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Title: Jeff Sessions says if Americans don’t want him to enforce marijuana laws, they should change them
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Market Watch
URL Source: http://www.marketwatch.com/story/je ... 01-11?siteid=yhoof2&yptr=yahoo
Published: Feb 11, 2017
Author: Trey Williams
Post Date: 2017-02-11 12:27:59 by misterwhite
Keywords: None
Views: 15938
Comments: 80
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.”
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#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, 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. 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.
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. 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:
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
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.
Men's Wearhouse founder reveals how smoking marijuana for 50 years changed his life
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. Happy ValenTUNEZ Day, y'ALL!! Utmost Regardz...MUD "Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, Real class act - wishing death on someone whose music you don't like." "Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, He was fired from his own company! A company HE founded. This is your shining example of success?
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.
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.
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.
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. While using marijuana - don't forget that part. While using marijuana - don't forget that part. How much had his daily consumption increased when he was fired – don’t forget that as a consideration for his termination.
That's a really piss poor response ... It's aughable ...
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. That's a really piss poor response ... 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. 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.
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. 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.
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! 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? 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.
(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, HOOS tater? "Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, Tsk..tsk..tsk...must we ALWAYS resort 2 ad hominems, mis hermanos?...MUD "Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, 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.
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? Fred this is stone and i deleted your asshole statement.
Look what just washed up on shore. Welcome. Tater's return, with a new name... Gatlin. Reverend yukon preaches several sermons, before getting banned. Funny stuff! 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
If you really believe that gatlin lives in a 'gated
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.
Gatlin, North Korean Air Force? The good Lord above has NEVER produced a better mind or a better body than...MUDZ, imho...MUD "Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, Heh heh heh...MUD "Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, U gonna TAKE dat, Gatlin?!...tpaine's p'OWNin' U, dude...MUD "Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, ROLFMAO! You actually think it's possible to OD on pot! That one earns a humor ping list ping. 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.
(Compliments of the Linux Fortune program.) AlGOREz raison d'tre...heh heh heh. GIT a reeeal JOB, bitches!! Nuff sed...MUD "Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States, Hey there, STINKY....lOOk what the RATZ drugged in...LOL!!
"Devolve Power Outta the Federal Leviathan and Back to the States,
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Localities, and Individuals as Prescribed in the US Constitution."
#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.
At this point, the possibility of additional states taking the plunge, or federal legalization getting closer is unknown, but unlikely.
#10. To: Mudboy Slim (#8)
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)
#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.
#13. To: Gatlin, GrandIsland, misterwhite, Mudboy Slim (#10)
“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
“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)
“More American folks have partaken in the pleasures/threats/whatever of THC-based products than haven't.”
Localities, and Individuals as Prescribed in the US Constitution."
#16. To: Deckard, GrandIsland, Willie Green, war, Biff Tannen, meguro, Fred Mertz, sneakypete, Funky Dan, jla, Angelwood, ironman (#14)
Localities, and Individuals as Prescribed in the US Constitution."
#17. To: Deckard (#13)
"Men's Wearhouse founder reveals how smoking marijuana for 50 years changed his life"
#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."
#19. To: Deckard, GrandIsland, misterwhite, Mudboy Slim (#13)
Men's Wearhouse founder reveals how smoking marijuana for 50 years changed his life.
#20. To: Gatlin (#19)
"... it’s now been almost three years since Zimmer was abruptly fired by the company he built"
#21. To: misterwhite (#17)
He was fired from his own company! A company HE founded.
“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.
“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.
#24. To: Deckard, misterwhite (#21)
(Edited)
Yeah - I'm sure you have done oh-so-much better.
#25. To: Gatlin (#23)
don’t forget that as a consideration for his termination.
“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.
“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.
#28. To: Deckard (#25)
don’t forget that as a consideration for his termination.
#29. To: Gatlin (#27)
“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?
“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)
#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..."
Localities, and Individuals as Prescribed in the US Constitution."
#33. To: Fred Mertz (#31)
(Edited)
33...XXXIII...thirty-three!!
Localities, and Individuals as Prescribed in the US Constitution."
#34. To: Deckard, Gatlin, GrandIsland, A K A Stone, goldilucky, sneakypete (#29)
"What a reprehensibly obnoxious little twat!"
Localities, and Individuals as Prescribed in the US Constitution."
#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.
#36. To: Mudboy Slim, Fred Mertz, tater Gatlin, canary cult (#33)
HOOS tater?
#37. To: hondo68 (#36)
#38. To: Fred Mertz, TEA Party Reveler, Murron, Biff Tannen, yukon (#37)
Title: Gatlin, Top Dog Come on in
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Published: Jan 15, 2015
Author: A K A Meannie
Post Date: 2015-01-15 00:44:21 by A K A Stone
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#39. To: sneakypete (#35)
#40. To: Deckard (#26)
I bet you have "potheads" living in your gated community and don't even realize it.
#41. To: Deckard, y'all (#26)
I bet you have "potheads" living in your gated community and don't even realize it.
#42. To: tpaine, NORK spudz (#41)
gatlin, --- he could never have passed muster to be an officer in our armed forces.
The D&R terrorists hate us because we're free, to vote second party
"We (government) need to do a lot less, a lot sooner" ~Ron Paul
#43. To: nolu chan (#9)
(Compliments of the Linux Fortune program.)
Localities, and Individuals as Prescribed in the US Constitution."
#44. To: hondo68, Gatlin (#42)
"North Korean Air Force?"
Localities, and Individuals as Prescribed in the US Constitution."
#45. To: tpaine, Deckard, Gatlin (#41)
(Edited)
"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."
Localities, and Individuals as Prescribed in the US Constitution."
#46. To: GrandIsland, *Humor* (#39)
I wasn't talking "pot", shit breath.
#47. To: hondo68, Gatlin, re3dleghunter (#36)
employees/dolts/lowlife WELFARE wussies aka RATZ/RINOZ aka mindless minionz!!
Localities, and Individuals as Prescribed in the US Constitution."
#48. To: sneakypete (#46)
Localities, and Individuals as Prescribed in the US Constitution."
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