The Marijuana Legalization Watch Thread

[alnorth]

Originally Posted by DaFace

This thread is split out from the 538 thread. As mentioned below, it's looking like the marijuana legalization initiatives in Colorado and Washington both have a decent chance of passing, so here's a thread to talk about it. I know legalization as a philosophy has been discussed on the Planet ad nauseum, so I'd suggest this thread be used primarily to talk specifically about the potential impacts of legalization in these states rater than as a general philosophy, but it's not like I dictate discussion around here either.

Take this poll with a grain of salt because drugs always seem to under-perform their polling, but PPP says amendment 64 is winning in CO, 52-44.

This amendment would outright legalize and regulate the cultivation, manufacture, sale, and recreational use of marijuana. That would set the state up for a showdown with the feds which the feds will obviously win, but it could drive the issue further.

[DaFace]

For Colorado

19% reporting ( 560 precincts )
Yes
53.5%
(452,490)
No
46.4%
(392,737)

[Bump]

at least the people who really need it here can get it easier and better stuff. But damnit, I want it to be like Cali damnit!

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Bump

at least the people who really need it here can get it easier and better stuff. But damnit, I want it to be like Cali damnit!

No you don't. The California MMJ industry is facing serious, serious issues primarily because of ridiculous local taxation policies and pressure from the Federal government.

[ClevelandBronco]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

Heroin is a processed compound produced from the poppy. It is a pharmaceutical drug.

Marijuana is a plant. It requires ZERO processing. It is absolutely no different than the tomatoes or strawberries I grow in my garden.

Get that bullshit outta here.

It's your life. It's your head. I don't give a shit what you put in it.

[Bump]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

No you don't. The California MMJ industry is facing serious, serious issues primarily because of ridiculous local taxation policies and pressure from the Federal government.

I just wanna be a customer, I'm not trying to open up a shop lol

[htismaqe]

Originally Posted by Bump

I just wanna be a customer, I'm not trying to open up a shop lol

As a customer, you would likely end up with additional scrutiny from the IRS.

[Great Expectations]

Originally Posted by Saul Too

Obama has received more contributions from pharm. than Romney this election cycle. ($1.7 million to $1.5 million)

Which is why Obama has been harder on pot than W was. Inbev is also a huge lobbyist pushing an anti mj Platform.

[DaFace]

9News just called it. A64 in Colorado passes.

[Priest31kc]

Moving to Colorado tomorrow. Bye Missouri!

[Bump]

Originally Posted by Priest31kc

Moving to Colorado tomorrow. Bye Missouri!

me too. BYE BOSTON! I HATE YOU

[Brock]

Originally Posted by Great Expectations

Which is why Obama has been harder on pot than W was. Inbev is also a huge lobbyist pushing an anti mj Platform.

Time magazine article says tobacco companies are quietly buying up warehouse space in Denver.

[KC native]

Avoided this thread, but hopefully some really good lawyers will try to argue the federal prohibition on weed inhibits the interstate commerce between the medical/recreational states.

[nstygma]

Originally Posted by Bump

me too. BYE BOSTON! I HATE YOU

didn't mass pass their MJ measure?

[KC native]

Originally Posted by nstygma

didn't mass pass their MJ measure?

Bump's a dipshit. Ignore him.

[DaFace]

I-502 is up so far in Washington 56/44
M80 is down so far in Oregon 53/47