Huff Post says it isn't Obama

dukeanthony

dukeanthony

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Perhaps the Dispensaries give the Anti's ammunition to shoot us with
I always thought the Idea was Get MMJ then when people see it doesn't have any detrimental effect. Go full blown legalization.

Basically Dispensaries helped get our foot in the door. But rather than giving some good salemanship. They started screaming at the occupants
 
Ernst

Ernst

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I'll accommodate as many levels of thought as my brain can handle and together all of us will form an opinion..

We need to look at every thing there is no doubt.

However, our best shot that I know of is RMLW. It has good things and stuff I don't understand.

I do agree we need to examine the D aspect.
 
Dan Kone

Dan Kone

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Ernst said:
In an article that points a finger at career drug warlords (dea) The Huffing Post article suggests Obama isn't involved.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/14/crackdown-medical-marijuana-california_n_1011780.html


Perhaps this is a cheep shot from the losing side in California?

Perhaps it is an effort to put the business back in the hands of the Cartels and the established black market.
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That article is just the government lying. A couple prosecutors in Cali aren't going to get a coordinated operation of the IRS, treasury, DEA, FDA, and US Attorney general's office unless Washington is calling the shots. That's especially true since our state attn general is pro-215.

This is about pharmaceutical companies, Vicodin profits, and campaign contributions. Nothing more. I wonder how much Pfizer is bribing the politicians to crack down on the dispensaries?
 
Ernst

Ernst

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That is one of the aspects of running people out of business in a hurry.. It makes way for a take over.
 
ford442

ford442

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of course it wasn't his idea - what thinking person would strike out at his own neighbors and voters in that way unilaterally. i'll say it again - mr obama has to stick to the party line - if he tried to legalize pot by himself - poof - he is out of office.. it is the same with any politician.. like how a dirty cop can't rat on his friends..
 
Dan Kone

Dan Kone

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ford442 said:
of course it wasn't his idea - what thinking person would strike out at his own neighbors and voters in that way unilaterally. i'll say it again - mr obama has to stick to the party line - if he tried to legalize pot by himself - poof - he is out of office.. it is the same with any politician.. like how a dirty cop can't rat on his friends..
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He doesn't have to legalize anything. He could reschedule cannabis to a Sch 2 or 3. That is something supported by about 75% of Americans. And anyone who doesn't support that isn't likely to vote for Obama anyways. The opposition to acknowledging cannabis as a medicine is pretty much limited to people who handle poisonous snakes in church.

This is about getting campaign financing from pharmaceutical companies. Nothing more.
 
Ernst

Ernst

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Well the article offers a contrast of point of view. That is why I shared it here.

We simply need to look at things from all sides if we can is all Dan.
 
Dan Kone

Dan Kone

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Ernst said:
Well the article offers a contrast of point of view. That is why I shared it here.

We simply need to look at things from all sides if we can is all Dan.
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And I simply shared my opinion on the article. Isn't that what people do on forums?
 
ford442

ford442

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i don't think that obama can do anything unilaterally.. he would take endless heat from reclassifying without the enthusiastic consent of most of congress and private interests and no politician wants to sacrifice their entire career over one cause.. i think that wants and will get a second term..
 
Ernst

Ernst

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Well, around here most folks don't know what is happening. They seem not to care nor do they try so far but that is the Central Valley California for ya. Low percent of college folks and low wage jobs.
 
Dan Kone

Dan Kone

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ford442 said:
i don't think that obama can do anything unilaterally..
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Depends. On the topic of drug reclassification, it can come from congress, but it can also be done unilaterally by the FDA without congress. Obama is in charge of the FDA. He does have the power to make that call.

he would take endless heat from reclassifying without the enthusiastic consent of most of congress and private interests and no politician wants to sacrifice their entire career over one cause.. i think that wants and will get a second term..
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Agreed.

The only reason he's not doing it is to keep the special interests happy.
 
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