Biden Announces Mass Marijuana Pardons And Calls For Cannabis Scheduling Review

[jct74]

Of course. Because what part of government is working properly right now.

If government decreed that "the sky is blue" I'd argue, and say it was azure.

I'm just casting a skeptical eye at this...less than a year ago this government was demanding you take an untested, dangerous "vaccine" or else, for "our health".

For over a century, "they" would throw you in prison for simple possession of weed.

Now, almost overnight, they are suddenly passing around the bong?

Combined with the fact that artificial opioids are killing roughly 100,000 people a year now, the majority of whom "they" would prefer to eliminate anyway.

Yeah, something's $#@!y...

I wouldn't say overnight they are passing around the bong or making any radical changes. It's been a very gradual process as various states have legalized medical and recreational use over the past couple of decades. As for the federal government, the review that Biden ordered will probably only end up in medical use being legalized, although a complete descheduling is possible that would basically legalize recreational at the federal level. The federal government already passed a major reform in 2014 btw called the Rohrabacher–Farr amendment, which basically prevents federal law from being enforced to bust up dispensaries and stuff like that. So in that way medical use has already been halfway federally legalized like 8 years ago. All I have seen is the federal government continuing to drag it's feet though for many years, I am not seeing anything drastic happen overnight like I wish it would it and which is long overdue.

[Working Poor]

I worried that Nancy won't get her cut on pot imports from the cartels.

But taking it off scheduled 1 does not mean it will be legal..no matter what there will be some kind of regulation, fee or, fine of some kind making it technically not really legal.

[Brian4Liberty]

Growing on fed-land/ national park possession/ tribal land-casinos/ military, embassy's etc.

Which should remain illegal, not because it's marijuana, but because when the cartels grow in the forest, they pollute, they set-up booby traps, they shoot people, etc. All things that are illegal without any marijuana laws.

[Brian4Liberty]

I worried that Nancy won't get her cut on pot imports from the cartels.

But taking it off scheduled 1 does not mean it will be legal..no matter what there will be some kind of regulation, fee or, fine of some kind making it technically not really legal.

The smartest man PedoHitlerJoe knows probably recommended it. And he definitely wants a cut for himself and the big-guy.

[Brian4Liberty]

How long has he been in government not doing a damn thing about this ?

Great move but obviously tied to the election.

Yep, election season pandering. Just like draining the strategic oil reserve right before the election.

[devil21]

Here's a pretty good explanation. I guess the president can't do it directly, but the DEA can and the president has strong influence over the DEA.

https://crsreports.congress.gov/prod...f/LSB/LSB10655

Thanks for digging it up. That seems like a very convoluted and almost contradictory finding, though. Mentions "descheduling" and "relaxing enforcement" but at the same time says that prohibition is in the CSA. So, it reads like the DEA, and presumably the DOJ, can choose not to enforce, which is great of course, but that the actual CSA still requires Congressional action to legally and fully deschedule/reschedule. There's never been any precedent for actual USC statute to be changed outside of Congress. Only the administrative decision whether to enforce the statute.

Having said that, it's all bull$#@! since the entire CSA relies on a twisted interpretation of the interstate commerce clause, where SCOTUS chose a different meaning for "regulate" than was originally intended by the drafters of the amendment. Original intent was "to make regular" (preventing interstate trade wars) but SCOTUS changed it to mean "control" (federal oversight of every aspect).

[pcosmar]

I've never been busted for Pot.

I still want a Pardon.

[nobody's_hero]

Well, Biden wins the single-issue voters.

[acptulsa]

[Anti Federalist]

[mrsat_98]

One is too many!

"Possession" is subjective like everything else in the "Just-Us" system......5 joints is trafficking and sprouted seedlings count as 2.2 pounds, mere presence of a firearm constitutes "Using and carrying to facilitate drug crimes" which of course negates 'simple possession' because the mere presence of a gun equates to violence.

You'll not ever hear me side with a drug warrior!
District attorneys and US attorneys are the lowest form of life on the planet bar none.
Kopsuckery takes many forms, don't be a kopsucker.

It might help to review https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansa...12/subtitle-4/ in it's entirety pay particular attention to https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansa...-4/chapter-64/. Of course, I am not suggesting it will make a kopsucker out of you, but rather help you wrap your head around the fact that "soldiers are going to soldier" and that you are on duty 24/7, if they show up, the military reservation ( battle field) is everywhere i.e. the ground they walk on is cursed.

[tod evans]

It might help to review https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansa...12/subtitle-4/ in it's entirety pay particular attention to https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansa...-4/chapter-64/. Of course, I am not suggesting it will make a kopsucker out of you, but rather help you wrap your head around the fact that "soldiers are going to soldier" and that you are on duty 24/7, if they show up, the military reservation ( battle field) is everywhere i.e. the ground they walk on is cursed.

What, pray-tell, does Arkansas law have to do with federal law?

This thread is about federal law and my comments pertained to that although they could be applied to Arkansas or any other state equally.

The point I thought I made was that supporting prosecuting attorney(s) is the same kopsuckery as supporting beat kops yet the lawyerly drug warriors are the ones putting people in prison and taking away their rights while having the discretion to set them free. Hence my opinion that there is no lower form of life on the planet than one who would choose to punish his fellow citizen for growing or consuming a plant.

[Occam's Banana]

[osan]

Oh, where to begin...

Keeping it short, I'm wondering whether this is another Biden reversal from previously held positions. I can easily accept that in centuries past, he railed like a little bitch about the evils of cannabis.

While I despise getting high, there is no valid justification for criminalizing cannabis, or any other drug. Addicts are going to addict. I'd rather they do it as safely as possible - safely for the rest of us, that is. I don't give a rat's patootie if they kill themselves, but their idiot choices should not lead to harm of others. I also object to "social programs" for such people. I fully support the return of mutual aid societies and would welcome any such organization dedicated to helping dopers get cleanm, and yes, some cannabis users do indeed and in fact become addicted to it. I've known more than a mere few such people, most of whom have ruined their lives on that path. I grant they are a seemingly small minority, but to categorically assert that cannabis is universally harmless is demonstrated bull$#@!.

Freedom is the solution. It is the ONLY solution. Here, of course, I mean properly structured freedom, which is the liberty to live as one pleases regardless of choices made, so long as one adheres to the stricture against causing harm is others. Do what thou wilt, but bring no unwelcome harm.

[dannno]

and yes, some cannabis users do indeed and in fact become addicted to it. I've known more than a mere few such people, most of whom have ruined their lives on that path. I grant they are a seemingly small minority, but to categorically assert that cannabis is universally harmless is demonstrated bull$#@!.

Compared to what? I would contend that this seemingly small minority probably would have become addicted to alcohol or more dangerous drugs, gambling or other vices that would likely have proven to make them worse off than if they had just used cannabis.

[Working Poor]

I know lots of people who drink and/or smoke pot most of them are not addicted. I would likely smoke it more if it were legal in my state. It is too much hassle for me to buy it very often right now . I am okay with it the way it is because I a pretty sure I am not an addict. I would grow poppies to make tea with but I don't really need it. Some times my poor old bones hurt and it would be nice to have some....

[Ender]

The only reason that pot is illegal is because of hemp. Big Corps convinced .Gov to make hemp illegal because it is THE most valuable plant on the earth & is stronger than steel, cotton etc. and can even be used for fuel. Big Corps couldn't have that kind of competition so the gov made hemp illegal (which has NO drug issues) & along side that it's sister plant, marijuana (using it's Mexican name to make the public fear it.).

No one has ever died from marijuana use. The main thing it does is make you laugh a lot & eat more, and it also helps with depression, etc.

And, no, I'm not a user- just from Cali where a lot of friends used it.

[pcosmar]

No one has ever died from marijuana use. The main thing it does is make you laugh a lot & eat more, and it also helps with depression, etc.

And, no, I'm not a user- just from Cali where a lot of friends used it.

I am.. Have dealt with Depression most of my life.. Tried Big Pharma offering years back.
Cannabis is the best remedy.. with Chronic Pain relief as a side effect.

It needs to be rescheduled , to a general Health benefit level.

[Matt Collins]

Biden's action is not really a step forward.

It's a do nothing feel good measure that tricks dumb people into thinking Biden is doing something when he is really doing nothing. In fact this "action" is probably worse than doing nothing for that reason.

Shame on him.

If he were serious about it he would be pushing to abolish federal substance laws while issuing pardons for everyone convicted of the same. But he isn't and he is just trying to use victims of the drug war for his own political gain.

[Occam's Banana]

No one has ever died from marijuana use.

Fact check: your mom.

[acptulsa]

[osan]

Compared to what? I would contend that this seemingly small minority probably would have become addicted to alcohol or more dangerous drugs, gambling or other vices that would likely have proven to make them worse off than if they had just used cannabis.

Perhaps so, but that does not render cannabis harmless to the degree advocates claim, and that is all I am saying.

[mrsat_98]

Agreed, we are still dealing with a soldier who is disciplining a member of the militia , federal or state. It was not obvious at the start of the journey. Hell most cops I spoke with didn't even realize it or I was not asking the ? right.

[pcosmar]

Perhaps so, but that does not render cannabis harmless to the degree advocates claim, and that is all I am saying.

Non Toxic.

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[osan]

Non Toxic.

Anything, quite literally, can be toxic. Consider water toxemia, for example, which can be fatal.

[acptulsa]

Train strike? Postponed, not averted. Student loan cancellation? Shut down by the courts. Number of people in jail only on federal cannabis charges? Zero.

This administration sure loves talking about all the things it does that do nothing at all.

[pcosmar]

Anything, quite literally, can be toxic. Consider water toxemia, for example, which can be fatal.

I would not expect you to resort to Silly arguments..
The plant is not only Non-Toxic,,Stems leaves and seeds,,, it is also an Excellent Food source.

Habit Forming perhaps.. like Coffee or Tea.
Less addictive than Nicotine.

All habits I Enjoy and Give Thanks For.

The plant was beneficial to humanity is a Dozen ways,,until an Authoritarian with a Racist Stick up his Butt decided otherwise..

The Damage done by Criminalizing a Gift from God is Incalculable.

[osan]

I would not expect you to resort to Silly arguments..
The plant is not only Non-Toxic,,Stems leaves and seeds,,, it is also an Excellent Food source.

Habit Forming perhaps.. like Coffee or Tea.
Less addictive than Nicotine.

All habits I Enjoy and Give Thanks For.

The plant was beneficial to humanity is a Dozen ways,,until an Authoritarian with a Racist Stick up his Butt decided otherwise..

The Damage done by Criminalizing a Gift from God is Incalculable.

Nowhere have I stated nor implied that the plant is generally harmful. But I do not cotton to the self-serving arguments by those who claim it is universally harmless. I've watched people I know put their lives to Davey Jones' locker because of it.

One size does NOT fit all. OSFA thinking is dangerously cancerous and should be avoided. Some advocates peddle the lie because anything less is felt to weaken the argument in favor of decriminalization. This is a $#@! strategy, if for no other reason than it is untrue and potentially provable as dishonest, which is precisely what is expected of such people by those in "authority". Therefore, acknowledging that it may be harmful to a tiny minority of users is not only truthful, but wise. Bear in mind that the prohibitionists have no authority to ban in the first place, and that is where the arguments against such bans should lie, in large part.

I am 100% in favor of decriminalizing cannabis in all forms and for all lawful purposes. My position does not include aiding and abetting the perpetuation of lies regarding any possible risks associated with consumption, which includes any habit-forming nature that it may have for some.

And finally, as proof positive that what you say is not quite wholly correct, I offer myself as the contradiction. If I take a hit off a joint, I quickly become more useless than normal. I cannot read beyond one or two lines on a page, for example, and I mean that very literally. I can barely function.

QED.

[tod evans]

[dannno]

Nowhere have I stated nor implied that the plant is generally harmful. But I do not cotton to the self-serving arguments by those who claim it is universally harmless. I've watched people I know put their lives to Davey Jones' locker because of it.

One size does NOT fit all. OSFA thinking is dangerously cancerous and should be avoided. Some advocates peddle the lie because anything less is felt to weaken the argument in favor of decriminalization. This is a $#@! strategy, if for no other reason than it is untrue and potentially provable as dishonest, which is precisely what is expected of such people by those in "authority". Therefore, acknowledging that it may be harmful to a tiny minority of users is not only truthful, but wise. Bear in mind that the prohibitionists have no authority to ban in the first place, and that is where the arguments against such bans should lie, in large part.

I am 100% in favor of decriminalizing cannabis in all forms and for all lawful purposes. My position does not include aiding and abetting the perpetuation of lies regarding any possible risks associated with consumption, which includes any habit-forming nature that it may have for some.

And finally, as proof positive that what you say is not quite wholly correct, I offer myself as the contradiction. If I take a hit off a joint, I quickly become more useless than normal. I cannot read beyond one or two lines on a page, for example, and I mean that very literally. I can barely function.

QED.

Compared to what? I would contend that this seemingly small minority probably would have become addicted to alcohol or more dangerous drugs, gambling or other vices that would likely have proven to make them worse off than if they had just used cannabis.

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