Josh Stanley in Romer's pocket

Medical-marijuna industry contributes thousands to state candidates - The Denver Post

see the entire article at the dp. this is how it works folks.

Colorado patients really need someone fighting on their behalf.

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"A review of state campaign-finance filings shows medical-marijuana advocates and business owners have contributed about $10,000 this cycle, mostly to Democrats, though not exclusively.

One of the most active donors has been Josh Stanley, owner of the Budding Health dispensary in Denver. Stanley has personally given about $2,000 to candidates.

Stanley is also a co-founder of the Citizens for Natural Medicine political-action committee, which has raised nearly $9,000 this cycle and contributed $1,200 to three candidates. Those recipients include Democratic state Sens. Chris Romer and Pat Steadman of Denver, who have supported medical- marijuana regulations that legitimized the industry.

"Just like any other industry, you want to have a say," Stanley said. "You want to be able to be in front and have your voice heard."

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Medical-marijuna industry contributes thousands to state candidates - The Denver Post

see the entire article at the dp. this is how it works folks.

Colorado patients really need someone fighting on their behalf.

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"A review of state campaign-finance filings shows medical-marijuana advocates and business owners have contributed about $10,000 this cycle, mostly to Democrats, though not exclusively.

One of the most active donors has been Josh Stanley, owner of the Budding Health dispensary in Denver. Stanley has personally given about $2,000 to candidates.

Stanley is also a co-founder of the Citizens for Natural Medicine political-action committee, which has raised nearly $9,000 this cycle and contributed $1,200 to three candidates. Those recipients include Democratic state Sens. Chris Romer and Pat Steadman of Denver, who have supported medical- marijuana regulations that legitimized the industry.

"Just like any other industry, you want to have a say," Stanley said. "You want to be able to be in front and have your voice heard."

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Hilarious.

One has to wonder how many hookers Josh Stanley, Matt Brown, and Wanda James sent to Romers house while 1284 was being debated. From what I hear Stanley knows quite a few of them.

Well, I'm glad to support Stan Garnett for AG. I'll leave the rest of it alone.

I'm glad to support Stan as well.

Everyone involved with mmj either as a patient, caregiver etc needs to read the paper and watch the news. As we all know some cities are trying to do away with mmj. We all know this from the papers, the news, etc. For months now since the new bills have passed because of Romer we are all losing ground in the fight to make MMJ fully legal. We are even moving backwards in our fight because of these new laws. Several cities and counties are now making new laws that hurt the mmj movement.

When these new laws got voted in it was pretty easy to see that Romer was being backed by big money to close down mmj stores and only allow big money people to control the mmj.

Now if you do any research you will find that Budding Health dispensary is the one putting money in Romers pocket. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM Budding Health dispensary. Do not put money in someone pocket that is trying to hurt you!

If Romer and Budding Health dispensary get there way they will close down everything they can till they control the market. Then prices will go through the roof. Please pass this on to everyone who uses MMJ.


check the net it is posted by every newspaper around showing the above is true

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When these new laws got voted in it was pretty easy to see that Romer was being backed by big money to close down mmj stores and only allow big money people to control the mmj.

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Backed by "big money?" The article says the entire industry could only come up with $10,000 and that Romer only got $1200. That's not chump change, but also not very big money, in my opinion.

I think the argument is that before the passage of 1284, there was a lot of money changing hands. I don't believe they cover actual figures in this article, but it does talk about some of the organizational spending: Medical marijuana advocacy group implodes on the cusp of victory - Denver News - The Latest Word

I certainly wouldn't say the contributions in these races are indicative of "big money" in the industry being thrown around. Maybe that's because so many felt burned by what 1284 became by the time of passage?

Somewhat OT, Releaf, but do you have any feel for how MMC operators are responding to the possibility of legalization in 2012/2014?

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Somewhat OT, Releaf, but do you have any feel for how MMC operators are responding to the possibility of legalization in 2012/2014?

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It reminds me a lot of how Stewart explained the sanity rally. My personal opinion is that many MMC owners are just worried about paying bills, staying legal, running a grow and trying to get patients to walk through the door. They don't attend industry functions, aren't active politically, what I consider "happy to be here" types. When legalization happens, they'll get to it.

IPM's stand to benefit the most from legalization in my eyes. The level of packaging and branding that is coming out soon will impress. Shelf lives are getting better. Dosing is becoming more standardized. IPM's aren't constricted by plant limits, so they should be able to get a leg up in terms of genetics. Oh, and they're the only ones who can create the strongest extracts.

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Backed by "big money?" The article says the entire industry could only come up with $10,000 and that Romer only got $1200. That's not chump change, but also not very big money, in my opinion.

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big for State politicians, we are not talking Washington walking money, and I'll bet there were allot of envelopes that went unreported, there is a women in Boulder that has been around for years and just recently moved locations, I know for a fact she and her organization at the time (A growers co-op) gave well over a quarter million and that was back in 2008 when this was really getting started.:stoned:

Don't forget that Josh Stanley is also controlling the MMIG - the lobbying group that charges dispensaries $25K per year to promote legislation friendly to them, not patients, not mips, just mmcs.

Of course they insist that they will be able to hold onto all of their cash this time around. Those pesky disappearing funds.