The Democratic Presidential Debates

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  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,836
    dankind said:
    mcgruff10 said:

    Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on tacking too far left

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/obama-cautions-democratic-hopefuls-tacking-030432024.html

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party’s nominee next year.

    Though Obama did not mention anyone by name, the message delivered before a room of Democratic donors in Washington was a clear word of caution about the candidacies of Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. The two have called for massive structural changes — and in Sanders’ case “revolution” — that would dramatically alter the role of government in people’s lives.

    The centrist wing of the party has warned for months that a far-left nominee could alienate moderate Republicans and independent voters needed to oust President Donald Trump.

    “The average American doesn't think we have to completely tear down the system and remake it. And I think it's important for us not to lose sight of that,” Obama said. “There are a lot of persuadable voters and there are a lot of Democrats out there who just want to see things make sense. They just don't want to see crazy stuff. They want to see things a little more fair, they want to see things a little more just. And how we approach that I think will be important.”

    Obama has largely refrained from publicly opining on the Democratic primary, which has exposed a growing rift between an ascendant progressive wing of the party and old-guard centrists like his former vice president, Joe Biden. But on Friday he said he felt compelled to weigh in because some of the loudest and most strident voices, particularly on social media, aren’t representative of where most in the party are at.

    Immigration and health care are two issues he cited as cases where Democratic candidates are out of sync with public sentiment.

    “Even as we push the envelope and we are bold in our vision, we also have to be rooted in reality and the fact that voters, including the Democratic voters and certainly persuadable independents or even moderate Republicans, are not driven by the same views that are reflected on certain, you know, left-leaning Twitter feeds,” Obama said.

    Obama delivered his remarks at a gathering of the Democracy Alliance, a group of wealthy Democrats who raise large sums for the party. He was interviewed by Stacey Abrams, a rising star in the party who narrowly lost the Georgia governor’s race last year.

    He also sought also to ease jittery Democrats who have been wringing their hands over the size of the sprawling field, which some worry will lead to a prolonged contest that will leave the eventual nominee with limited time to prepare for the general election.

    “I just have to remind you that I had a very robust primary,” Obama said. “Not only did I win ultimately a remarkably tough and lengthy primary process with Hillary Clinton, but people forget that even before that we had a big field of really serious, accomplished people.”

    OK, Boomer. 
    Yup, something that was kinda funny is becoming an ignorant thing for people to say when they know they are right after all 20 years of their life
    hippiemom = goodness
  • benjs
    benjs Toronto, ON Posts: 9,375
    dankind said:
    mcgruff10 said:

    Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on tacking too far left

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/obama-cautions-democratic-hopefuls-tacking-030432024.html

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party’s nominee next year.

    Though Obama did not mention anyone by name, the message delivered before a room of Democratic donors in Washington was a clear word of caution about the candidacies of Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. The two have called for massive structural changes — and in Sanders’ case “revolution” — that would dramatically alter the role of government in people’s lives.

    The centrist wing of the party has warned for months that a far-left nominee could alienate moderate Republicans and independent voters needed to oust President Donald Trump.

    “The average American doesn't think we have to completely tear down the system and remake it. And I think it's important for us not to lose sight of that,” Obama said. “There are a lot of persuadable voters and there are a lot of Democrats out there who just want to see things make sense. They just don't want to see crazy stuff. They want to see things a little more fair, they want to see things a little more just. And how we approach that I think will be important.”

    Obama has largely refrained from publicly opining on the Democratic primary, which has exposed a growing rift between an ascendant progressive wing of the party and old-guard centrists like his former vice president, Joe Biden. But on Friday he said he felt compelled to weigh in because some of the loudest and most strident voices, particularly on social media, aren’t representative of where most in the party are at.

    Immigration and health care are two issues he cited as cases where Democratic candidates are out of sync with public sentiment.

