Sarah Palin Smoked Legal Marijuana, Why Can't You?

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Sarah Palin Smoked Legal Marijuana, Why Can't You?
Sarah Palin Smoked Legal Marijuana, Why Can't You? :: Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog (http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/2008/09/sarah_palin_smoked_legal_marij.html)
GOP VP candidate Sarah Palin is an ex marijuana consumer. Mrs. Palin smoked her pot in Alaska, which her campaign points out was legal in Alaska at the time. This is a curious defense as John McCain is an advocate for the federal arrest and prosecution of medical marijuana patients and providers who operate legally under California law.

Like any good politician Mrs. Palin she now claims she didn't enjoy her marijuana, and that adults (besides her) should still be arrested, even though she wasn't.



"'I can't claim a Bill Clinton and say that I never inhaled.'" The paper quoted Palin as saying she opposed legalization of marijuana because of the "message" that would be sent to her children.

The arrest of 800,000 adults a year for cannabis does send a message- about the perpetual ignorance of government. A better message for children is that one day they will be adults, and they will have adult decisions to make. Mrs. Palin's marijuana stance seems to be typical political hypocrisy; convenient and intellectually dishonest.

Today, Alaska still has the country's best marijuana laws. According to NORML an adult can posses up to one ounce of pot at home, with no penalty. Of course, the logic behind Alaska's policy ends there as possession of over 4 ounces is a felony offense.

If legal marijuana is good enough for the GOP Vice Presidential candidate, why not for all Americans? After all, where would John McCain be if Mrs.Palin had been arrested and put through the drug court deferred probation nonsense so many other defendants face?


Sarah Palin Smoked Legal Marijuana, Why Can't You? :: Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog (http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/2008/09/sarah_palin_smoked_legal_marij.html)


Sarah Palin Smoked Legal Marijuana, Why Can't You? :: Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog (http://www.dallascriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/2008/09/sarah_palin_smoked_legal_marij.html)

[8182KSKUSH]

Sarah Palin Smoked Legal Marijuana, Why Can't You?

You can. Go to Alaska just like she did.
P.S. If she was really some kind of anti-cannabis nazi, she could have done something about it if she wanted to. Her fundamental belief that the government should have less to do with you than more is what likely was behind her not taking any significant action against the current laws in Alaska.
I would think.
Just a thought.:)

[flyingimam]

Sarah Palin Smoked Legal Marijuana, Why Can't You?

You can. Go to Alaska just like she did.
P.S. If she was really some kind of anti-cannabis nazi, she could have done something about it if she wanted to. Her fundamental belief that the government should have less to do with you than more is what likely was behind her not taking any significant action against the current laws in Alaska.
I would think.
Just a thought.:)

she didnt bother to do so, cuz just b4 she got into office there, a similar effort failed, u know no politician wants to press on freshly failed efforts needlessly when there is chance that they will fail again

Erowid Cannabis Vault : Legal Status (http://www.erowid.org/plants/cannabis/cannabis_law.shtml#alaska)

[8182KSKUSH]

she didnt bother to do so, cuz just b4 she got into office there, a similar effort failed, u know no politician wants to press on freshly failed efforts needlessly when there is chance that they will fail again

Erowid Cannabis Vault : Legal Status (http://www.erowid.org/plants/cannabis/cannabis_law.shtml#alaska)

I believe I could easily make my argument and it sounds more likely. We are both kind of just postulating. I checked your link, but the decision of the court was consistent with what I believe her political position could be. And I submit that it makes what I said more likely to be true. She as a citizen in Alaska, may have supported that decision, I don't know? But I know as Gov. she could have made that an issue if she wanted to and for some reason she choose not to. She seems to be the kind of person to go for it if they strongly believe they are right, and I don't suspect anything would have stopped her. I just think it was because she supports the current courts decision as it pertains to privacy, she echoes those ideas now.

But yeah, who knows.

[theforthdrive]

But isnt she running for a federal office. I live in cali, under state and local laws its legal for me to medicate myself... much like it was in alaska, but not federal laws. so didnt she still brake a federal law? How can she say it was legal for her under Alaska's state laws, yet federal laws allow the raids on banks and grow-ops in cali. its just more contradicting BS!

