|
![]() ![]() ![]() |
This topic is archived. |
Home » Discuss » General Discussion |
![]() |
RadiationTherapy
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:05 PM Original message |
My friend is reporting an MMJ dispensary raid in Tempe, AZ. I'll never forget this, Barack. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
dionysus
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:07 PM Response to Original message |
1. you sound perturbed. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Name removed
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:09 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. Deleted message |
Ignis
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 07:02 PM Response to Reply #2 |
69. All part of the New Pragmatism, donchaknow? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Romulox
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:14 PM Response to Reply #1 |
7. You sound comfortable with this. nt |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
dionysus
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:16 PM Response to Reply #7 |
8. no, not particularly. just amused by the technique of the rant. n/t |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Romulox
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:37 PM Response to Reply #8 |
26. We all chose where to direct our energies. You chose to snark at the OP. It's worse |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
dionysus
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 06:31 PM Response to Reply #26 |
67. it didn't take that much energy. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
sabrina 1
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 03:32 PM Response to Reply #1 |
103. The OP is not the only one who is 'perturbed' which btw is |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
monmouth
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
3. Wow. That will definitely get his attention..n/t |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RadiationTherapy
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:26 PM Response to Reply #3 |
12. Totally. He follows me on Twitter and Facebook too, hence the use of his first name. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Name removed
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:09 PM Response to Original message |
4. Deleted message |
RadiationTherapy
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:21 PM Response to Reply #4 |
10. I tried to find a report on AZcentral, but there is none yet. He posted the following at 1:48pm MST: |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Name removed
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:12 PM Response to Original message |
5. Deleted message |
Name removed
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:40 PM Response to Reply #5 |
29. Deleted message |
Name removed
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:32 PM Response to Reply #29 |
52. Deleted message |
tridim
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:44 PM Response to Reply #52 |
57. A tweet from a friend isn't proof of anything. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
SammyWinstonJack
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:14 PM Response to Original message |
6. Priorities and all that jazz. The O Administration has some messed up priorities. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Name removed
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
9. Deleted message |
RadiationTherapy
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:24 PM Response to Reply #9 |
11. No, this is from an eyewitness, but it triggered this visceral reaction in me regarding Barack's |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
lillypaddle
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:31 PM Response to Reply #11 |
16. Wow, you're on a first name basis with the President?? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RadiationTherapy
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:37 PM Response to Reply #16 |
23. Is there a problem using his first name? Just humanizing him beyond the presidency. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
lillypaddle
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 01:46 PM Response to Reply #23 |
98. He seems plenty human to me |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
tridim
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:32 PM Response to Reply #11 |
18. You think Obama is a good-ol-boy? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RadiationTherapy
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:36 PM Response to Reply #18 |
21. Yes I do. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
tridim
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:37 PM Response to Reply #21 |
25. Well, then allow me to.. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Tsiyu
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:00 PM Response to Reply #25 |
39. Your laughter will make it easier on the cancer patients |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
tridim
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:17 PM Response to Reply #39 |
42. There are hundreds of other dispensaries that remain open, unraided and legal. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Irishonly
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 07:31 PM Response to Reply #42 |
71. Where are they? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RadiationTherapy
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:19 PM Response to Reply #25 |
46. Sure, man. Fugyoutoo, ya know. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
mike_c
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:26 PM Response to Reply #9 |
13. blaming the victim again, anything to shield Obama from responsibility... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Romulox
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:41 PM Response to Reply #9 |
30. Um, the President supports legalized Medical Marijuana, doesn't he? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
B Calm
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 02:19 PM Response to Reply #30 |
99. Yes he does! That's why CONGRESS needs to pass law legalizing it!! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 05:08 PM Response to Reply #99 |
107. or he could ask Leonhart to immediately start rescheduling hearings |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
me b zola
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 03:29 PM Response to Reply #30 |
102. ^FTW!^ |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
LynneSin
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
14. So is your prefence Mitt Romney or Newt Gingrich? Maybe Rick Santorum will make a comeback |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RadiationTherapy
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:32 PM Response to Reply #14 |
17. He's the one burning votes, not me. Fuggim. I am a bit surprised you took the |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:44 PM Response to Reply #17 |
31. actually, Clinton did go after the mmj program |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RadiationTherapy
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:21 PM Response to Reply #31 |
47. Thank you. I am there with you, but I am not down with the silence. I don't have to like Obama |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:43 PM Response to Reply #47 |