    “Even as we push the envelope and we are bold in our vision, we also have to be rooted in reality and the fact that voters, including the Democratic voters and certainly persuadable independents or even moderate Republicans, are not driven by the same views that are reflected on certain, you know, left-leaning Twitter feeds,” Obama said.

    Obama delivered his remarks at a gathering of the Democracy Alliance, a group of wealthy Democrats who raise large sums for the party. He was interviewed by Stacey Abrams, a rising star in the party who narrowly lost the Georgia governor’s race last year.

    He also sought also to ease jittery Democrats who have been wringing their hands over the size of the sprawling field, which some worry will lead to a prolonged contest that will leave the eventual nominee with limited time to prepare for the general election.

    “I just have to remind you that I had a very robust primary,” Obama said. “Not only did I win ultimately a remarkably tough and lengthy primary process with Hillary Clinton, but people forget that even before that we had a big field of really serious, accomplished people.”

    OK, Boomer. 
    Yup, something that was kinda funny is becoming an ignorant thing for people to say when they know they are right after all 20 years of their life
    Ironically, they're answering to people 20+ years their senior who were once 20 and positive they were right, were shown they were wrong for the subsequent 20+ years, and to this day avoid revisiting those assumptions they formed at 20. I'm not saying which of either youthfulness or the wisdom that comes with age is superior, but both perspectives bring something different to the table, and neither is without shortcomings.

    For me it's kind of funny - I'll be 30 this coming year, and I started chatting on here at 15 (and this is the place I credit with my love of politics), so I think I'll always have imposter's syndrome about having an unearned adult opinion. 
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  • dankind
    dankind Posts: 20,841
    edited November 2019
    mcgruff10 said:
    dankind said:
    mcgruff10 said:

    Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on tacking too far left

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/obama-cautions-democratic-hopefuls-tacking-030432024.html

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party’s nominee next year.

    Though Obama did not mention anyone by name, the message delivered before a room of Democratic donors in Washington was a clear word of caution about the candidacies of Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. The two have called for massive structural changes — and in Sanders’ case “revolution” — that would dramatically alter the role of government in people’s lives.

    The centrist wing of the party has warned for months that a far-left nominee could alienate moderate Republicans and independent voters needed to oust President Donald Trump.

    “The average American doesn't think we have to completely tear down the system and remake it. And I think it's important for us not to lose sight of that,” Obama said. “There are a lot of persuadable voters and there are a lot of Democrats out there who just want to see things make sense. They just don't want to see crazy stuff. They want to see things a little more fair, they want to see things a little more just. And how we approach that I think will be important.”

    Obama has largely refrained from publicly opining on the Democratic primary, which has exposed a growing rift between an ascendant progressive wing of the party and old-guard centrists like his former vice president, Joe Biden. But on Friday he said he felt compelled to weigh in because some of the loudest and most strident voices, particularly on social media, aren’t representative of where most in the party are at.

    Immigration and health care are two issues he cited as cases where Democratic candidates are out of sync with public sentiment.

    “Even as we push the envelope and we are bold in our vision, we also have to be rooted in reality and the fact that voters, including the Democratic voters and certainly persuadable independents or even moderate Republicans, are not driven by the same views that are reflected on certain, you know, left-leaning Twitter feeds,” Obama said.

    Obama delivered his remarks at a gathering of the Democracy Alliance, a group of wealthy Democrats who raise large sums for the party. He was interviewed by Stacey Abrams, a rising star in the party who narrowly lost the Georgia governor’s race last year.

    He also sought also to ease jittery Democrats who have been wringing their hands over the size of the sprawling field, which some worry will lead to a prolonged contest that will leave the eventual nominee with limited time to prepare for the general election.

    “I just have to remind you that I had a very robust primary,” Obama said. “Not only did I win ultimately a remarkably tough and lengthy primary process with Hillary Clinton, but people forget that even before that we had a big field of really serious, accomplished people.”

