NC House committee kills medical marijuana bill

[GP73LPC]

ah, i don't think DreamsofTesla is a guy.

just sayin.

 

[BadMojo]

No worries. I am equal opportunity.

 

[DreamsofTesla]

Unreasonable expectations tend to make things worse for oneself.

Hey, thanks for the concern trolling/suggestion on how to improve myself.

I think oppositional/defiant thinking like your comment about Democrats is what's taking this state to hell in a handbasket, but I was polite enough not to tell you so, because I don't think it's my business how you think. Check that shit out.

I started the process of locating a realtor today. I'm going to peace the fuck out, do whatever you want.

You seem to think that by ignoring those calling for the legalization automatically makes it where the legislature is ignoring ALL of its constituency.

If that were the only issue, then yes that would be unreasonable. But it isn't. The handwriting on the wall that I'm reading in no uncertain terms is that you and I, the voters, the regular non-millionaire folks, don't have shit to say about anything in this state. Only the insiders do. And that's not going to change any time soon.

Was that OK with you, what Stam said? Let's get this out of the way so we can stop "harassing" him? Do you really not understand when you are being massively publicly disrespected?

I know, our whole government is rotten through and through, both teams.



But at this point NC Republicans aren't even trying to pretend that we matter at all any more, and unfortunately a lot of North Carolinians are OK with that. So I'm out of here before the whip really comes down.

If you think I'm wrong, mazel tov. You lose nothing. I'm not sticking around. You won't miss me. Roger wilco.

Right now North Carolina does not have the popular vote for it.

Last time I heard the polling in favor was close to 60%. Have you seen different numbers? I'm open to being corrected.

North Carolina is at the same point right now as Cali was in 1979 for gods sake! Give them some time to sort this out!!!

Several major differences between now and 1979. Washington and Colorado are game changers. Another major difference, we have 18 MMJ states now, so we're not reinventing the wheel. We have an excellent bill ready to go, and a reasonable expectation of how it will play out based on results.

Also, the momentum of public opinion is on our side. This year we have more than 50% approval for full legalization. Other than that, yeah, it's exactly the same. Just those few little points.

Lastly, if you feel that we're at the same level of development as California was in 1979, that's pretty fucking sad. Not sure why it's OK with you that they live in the last century, or why it should be OK with me. They theoretically work for us, remember? At least in theory. I don't get having my employee tell me to shut up and go away when I ask him to do work, but that's me.

The fact that our neanderthal state government isn't going to wake up and smell the coffee just means that they're back asswards. If you believe that they're eventually going to come around to giving a shit about you, good luck with that.

Really guy, you may want to lighten up on the Tahoe Kush and the Chemdawg. Too much of a good thing and whatnot.

I haven't had any weed in approximately two months, not that it matters. Let me anticipate that the next thing you're going to say is that I should get some. That childish, oppositional/defiant bullshit is ruining this state. Carry on with it, hope it works out really well for you. I'm peacing the fuck out to go live with grown-ups. And yes, I'm a woman, not that it matters.

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[BadMojo]

Well alrighty then.

 

[Phillthy]

most NC voters have their ass glued to a pew so they vote the way the church "instructs" them to. weed is bad mmmkay

 

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[DreamsofTesla]

most NC voters have their ass glued to a pew so they vote the way the church "instructs" them to. weed is bad mmmkay

Phill, it's a heartbreak to me, seriously. There are so many good people here, so many bright and lovely people. And then there's this vein of obstinate "ignorant and proud" people.

I've had church people say things to me here that were so stupid and backward that my mouth literally fell open. I had never imagined anyone could actually believe something like that, but they do, and you're right, that's how they vote.

I really hate that I have to leave, but I see this getting much, much worse before it gets better. I only hope I can do a little better than break even, so I can get a start on a new place.

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[JimmyRow]

I was planning NC being my way back to the southern apps. I love and miss the area bad. Maybe someday.

 

[Phillthy]

shit we cant even buy beer before noon on sundays! has nothing to do with gov. it has to do with the church down here. church is BIG business in the south and if a politician turns his back on the church you can bet they wont get elected.

 

[DreamsofTesla]

Let the politicians put the vote to the people of nc and see the outcome, it would be an entirely different ballgame.

That's what pissed me off so much about being told we were "harassing him." We have close to 60% approval among the public, but he can swat us like a fly.