56. Has AZ actually opened any dispensaries yet? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Kali
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 08:42 PM Response to Reply #56 |
80. last thing I read was some were getting around it with "clubs" |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 08:53 PM Response to Reply #80 |
82. AZ lawmakers sure have worked to make it hard to implement the law |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
LynneSin
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:28 PM Response to Reply #17 |
51. So you think a GOP President will leave MMJ alone? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RadiationTherapy
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 08:15 PM Response to Reply #51 |
74. Do I think a republican would go out of their way to allow states to be self-directed on this matter |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Better Believe It
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 08:18 PM Response to Reply #51 |
77. A Republican President would embrace and continue Obama's conservative prohibitionist policy |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Tesha
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 07:42 PM Response to Reply #14 |
72. Does that ploy ever work any more? (NT) |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
JoeyT
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 07:57 AM Response to Reply #14 |
97. I dunno, what's their position on MMJ? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
sharp_stick
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:31 PM Response to Original message |
15. Being as you seem to be on a first name basis with Obama |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RadiationTherapy
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:34 PM Response to Reply #15 |
20. Yep. That's basically what I am doing. I am, due to recent events and until I learn otherwise, |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
sharp_stick
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:36 PM Response to Reply #20 |
22. But if/when you do learn otherwise |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RadiationTherapy
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:37 PM Response to Reply #22 |
24. No, I will follow up. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Juneboarder
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:05 PM Response to Reply #20 |
40. California is full of MMJ cases... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Fokker Trip
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:53 PM Response to Reply #15 |
34. Yes of course there's no chance Obama would let Holder do this. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
sharp_stick
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 09:13 PM Response to Reply #34 |
84. A chance sure |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 09:24 PM Response to Reply #84 |
85. There were already raids in Tempe and Phoenix in October |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
lib2DaBone
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
19. Obama could call off his justice department.. but he won't.. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
lamp_shade
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
27. ooooooooo..... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Romulox
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:39 PM Response to Original message |
28. My experience is that close to 50% of Democratic "Underground" support the War on Drugs. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:56 PM Response to Reply #28 |
36. are they also creationists? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Romulox
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:55 PM Response to Reply #36 |
63. Indeed, the Democratic establishment is far more *reactionary* (I cannot call it "conservative") |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Tsiyu
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:47 PM Response to Original message |
32. Unfortunately |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Fokker Trip
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:55 PM Response to Reply #32 |
35. Obama + Integrity = Ummm...Oh my god my head just exploded. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
thelordofhell
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:48 PM Response to Original message |
33. Medical Marijuana Advocacy Group has been raided before |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RadiationTherapy
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:22 PM Response to Reply #33 |
48. Interesting. Thank you for the information. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Kali
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 09:09 PM Response to Reply #33 |
83. note to self: finish reading the thread before replying |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Upton
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 04:59 PM Response to Original message |
37. Join the club.. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
truebrit71
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:18 PM Response to Reply #37 |
44. Hey, no fair using his actual words....you have to understand the nuance... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Ignis
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 07:06 PM Response to Reply #37 |
70. ^^^ THIS |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
piratefish08
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:00 PM Response to Original message |
38. wow. shit on a mmj patient before holding the president accountable for anything? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Warren DeMontague
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:07 PM Response to Original message |
41. AUSTERITY MY ASS, SUCKERS!!! $$$!!!! WOO-HOOOOO!!! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Itchinjim
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:17 PM Response to Original message |
43. Pfffft. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
SidDithers
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:18 PM Response to Reply #43 |
45. +1...nt |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
treestar
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:24 PM Response to Original message |
49. Why don't you write the President a memo about which |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Warren DeMontague
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:27 PM Response to Reply #49 |
50. So he didn't know what he was talking about in 2008, when he promised to leave the states alone? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
treestar
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:38 PM Response to Reply #50 |
54. "Promised to leave the states alone?" |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Warren DeMontague
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:48 PM Response to Reply #54 |
58. This is from his campaign in 2008: |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
treestar
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:53 PM Response to Reply #58 |
62. OK, then he should sign any bill repealing federal laws |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 06:07 PM Response to Reply #62 |
