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[rightwinger]

teach me then, who are the Republicans that are pro-mmj in the legislature?

I know some tried anything to avoid 1284 b/c they don't want it legit.

1284 was definitely a mistake that was started by Romer, a democrat, but 109 which violates the doctor patient relationship was sponsored by an R. Kind of surprising, but true.

As I stated, this is NOT about party for me. If you can show me a true mmj republican running for legislature, I'll have my $200 check in the mail for their candidacy.

Let's NOT make this about party. It's all about who is for MMJ.

I'm an Independent, btw

Again--the ENTIRE point I am trying to make. The overwhelming majority of Coloradoans are fiscally CONSERVATIVE. IOW we don't believe in big Federal Government. We voted for admendment 20 clear back in 2000. Directly after 1284 passed the senate--- Rasmussen polled Coloradoans--and a WHOPPING 49% stated that they want marijuana completely LEGAL and TAXED. The other % missing are those that are O.K. with medical marijuana--meaning that the overwhelming majority in this state believe in is some type of marijuana approval.

I don't know how long you have lived in the state of Colorado--but I am a 3rd generation native.

The point is--I think you will find that republicans in this state are more pro marijuana--than are democrats.

A good place in point: El Paso county--church group of this entire country--city council Colorado Springs--slammed dunked the Chanber of Commerce-literally calling the opposition the Chamber of "de commerce" and voting for the approval of medical marijauna dispensories. --(not a democrat in the bunch)

rightwinger Reviewed by rightwinger on 06-05-2010. Candidates we support I'd like to start thinking about candidates for office that have shown (and voted) in favor of the mmj patient and small caregiver & dispensaries. In general, in my opinion, favoring/voting for 1284 would be an obvious dis-qualifier. I don't think party affiliation should be a consideration - just the candidates stance and history on mmj / legalization. We do hope for converts, so some consideration could be given to recent and outright good behavior. what do you think? Rating: 5

[ottistoys]

please show me to the mmj repub.

peace:jointsmile::thumbsup::jointsmile:

[rightwinger]

please show me to the mmj repub.

peace:jointsmile::thumbsup::jointsmile:

Listen--there's a-holes (democrats and republicans) on this issue--. But for crying out loud when you have the city council of the "nation's church council" in El Paso County--all Republicans--telling the Chamber of Commerce to take a freakin hike--what does that tell you?"

Republicans are all for the small business in this state--they love job creation in this state--they want the tax revenue and they are smart enough to know that if they overregulate it--it will go underground and they will not be able to tax it.

[rightwinger]

please show me to the mmj repub.

peace:jointsmile::thumbsup::jointsmile:

Well, how about you showing me the democrat support of this?

[rightwinger]

Well, how about you showing me the democrat support of this?

Rommer, Govenor Ritter or haven't you been paying attention?

Both democrats

[rightwinger]

teach me then, who are the Republicans that are pro-mmj in the legislature?

I know some tried anything to avoid 1284 b/c they don't want it legit.

1284 was definitely a mistake that was started by Romer, a democrat, but 109 which violates the doctor patient relationship was sponsored by an R. Kind of surprising, but true.

As I stated, this is NOT about party for me. If you can show me a true mmj republican running for legislature, I'll have my $200 check in the mail for their candidacy.

Let's NOT make this about party. It's all about who is for MMJ.

I'm an Independent, btw

Again--this is a RED STATE. You do not live in California or New York city. You live in Colorado--and most Coloradoans are FISCALLY conservative people. They could give a rats ass about other social issues--such as gay marriage--they are mainly pro-life people--whom do not believe abortion is right--and you're lucky to be living in this state-because as a 3rd generation native--we do not like federal government intervention into our personal lives.

Now for those that are NEW to this state--I am certain that our ways comes as a SURPRISE to you. We are not LIBERALS. If you want to go to a blue-state--Liberal mmj state-then go-New Jersey-the number one blue most liberal--democrat lead states in this country to do your business. But I would suggest that you look up their marijuana laws before you start packing your bags--

IOW--Welcome to Colorado

[rightwinger]

I think Stan Garnett is a good candidate, even though he favors regulation and his opponent lobbied hard against H.B. 1284. Ditto Hickenlooper over McInnis. I'll most definitely be voting for Bennett over Norton/Buck, even though Bennett has no position at all on MJ and leaves me cold.

To add--Senators like Bennet really will have nothing to do with local state politics--and if you're thinking that the Federal Government is going to legalize marijuana in our life-times--forget it.

Really this is a local state issue--and it's best to study the remarks of your local state representatives and candidates to see what their comments are on medical marijuana and dispensories in this state--"before you vote."

If you have to contact them to find out, do it. I think it may surprise you what type of responses you will receive and from whom.

Again conservative Republicans believe in smaller less intrusive government--meaning less regulation. They believe in less taxes--to promote business. Typically democrats believe in bigger government--meaning more regulation--and in my life-time as we are witnessing at the national level--big spending--always means higher taxation.

So check out your local state level candidates on this particular issue before you vote.

[Mississippi Steve]

I don't see things changing much here in south Mississippi for a while. Living in the middle of the bible belt has advantages and disadvantages. For the time being, I would be happy for the county that I live in to change from a dry county to a wet one so I don't have to drive to the next county for alcohol. :wtf:

[HighPopalorum]

Rightwinger, you've posited that Republicans in this state are more supportive of medical marijuana than democrats. Now please prove it.

[copobo]

I would REALLY like to hear about specific candidates and not parties.

Who, specifically has shown they support the patient, caregiver, dispensary?

Who is FOR the patient - ie. they voted against 1284 because they are pro-patient.

it's useless arguing party politics here.