it? And they call themselves "Vice"? The funny thing is.... George II Aug 2019 #24

Thx for posting this full and factual statement from Mr. Biden's campaign Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #7

This is disqualifying. Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2019 #8

Ridiculous post redstateblues Aug 2019 #14

Other candidates are leading on this. Harris, Warren, Sanders, Autumn Aug 2019 #17

I won't say it's disqualifying... but it is Stupid! farmbo Aug 2019 #20

It's Not the '90s drug policy. Cha Aug 2019 #38

You want them to deliver it free, too? George II Aug 2019 #25

My MMJ place does obamanut2012 Aug 2019 #30

Sez you. Cha Aug 2019 #37

Quite the creative, though unsupported allegation. LanternWaste Aug 2019 #61

I used to worry bucolic_frolic Aug 2019 #9

Have you ever known someone who smoked weed three or four times a day? OKNancy Aug 2019 #12

No never knew anyone that used heavily bucolic_frolic Aug 2019 #13

one of my best friends.... quickesst Aug 2019 #21

I know lots of people that smoke 3-4+ times a day Lordquinton Aug 2019 #62

Good to hear this. Scurrilous Aug 2019 #10

reading for comprehension - legalization should continue on the state level n t msongs Aug 2019 #11

Honestly. I am exactly where he is on this. Blue_true Aug 2019 #16

Good. But you know what is desperately needed - PatrickforO Aug 2019 #18

I agree Gothmog Aug 2019 #19

Thanks, Goth, for the reality check! Cha Aug 2019 #22

The Vice article was not accurate Gothmog Aug 2019 #23

Yeah, I put it in the trash. Cha Aug 2019 #26

And the clickbait headline employs a Republican/right wing trope. lapucelle Aug 2019 #32

Exactly, lapucelle! "Obama is coming to Cha Aug 2019 #33

And Mahalo for standing up Cha Aug 2019 #35

I'm very wary of disinformation regarding any of our candidates. lapucelle Aug 2019 #36

Yes.. we've already Cha Aug 2019 #43

So what was that vice Cha Aug 2019 #27

Here's what the Vice article did DrToast Aug 2019 #28

The US is party to an international treaty which includes cannabis on its drug schedule. lapucelle Aug 2019 #31

lol melman Aug 2019 #39

lol George II Aug 2019 #42

Lol. Nt BootinUp Aug 2019 #44

International treaties and national implementation legislation are so funny! lapucelle Aug 2019 #51

So you agree melman Aug 2019 #55

Lol! George II Aug 2019 #63

Your "lol" in response indicated that you agree. Which I think is nice to know. ehrnst Aug 2019 #69

Thank you for posting this Gothmog Aug 2019 #64

I posted details on this thread. lapucelle Aug 2019 #66

I read these materials Gothmog Aug 2019 #67

Facts are important. lapucelle Aug 2019 #68

Decriminalizing it is a good first step. I'll take that if Joe is our best chance of getting ooky Aug 2019 #40

Reasonable. ucrdem Aug 2019 #45

Reasonable? SHRED Aug 2019 #53

66% of Americans support legalizing the use of pot. progressoid Aug 2019 #46

Hey, Joe, only decriminalizing marijuana is NOT the answer for way more than a few reasons!! mtnsnake Aug 2019 #47

If his policy doesn't allow individuals to grow a few plants SHRED Aug 2019 #52

His plan will lose us votes if he's the nominee SHRED Aug 2019 #54

"Cannabis executive" distorts Biden's position. What a shocker. DrToast Aug 2019 #56

So the truth bothers you I see SHRED Aug 2019 #57

No, lies bother me. DrToast Aug 2019 #58

You're ignoring the most important part of that quote... DrToast Aug 2019 #59

Well excuse me if I don't trust him on this issue SHRED Aug 2019 #60

Who is surprised by this? Gothmog Aug 2019 #65