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[JimmyRow]

shit we cant even buy beer before noon on sundays! has nothing to do with gov. it has to do with the church down here. church is BIG business in the south and if a politician turns his back on the church you can bet they wont get elected.

I couldn't buy alcohol on Sundays. Bars and restaurants only offered beer and wine. They passd sun beer sales the week I headed west

 

[GP73LPC]

almost 80% of the nation support MMJ and DoT is correct in NC it's almost 60%.

fuck the politicians, the holier than thou bass ackwards SOCIAL conservatives and government agencies that continue to spit in the face of the voters.

god made weed for fucks sake !!!!


Genesis 1:29
29 Then God said, “I give you every seed-bearing plant on the face of the whole earth and every tree that has fruit with seed in it. They will be yours for food.

 

[wantaknow]

that sucks ,i will drink some shine for yall,but hey they damn shure want those gunment drones

 

[BadMojo]

That's what pissed me off so much about being told we were "harassing him." We have close to 60% approval among the public, but he can swat us like a fly.

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Not in NC you don't. You can conduct a poll in Asheville,Charlotte and Raleigh to get those numbers but the second you leave the cities it turns to no way in hell. Think of it like this. 40 percent of the population in the major cities does not support and damn near everyone outside the major cities do not support it.

As I remember the Gay rights people were dead sure they were going to get gay marriage passed in NC... Look what happened to them. 61 against 39 for.

The same thing would happen in NC if you voted for weed in the Popular vote.

Why on earth would a Politician who knows this vote for something that could never pass regardless?

 

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[GP73LPC]

Not in NC you don't. You can conduct a poll in Asheville,Charlotte and Raleigh to get those numbers but the second you leave the cities it turns to no way in hell. Think of it like this. 40 percent of the population in the major cities does not support and damn near everyone outside the major cities do not support it.

As I remember the Gay rights people were dead sure they were going to get gay marriage passed in NC... Look what happened to them. 61 against 39 for.

The same thing would happen in NC if you voted for weed in the Popular vote.

Why on earth would a Politician who knows this vote for something that could never pass regardless?

you're wrong...

http://www.wral.com/medical-marijuana-boosters-rally-at-nc-legislature/12094925/

Supporters of the measure cited results from a January survey by Public Policy Polling that found 58 percent of North Carolinians support legalizing marijuana for medicinal use.

 

[BadMojo]

you're wrong...

http://www.wral.com/medical-marijuana-boosters-rally-at-nc-legislature/12094925/

Try reading the article. Mecklenburg County is Charlotte.

Being published in a Raleigh news paper...

As I said. Asheville, Charlotte, Raleigh and little else..

 

[Infinitesimal]

That's what pissed me off so much about being told we were "harassing him." We have close to 60% approval among the public, but he can swat us like a fly.

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sniff sniff... someone smell a ballot initiative?

 

[BadMojo]

Where I lived they finally eliminated the last brothel in 1998. Liquor by the drink was finally legalized in the last 10 years...

 

[DreamsofTesla]

Not in NC you don't. You can conduct a poll in Asheville,Charlotte and Raleigh to get those numbers but the second you leave the cities it turns to no way in hell. Think of it like this. 40 percent of the population in the major cities does not support and damn near everyone outside the major cities do not support it.

Here's the data I'm looking at:

A poll conducted by Public Policy Polling revealed that most North Carolinians believe that a doctor should possess the legal option to authorize marijuana for patients. Support for legalizing medical marijuana is at 58% overall, with 33% opposed and 9% undecided. A majority of every age group under age 65 supports allowing for the medical use of marijuana. The poll surveyed 608 North Carolina voters between January 10 and January 13, 2013.

http://blog.norml.org/2013/01/16/two-southern-states-show-majority-support-for-medical-marijuana/

What data are you looking at?

As I remember the Gay rights people were dead sure they were going to get gay marriage passed in NC... Look what happened to them. 61 against 39 for.

I recall people WANTING it to pass. But no one I knew thought it was a done deal. And again, you can thank our Libertarian buddy Art Pope, who brought in a shitload of super PAC money to fight against it. See, that's liberty, just that you're not at liberty to marry whoever you want. But other than that, yeah. Liberty.

Why on earth would a Politician who knows this vote for something that could never pass regardless?

I think the question should be why won't they put it to a vote and see? Why won't most of them even state on the record where they stand?

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