[8182KSKUSH]

Um, yeah, she is running for federal office. And.......
I don't see the point.
Are you saying that I cannot run for federal office because I lived in a state that had MMJ laws, I broke federal law too.
I guess I don't get it.
I am pretty sure, she had absolutely nothing to do with the current federal cannabis laws. I don't see the connection, or the point to be real honest.
Well aside from the point that the left (not you veggi, I have seen this story before, not attacking the messenger here) is once again trying to paint someone with a certain brush purely because of party affiliation. From what I have seen, all this amounts to is some odd attempt to say that Palin is anti-cannabis. Maybe she doesn't care for it personally, but the fact that she was the top law enforcement officer of Alaska, and was open to trying it should tell you something about her. Hello? Out of any of the 4 people on stage now, she is the one that is most likely to benefit cannabis users because of her views on personal privacy/states rights. IMO. But of course 99% of the people she would be helping, in fact hate her with a passion, and they don't know why. They just know that's what they were told to think.
Oh well,
prohibition, shooting for 100 years!:thumbsup:

[theforthdrive]

Um, yeah, she is running for federal office. And.......
I don't see the point.
Are you saying that I cannot run for federal office because I lived in a state that had MMJ laws, I broke federal law too.
I guess I don't get it.


damn! passionate much? :hippy: Im not saying anything about Palin and her views on MMJ. The connection Im trying to make is this: Palin is saying that it is ok that she tried MJ because it was legal in her state. Implying that states should be able to decide if MMJ is right for them. Yet she follows a party that is notorious for raiding MMJ clinics in Cali. A state that decided MMJ was legal. She has not come out and said she would stop the raids... i would think someone would have asked by now. McCain and her party have made it clear they have no intentions of stopping the raids. Thats in direct conflict with what Palin said. Does that help you understand the clicking in my head better?

[8182KSKUSH]

damn! passionate much? :hippy: Im not saying anything about Palin and her views on MMJ. The connection Im trying to make is this: Palin is saying that it is ok that she tried MJ because it was legal in her state. Implying that states should be able to decide if MMJ is right for them.

I am with you up to here. I am saying to myself as I read, "ok, oookay, ok"


Yet she follows a party that is notorious for raiding MMJ clinics in Cali.

Stop right there. This is what I fail to see. I mean really, it's the "Republican Party"? The "party" is responsible for the raids. Well if that's the case, and it is because of the party. Newsflash, the other party, the "Democrats", have been in control of congress for 2 years. Did you know congress has the authority to remove cannabis from the schedule of narcotics. Take it off. Congress, or the Attorney General. So when is it gonna happen. That would instantly legalize it period. So what are they waiting for, for that matter, why didn't they do it when they controlled congress for 30 years up to the mid 90's. They must have forgot.
Point is, it's not about party.
I am a republican.
I am on your team with cannabis.
Cannabis staying illegal as an agenda is way bigger than political parties. Both sides have plenty vested in keeping the status quo. And that will not change, no matter how much you believe in the "Change". lOL


A state that decided MMJ was legal. She has not come out and said she would stop the raids..

Yeah, ok, so what? Niether has Obama. I don't think it is a relevant issue in a presidential campaign. Why would she? For that matter, I have not seen Obama "come out and say he would stop the raids". In fact I have only seen him contradict himself on the issue.

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i would think someone would have asked by now. McCain and her party have made it clear they have no intentions of stopping the raids.

This is what is so funny. Neither does Obama. They WILL CONTINUE WATCH AND SEE!@ The difference is, Obama is being dishonest obviously.
Are you kidding me! At least McCain has enough respect for you, knowing your point of view, look you in the eye and tell you he disagrees. Obama is not honest, hence him contradicting his "youtube proof he is "for cannabis"". He is a liar. Hello?


Thats in direct conflict with what Palin said.

Yeah?
So what. She is the VP. That doesn't mean she has to be in lock step with all of McCains views. But she is the VP, she's not in charge, he is ya dig? McCain is tolerant of other perspectives, just as Palin is, that's why it works. I know that might be kind of tuff to get your hands around.:D I mean with Biden and all, democrats just expect the vp to instantly adopt all the views of the "One". LOL



Does that help you understand the clicking in my head better?

Yeah I understand. Please don't take this post as any kind of direct personal attack on you! It's not, I typed everything with a big grin, just look at the avatar as you read it.:D

It was a pleasure talking with you.:jointsmile:

[Neko150]

Her fundamental belief that the government should have less to do with you than more is what likely was behind her not taking any significant action against the current laws in Alaska.

Perhaps, but as a republican who believes government should butt out of just about anything it can, this same philosophy should be applied to Americans in general and their use of a benign plant. :wtf:

[8182KSKUSH]

Right, we agree.
I am speculating that Palin does as well based on her actions, or lack of taken as the gov. of Alaska with regard to the cannabis laws there. Combined with some of the things that she has said about personal liberties, and states rights.

[Markass]

Sarah Palin Smoked Legal Marijuana, Why Can't You?

You can. Go to Alaska just like she did.
P.S. If she was really some kind of anti-cannabis nazi, she could have done something about it if she wanted to. Her fundamental belief that the government should have less to do with you than more is what likely was behind her not taking any significant action against the current laws in Alaska.
I would think.
Just a thought.:)

But I'll sure bet she wont tell old john if his old ass gets elected that it's wrong to over ride state law and continue raids in california...Federalism is out the window.

