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Ron Paul: End Marijuana Prohibition Now!

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213 comments // Ron Paul: End Marijuana Prohibition Now! // Video

  • Wharf_Rat
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      Wharf_Rat  

    • The only GOP candidate that wants to end cannabis prohibition & could beat Obama, is Gary Johnson. But the media doesn't give him the respect he deserves. Really how is a former 2 Term Governor (New Mexico) not allowed to be in the CNN debate?

      I voted for Obama because I thought he was a politician that was going to shake up the status quo. (Yeah, I drank the kool-aid.) But the continuation of the Wars, extension of the Patriot Act & his other actions as President, has made me realize we need a true man of his word. I started following Gov. Johnson after reading his 'Playboy' interview in the late 90's.

      Socially Johnson is more liberal then Obama! Johnson is for or supports:
      Ending the war on drugs, gay rights, ending the Patriot Act, ending the wars in the Middle East, pro-choice, immigration amnesty, etc, etc...

      I am a 100% Civil Libertarian, but not a economic libertarian. But as I see it, Obama has ramped up the Police State that Bush started & is just another puppet. Check Gov. Johnson out for yourself at his campaign site: http://www.Gary Johnson2012.com/

      Also, watch his video on YouTube, where he answers ALL of CNN question's from the NH Debate below...
      Then Get Back To Me!

    • 11 months ago
  • kaseyrae
  • mastroiannic
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      mastroiannic  

    • Gosh, listen, I still see all these people who are like "he's only doing this to get the vote!" who cares, don't deny this bill because of the fact you don't like Ron Paul. Support Ron and Barney as they pass this bill on the merits of this particular bill and say thanks for the initiative Mr. Paul and Mr. Frank, but I still don't ever plan on voting for you...

      Is it not that simple? No matter how much I dislike someone, the fact that they can get my attention means their doing something right. Metaphorically (cause I don't go around killing people) while I attempt to take them down, just like spoils of war, I'm gonna take the good parts for my own agendas as I make sure those enemies get put down.

      Ron Paul has like three things I can easily agree with, cool, I'll utilize those messages, like his anti war facts (don't ever lie or cherry pick in a deceitful way though), and use them and his words for my own arsenal of anti-war, anti-corporation rhetoric, while at the same time, recognizing that he needs to change a bunch of other stances or simply put with what little weight my voice has, I'll recommend someone else gets voted in in his seat. People have pointed out a bunch of flaws with various political ideologies, or moral mentalities, I've heard people specifically want a bill like this to be passed, but then, they found out who was behind it and suddenly can't support it. Look if GWB some how magically introduced legislation putting solar panels everywhere and did something positive for NPR, I'd back it if it was true to it's title and if I couldn't find anything within the bill that was gonna backfire. For whatever reason, even your enemies might do something worth while once in a while. Keep fighting those enemies, but don't send away that which benefits you. If people are really that stupid to take one good thing someone does and consider them the man now, then these people need to get educated, and that's everyone's job.

      Note: I don't have a big issue with Ron Paul, I like some of his ideas, I used to buy into more of his ideas, but I've since evolved, seeing some flaws with certain notions. I think it's interesting that there's a voice like his in office when compared to all the corporate puppets (yet self serving) that are there right now.

      Put it this way I'm willing to make some kind of crazy compromise with any who don't like him, I'd never vote for him again if a bill like this gets passed. It's like a three way compromise, he gets credit for something positive. For all those who don't like him he doesn't get voted in again, let alone going higher up the political chain, and for everyone else, we all have one less problem facing our citizens in America. that's how serious I am about this subject, and I don't even smoke (or drink).

    • 11 months ago
  • timelord999
  • Daniel_Summers
  • Daniel_Summers
  • timelord999
  • Daniel_Summers
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      Daniel_Summers  
    • timelord999:

      How am I a racist, fascist, or ignorant. And since when does a tyrant want people to be free? So you say that I don't think people own their own lives? I think you need to turn your hearing aid up. You are the one that supports institutional racism not me.

    • 11 months ago
  • Abraham_Hooker
  • ReMarker
  • BCDel89
  • Buddha2112
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      Buddha2112  

    • i find it hilarious my posts were removed :) Excellent, it means i'm getting to someone. Silly mods, and no notification of removal either... Don't tell me it's a 'glitch'... Losers.