    OK, Boomer. 
    Me?  I'm gen x baby! (1977)
    Not you. Obama. His second “OK, Boomer” moment in as many weeks. 

    EDIT: This was his first (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/31/us/politics/obama-woke-cancel-culture.html). Maybe he just missed his nap that day. 
    Post edited by dankind on
    I SAW PEARL JAM
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,123
    dankind said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    dankind said:
    mcgruff10 said:

    Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on tacking too far left

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/obama-cautions-democratic-hopefuls-tacking-030432024.html

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party’s nominee next year.

    Though Obama did not mention anyone by name, the message delivered before a room of Democratic donors in Washington was a clear word of caution about the candidacies of Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. The two have called for massive structural changes — and in Sanders’ case “revolution” — that would dramatically alter the role of government in people’s lives.

    The centrist wing of the party has warned for months that a far-left nominee could alienate moderate Republicans and independent voters needed to oust President Donald Trump.

    “The average American doesn't think we have to completely tear down the system and remake it. And I think it's important for us not to lose sight of that,” Obama said. “There are a lot of persuadable voters and there are a lot of Democrats out there who just want to see things make sense. They just don't want to see crazy stuff. They want to see things a little more fair, they want to see things a little more just. And how we approach that I think will be important.”

    Obama has largely refrained from publicly opining on the Democratic primary, which has exposed a growing rift between an ascendant progressive wing of the party and old-guard centrists like his former vice president, Joe Biden. But on Friday he said he felt compelled to weigh in because some of the loudest and most strident voices, particularly on social media, aren’t representative of where most in the party are at.

    Immigration and health care are two issues he cited as cases where Democratic candidates are out of sync with public sentiment.

    “Even as we push the envelope and we are bold in our vision, we also have to be rooted in reality and the fact that voters, including the Democratic voters and certainly persuadable independents or even moderate Republicans, are not driven by the same views that are reflected on certain, you know, left-leaning Twitter feeds,” Obama said.

    Obama delivered his remarks at a gathering of the Democracy Alliance, a group of wealthy Democrats who raise large sums for the party. He was interviewed by Stacey Abrams, a rising star in the party who narrowly lost the Georgia governor’s race last year.

    He also sought also to ease jittery Democrats who have been wringing their hands over the size of the sprawling field, which some worry will lead to a prolonged contest that will leave the eventual nominee with limited time to prepare for the general election.

    “I just have to remind you that I had a very robust primary,” Obama said. “Not only did I win ultimately a remarkably tough and lengthy primary process with Hillary Clinton, but people forget that even before that we had a big field of really serious, accomplished people.”

    OK, Boomer. 
    Me?  I'm gen x baby! (1977)
    Not you. Obama. His second “OK, Boomer” moment in as many weeks. 

    EDIT: This was his first (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/31/us/politics/obama-woke-cancel-culture.html). Maybe he just missed his nap that day. 
    I 100% agree with him in both instances.
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    benjs said:
    dankind said:
    mcgruff10 said:

    Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on tacking too far left

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/obama-cautions-democratic-hopefuls-tacking-030432024.html

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party’s nominee next year.

    Though Obama did not mention anyone by name, the message delivered before a room of Democratic donors in Washington was a clear word of caution about the candidacies of Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. The two have called for massive structural changes — and in Sanders’ case “revolution” — that would dramatically alter the role of government in people’s lives.

    The centrist wing of the party has warned for months that a far-left nominee could alienate moderate Republicans and independent voters needed to oust President Donald Trump.

    “The average American doesn't think we have to completely tear down the system and remake it. And I think it's important for us not to lose sight of that,” Obama said. “There are a lot of persuadable voters and there are a lot of Democrats out there who just want to see things make sense. They just don't want to see crazy stuff. They want to see things a little more fair, they want to see things a little more just. And how we approach that I think will be important.”

    Obama has largely refrained from publicly opining on the Democratic primary, which has exposed a growing rift between an ascendant progressive wing of the party and old-guard centrists like his former vice president, Joe Biden. But on Friday he said he felt compelled to weigh in because some of the loudest and most strident voices, particularly on social media, aren’t representative of where most in the party are at.

    Immigration and health care are two issues he cited as cases where Democratic candidates are out of sync with public sentiment.

    “Even as we push the envelope and we are bold in our vision, we also have to be rooted in reality and the fact that voters, including the Democratic voters and certainly persuadable independents or even moderate Republicans, are not driven by the same views that are reflected on certain, you know, left-leaning Twitter feeds,” Obama said.

    Obama delivered his remarks at a gathering of the Democracy Alliance, a group of wealthy Democrats who raise large sums for the party. He was interviewed by Stacey Abrams, a rising star in the party who narrowly lost the Georgia governor’s race last year.

    He also sought also to ease jittery Democrats who have been wringing their hands over the size of the sprawling field, which some worry will lead to a prolonged contest that will leave the eventual nominee with limited time to prepare for the general election.

    “I just have to remind you that I had a very robust primary,” Obama said. “Not only did I win ultimately a remarkably tough and lengthy primary process with Hillary Clinton, but people forget that even before that we had a big field of really serious, accomplished people.”

    OK, Boomer. 
    Yup, something that was kinda funny is becoming an ignorant thing for people to say when they know they are right after all 20 years of their life
    Ironically, they're answering to people 20+ years their senior who were once 20 and positive they were right, were shown they were wrong for the subsequent 20+ years, and to this day avoid revisiting those assumptions they formed at 20. I'm not saying which of either youthfulness or the wisdom that comes with age is superior, but both perspectives bring something different to the table, and neither is without shortcomings.

    For me it's kind of funny - I'll be 30 this coming year, and I started chatting on here at 15 (and this is the place I credit with my love of politics), so I think I'll always have imposter's syndrome about having an unearned adult opinion. 
    I would honestly say you have wisdom beyond your years, Grasshopper!


    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,882
    dankind said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    dankind said:
    mcgruff10 said:

    Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on tacking too far left

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/obama-cautions-democratic-hopefuls-tacking-030432024.html

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party’s nominee next year.

    Though Obama did not mention anyone by name, the message delivered before a room of Democratic donors in Washington was a clear word of caution about the candidacies of Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. The two have called for massive structural changes — and in Sanders’ case “revolution” — that would dramatically alter the role of government in people’s lives.

    The centrist wing of the party has warned for months that a far-left nominee could alienate moderate Republicans and independent voters needed to oust President Donald Trump.

    “The average American doesn't think we have to completely tear down the system and remake it. And I think it's important for us not to lose sight of that,” Obama said. “There are a lot of persuadable voters and there are a lot of Democrats out there who just want to see things make sense. They just don't want to see crazy stuff. They want to see things a little more fair, they want to see things a little more just. And how we approach that I think will be important.”

    Obama has largely refrained from publicly opining on the Democratic primary, which has exposed a growing rift between an ascendant progressive wing of the party and old-guard centrists like his former vice president, Joe Biden. But on Friday he said he felt compelled to weigh in because some of the loudest and most strident voices, particularly on social media, aren’t representative of where most in the party are at.

    Immigration and health care are two issues he cited as cases where Democratic candidates are out of sync with public sentiment.

    “Even as we push the envelope and we are bold in our vision, we also have to be rooted in reality and the fact that voters, including the Democratic voters and certainly persuadable independents or even moderate Republicans, are not driven by the same views that are reflected on certain, you know, left-leaning Twitter feeds,” Obama said.

    Obama delivered his remarks at a gathering of the Democracy Alliance, a group of wealthy Democrats who raise large sums for the party. He was interviewed by Stacey Abrams, a rising star in the party who narrowly lost the Georgia governor’s race last year.

    He also sought also to ease jittery Democrats who have been wringing their hands over the size of the sprawling field, which some worry will lead to a prolonged contest that will leave the eventual nominee with limited time to prepare for the general election.

