dirt mahgirt
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what has he done for the economy besides making a website to show how he distributes money to peoples bonuses and raise the price on cigarettes so he can lower the income tax. does that sound fair
Obama addresses the LEGALIZE question today!!
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w1ckedchowda
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I agree. Most of what you said there he actually has not done, just said he was going to and hasn't, or changed it. He said troops would be home by now, then went to some back in 18 months, than increased it again.
LoudBlunts
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not only that...but have any of you guys heard of the ACTA agreement/treaty?
wow
google it...if yall cant find it..ill start a thread about it
wow
google it...if yall cant find it..ill start a thread about it
Inkslinger118
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWA7DT7v0Lk&feature=PlayList&p=50CC395D23EEB122&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=8
Here is the hypocrite talking about decriminalizing marijuana.
That is the same man that said: "The answer is NO, and it won't help our economy.
Here is the hypocrite talking about decriminalizing marijuana.
That is the same man that said: "The answer is NO, and it won't help our economy.
htownhmgrow09
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wow i love this intense forum the reality of him not being able to just legalize mj is becuz the republican assholes ( and im from texes and im not republican n e more) lol. but he cant just stand up and say weed is legal cuz they will crucify this negro pres. but hopefully before is first term is up it will decriminalized in and across the whole us. lets just all roll on up and hope he can pull through before the 1st year is up . peace and +rep to all the posts
Inkslinger118
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If you thought President Barack Obama’s mocking response to the question of whether “taxing and regulating cannabis would raise revenue and reduce prohibition-associated violence” couldn’t be any worse, just listen to White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs stumble below.
Kudos to the reporters who held the White House’s feet to the fire on this one. First, Gibbs is asked: “When the President said he doesn’t think that legalizing marijuana would give the economy a boost was he giving a political answer or an economic answer? Does he have numbers to back (his position) up?”
The pained expression on Gibbs’ face says it all as he mumbles that, in fact, he is aware of no economic analyses — as in zip, nada — that support the President’s dismissive position. Naturally, we have numerous credible economic reports proving just the opposite. Perhaps Mr. Gibbs would like to review them here, here, here, and here.
Minutes later, the White House Press Secretary appears even more desperate for a place to hide when a second reporter asked Gibbs to articulate the reasons why the President refuses to consider the issue. Gibbs’ response is priceless.
“Uh, he, he does not think that, uh, uh, that that is uh, uh, [pause] he opposes it, he doesn’t think that that’s the, the right plan for America.”
And there you have it. Wow. Such a vapid response wouldn’t cut it if Gibbs was a third-grader standing in front of his classroom, no less the Press Secretary to the White House!
Keep in mind, both Obama and his press secretary knew in advance that they were going to publicly respond the question of taxing and regulating cannabis. They had at least 24 hours to prepare an articulate, rational, and substantive response. And yet the best response they could come up with was snickers and “uh.”
Are the final days of marijuana prohibition upon us? It sure looks that way from here. But why not write the President and ask him yourself.
A recent article from NORML.
Kudos to the reporters who held the White House’s feet to the fire on this one. First, Gibbs is asked: “When the President said he doesn’t think that legalizing marijuana would give the economy a boost was he giving a political answer or an economic answer? Does he have numbers to back (his position) up?”
The pained expression on Gibbs’ face says it all as he mumbles that, in fact, he is aware of no economic analyses — as in zip, nada — that support the President’s dismissive position. Naturally, we have numerous credible economic reports proving just the opposite. Perhaps Mr. Gibbs would like to review them here, here, here, and here.
Minutes later, the White House Press Secretary appears even more desperate for a place to hide when a second reporter asked Gibbs to articulate the reasons why the President refuses to consider the issue. Gibbs’ response is priceless.
“Uh, he, he does not think that, uh, uh, that that is uh, uh, [pause] he opposes it, he doesn’t think that that’s the, the right plan for America.”
And there you have it. Wow. Such a vapid response wouldn’t cut it if Gibbs was a third-grader standing in front of his classroom, no less the Press Secretary to the White House!
Keep in mind, both Obama and his press secretary knew in advance that they were going to publicly respond the question of taxing and regulating cannabis. They had at least 24 hours to prepare an articulate, rational, and substantive response. And yet the best response they could come up with was snickers and “uh.”
Are the final days of marijuana prohibition upon us? It sure looks that way from here. But why not write the President and ask him yourself.
A recent article from NORML.
Wastedagain
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Laws are meant to be broken. and legalization would hurt my supply in demand.
First off TY for the nice reply CrackerJax, I am adding this first line AFTER I typed out the whole thing since now I think it may sound a little agressive although not towards you or any other RIU member I ASSURE YOU!1.) I agree with you.
2.) I think since Obama could not have possibly gotten elected without "white" support, the "pro" white groups are a minority (ironic?), so no. Obama kind of proves MOST white people are past that stage.
3.) I agree. MJ is the way to crack open the door. How far it is opened is still unknown, but weed definitely has medical benefits.
out.
I agree with you on your version of #2 BUT...just because alot or some or who knows how many whites ( I didn't follow the stats on votes) and I'm not even entirely sure they release that...I'm sure they do and I just haven't cared to look but w/e.
