Schumer to Introduce Marijuana Bill

a reply to: Pyle

"slow rolling"

Lol.

a reply to: TEOTWAWKIAIFF

It's not about pushing his luck. I'm saying Schumer has no intention of it passing. If it fails they can use it while campaigning. If Schumer is behind it, it's not as it seems.

a reply to: Blaine91555

You're just jealous because it wasn't a Republican.

One thing people need to remember is that decriminalized =/= legalized. Just because you won't get screwed over if caught with a reasonable amount of weed on you doesn't mean the government is suddenly going to be raking in billions in new taxes. It also doesn't mean there'll be a dispensary for every Starbucks.

If this goes through you're still going to be buying through a dealer. All this does is make it so you're not going to be spending your life behind bars if you've got a joint on you.

originally posted by: abe froman
a reply to: Pyle

"slow rolling"

Lol.

During Obama years they were hands of on the state legalization, but made no progress on the federal level because large parts of the nation were still against it.

a reply to: Xcalibur254
You meant decriminalized, I think.
And you are exactly correct. This bill would decriminalize, not legalize.

originally posted by: Xcalibur254
One thing people need to remember is that decentralized =/= legalized. Just because you won't get screwed over if caught with a reasonable amount of weed on you doesn't mean the government is suddenly going to be raking in billions in new taxes. It also doesn't mean there'll be a dispensary for every Starbucks.

If this goes through you're still going to be buying through a dealer. All this does is make it so you're not going to be spending your life behind bars if you've got a joint on you.

its decriminalized in many states already.
the federal level brings many possible changes

a reply to: TinySickTears

if it is legalized federally there will be dispensaries popping up

That would depend upon state laws.

originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: Blaine91555

You're just jealous because it wasn't a Republican.

I would be were I a Republican. The real problem with being opposed to both parties is the Left assumes you're Right and Right assumes you're Left. There really are people who agree with bits and pieces from both sides. We are free thinkers who prefer not to be limited by a party platform. We upset the apple cart, I know.

originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: TinySickTears

if it is legalized federally there will be dispensaries popping up

That would depend upon state laws.

of course.
its legal in a few states for recreation already and several for medical.

if legalized at the federal level i tend to think more states would fall in line
at least loosen the grips a bit

im most concerned with what this would mean for employee drug testing

Republicans should counter and promote a bill to legalize.


BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

a reply to: Blaine91555

Why the brilliant bastid!

Fail, you succeed in getting sympathy votes from the inhalers later in the year. Succeed, and you are the greatest thing since Taco Bell!

Meanwhile, keep holding your fundraisers because the inevitable is coming down the turnpike, anyway.

A vote! A vote!! My kingdom for a vote!!

eta:a reply to: Blaine91555

Gee it is fun living in Alaska!! lol

originally posted by: abe froman
Banks are missing out on lots of money because federal prohibition doesn't allow them to profit from the industry.

Which lobby is more powerful, banking or big pharma?

They both have the same owners, actually....

a reply to: DBCowboy

There ya go. Back them into a corner. Millions of people protesting in their green hats. Occupy DC Now!!!

I'd settle for sanity in the laws.

originally posted by: Blaine91555

originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: Blaine91555

You're just jealous because it wasn't a Republican.

I would be were I a Republican. The real problem with being opposed to both parties is the Left assumes you're Right and Right assumes you're Left. There really are people who agree with bits and pieces from both sides. We are free thinkers who prefer not to be limited by a party platform. We upset the apple cart, I know.

We are actually called Independents... the group both parties hate until election time.

a reply to: TEOTWAWKIAIFF

Exactly

a reply to: TinySickTears

im most concerned with what this would mean for employee drug testing

Probably not much.
I think the issue of impairment is more of a concern there than the legality.

originally posted by: Lumenari

originally posted by: Blaine91555

originally posted by: Phage
a reply to: Blaine91555

You're just jealous because it wasn't a Republican.

I would be were I a Republican. The real problem with being opposed to both parties is the Left assumes you're Right and Right assumes you're Left. There really are people who agree with bits and pieces from both sides. We are free thinkers who prefer not to be limited by a party platform. We upset the apple cart, I know.

We are actually called Independents... the group both parties hate until election time.

I think Libertarians are hated as much. If not more.

originally posted by: Blaine91555
a reply to: TEOTWAWKIAIFF

It's not about pushing his luck. I'm saying Schumer has no intention of it passing. If it fails they can use it while campaigning. If Schumer is behind it, it's not as it seems.

I am with you on this. This is obvious political posturing and Chucky knows this wont pass. But for the record, I hope to be wrong and this does pass by some miracle.

a reply to: Lumenari

We are the majority. Bow before us.

WaPo says we are a myth. I say let the Moderates run for office without obstruction and watch us fix stuff. It would be glorious. A chicken in every pot! Or if you're Vegan a pile of Kale in every pot!

I think I've had too much caffeine.