Recreational marijuana needs to be on the ballot in as many states as possilbe in 2016

[DisgustipatedinCA]

I've seen a couple of threads poking fun at the stoners and how they can't be counted on to vote. Oregon, Alaska, and DC say bullshit to that. Tacking to the right, spying on every American, chained CPI--these things don't appear to have gotten Democrats to show up at the polls--wonder of wonders. But legalization, especially in red Western states, will get people to the polls, and like as not, those voters will hit the D column hard while they're voting to legalize marijuana. That would at least give some on the left a reason to show up to vote for a party that's been so damaged by right-leaning policy.

[bravenak]

1. I saw young people showing up to vote on weed and the minimum wage.

Both passed, as did protecting Bristol bay and the anti union legislation was repealed.. But we lost our senator.
I hope he runs against Lisa next time.

[liberal_at_heart]

13. If the Democrats would increase federal and state funding to universities and vote for a living wage

(a living wage, not just a minimum wage) I believe young people would turn out in huge numbers.

[bravenak]

14. Yes. I agree with you.

We should set maximums (oops, I mean minimum living wages) and I want a sliding fee scale for colleges.

[meadowlark5]

2. I think there needs to be a ballot initiative here in colorado in 2016

to repeal legalized, recreational marijuana. That's the only way you'll get these apathetic dems/liberals off their asses and out to vote.

J/K But they'd all be out standing in line for days to vote like a new iphone was being released.

[workinclasszero]

3. I agree

People are finally done with the BS marijuana laws in this country.

Maybe after the idiots who voted for legal pot see the asshole republicans they voted in along with it STOP MJ legalization some democrats with balls..male and females...can actually run with the issue!

[Codeine]

4. That's what we're reduced to?

I'm sorry, but if you have to pander that thoroughly there's no point. If the only way we can mobilize our vote is with the promise of being legally stoned then we've lost the debate so badly we don't deserve to be in charge.

[DisgustipatedinCA]

6. In the final analysis, it's better than pandering with Republican initiatives

That's what centrism has brought us. I'd like for there to be more that Democrats could vote FOR, but that's not possible because the Democrats most closely aligned with Republicans have largely prevented it. You just keep up with your advocacy of imprisoning pot smokers, spying on innocent people, and cutting elderly folks' Social Security. It's been a goddamned resounding success so far.

Thanks, Dr. Hydrocodone. Much appreciated.

[Codeine]

12. I have zero problem with legalization

Nobody should be in jail for substance abuse. But the notion that the only thing a young voter is or should be worried about is weed is goofy.

[DisgustipatedinCA]

15. It's not the only thing that young voters are worried about.

That was kind of the point of my OP. We've wounded ourselves in several other areas, so let's go with what might work, now that Holder has ceased raiding pot shops.

[workinclasszero]

8. Really? You ever heard of Prohibition?

The repeal of it it helped the greatest democrat who ever lived get elected. His theme song was Happy Days are Here Again!

Or was it daze?

[JonLP24]

10. How is the debate considering what is in the debate

Still using "trickle-down" as the primary issue after 30 years who deserves to be in charge?

Consider what failed issues what some candidates are already pandering to and accomplishments they distance themselves away from.

Amendment 64 in Colorado had higher turnout than any other election in recent years. With all the political games played & wedge issues this is where the line should be drawn? It doesn't even have to be a promise, just it being on the ballot would increase turnout increasing the probility of them also voting for the Democrats.

[JonLP24]

5. That is effective strategy

Amendment 64 in Colorado actually had higher turnout than the Presidential election which was actually the same day.

Presidential elections don't have the turnout issues surrounding mid-terms that benefit Republicans but something to think about in 2018 if there are still plenty of states that haven't decided

[Puzzledtraveller]

7. Our own top dogs are against it.

Legalization is more likely to be a libertarian, associated with at least, endeavor.

[workinclasszero]

9. Of course the republican lite assholes

that just led us into a ditch last night are against it!

Of course!

[Comrade Grumpy]

11. Let's not leave it to Rand Paul.