Like I said I agree with what you said but I think that even a SMALL group of people could use and you can quote me on this "ANYTHING and EVERYTHING in there power to bring him down, If a small group starts a small ball that dashes his credibility could start a snowball effect, and with something as "hot topic" as MJ I just don't think it would be smart for him to risk it RIGHT NOW."
I'm not saying white control the voting market or anything, just saying that It's easy to talk and change RELIGION than it is laws on MJ, Even if 99% of people smoked it over 50% of them if asked in public or had to stand in front of there peers or legal authorities will act like they have NO IDEA that there is ANY benefit to MJ, and in fact LIE about useing it, having used it etc.
If presidents can still be presidents and have used COPIUS ammounts of MJ (look at bush when we was a drunk college kid)
But all he has to do is under oath say "I didn't inhale"
WHO DOESN'T INHALE!!!!??? How does that shit fly? If you didn't inhale you would not care to do it again...you would be like I did it but how lame... It didn't do shit. If anyone used MJ on a regular basis or several times during college, at some point and I'm sure All but maybe the first if we account for said person just not knowing what to do, inhaled!
If it's good enough for the pres it's good enough for the rest of the country!. Add ALL this bullcrap up and you may get my point, it's not that color/race has really anything to do with it, but as our first African American pres, he's going to have enough on his plate.
And I don't think he addressed it in detail because we didn't want reporters or whomever asking "Mr Obama in 2004 you were for decriminalization etc. why not now and when? What are your veiws? Why not just ask. What are your veiws on abortion?
Some laid back people will be for it, and some FEAR ALL types, EXTREME RELIGOUS TYPES (no not your typical church don't say SHIT about that, as I will ignore it if you say " I GO TO CHURCH" cause no shit, you and millions of other people. But I'm talking about the if you poop it means you have evil in you type religious groups... They are out there, although not as uncommon they are just as stubborn and pushy as any other "Movement or Protest group" and they will lie and cheat and whatever they have to in order to get there voice heard and something done about it...Even if it may not work or anyone even care. I'd rather NOT have these types looking over my shoulder and ney-saying everything I did, or run me out of office.
Banning Ciggarettes that contain POSIONS and market to children should be near the top of the list, but because millions of the Monies earned by say "marlboro" end up helping people get elected... I don't mean bribe so much as Campaign money, advertisment money, etc. But I'm sure it's a you scratch my back I'll scratch yours kinda thing. But since it's been in effect FOR YEARS! It's going to be hard to win w/o at least SOME support from said "investors."
And if he were to ban ciggarettes containing poison then he would probably be assasinated the next day because the multi-billion dollar man behind the tobacco industry would just have to "fix" the problem. (don't get me wrong I have nothing against tobacco, but it does not need to contain arsnic and rat poison...) Personally I don't have the guts to stand in front of a whole nation and tell them what they are doing wrong...Try telling ANYONE that they veiws are wrong...go into a classroom and take a survey or something...there will be for-against and then third party (likes both, can't decide, or doesn't care) now times that class by millions!
One last thing, Sorry for the REALLY long post I got carried away typeing and
I'm not in any way ANY kind of activist and this post is not to change ANYONE's veiws, just throwing my thoughts and opinions out there to share.
cackpircings
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Bush stuck his neck out and did whatever he wanted to do! Fuck it I will do what I want to do, and am just waiting for the day when we all decide to take back our country and finally stand up against the powers that be. My mind is already made up! I cant do it alone this would just land my ass in jail, but they cant put us all in jail. Only 51% of the people need to stand up, and take back what is rightfully ours. Get rid of all the Washington fucks do a true election and boom!!!! we are back where we started (freedom for all and the pursuit of happiness.
So genius that only a stoner like myself could have come up with this poem!
So genius that only a stoner like myself could have come up with this poem!
w1ckedchowda
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Nixon also did whatever he wanted and look how much good that did.
wontime
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you want to start a revolution?
wontime
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it would be more expensive than a liquor license, so again the rich get richer!!! A liquor liscense in this city is about 300- 500k if you are lucky enough to get chosen!
cackpircings
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I don't know... I guess we could just do what we have been doing.. A whole lot of nothing.
Ole Budheavy
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BULLSHIT from a sell out. Hey I didn't even vote for him, but I had hope early on after the election that this important issue would be met with a serious and respectful tone because it was Obama elected. Nope, we were all dopes...at least for believing he would bring some sort of debate about real "change"
hangshai
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When is everyone going to realize that Obama is just as full of shit as the rest of them.. More so, in fact, because of so MUCH bullshit he was spoon feeding everyone before he got elected.. Anyone wish they would've stuck with Hillary yet? I'm not allowed to vote, you can probably guess why...
w1ckedchowda
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It's pretty bad though that our troops aren't on the way home and Guantanamo Bay is still very much alive. These were his main goals before being elected, now it's 18 months we'll have our children home, 24 months, etc etc.
Instead he is sending (as we speak) troops to Afghanistan and into Asia, underneath Russia, to do what I presume?
We're also helping and funding a civil war in Africa.
420Blunt's
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why has something for the people and by the people become a business based off of world monopolies?