    “I just have to remind you that I had a very robust primary,” Obama said. “Not only did I win ultimately a remarkably tough and lengthy primary process with Hillary Clinton, but people forget that even before that we had a big field of really serious, accomplished people.”

    OK, Boomer. 
    Me?  I'm gen x baby! (1977)
    Not you. Obama. His second “OK, Boomer” moment in as many weeks. 

    EDIT: This was his first (https://www.nytimes.com/2019/10/31/us/politics/obama-woke-cancel-culture.html). Maybe he just missed his nap that day. 
    So this is now the official phrase of not having a compelling counter-argument?  I'll make note.  
  • dignin
    dignin Posts: 9,478
    Haha, okay Boomer.

    Biden says he won't legalize marijuana because it may be a 'gateway drug'


    https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/470861-biden-says-he-wont-legalize-marijuana-because-it-may-be-a-gateway-drug
  • brianlux
    brianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 43,663
    dignin said:
    Haha, okay Boomer.

    Biden says he won't legalize marijuana because it may be a 'gateway drug'


    https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/470861-biden-says-he-wont-legalize-marijuana-because-it-may-be-a-gateway-drug
    He's probably just trying to sway some of those votes from republican who don't like Trump but who would never vote for one of the more hard-left leaning candidates.

    Besides, sometimes Joe himself looks like he's been through the gate a few times. 
    "It's a sad and beautiful world"
    -Roberto Benigni

  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,474
    edited November 2019
    mcgruff10 said:

    “Even as we push the envelope and we are bold in our vision, we also have to be rooted in reality and the fact that voters, including the Democratic voters and certainly persuadable independents or even moderate Republicans, are not driven by the same views that are reflected on certain, you know, left-leaning Twitter feeds,” Obama said.

     

    lol

    EDIT:

    Rather:


    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • Hi!
    Hi! Posts: 3,095

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  • "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • ikiT
    ikiT USA Posts: 11,059
    dignin said:
    Haha, okay Boomer.

    Biden says he won't legalize marijuana because it may be a 'gateway drug'


    https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/470861-biden-says-he-wont-legalize-marijuana-because-it-may-be-a-gateway-drug
    yo fuck that.  nice knowing you.
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  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,882
    ikiT said:
    dignin said:
    Haha, okay Boomer.

    Biden says he won't legalize marijuana because it may be a 'gateway drug'


    https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/470861-biden-says-he-wont-legalize-marijuana-because-it-may-be-a-gateway-drug
    yo fuck that.  nice knowing you.
    Did you read the article or just the headline?  While I'm not aligned with him on this issue, it sure as hell isn't my make or break one either.  If Trump ran against Biden and declared that he supported Fed legalization, would you vote for Trump over Biden?

    Biden, as he has throughout his time on the campaign trail, said he supports medical marijuana and insisted possession of the substance "should not be a crime."

    But he also said Saturday that he thinks the decision to legalize marijuana should be left up to individual states.

    “States should be able to make a judgment to legalize marijuana,” he said at the town hall.

    As for legalization on a federal level, Biden said more research is needed.

  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,474
    edited November 2019
    nvm
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,882
    Politicians rushing to legalize Marijuana is as populistic as building a wall to keep brown people out.
    I do not understand this at all.  Can you expound?
  • Spiritual_Chaos
    Spiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,474
    edited November 2019
    mrussel1 said:
    Politicians rushing to legalize Marijuana is as populistic as building a wall to keep brown people out.
    I do not understand this at all.  Can you expound?
    Sorry. I forgot I'm on "probation" and wandered off into AMT without thinking. I do not want to get banned, for reasons I bet i like last time I will disagree with. 

    Do not wish to get into any discussions.

    So look past my post instead. 

    I delete the post.
    Post edited by Spiritual_Chaos on
    "Mostly I think that people react sensitively because they know you’ve got a point"
  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,599
    I love Biden but he comes across like a dinosaur some times. 
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  • Lerxst1992
    Lerxst1992 Posts: 7,913
    dankind said:
    mcgruff10 said:

    Obama cautions Democratic hopefuls on tacking too far left

    https://www.yahoo.com/news/obama-cautions-democratic-hopefuls-tacking-030432024.html

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Barack Obama on Friday warned the Democratic field of White House hopefuls not to veer too far to the left, a move he said would alienate many who would otherwise be open to voting for the party’s nominee next year.

    Though Obama did not mention anyone by name, the message delivered before a room of Democratic donors in Washington was a clear word of caution about the candidacies of Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders. The two have called for massive structural changes — and in Sanders’ case “revolution” — that would dramatically alter the role of government in people’s lives.

    The centrist wing of the party has warned for months that a far-left nominee could alienate moderate Republicans and independent voters needed to oust President Donald Trump.

    “The average American doesn't think we have to completely tear down the system and remake it. And I think it's important for us not to lose sight of that,” Obama said. “There are a lot of persuadable voters and there are a lot of Democrats out there who just want to see things make sense. They just don't want to see crazy stuff. They want to see things a little more fair, they want to see things a little more just. And how we approach that I think will be important.”

    Obama has largely refrained from publicly opining on the Democratic primary, which has exposed a growing rift between an ascendant progressive wing of the party and old-guard centrists like his former vice president, Joe Biden. But on Friday he said he felt compelled to weigh in because some of the loudest and most strident voices, particularly on social media, aren’t representative of where most in the party are at.

    Immigration and health care are two issues he cited as cases where Democratic candidates are out of sync with public sentiment.

    “Even as we push the envelope and we are bold in our vision, we also have to be rooted in reality and the fact that voters, including the Democratic voters and certainly persuadable independents or even moderate Republicans, are not driven by the same views that are reflected on certain, you know, left-leaning Twitter feeds,” Obama said.

    Obama delivered his remarks at a gathering of the Democracy Alliance, a group of wealthy Democrats who raise large sums for the party. He was interviewed by Stacey Abrams, a rising star in the party who narrowly lost the Georgia governor’s race last year.

    He also sought also to ease jittery Democrats who have been wringing their hands over the size of the sprawling field, which some worry will lead to a prolonged contest that will leave the eventual nominee with limited time to prepare for the general election.

    “I just have to remind you that I had a very robust primary,” Obama said. “Not only did I win ultimately a remarkably tough and lengthy primary process with Hillary Clinton, but people forget that even before that we had a big field of really serious, accomplished people.”

    OK, Boomer. 

    OK, Lenny Eels.

    You eels gotta prove you are gonna actually show up and vote in bigger numbers than those  big bad boomers. 

    Until that happens, it's been a cataclysmic misjudgment by Warren to  support such extremist policies that will turn independents away from the democratic party in droves. This ain't Sweden.  Yet.

  • ikiT
    ikiT USA Posts: 11,059
    mrussel1 said:
    ikiT said:
    dignin said:
    Haha, okay Boomer.

    Biden says he won't legalize marijuana because it may be a 'gateway drug'


    https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/470861-biden-says-he-wont-legalize-marijuana-because-it-may-be-a-gateway-drug
    yo fuck that.  nice knowing you.
    Did you read the article or just the headline?  While I'm not aligned with him on this issue, it sure as hell isn't my make or break one either.  If Trump ran against Biden and declared that he supported Fed legalization, would you vote for Trump over Biden?

    Biden, as he has throughout his time on the campaign trail, said he supports medical marijuana and insisted possession of the substance "should not be a crime."

    But he also said Saturday that he thinks the decision to legalize marijuana should be left up to individual states.

    “States should be able to make a judgment to legalize marijuana,” he said at the town hall.

    As for legalization on a federal level, Biden said more research is needed.

    He will not have my primary support.


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