Willie Nelson’s Teapot Party backs Republican Gary Johnson (R) for president

[Javaman]

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2011/05/17/willie-nelsons-teapot-party-backs-republican-gary-johnson-for-president/

The Teapot Party, founded by country singer and activist Willie Nelson, has officially endorsed former New Mexico governor and current Republican presidential candidate Gary Johnson.

"I am truly gratified to have the endorsement of such an iconic entertainer, philanthropist, innovator and champion for individual rights as Willie Nelson," Johnson said in a statement issued by the group. "Not only is he a superstar talent, he is a bold advocate for social change. Americans are demanding the freedom and opportunity to pursue their dreams without interference from a heavy-handed government, and Willie Nelson lends a tremendous voice to those demands."

Johnson, who announced his candidacy in April, is best known in recent years for his outspoken opposition to drug prohibition. The ex-governor also supports same sex marriage and withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq and Afghanistan

At the Fox News Republican debate in South Carolina two weeks ago, Johnson noted that half of the money spend on law enforcement and prison is drug-related. Ninety percent of the "drug problem" is caused by the prohibition of drugs, not their use, according to the former governor.

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[Exultant Democracy]

1. Well there is no chance he gets past the republican primary, but if he did that would be interesting

There are a lot of people with relatives in jail for smoking pot, not to mention the pot smokers themselves. Standing up the the prison industrial complex and its war against Americans is laudable.

[gratuitous]

2. Hey Willie, you champion for individual rights you

Can I pay your taxes for you again?

[tularetom]

3. WTF is it that makes this guy a republican?

Supports legalizing drugs, same sex marriage and withdrawing troops from Iraq and Afghanistan.

[Johonny]

4. you know all the stuff Republicans do once in office

you know how they never talk about the actual things they support as bills and sign into law while on the campaign trail. I'm guessing it's those things that make him Republican.

[Aerows]

5. I certainly wouldn't trust him

He talks a good show, but he's a Republican so he's going to act like a Republican once he gets in office. That means all of these good things go out the window, and it's down to corporations running amok, cutting taxes on the wealthy and getting rid of Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid and public education.

[Rageneau]

7. I DO trust him -- for the simple reason that...

a person courageous and wise enough to buck Conventional Wisdom on a critically important issue like the war on (some) drugs is a person I believe I can trust to make courageous and wise decisions on other important issues. Maybe he's a Republican, but -- on some issues -- he pisses me off a lot less than a many Democrats do

[pocoloco]

6. Short fucking memory??

LOL