Comments on: H.H.S. Calls For Major Retreat In Federal War On Weed http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/08/31/h-h-s-calls-for-major-retreat-in-federal-war-on-weed/ Reality-based political commentary Sat, 20 Jun 2026 02:48:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/08/31/h-h-s-calls-for-major-retreat-in-federal-war-on-weed/#comment-204059 Elizabeth Miller Sat, 02 Sep 2023 03:15:48 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=24022#comment-204059 Heh. Heh.

]]> By: ChrisWeigant.com » Friday Talking Points -- Finally, A Messaging War Democrats Can Easily Win http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/08/31/h-h-s-calls-for-major-retreat-in-federal-war-on-weed/#comment-204054 ChrisWeigant.com » Friday Talking Points -- Finally, A Messaging War Democrats Can Easily Win Fri, 01 Sep 2023 23:51:40 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=24022#comment-204054 [...] H.H.S. Calls For Major Retreat In Federal War On Weed [...] [...] H.H.S. Calls For Major Retreat In Federal War On Weed [...]

]]> By: MtnCaddy http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/08/31/h-h-s-calls-for-major-retreat-in-federal-war-on-weed/#comment-204053 MtnCaddy Fri, 01 Sep 2023 20:26:00 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=24022#comment-204053 As you have a far longer relationship with Joe why don’t you whisper in his ear on behalf of us Murican stoners? I’m expecting Joe to continue to practice effective politics by putting Federal legalization in the party platform and to shout that fact out on every street corner. This will benefit every Democratic candidate. As you have a far longer relationship with Joe why don’t you whisper in his ear on behalf of us Murican stoners?

I’m expecting Joe to continue to practice effective politics by putting Federal legalization in the party platform and to shout that fact out on every street corner. This will benefit every Democratic candidate.

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/08/31/h-h-s-calls-for-major-retreat-in-federal-war-on-weed/#comment-204051 Elizabeth Miller Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:39:57 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=24022#comment-204051 I don't think the president understands that the drug "problem" is one of demand as opposed to supply. I don't think the president understands that the drug "problem" is one of demand as opposed to supply.

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/08/31/h-h-s-calls-for-major-retreat-in-federal-war-on-weed/#comment-204050 Elizabeth Miller Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:38:31 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=24022#comment-204050 Caddy, You should contact Joe and tell him that! The war on drugs, in general, has always been a bone of contention between the president and myself. :) Caddy,

You should contact Joe and tell him that! The war on drugs, in general, has always been a bone of contention between the president and myself. :)

]]> By: MtnCaddy http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/08/31/h-h-s-calls-for-major-retreat-in-federal-war-on-weed/#comment-204047 MtnCaddy Fri, 01 Sep 2023 03:30:19 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=24022#comment-204047 [7] The alcohol industry is likewise lobbying against weed, and it wouldn’t surprise me if the tobacco industry had an interest in the status quo. Let’s say the DEA disagrees with HHS. Older-than-dirt Joe could knock down some of his age by promising to legalize it in his second term, which would be great for turnout next year. [7]

The alcohol industry is likewise lobbying against weed, and it wouldn’t surprise me if the tobacco industry had an interest in the status quo.

Let’s say the DEA disagrees with HHS. Older-than-dirt Joe could knock down some of his age by promising to legalize it in his second term, which would be great for turnout next year.

]]> By: andygaus http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/08/31/h-h-s-calls-for-major-retreat-in-federal-war-on-weed/#comment-204046 andygaus Fri, 01 Sep 2023 01:39:55 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=24022#comment-204046 Well, the pharmaceutical industry. Remember, people who use cannabis sometimes find they don't need to use oxycontin anymore. Legalizing medical marijuana has been shown to reduce prescription drug use in the states where it is allowed. And Big Pharma can't patent cannabis. Well, the pharmaceutical industry. Remember, people who use cannabis sometimes find they don't need to use oxycontin anymore. Legalizing medical marijuana has been shown to reduce prescription drug use in the states where it is allowed. And Big Pharma can't patent cannabis.

]]> By: nypoet22 http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/08/31/h-h-s-calls-for-major-retreat-in-federal-war-on-weed/#comment-204045 nypoet22 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 01:18:27 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=24022#comment-204045 So who's lobbying hard against this? So who's lobbying hard against this?

]]> By: Speak2 http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/08/31/h-h-s-calls-for-major-retreat-in-federal-war-on-weed/#comment-204044 Speak2 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 01:00:26 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=24022#comment-204044 At the time, I said that as long as McConnell refused to give Lynch a hearing, Holder should have forced his hand. Every week, he should have issued some order (within his authority, of course) that the GOP would hate, beginning with descheduling. At the time, I said that as long as McConnell refused to give Lynch a hearing, Holder should have forced his hand.

Every week, he should have issued some order (within his authority, of course) that the GOP would hate, beginning with descheduling.

]]> By: Speak2 http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/08/31/h-h-s-calls-for-major-retreat-in-federal-war-on-weed/#comment-204043 Speak2 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:57:25 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=24022#comment-204043 Back in the 30's, the paper (wood products) and textile industries were much better organized and had more powerful lobbying than was true for the hemp industry. They provided many of Anslinger's talking points and direction. That's a big part of the history. Back in the 30's, the paper (wood products) and textile industries were much better organized and had more powerful lobbying than was true for the hemp industry.

They provided many of Anslinger's talking points and direction. That's a big part of the history.

]]> By: Speak2 http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/08/31/h-h-s-calls-for-major-retreat-in-federal-war-on-weed/#comment-204042 Speak2 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:54:56 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=24022#comment-204042 Thanks for making me seem prescient. Thanks for making me seem prescient.

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/08/31/h-h-s-calls-for-major-retreat-in-federal-war-on-weed/#comment-204041 Elizabeth Miller Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:08:47 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=24022#comment-204041 As for the entire column today ... Hear! Hear! This is just what the doctor ordered ... if you know what I mean and I'm sure that you do! :-) As for the entire column today ... Hear! Hear! This is just what the doctor ordered ... if you know what I mean and I'm sure that you do! :-)

]]> By: Elizabeth Miller http://www.chrisweigant.com/2023/08/31/h-h-s-calls-for-major-retreat-in-federal-war-on-weed/#comment-204040 Elizabeth Miller Thu, 31 Aug 2023 23:54:24 +0000 http://www.chrisweigant.com/?p=24022#comment-204040 Next up ... magic mushrooms! What I don't get is that I can order them online from my favourite weed shop in Vancouver but the police are shutting down little stores here in Kitchener as soon as they pop up, again and again. These store owners are doing a great job of paving the way ... Next up ... magic mushrooms!

What I don't get is that I can order them online from my favourite weed shop in Vancouver but the police are shutting down little stores here in Kitchener as soon as they pop up, again and again. These store owners are doing a great job of paving the way ...

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