[the image reaper]

I smoked pot before Sarah Palin did :D ... so what ?

[silkyblue]

sweet lil Sarah needs to smoke MORE pot.... she shouldnt put 'all them kids' on that stage, shes not madonna! neither is madonna! jmo! I imagine the children struggle each day for momma Sarahs campain

Why do they [ Poor lil Alaska] make pot ;egal then TRY to charge rape victims the gd money $$ for a rape kit exam' at the hospital, after an assalt/attack on a girl/woman??? Why??

Sarah treats wolves better!

she blows the f--k, out of em! I can shoot a mean pump too, Sarah! of the prarie!



Alaska can kiss my aresewfhet!

Herbie! ITS LEGAL THERE OMG! Me and hubster would b 'lil sparklers' blending with those Northern lights
on the horizon

[Unknownfigure]

sweet lil Sarah needs to smoke MORE pot.... she shouldnt put 'all them kids' on that stage, shes not madonna! neither is madonna! jmo! I imagine the children struggle each day for momma Sarahs campain

Why do they [ Poor lil Alaska] make pot ;egal then TRY to charge rape victims the gd money $$ for a rape kit exam' at the hospital, after an assalt/attack on a girl/woman??? Why??

Sarah treats wolves better!

she blows the f--k, out of em! I can shoot a mean pump too, Sarah! of the prarie!



Alaska can kiss my aresewfhet!

Herbie! ITS LEGAL THERE OMG! Me and hubster would b 'lil sparklers' blending with those Northern lights
on the horizon
...What? Pass me your dubie, please.


I got your first point, but then I went to the second, and... Well...

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- EDIT: One hit of dank opened my eyes... literally. I didn't notice that he said "victims." I was serious when I said I'd toke and read again ;)


I'll toke and come back and read it, see if I get the picture then =\



As far Sarah smoking ganja, it doesn't really surprise me. I always thought I've seen a familiar sparkle in her eyes. Of course, she doesn't smoke now, but her past will never stop following her. I wonder what strain she smoked? Apparently, "she didn't like it", which leads me to believe she had some brick. But everything bricked not coming from Mexico generally gets you high, and that seems like a long trek for a culero...

[8182KSKUSH]

sweet lil Sarah needs to smoke MORE pot.... she shouldnt put 'all them kids' on that stage, shes not madonna! neither is madonna! jmo! I imagine the children struggle each day for momma Sarahs campain



Really? Is it just not ok for her? Is that like a special rule that only applies to her? Just checking.
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Typical.:thumbsup:

I am sure there is a perfectly good reason for the comments trying to portray her in some negative light for doing something that every candidate has done. And I am sure there is a good reason that it is apparently ok and not worth mentioning how "sorry" you feel for Obama's and Biden's kids too right?

[southerntoker]

do you really think she didnt enjoy it? she is setting a example for kids

[theforthdrive]

But I'll sure bet she wont tell old john if his old ass gets elected that it's wrong to over ride state law and continue raids in california...Federalism is out the window.

I agree! sorry I want politicians too stand up for what they believe in even if its the road less traveled. If she believes in states rights, she needs to say so.

8182KSKUSH i respect your opinion. and your right, that family on stage comment is a weak negative argument for Palin. But we get you point, you think that Obama/Biden is bad. This thread is about Palin, yet every point someone makes .... you point to Obama/Biden. Not everyone on this board is as A or B, Black or White as this. Im willing to bet if we sat down, 90% of the world we could agree on. But why do we have to point out how bad the other side is to make a candidate look better? what about the republican that likes McCain but not Palin? is that possible? You said in an earlier post you said


They just know that's what they were told to think.


I kinda feel thats how the republican party reacted to Palin. because if they didnt, it could split the party or wouldnt appear to have the strength they do. remember when Roosevelt split the republican party with the bull moose party. and to some extent I think the democrats feared Hillary for that reason. but there is a certain logic to just doing what youre told and following the party even if it you dont agree with it. right?

[silkyblue]

I havent smoked in awhile been too busy at work



What? Pass me your dubie, please.




will let cha know when Im buzzed

:D

[the image reaper]

Really? Is it just not ok for her? Is that like a special rule that only applies to her? Just checking.
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Typical.:thumbsup:

I am sure there is a perfectly good reason for the comments trying to portray her in some negative light for doing something that every candidate has done. And I am sure there is a good reason that it is apparently ok and not worth mentioning how "sorry" you feel for Obama's and Biden's kids too right?

great post, Kush ! :thumbsup: