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U.S. Constitution Title: Jeff Sessions says if Americans don’t want him to enforce marijuana laws, they should change them If the American people are worried about freshly confirmed Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ approach to enforcing federal marijuana laws, he says they should get Congress to change them. During his Senate confirmation hearing back in January, Sessions answered questions on marijuana among other issues, but didn’t offer a definitive stance on what marijuana enforcement would look like under his justice department. “I won’t commit to never enforcing federal law, [Sen. Patrick Leahy], but absolutely it’s a problem of resources for the federal government,” Sessions said. “Good judgement on how to handle these cases will be a responsibility of mine, which won’t be an easy decision, but I will try to do my duty in a fair and just way.” Sessions also said he echoes the position former attorney general Loretta Lynch took during her confirmation hearings. Lynch said then she did not support the legalization of marijuana and that it would not be the position of her justice department to do so.
Though 28 states have legalized medical marijuana use, eight states have passed recreational laws and 21% of the U.S. population now lives in a state where smoking weed is legal, the federal law still states marijuana is an illegal substance. And the drug is classified as a Schedule I drug along with heroin, LSD and ecstasy. Sessions, in the past, has made it clear he opposes marijuana legalization. “Good people don’t smoke marijuana,” he’s on record saying. And further back he allegedly said he thought KKK members were OK until he learned they smoked marijuana. He has since called that a joke. But in a Trump presidency, he’d be asked to forward the Trump agenda and not his own, and a spokesman for President Trump made it clear Sessions would be implementing the Trump agenda, which is promising for the marijuana industry. Donald Trump has supported state’s rights in legalizing and establishing marijuana policies. Robert Capecchi, director of federal policies at the Marijuana Policy Project, said they are cautiously optimistic the incoming administration will continue current policies and not interfere in state laws. “We remain cautiously optimistic that the Trump administration will refrain from interfering in state marijuana laws,” Capecchi said in a statement following Sessions’ confirmation. “We are hopeful that Mr. Sessions will follow the president’s lead and respect states’ rights on marijuana policy. “It would be shocking if the Trump administration attempted to steamroll the citizens and governments in these states to enforce an increasingly unpopular federal policy.” In the U.S. about 60% of Americans support marijuana legalization, and following the seven states that recently voted to legalize recreation, or medical marijuana, more are looking to take steps toward legalization. At this point, the possibility of additional states taking the plunge, or federal legalization getting closer is unknown, but unlikely. Some of the policies put in place by the Justice Department in the last eight years have been valuable, Sessions said during his hearing, but he’s been critical of the Obama administration’s hands-off approach when it comes to federal marijuana laws. “It’s not so much the attorney general’s job to decide what laws to enforce. We should do our jobs and enforce laws effectively as we’re able,” Sessions said during his hearing. “The U.S. Congress made the possession of marijuana in every state — and the distribution — an illegal act. If that’s something that’s not desired any longer, Congress should pass a law to change the rule.” Post Comment Private Reply Ignore Thread Top • Page Up • Full Thread • Page Down • Bottom/Latest If that’s something that’s not desired any longer, Congress should pass a law to change the rule. Since the 17th Amendment, state governments have no say in federal laws. Until the 17th, US senators were appointed by state legislatures so the Senate was controlled by the state governments collectively. Under that scenario, 56 senators would likely now be in in favor of legalizing Cannabis nationwide, which would likely be enough to get the job done. According to the article, 60% of Americans are in favor of legalization. That shows that those favoring continuing criminalization of Cannabis to be only a minority of Americanns, and therefore should no longer in the interests of the DOJ to prosecute. What Sessions is suggesting is simply a formality of a foregone conclusion.
#2. To: misterwhite (#0) He's right. It's his job to enforce laws,not pick and choose which ones he wants to enforce. BOYCOTT PAYPAL AND CLOSE YOUR PP ACCOUNTS NOW! ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO SO,TOO! ISLAM MEANS SUBMISSION! Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012) American Indians had open borders. Look at how well that worked out for them. #3. To: Pinguinite (#1) "According to the article, 60% of Americans are in favor of legalization." Yeah. And 85% were going to vote for Hillary. "But polling absent consequences is a form of protest. With accountability, minds may change ..."
#4. To: misterwhite (#0)
which has done MUCH MORE DAMAGE to this Nation than any silly weed. Sincerely...MUD "Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, #5. To: misterwhite (#3)
of THC-based products @ the Federal Level, thereby leaving this decision up 2 the States...MUD "Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, #6. To: Mudboy Slim, misterwhite (#4) “Good people don’t smoke marijuana,” he’s on record saying. Sarah Palin
“I can’t claim a Bill Clinton and say that I never inhaled.” Martha Stewart “Of course I know how to roll a joint.” Rush Limbaugh Clarence Thomas “Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul![]() Those who most loudly denounce Fake News are typically those most aggressively disseminating it.#7. To: Deckard (#6) “Good people don’t smoke marijuana,” [Sessions is] on record saying.There are “good people who have smoked marijuana” and quit . God bless them!
Who among those in your post still smoke marijuana? Here are just a few smart “celebrities who quit smoking weed:” Brad Pitt
#8. To: Deckard (#6) I challenge THAT quote, in particular...but more American folks have partaken in the pleasures/threats/whatever of THC-based products than haven't...as Bob Dylan once famously crooned, "EVERYBODY must get STONE'd!!" Only the TRUE WEIRDOZ have never even tried pot...LOL!! Yeah...I'm talkin' ATchoooU...MUD)B^/>] BTW...not U in particular, Deckard. "Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, #9. To: misterwhite (#0)
Though 28 states have legalized medical marijuana use, eight states have passed recreational laws and 21% of the U.S. population now lives in a state where smoking weed is legal, the federal law still states marijuana is an illegal substance. And the drug is classified as a Schedule I drug along with heroin, LSD and ecstasy. No state has legalized either medical or recreational marijuana. Possession, use, or cultivation is a Federal crime in all 50 states. Nobody lives in a state where possession, use, or cultivation of marijuana is legal. All states can do is remove their own criminal laws against marijuana.
At this point, the possibility of additional states taking the plunge, or federal legalization getting closer is unknown, but unlikely. Under a Trump administration, expect Federal prosecutions to resume. They can enter any pot farm or retail outlet and seize all property, cash or other, used to facilitate the unlawful activity.
#10. To: Mudboy Slim (#8)
Mudboy Slim, can you provide a source for your statement that: “More American folks have partaken in the pleasures/threats/whatever of THC-based products than haven't.” All I can find are research reports like this one: Gallup shows:I also found that smoking cannabis causes ‘reality’ problems. Scientists have shown for the first time how cannabis users can become paranoid and lose grip of reality. A study revealed that the drug’s most powerful active ingredient reduces activity in a part of the brain that helps keep people sane. The inferior frontal cortex acts as a check on irrational thoughts and prevents inappropriate behaviour. But brain scans carried out on a group of volunteers showed that THC – the chemical responsible for a cannabis “buzz” – dampens down activity in the region. This was born out by the results of psychological tests, which revealed signs of temporary psychosis.1
#11. To: Gatlin (#7) Neil Young is a monotone horrible singer... who can only talk through his songs. He is one of the worse singers in history. Hopefully he OD's I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح #12. To: Gatlin (#10) I also found that smoking cannabis causes ‘reality’ problems. Scientists have shown for the first time how cannabis users can become paranoid and lose grip of reality. A study revealed that the drug’s most powerful active ingredient reduces activity in a part of the brain that helps keep people sane. The inferior frontal cortex acts as a check on irrational thoughts and prevents inappropriate behaviour. But brain scans carried out on a group of volunteers showed that THC – the chemical responsible for a cannabis “buzz” – dampens down activity in the region. This was born out by the results of psychological tests, which revealed signs of temporary psychosis. That is essentually correct. But over repeated use over time, the primeses of the psychosis become habitual, acceptable, and permanent references rather than temporary. The result is cognitive slippage and deterioration.
#13. To: Gatlin, GrandIsland, misterwhite, Mudboy Slim (#10) Men's Wearhouse founder reveals how smoking marijuana for 50 years changed his life “Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul![]() Those who most loudly denounce Fake News are typically those most aggressively disseminating it.#14. To: GrandIsland (#11) Neil Young is a monotone horrible singer... who can only talk through his songs. He is one of the worse singers in history. Hopefully he OD's Looks like your one week time-out didn't improve your manners little boy. Real class act - wishing death on someone whose music you don't like. “Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul![]() Those who most loudly denounce Fake News are typically those most aggressively disseminating it.#15. To: Gatlin, mister4white, A K A Stone, Stoney, redleghunter, goldilucky, BufordP, kristinn, M. Thatcher, holdonnow (#10)
Happy ValenTUNEZ Day, y'ALL!! Utmost Regardz...MUD "Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, #16. To: Deckard, GrandIsland, Willie Green, war, Biff Tannen, meguro, Fred Mertz, sneakypete, Funky Dan, jla, Angelwood, ironman (#14)
"Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, #17. To: Deckard (#13) "Men's Wearhouse founder reveals how smoking marijuana for 50 years changed his life" He was fired from his own company! A company HE founded. This is your shining example of success?
#18. To: nolu chan (#9) "Under a Trump administration, expect Federal prosecutions to resume. They can enter any pot farm or retail outlet and seize all property, cash or other, used to facilitate the unlawful activity." Yep. And they'd have to do that only once. Once the word gets out that they'd lose everything, there'd be a massive "Going Out of Business" sale. But, then again, dopers are the brightest bunch, so the feds would probably have to do it twice.
#19. To: Deckard, GrandIsland, misterwhite, Mudboy Slim (#13) Men's Wearhouse founder reveals how smoking marijuana for 50 years changed his life. George Zimmer had a change in his life….he got pushed out of the startup called Men’s Wearhouse that he made famous….it’s now been almost three years since Zimmer was abruptly fired by the company he built from a single store into a multibillion-dollar empire.
#20. To: Gatlin (#19) "... it’s now been almost three years since Zimmer was abruptly fired by the company he built" Yeah, but he wasn't fired overnight. My guess is that his leadership and judgement had been in decline long before he was fired. Probably because years of smoking dope finally caught up with him.
#21. To: misterwhite (#17) He was fired from his own company! A company HE founded. He was fired from Men's Wearhouse, the company he founded 40 years earlier, in 2013 over differences with the company's board. This is your shining example of success? Yeah - I'm sure you have done oh-so-much better. “Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul![]() Those who most loudly denounce Fake News are typically those most aggressively disseminating it.#22. To: Gatlin (#19) ...he built from a single store into a multibillion-dollar empire. While using marijuana - don't forget that part. “Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul![]() Those who most loudly denounce Fake News are typically those most aggressively disseminating it.#23. To: Deckard (#22) ...he built from a single store into a multibillion-dollar empire. How much had his daily consumption increased when he was fired – don’t forget that as a consideration for his termination.
#24. To: Deckard, misterwhite (#21) (Edited) Yeah - I'm sure you have done oh-so-much better. That's a really piss poor response ... It's aughable ...
#25. To: Gatlin (#23) don’t forget that as a consideration for his termination. Let's see - smoking pot for 50 years, started the company 40 years ago and suddenly fired in 2013 over differences with the company's board. Seems to me you are grasping at straws again. “Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul![]() Those who most loudly denounce Fake News are typically those most aggressively disseminating it.#26. To: Gatlin (#24) Yeah - I'm sure you have done oh-so-much better. Your opinion of my responses are not of interest to me. The fact remains - George Zimmer started a business, ran it successfully for 40 years, and he smoked pot. Your inane posts don't change that simple fact. Your idea of a pothead comes from "Reefer Madness" or worse - Cheech and Chong. I bet you have "potheads" living in your gated community and don't even realize it. “Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul![]() Those who most loudly denounce Fake News are typically those most aggressively disseminating it.#27. To: Deckard (#26) Your opinion of my responses are not of interest to me. The truth is not of interest to you either….you have shown and proven that for years. You don’t even know what truth is….you are never exposed to truth in the “fake news” articles you post.
#28. To: Deckard (#25) don’t forget that as a consideration for his termination. What was the change that caused him to be “suddenly fired” from the company he started 40 years ago? If it wasn’t pot….then maybe male menopause? Seems to me that you need to do more comprehensive research next time….you may find a better example for your promotion of an illegal drug.