64. actually, he could instruct Holder to reschedule cannabis |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
treestar
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 09:35 PM Response to Reply #64 |
86. Are you saying that the above proves the President can decide |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 11:49 PM Response to Reply #86 |
92. here's a link to Cornell University - the Attn Gen can choose to initiate a rescheduling hearing |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 12:02 AM Response to Reply #86 |
93. In addition, the Federal Govt. provides medical marijuana to treat illness |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 06:17 PM Response to Reply #62 |
66. oh, and look! 2 Governors have asked the DEA to reschedule cannabis - today! |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
court jester
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 09:38 PM Response to Reply #66 |
89. If Leonhart or Holder say there's no medical use, perhaps the Governors could ask why the Feds |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 09:51 PM Response to Reply #89 |
91. The Governors specifically mention being able to sell cannabis via pharmacies |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Tesha
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 08:11 PM Response to Reply #62 |
73. That's pretty funny when you consider how he's turned his back on enforcing... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
treestar
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 09:37 PM Response to Reply #73 |
87. That's a lot more complicated |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Tesha
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 07:55 AM Response to Reply #87 |
96. So because that would be a tough job it shouldn't be done? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:48 PM Response to Reply #54 |
59. "I would not have the justice dept. prosecuting medical marijuana" |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Warren DeMontague
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:49 PM Response to Reply #59 |
61. Thank you. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 06:09 PM Response to Reply #61 |
65. ... |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
treestar
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 09:39 PM Response to Reply #59 |
90. So they are being prosecuted for having the marijuana? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 12:37 AM Response to Reply #90 |
94. They shut down at least one non-profit cannabis provider in full compliance |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Warren DeMontague
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:49 PM Response to Reply #54 |
60. So am I to understand you SUPPORT your tax dollars being used to drag cancer grannies off to prison |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
treestar
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 09:38 PM Response to Reply #60 |
88. Find a case of that |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Warren DeMontague
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 02:01 AM Response to Reply #88 |
95. *** |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Name removed
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:36 PM Response to Original message |
53. Deleted message |
Vinca
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 05:42 PM Response to Original message |
55. This is about the dumbest thing to waste taxpayer dollars on. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
BadDog40
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
68. The ONLY reason these raids continue is $$ |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
sarcasmo
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 08:16 PM Response to Original message |
75. Tax it and Legalize it now. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
jpak
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
76. LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!1111 |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
lonestarnot
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 08:20 PM Response to Original message |
78. I think you need to re or maybe just first examine your thinking. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RadiationTherapy
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 08:25 PM Response to Original message |
79. An article about the DEA raiding a Tempe MMJ business just 8 weeks ago. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
villager
![]() |
Wed Nov-30-11 08:51 PM Response to Original message |
81. Federal persecution of MMJ outlets stands as a resounding example of Obama going back on his word |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
B Calm
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 02:22 PM Response to Reply #81 |
100. Obama doesn't pass laws, that's congress job. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 03:26 PM Response to Reply #100 |
101. going after state-legalized medical marijuana has been done by the DoJ, not Congress |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
B Calm
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 06:42 PM Response to Reply #101 |
108. Federal law says that marijuana is illegal. The DEA is just doing their job and |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Fri Dec-02-11 04:41 PM Response to Reply #108 |
109. The following people think the federal law is wrong |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
villager
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 03:47 PM Response to Reply #100 |
104. So.. the DOJ agents are dispatched by Congress!? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
B Calm
![]() |
Fri Dec-02-11 07:32 PM Response to Reply #104 |
111. The DOJ agents are dispatched by federal law. When a federal law is |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Fri Dec-02-11 09:09 PM Response to Reply #111 |
112. Congress is NOT the only entity with the power to change the current situation |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
Lance_Boyle
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 03:52 PM Original message |
The scheduling of controlled substances is entirely under the purview of the Executive. |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
onenote
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 03:52 PM Response to Original message |
105. Has any more information come out about the event described by the OP? |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
roman7
![]() |
Thu Dec-01-11 04:19 PM Response to Reply #105 |
106. president obama is a |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
RainDog
![]() |
Fri Dec-02-11 05:08 PM Response to Reply #106 |
110. A bipartisan bill is sitting in Lamar Smith's office |
Printer Friendly | Permalink | | Top |
DU
AdBot (1000+ posts) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Sat Sep 07th 2024, 07:40 PM Response to Original message |
Advertisements [?] |
Top |
Home » Discuss » General Discussion |
![]() |
Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators
Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.
Home | Discussion Forums | Journals | Store | Donate
About DU | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.
© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC