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Go Vols

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40. I have thought about it.

Sat Aug 3, 2013, 05:21 PM

Aug 2013

He has little to lose by standing with the majority of the US citizens on this issue, as he won't be running for re-election.

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Fact: The Obama Administration Has Spent $120 Million More Than Bush Fighting Medicinal Marijuana [View all] matthews Aug 2013 OP

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Who has Obama sent to prison for smoking marijuana? tridim Aug 2013 #3

Here is one Go Vols Aug 2013 #13

Typical Aerows Aug 2013 #19

To be fair, he was convicted of distribution, not personal usage. randome Aug 2013 #41

Yes,the poster I was replying to Go Vols Aug 2013 #51

a better question would be questionseverything Aug 2013 #75

None. Obama has left no legal MMJ users in jail, nor has he put any there. tridim Aug 2013 #87

quite a few people as it happens. do your own due diligence and don't be lazy cali Aug 2013 #34

I'm not going to waste my time because I know it's not true. Post your proof or get lost. nt tridim Aug 2013 #46

Well, now that the proof you demanded has been posted, YOU get lost! Divernan Aug 2013 #64

What proof? The study numbers are unsourced "estimates". tridim Aug 2013 #85

See Post 13, and click on the link! Divernan Aug 2013 #88

Duval wasn't put in prison by Obama for smoking medical cannabis. nt tridim Aug 2013 #90

that wins the "head in sand" award for today, hands down.... mike_c Aug 2013 #78

This message was self-deleted by its author tridim Aug 2013 #86

Mike . . . . Mike . . . . consistency is a virture. Stinky The Clown Aug 2013 #93

oops. Phlem Aug 2013 #71

Could you find a cite for the "$100,000 per-day" claim? tridim Aug 2013 #2

Let's track some numbers RainDog Aug 2013 #22

Thanks, but I'm really looking for a cite for the claim in the OP and the article. tridim Aug 2013 #30

I see others have posted info too RainDog Aug 2013 #33

289,000,000 divided by 1643 questionseverything Aug 2013 #50

Here the MPP take on 2013 RainDog Aug 2013 #62

Here's one report Aerows Aug 2013 #24

NORML's chart showing arrests by administration RainDog Aug 2013 #25

The massive increase in arrests under Clinton RainDog Aug 2013 #28

A truly grass roots movement from the bottom up. mick063 Aug 2013 #45

Yes. As Ethan Nadelman noted - our politicians are too scared to speak up RainDog Aug 2013 #55

It was 2010 when sorefeet Aug 2013 #79

Yes. Only in states with mmj laws RainDog Aug 2013 #83

Yes and we are fighting like hell sorefeet Aug 2013 #92

this and education are probably the two issues I would say Obama is actually worse than Bush on. liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #4

There are thousands more legally operating dispensaries in MMJ states since Obama took office. tridim Aug 2013 #5

Exactly! nt AverageJoe90 Aug 2013 #6

LOL....read this slower..... Logical Aug 2013 #10

I need a cite or it's bullshit. nt tridim Aug 2013 #31

LOL, lets say you prove it wrong and then you can whine. n-t Logical Aug 2013 #39

Obama spent nearly $300 million busting Ganja ℞ ops. - See more at: http://www.thomhartmann.com/foru matthews Aug 2013 #49

OH sweetie! You just called your own citeless post bullshit! Divernan Aug 2013 #68

I am as upset about this as you are, if not more so Isoldeblue Aug 2013 #73

They operate despite him mick063 Aug 2013 #12

Thousands more? bluedigger Aug 2013 #16

Tridim demands links; fails to provide any him or herself. Divernan Aug 2013 #66

What does that have to do with federal? JackRiddler Aug 2013 #70

Be careful mick063 Aug 2013 #8

+1 for the dope smokers Safetykitten Aug 2013 #7

Shhhh... You'll upset the defenders. nt GlashFordan Aug 2013 #9

Someone will soon be posting 20 links to Obama being pro-pot soon. n-t Logical Aug 2013 #11

Actually, they will be links back to the poster's other posts LondonReign2 Aug 2013 #26

LOL.....and you will be so confused that soon you will believe anything. n-t Logical Aug 2013 #35

I think there are other circumstances behind this. randome Aug 2013 #14

I believe you need to "bone up" on this issue mick063 Aug 2013 #15

I don't need to bone up on it. I believe you. randome Aug 2013 #23

Sorry, I was a little brash mick063 Aug 2013 #29

Washington state IS a social experiment in progress, I agree. randome Aug 2013 #38

Lawmakers In 5 States Tell Feds To Back Off Medical Marijuana matthews Aug 2013 #56

Damn what the people want. Go Vols Aug 2013 #17

We always have so much money to throw away for corporate interests. Catherina Aug 2013 #18

Thanks for the charts & info think Aug 2013 #60

I'm shocked, I tell you: absolutely shocked! Who woulda' ever thunk it? indepat Aug 2013 #20

Buy ProSense Aug 2013 #21

Doing this Go Vols Aug 2013 #32

When someones life is adversely altered by the federal government in a state where pot is legal mick063 Aug 2013 #36

Post removed Post removed Aug 2013 #57

President Obama isn't going to be the President... Scurrilous Aug 2013 #27

So it's ok if he lies about going after marijuana burnodo Aug 2013 #37

I have thought about it. Go Vols Aug 2013 #40

No President is going to be that President RainDog Aug 2013 #42

That said, I still predict Cannabis will be removed from Schedule I after the 2014 elections. tridim Aug 2013 #43

Nope. The other way round. More states will legalize and at some point the federal government liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #47

I don't care how it happens, but it's going to happen. :) tridim Aug 2013 #48

in spite of the Democratic president burnodo Aug 2013 #91

Well, maybe he should have the backbone to stand up and say.... Logical Aug 2013 #44

That would be a real shock yet a refreshing change! Divernan Aug 2013 #67

Medical MJ. You know, for cancer patients. NoOneMan Aug 2013 #53

True. Scurrilous Aug 2013 #54

since nearly 3/4s of all voters want this shit to stop RainDog Aug 2013 #61

Who gives a fuck? Sick people need access to effective medication NoOneMan Aug 2013 #65

Atrocious defense. JackRiddler Aug 2013 #72

72% of Americans say marijuana enforcement isn't worth the cost RainDog Aug 2013 #52

Shameful. Absolutely shameful... think Aug 2013 #58

Willamette Week, May 14th, 2008 Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #59

So basically a flat out lie. n-t Logical Aug 2013 #69

Yes an absolute lie and display of disrespect to the voters of Oregon who supported Bluenorthwest Aug 2013 #84

Understatement much? DeSwiss Aug 2013 #63

Exactly. Maybe it's not so great to have allies who, like the Republicans, think that jtuck004 Aug 2013 #74

U.S. Attorney Said Montana Medical Pot Growers Wouldn't Be Prosecuted -- Life Long Dem Aug 2013 #76

thank you for posting this. Obama gets to say whatever he wants. It's his appointees that do the liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #77

That post merits Go Vols Aug 2013 #81

cannabis users are racists! mike_c Aug 2013 #80

and don't forget Paulbots. We're not allowed to have the same position on any issue liberal_at_heart Aug 2013 #82

That's actually good, of course. If Obama had spent zero... gulliver Aug 2013 #89

. LondonReign2 Aug 2013 #94

kick otherone Aug 2013 #95