Obama says he's in favor of decriminalization:
Obama: Decriminalize pot--The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
Hopefully this issue will be addressed tonight during the debate.
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Obama says he's in favor of decriminalization:
Obama: Decriminalize pot--The Washington Times, America's Newspaper
Hopefully this issue will be addressed tonight during the debate.
Well, I read the article and it sounds like Barak is for it, and is against it, depending on who you ask him in front of. No different than any of the other candidates, except that he obviously doesn't have the honesty or integrity to take a public position. This being obvious I would generally be less likely to support him than I would a candidate that openly opposed legalization but had honesty and integrity. Think about it.:thumbsup:
It would be interesting to hear what he had to say in resposne to a direct question on this issue. It sounded like a pretty direct answer in 2004. In the more recent debate, it was sort of a confusing double-negative type question by Russert. I had to listen to it twice to really understand what he was asking.
He'd probably answer the question like he does every other one.....a whole lot of garbage coming out with no real plan or position defined. Get the assclown talking about Iraq........ya don't know if we're staying or leaving.Quote:
Originally Posted by dragonrider
Have a good one!:s4:
I really don't understand why you talk so negatively about Obama.
He is for most of the same issues you are. Why not read his book. You have an open mind don't you?
Obama supports decriminalization of marijuana, and rejects war on drugs...
which is a lot more than you can say about the rest of the candidates!
As president, Mr. Obama "will review drug sentences to see where we can be smarter on crime and reduce the blind and counterproductive sentencing of non-violent offenders, and revisit instances where drug rehabilitation may be more appropriate." His campaign later stated that Mr. Obama "always" has supported decriminalizing marijuana.
He is talking about reducing or even eliminating sentences and your bitching?
WTF do you want him to do pass out blunts at the next debate?
Give me a break. You have to learn to walk before you run at least this man is making an effort. Give him some credit for what he wants to do. You are talking him down before he ever gets a chance. That is pretty close mined if you ask me.
BOOOOO HISSSS shame on you!
"In 1999, Barack Obama was faced with a difficult vote in the Illinois legislature ?? to support a bill that would let some juveniles be tried as adults, a position that risked drawing fire from African-Americans, or to oppose it, possibly undermining his image as a tough-on-crime moderate. In the end, Mr. Obama chose neither to vote for nor against the bill. He voted ??present,? effectively sidestepping the issue, an option he invoked nearly 130 times as a state senator."
Obama Trys to Have It Both Ways By Avoiding Votes - Primary Voices - Boston.com
So what's he done as a senator? 117 times "Not Voting, Excused, Absent, or Present" out of 387 bills.......that gives him a 30% NOT VOTING record. NOT the type of person that should be President. He's been a slacker from his days in Illinois and hasn't changed much it seems.
Project Vote Smart - Senator Barack H. Obama Jr. - Voting Record
You'll see from the list in the link that there were MANY important issues that he must have felt was beneath his precious time or possibly he may have had to taken a stance that he didn't want on record.
Have a good one!
"On Thursday, The Washington Times reported that in 2004, as a candidate for the U.S. Senate, Obama came out for decriminalizing marijuana use. That usually means eliminating jail sentences and arrest records for anyone caught with a small amount for personal use, treating it more like a traffic offense than a violent crime. But in a show of hands at a debate last fall, he indicated that he opposed the idea.
When confronted on the issue by the Times, however, the senator defended his original ground. His campaign said he has "always" supported decriminalization. It's a brave position, and therefore exceedingly rare among practicing politicians. Which may be why it didn't last. Before the day was over, the Obama campaign issued a statement saying he thinks "we are sending far too many first-time non-violent drug users to prison for very long periods of time" but "does not believe that we should treat offenses involving marijuana with a simple fine or just by confiscating the drug." Recently, he had told a New Hampshire newspaper, "I'm not in favor of decriminalization."
This episode reveals that as a candidate, Obama is more fond of bold rhetoric than bold policies. But it also proves the impossibility of talking sense on the subject of illicit drugs during a political campaign. That course of action would mean admitting the inadmissible: that the prohibition of cannabis has been cruel, wasteful and fraudulent."
from the chicago tribune, published today
Why should he take a stand on this when he hasn't on so many issues in the past? When your the Prez, a "Not Voting" or "Present" vote doesn't cut it.Quote:
Originally Posted by something
Have a good one!:s4:
Looks like we need a little poli sci 101 that's ok I slept through a few of my poli sci lectures too.
All senators vote "present" that is how the system works. When a bill is introduced if the senator agrees 100% with the bill AND all it parts they vote YES
If they absolutely disagree with the bill they vote NO
BUT if they liked part of the bill and would probably vote for it IF a few changes were made they vote "present"
That way the person/persons who wrote the bill knows who is absolutely against it who's for it AND who could be persuaded to change their mind IF the bill were altered.
For example the economic stimulus bill: They all seem to want it but some want it to extend unemployment and do more for the middle class which at this point it doesn't so they will vote "present" until the bill is changed.
The senators you should be bitching at are the ones that don't even bother to show up!
So you see there is no conspiracy just Hillarys newspeak. Don't fall for it.
He is for decriminalization and he has reiterated that point so why complain. Just ride the wave of change its coming baby..............:cool:
NO he is not. He is fake, just as fake as Billary. You are obviously a "true believer" and nothing will move you from your "opinion" of Obama. Did you read Psycho's posts? You didn't even acknowledge what Psycho or something even said. I don't think he is a schill for the billary campaign. He is laying out objective FACTS that can be easily verified. You choose to ignore them and not even respond blue? I really hope in a way him or billary does win, so that the world will be perfect!;) And then after their terms expire, I am going to look around at all the people that were making statements just like the ones you have made, as well as all the "bush bashers" and I am going to ask you, "Well what happened? No decriminalization, economy is wrecked, and the offical language is chineese, (it would be spanish, until the chineese take over after the second year). But of course, most will still be able to somehow blame America, or blame Bush.