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Offline libertybele

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Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« on: April 12, 2018, 03:30:40 am »
Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana

 Former U.S. House Speaker John Boehner said Wednesday he has had a change of heart on marijuana and will promote its nationwide legalization as a way to help veterans and the nation's deadly opioid crisis.

The Ohio Republican, an avid cigarette smoker, has joined the advisory board of Acreage Holdings , a multistate cannabis company. The company also announced that former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld has joined its advisory board.

Weld, a Republican as governor, ran in the 2016 presidential election on the Libertarian Party ticket that was headed by legal-pot advocate Gary Johnson.

Boehner said in a statement his position "has evolved" from opposing to supporting legalization of marijuana.

"I decided to get involved because of the struggles of our country's veterans and the opioid epidemic, after learning how descheduling the drug can potentially help with both crises," said Boehner, now 68.

He said he wants to see federally funded research done and to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to offer marijuana as a possible treatment option for such conditions as chronic pain and post-traumatic stress disorder..............

https://www.yahoo.com/news/former-us-house-speaker-promote-legalizing-marijuana-164553769.html
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2018, 03:36:09 am »
Guess the Rasta son-in-law turned him on to some good s--t.
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2018, 03:37:43 am »
LOL. Some degenerate alcoholic chain smoker is pimping for the pot lobby now. Not only that, but he has a Socialist pal helping him out.

Are we sure this isn't an Onion story that Yahoo is recycling?
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2018, 03:46:43 am »
Don't laugh, @Frank Cannon.  He's probably just the tool to get that job done.  Light up, bro and don't harsh my buzz!
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2018, 03:49:24 am »
Quote from: Cyber Liberty on April 12, 2018, 03:46:43 am
Don't laugh, @Frank Cannon.  He's probably just the tool to get that job done.  Light up, bro and don't harsh my buzz!

Considering Boner couldn't get out of his own way when he had a govt' job, I don't have a lot of faith he will be productive in getting me legally high.
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2018, 04:06:15 am »
Quote from: Frank Cannon on April 12, 2018, 03:49:24 am
Considering Boner couldn't get out of his own way when he had a govt' job, I don't have a lot of faith he will be productive in getting me legally high.

No, I suppose not. 
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #6 on: April 12, 2018, 04:34:27 am »
   If I could afford good Scotch I wouldn't smoke pot.  JS
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #7 on: April 12, 2018, 04:42:34 am »
Quote from: corbe on April 12, 2018, 04:34:27 am
   If I could afford good Scotch I wouldn't smoke pot.  JS

Who are you fooling. You can't afford pot either. You smoke "spice" and drink Four Loco.

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« Reply #8 on: April 12, 2018, 04:50:24 am »
   I only smoke Coloradian but I do date woman that drink 4 LOCO, they're a lot of fun, and cheap.
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #9 on: April 12, 2018, 01:15:09 pm »
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The Ohio Republican, an avid cigarette smoker, has joined the advisory board of Acreage Holdings , a multistate cannabis company. The company also announced that former Massachusetts Gov. William Weld has joined its advisory board.
With ample compensation, no doubt. Bonehead and Weld can adjust their principles whenever the price is right.
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2018, 01:47:01 pm »
Quote from: dfwgator on April 12, 2018, 03:36:09 am
Guess the Rasta son-in-law turned him on to some good s--t.




He didn't know whether cry or cry.
« Last Edit: April 12, 2018, 01:48:17 pm by edpc »
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #11 on: April 12, 2018, 02:10:05 pm »
Cynthia Nixon Puts Legalizing Marijuana Front and Center of Campaign

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/11/nyregion/cynthia-nixon-marijuana-legalization.html

Cynthia Nixon on Wednesday made legalizing recreational marijuana the first policy plank of her campaign for governor, framing it as a necessary step toward reducing racial inequities in the criminal justice system — and, in doing so, bringing to the forefront an issue that may help her make inroads into Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s robust support among black voters.

Ms. Nixon’s stance puts her in contrast to Mr. Cuomo, whom she is challenging for the Democratic nomination. Mr. Cuomo has expressed concerns about recreational marijuana as a “gateway drug,” although in recent months, as New Yorkers have signaled their growing support for legalization, he has suggested he is willing to consider the issue.

More at link
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #12 on: April 13, 2018, 12:45:11 am »
Quote from: edpc on April 12, 2018, 01:47:01 pm



He didn't know whether cry or cry.

Maybe Bonehead found pot to be a better alternative than alcohol to cure all that ails him.
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #13 on: April 13, 2018, 12:49:22 am »
Folks, ain't ya just glad that this guy's gone?
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2018, 12:51:30 am »

"Don't bogart that joint Johnny"
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #15 on: April 13, 2018, 12:52:13 am »
Quote from: Fishrrman on April 13, 2018, 12:49:22 am
Folks, ain't ya just glad that this guy's gone?

Ryan replaced him, so it was like he never left.  "How can I miss you if you won't go away?"
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #16 on: April 13, 2018, 12:56:56 am »
Quote from: libertybele on April 13, 2018, 12:45:11 am
Maybe Bonehead found pot to be a better alternative than alcohol to cure all that ails him.

    I sure did and I'm not sticking up for Boehner. 
   You just have to look at your Family History and determine which usually goes first, the Lungs or the Liver, after exhaustive research I found it's the Liver!~in my Clan. 
   Unless, your ol lady kills ya first, well known occurrence, and I'm not proud of that.
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #17 on: April 13, 2018, 02:03:38 am »
Quote from: corbe on April 13, 2018, 12:56:56 am
    I sure did and I'm not sticking up for Boehner. 
   You just have to look at your Family History and determine which usually goes first, the Lungs or the Liver, after exhaustive research I found it's the Liver!~in my Clan. 
   Unless, your ol lady kills ya first, well known occurrence, and I'm not proud of that.

Yeah, maybe, but didn't you have a good time?
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #18 on: April 13, 2018, 02:07:18 am »
There's a very good reason why they call it 'dope'.
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #19 on: April 13, 2018, 02:15:21 am »
   What are you insinuating @Hoodat have you bought in to Frank's $hit about me?
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Re: Former US House speaker to promote legalizing marijuana
« Reply #20 on: April 13, 2018, 02:21:11 am »
Buy in to Frank's shit?  Never.  Bite your tongue!

(Besides, your avatars are always hotter)
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