#29. To: Gatlin (#27) There goes Gatlin again - desperately trying to become relevant by declaring himself to be the sole arbiter of Truth. What a reprehensibly obnoxious little twat! “Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul![]() Those who most loudly denounce Fake News are typically those most aggressively disseminating it.#30. To: Gatlin (#28) What was the change that caused him to be “suddenly fired” from the company he started 40 years ago? WTF man - can you not read? He was fired over differences with the company's board. That happens uncountable times in business, you didn't know that? “Truth is treason in the empire of lies.” - Ron Paul![]() Those who most loudly denounce Fake News are typically those most aggressively disseminating it.#31. To: Deckard (#30) I've been tempted to take Tater off my bozo list on occasion. But, seeing you quote him, he appears to be a perpetual nuisance so he'll remain there.
#32. To: Gatlin, misterwhite, misterpink, misterbrown, misterblack, John GRAY, Willie GREEN, REDleghunter, snow bunny, brown sugar (#19) Over unsounded gorges, through the rifled hearts of mountains, under torrents' beds, unerringly I rush!" -- Captain Ahab, aka John "Bonzo" Bonham... "Moby Dick..ick..ick..ick..." (Compliments of the Linus 4tunez program.) Que sera sera...whatever will B, SHALL be...MUD "Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, #33. To: Fred Mertz (#31) (Edited) 33...XXXIII...thirty-three!! HOOS tater? "Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, #34. To: Deckard, Gatlin, GrandIsland, A K A Stone, goldilucky, sneakypete (#29) "What a reprehensibly obnoxious little twat!" Tsk..tsk..tsk...must we ALWAYS resort 2 ad hominems, mis hermanos?...MUD "Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, #35. To: GrandIsland (#11) Neil Young is a monotone horrible singer... who can only talk through his songs. He is one of the worse singers in history. I think *I* might need a few bong hits after seeing you write something that isn't insane. I actually agree with you on something. Both Neil Young and Bob Dillon are and always have been horrible singers. They just got away with it because they were such good song writers and musicians.
Hopefully he OD's And you being you,sanity could only pay a short visit before feeling in terror. NOBODY OD's on pot,you freaking idiot. BOYCOTT PAYPAL AND CLOSE YOUR PP ACCOUNTS NOW! ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO DO SO,TOO! ISLAM MEANS SUBMISSION! Why is democracy held in such high esteem when it’s the enemy of the minority and makes all rights relative to the dictates of the majority? (Ron Paul,2012) American Indians had open borders. Look at how well that worked out for them. #36. To: Mudboy Slim, Fred Mertz, tater Gatlin, canary cult (#33) HOOS tater? tater = Gatlin Originally the handle was tater, then it was changed to Gatlin. Trying to hide his tracks when he came over from LP, but they point to those handles belonging to long time Obama supporters tater/Gatlin. Anything globalist, anti-American, with a government job, tater/Gatlin supports for the most part, no mater how evil they are. He's just a gov asskisser from way back. Maybe Fred remembers the phony excuse for the name change? #37. To: hondo68 (#36) Fred this is stone and i deleted your asshole statement.
#38. To: Fred Mertz, TEA Party Reveler, Murron, Biff Tannen, yukon (#37) Title: Gatlin, Top Dog Come on in Tater's return, with a new name... Gatlin. Reverend yukon preaches several sermons, before getting banned. Funny stuff! #39. To: sneakypete (#35) I wasn't talking "pot", shit breath. That hippie asshole, I'm sure does a narcotic or two. I'm the infidel... Allah warned you about. كافر المسلح #40. To: Deckard (#26) I bet you have "potheads" living in your gated community and don't even realize it. If you really believe that gatlin lives in a 'gated
#41. To: Deckard, y'all (#26) I bet you have "potheads" living in your gated community and don't even realize it. If you really believe that gatlin lives in a 'gated community', I'll pay your bus fare up to the old folks home where he's warehoused, --- so you can visit.
One thing is fer shure about gatlin, --- he could never have passed muster to be an officer in our armed forces.
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