      Ron Paul's push here isn't just about marijuana... It's about freedom of choice, freedom do with our bodies as we please, freedom from being persecuted by those choices. This doesn't mean get rid of all the laws and have anarchy, it's about relinquishing the grasp of the government in our personal lives... and leaving high profile issues up to your state... Sometimes it's bogus (what our states decide), but it's up to us to get the right representatives. It means MORE work, it means MORE freedom, it means not have Granny Gov't wipe your ass... and take care of things FOR you at the EXPENSE of everyone else. It doesn't mean LESS help, it means making it EASIER to support yourself. It means not wasting your money on BULLSHIT laws and wars, and putting that money to get our fellow man/woman back on his feet. U mad?

    • 11 months ago
  • WagonMaster
  • WagonMaster
  • RMattnerTours
  • amo42
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      amo42  

    • The bill, known as the Ending Federal Marijuana Prohibition Act, would delete marijuana from the federal schedule of controlled substances and remove marijuana-specific retributions as spelled out in the Controlled Substances Act. (from AP). The 2nd part of this bill is very important. There are significant $$ tied to federal funds that are related to retributions.

      As this moves forward, and it is going to, beware of big pharma, alcohol industry, etc. moving in to get the pie.

    • 11 months ago
  • KB723
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      KB723  
    • amo42:

      My only worry about Big Pharma having anything to do with Medical Marijuana, is the added Carcinogens... Weed will not kill you or cause lung cancer, YET....

    • 11 months ago
  • RMattnerTours
  • amo42
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      amo42  
    • KB723:

      The drug companies will need to modify it in order to get a patent. They will then have to put it up for clinical trials, Tobacco companies are the most likely. They have excess production and distribution capacity. Please keep in mind that the quality research has not been done to prove the health benefits. There is potential danger. It has addictive qualities although it does not appear to be as addictive as alcohol or nicotine. Drugs that are inhaled are by their nature risky. For argumentative purposes we should use few if any known deaths are related to use.

    • 11 months ago
  • KB723
  • amo42
  • amo42
  • KB723
  • FoosMaster
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      FoosMaster  

    • A Few good ideas does NOT make a good politician. Social issues such as Healthcare, Social Security, EPA, FDA, etc... are FAR more important than Pot, though I am a Strong supporter of Legalization. He will Never get my vote regardless of his position on this issue!
      The Libertarians seem to be trying to tell us Liberals that we should vote for Ron Paul because he supports Legalization and the end to the Bush wars. So I ask them; “Would you vote for Bernie Sanders? He also supports Legalization and ending the Bush wars.” *(Rhetorical question)

    • 11 months ago
  • chipokae
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      chipokae  
    • FoosMaster:

      Everything else imho takes a backseat when we are talking about war,I would vote for Kucinch in a heartbeat just to end the war ...and worry about the economic and social differences later.

    • 11 months ago
  • KB723
  • FoosMaster
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      FoosMaster  
    • KB723:

      It has become Impossible to run against a sitting president in his own party because of the financing needed these days, what a shame. But I would definately support an Obama/Sanders ticket. That way maybe, just maybe Bernie could have more influence on things and in 2016 he could have a good shot at the office himself.

    • 11 months ago
  • KB723
  • alexsmith01
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      alexsmith01  

    • the thing is his statement is really hurtful end Prohibition is not the answer friends regulating and taxing is. if you just remove the Prohibition the gangs the mobs the crime will still control the trade if its not made legal for all. removing Prohibition just makes it not braking the law so gangs crime and alike could do it more. look how Col did it that's how it should be done national

    • 11 months ago
  • bailey78
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      bailey78  

    • Look untill He fails either a piss test or a blood test for the Herbs I will only see it as a stunt to get votes. I believed what Obama said and He has not done anything to get us closer to legal Herbs. Talk is cheap folks it don't cost a dime and it is worthless to those that smoke

    • 11 months ago
  • chipokae
  • bailey78
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      bailey78  
    • chipokae:

      But would they say what one wanted to hear so as to get the vote? That is what I have seen in all that run for the white house. They say what sounds good to the masses to get what they want. Then turn a deaf ear to those that put them in the white house. Kind of like the Guy that is there now.

    • 11 months ago
  • mr_tibbles
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      mr_tibbles  
    • bailey78:

      Ron Paul has been calling for an end to marijuana prohibition for a long time, but up until now he's just been dismissed as crazy. Now people are waking up and realizing that cannabis may actually be a viable way to help our failing economy. This isn't anything new for Ron Paul, so I doubt this is a stunt for votes. As far as talk being cheap, I'll agree with you on that, but Paul is one of the only politicians whose voting record actually backs up the things he says.

    • 11 months ago
  • chipokae
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      chipokae  
    • bailey78:

      I have never heard Ron Paul appeal to the masses,he has always said drugs should not be illegal,he sticks by his ideology no matter what.Did you see what repubs said about him after he said heroin should be legal?

    • 11 months ago
  • FoosMaster
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      FoosMaster  
    • mr_tibbles:

      A Libertarian in Hemp clothing is still a Libertarian and No, he is Not the only politician to support ending prohibition and ending the Shrub wars.
      Bernie Sanders has also been consistent on his views. He supports an end to prohibition and an end to the Shrub wars, but he also supports strengthening Social Security, Regulating Wall Street, strengthening the EPA and FDA and many other good policies. Now That is a politician I can support.

    • 11 months ago
  • bailey78
  • bailey78
  • Littlewolf
  • chipokae
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      chipokae  
    • bailey78:

      In Ann Coulter’s latest column she explains why she hates libertarians.

      She says that “most libertarians are cowering frauds too afraid to upset anyone to take a stand on some of the most important cultural issues of our time.” She is referring to Ron Paul’s positions on things like drugs, gay marriage and Social Security and Medicare. This is just one example,she had a fit because he said you could not just take away peoples ss and medicare.Awhile ago on a Libertarian site we were invaded by teapartiers and they were in shock to find out we were anti war and not religious freaks ,they were completely disgusted,lol.

    • 11 months ago
  • bailey78
  • Eddy_LaBarr1
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      Eddy_LaBarr1  
    • chipokae:

      At the 2008 LP convention in Denver The Rocky Mtn News referenced the LP as "third party spoilers" who divide the vote on the Right. The Republicans had guys there with green hair & berets parading in front of C-SPAN's cameras - anything and everything to discredit the LP.

    • 11 months ago
  • mr_tibbles
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      mr_tibbles  
    • FoosMaster:

      I don't remember ever stating that Paul is the only politician who supports ending prohibition and our unnecessary wars in the middle east. That would be a bit of a naive comment now wouldn't it? As for Bernie Sanders, I really like the guy but I don't think he has an interest in running for president. If he did however, and he chose a good VP, then I could see myself supporting that ticket.

    • 11 months ago
  • FoosMaster
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      FoosMaster  
    • mr_tibbles:

      Re-post from above:
      It has become Impossible to run against a sitting president in his own party because of the financing needed these days, what a shame. But I would definately support an Obama/Sanders ticket. That way maybe, just maybe Bernie could have more influence on things and in 2016 he could have a good shot at the office himself.

    • 11 months ago
  • 14_Crusaders
  • KB723
  • MDBard
  • theknopfknows
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      theknopfknows  
    • Image

    • RON A NON SMOKER pushing for POT.
      GREAT DAY WHEN THEY-PUBLIC SMELL THE ROSES,
      Common Sense takes over for once, legalize Pot,
      Alcoholics will buy less booze, buy less medical drugs and therefore the Doctors Pharma- Alcohol will not support Pot.
      No matter how bad cigarettes& alcohol is
      and no matter how good the pot is.....Profits before people,
      "WHO LOVES YOU BABY"

    • 11 months ago
  • warman1138
  • Blueshound9
  • dugdog47
  • JCSAtx71
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      JCSAtx71  

    • There are basically no statistics or even examples of instances where anyone was maimed, disfigured, or worse yet, suffered any life-altering conditions for which pot was the culprit.

      Try making that assertion for alcohol, prescription drugs often not intended for the individuals taking them (generally via illicit means); instead such substances, along with their misuse, have caused countless tragedies.

      Marijuana, however, can restore hunger to patients of cancer or HIV/AIDS, allowing them to eat and continue their fights for life. We have but to look back upon the mistakes made throughout our history due to naively believing that by simply prohibiting something will curtail its popularity or use.

      The flawed reasoning behind continuing to keep marijuana illegal is not shortsided, it has also led to the US's having the highest number of citizens in prison anywhere in the world.

    • 11 months ago
  • Toughth
  • Eddy_LaBarr1
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      Eddy_LaBarr1  

    • Marijuana laws have always been the death knell of last century's Nixon era Republicans. Getting this issue out of today's political path and exorcizing Ol' Joe Arpaio would improve their current dismal appearance and might prompt me to suggest they even bother running in 2012. I go along with most of their party planks but am dragged along behind their Drug War bus on others. Changing marijuana prohibition might switch me from being dragged along behind their campaign bus to riding on top of it.

    • 11 months ago
  • alexsmith01
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      alexsmith01  

    • I hope this is how he thinks and really what he thinks is best i sure hope he is not saying this just to win votes. that would be wrong. if he wins on lies just as bad as the others.

    • 11 months ago
  • bailey78
  • Littlewolf
  • bailey78
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      bailey78  
    • Littlewolf:

      Yep thats more like it. Whygive the people what they want? That would be to easy. Plus folks that have their money invested in the prison system would lose money we don't want that to happen do We Now??

