Politics Biden says he won't legalize marijuana because it may be a 'gateway drug'

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  1. Lanny

    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    This same reasoning is why I'm against both gambling and even the lotteries. The government and private and Indian casinos are boosting people's gambling addictions while taking money from those who can least afford to lose it.
     
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    Road Ratt King of my own little world

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    Biden is so out of touch I am not sure that he even knows what decade it is.
     
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    Id agree to that, saying drugs ruin your life so we’ll throw you into prison thus ruining your life is definitely not what Im saying, especially when its marijuana, especially possession if someone wants to get high at their house on a Tuesday thats a personal choice.

    I think the issue is, at some point if the governments involved it comes down to money. If its “legal” then they’ll control its sales so they can tax people, which gives them reasons to keep people buying, which may not be as much of an issue with weed, but As mentioned there are stronger drugs out there that I would take issue with. I certainly don't want the government to see value in making as many as they can drug addicts.
     
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    I smoke a little weed almost every day and it’s never hurt...........................oh look!! A squirrel!!!!
     
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    Yep, usually smoke some late at night to help sleep. Purple Hindu Kush or Kosher Kush make for great sleeping aids. I'd rather do that than take some prescription medications to sleep like many people do.
     
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    UncleCliffy'sDaddy We're all Bozos on this bus.

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    For whatever reason, I’m literally immune to certain prescription meds. Opioids and/or codeine derivatives do absolutely nothing for me but cause major constipation. It’s like taking a sugar pill. The only legal pain relief that works for me is ibuprofen, and that shit is terrible for the kidneys and (supposedly) the liver. Thank God for CBD. Amazing stuff.......as is the Purple Hindu Kush......
     
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    yankeesince59 "Oh Captain, my Captain".

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    Some say marijuana is addictive, which is total BS...because I've been smoking for 50 years, and I'm not hooked.
     
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    UncleCliffy'sDaddy We're all Bozos on this bus.

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    Me neither. I’m just trying to do my utmost to help the Millennial budtenders realize their share of the American Dream......
     
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    yankeesince59 "Oh Captain, my Captain".

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    I no longer smoke during the day, otherwise I wouldn't get anything done. Like Cup, nowadays I only do it the evenings in order to help me sleep. Of course in between the time I toke up and go to bed, the maniacal munchies take over.


    "Mmmmmm, Chee-tos"....(Homer Simpson voice)
     
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    yankeesince59 "Oh Captain, my Captain".

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    Ahhhh, so THAT'S were his orange hair and skin tone comes from.
     
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    Glad Obama chimed in and warned the dem party not to get to crazyleft and alienate mod dems and republicans. This is very wise of him and I do think the majority of liberals feel that way too.
    So I expect to see Pete, Joe, Amy and other candidates focus on the middle.
     
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    Since I've retired I've gone through a stretch where I smoked a lot of pot....that's calmed down mostly since I've had health issues. Now I'm making edibles and if you get the dose correct, it's way better than Tylenol or Ibuprofen...in moderation cannabis is great medicine...overdoing it and I think you risk turning into a cream puff...I don't think it's the answer for young folks trying to build a future but on a recreational level....it's better than booze anyday.
     
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    If I toke in the afternoon, my wife (an absolute non toker) prefers I indulge in a “productive “ sativa. It usually get me going like a house afire on her honeydew list. At my age that’s my idea of marital compromise......
     
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    Red or white?
     
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    I used to smoke all the time. I do on occasion now. It should be legal and taxed. I see it differently than other drugs like Cocain, Herion, meth etc. Marijuana is natural. You pull it off the plant and start smoking.

    Those other drugs all require plants and other unnatural chemicals and whatnot to be processed. I have smoked weed and I tried shrooms once. Never made me want to use the other shit.

    Don't care for needles or smoking gasoline no thanks.
     
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    Mostly red's. It's healthy for your heart.
     
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    I'm sort of proof that that isn't the case....loved my red wines and brandy which were both supposed to be good for your heart but the thing is...they aren't good for your liver or heart long term....in extreme moderation they may have medicinal effects but wine will enlarge the liver and systolic chamber of the heart...I tested the theory and had heart failure...my heart doctor said I should avoid it at all costs. I had quit drinking half a year before my heart failed...I quit because I was getting liver spots on my skin....they are all gone now.
     
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    According to most research like 3-4 glasses a weak is healthy for your heart and your immune system.
    Everyone’s body is at least somewhat different, and yeah there are other risks to it. I dont even come close to the 3-4 a week though. More like a 2 or so a month...
     
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    I should rephrase that to most of the research I've seen.
    Also I'm sorry about the health issues you've had. I am glad to hear you're doing better.
     
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