    • 11 months ago
  • meesh76
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      meesh76  

    • I am a die hard progressive, but I do have to admit, I like Ron Paul. I can stomach him. Now Rand Paul, is a trip!! But, I can agree with the Pot issue. We are spending way to much money on the war on drugs over weed. We should all just act like it's 4:20 and chill.

    • 11 months ago
  • KB723
  • KB723
  • artemis6
  • KB723
  • artemis6
  • David_H
  • artemis6
  • David_H
  • Daniel_Summers
  • KB723
  • KB723
  • David_H
  • KB723
  • Daniel_Summers
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      Daniel_Summers  
    • KB723:

      The best person to explain it is Ron Paul himself. He follows the Constitution and the philosophy of liberty. You can youtube tons of his stuff. He's against Corporatism, Cronyism, Institutional Racism, Corporate welfare i.e. bail outs and subsidies. He's against fiat currency because its bad economics and its a violation of the coinage act. He understands that there is only one kind of freedom. He's against wars of aggression because they are morally wrong and they go against our constitution. Liberty is the right to own my life and other people to own theirs. We own our bodies our minds and the products of each. No other person has the right to your life your mind or the products of either except through voluntary exchange.

    • 11 months ago
  • KB723
  • Daniel_Summers
  • Daniel_Summers
  • chipokae
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      chipokae  
    • David_H:

      Saying good things about Ron Paul on current is pretty futile.I started out defending him and realized it just pissed people off.Personally, if I were a dem I would support him just on the grounds of ending war,legalizing drugs,getting rid of corporatism and non-interventionist policy....Which dems aren't doing.

    • 11 months ago
  • H2O_4U
  • giaimo13
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      giaimo13  

    • Marijuana has put too many people behind bars for too long, and wasted not only the resources of this country, but also the lives of too many people. Alcohol and tobacco together have caused more damage than marijuana ever will, and the myth of marijuana as a gateway drug is one of the hardcore right's greatest fallacies. I am about as far from a Ron Paul supporter as you will ever find, but on this one issue, I agree with him. Legalize it, regulate it, tax it, enough is enough.

    • 11 months ago
  • Daniel_Summers
  • David_H
  • Daniel_Summers
  • Daniel_Summers
  • Daniel_Summers
  • David_H
  • Daniel_Summers
  • Daniel_Summers
  • H2O_4U
  • H2O_4U
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      H2O_4U  

    • WRONG RON PAUL!

      Don't believe this racist, he is a liar, a homophobe, a racist, a fascist and a Nazi!

      Don't let the Weed get into the Free Market's greedy corporations.

      Nationalize, regulate, and control so the sick and needy get it first!!

    • 11 months ago
  • Daniel_Summers
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      Daniel_Summers  
    • H2O_4U:

      We don't have a free market. What has he lied about and how is he a racist? and did you know that it takes Government to grant a group with limited liability for a corporation to exist. In a free market a corporation would not exist because in a free market there is no government intervention.

    • 11 months ago
  • Daniel_Summers
  • cool0ne
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      cool0ne  

    • We could fight a war on hunger, Look we don't have to stop the "war" I know how America love it's wars, just who the war is on!

    • 11 months ago
  • Daniel_Summers
  • Daniel_Summers
  • chief_longhair
  • Daniel_Summers
  • H2O_4U
  • chief_longhair
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      chief_longhair  
    • Daniel_Summers:

      I should clarify that I also believe Mr. Paul is correct in his thoughts about the crazy stupid wars we seem to always be involved in and the enormous amounts of money we send to foreign countries,,, but he goes way overboard on his "agenda" to practically eliminate the federal government and privatize everything,,, the private sector has proven with out a doubt that it cannot be trusted to do what is best for America or the American people because seldom do profits and the health and well being of non share holders go hand in hand.... there is plenty of room for companies to generate profits (which is great) with out causing harm and diminishing services that as Americans we should feel like we deserve,, one example of MANY is if you live in a rural area and have electricity in your home,, you can thank the government for that............

    • 11 months ago
  • Daniel_Summers
  • ethelfreda
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      ethelfreda  

    • I do not smoke, take illicit drugs, and I only drink once in a great while. Nevertheless I believe that marijuana should be legalized then sold and taxed by the states. That would solve so many problems. First, it would separate marijualna from the drug trade, so the argument that it is a gateway to hard drugs will be eliminated. Farmers who are having difficulty selling their tobacco, could grow mariuana instead. It's a great ideal

    • 11 months ago
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