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Joe BidenCongratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
 

pnwmom

(108,925 posts)
165. He only won those states -- all of which were strongly impacted by voter suppression --
Mon Aug 5, 2019, 07:50 PM
Aug 2019

by a total of 80,000 votes.

If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for:
Joe Biden
More attacks... Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #1
His position is wrong and out of step. Voltaire2 Aug 2019 #7
He's the best choice because he is most experienced nationally and especially globally. LakeArenal Aug 2019 #19
Oh boy. You said it. NT emmaverybo Aug 2019 #25
"Former Drug Warrior Biden Unveils Cannabis Decriminalization Plan" Hortensis Aug 2019 #70
Important post. Thanks for the link and your insight. NT emmaverybo Aug 2019 #131
Former drug warrior does no such thing Lordquinton Aug 2019 #147
Mine is from an industry source with very strong interest Hortensis Aug 2019 #152
If Marihuana is criminalized you may be able to find it, but then you could go to jail Perseus Aug 2019 #89
It's already criminalized. Biden wants to decriminalize it DrToast Aug 2019 #93
You are using facts against an anti-Biden hit piece Gothmog Aug 2019 #100
Maybe you may turn out a lemming, but I assure you I won't.... LakeArenal Aug 2019 #106
I don't know if it's a good or bad policy treestar Aug 2019 #145
+1 -K&R onetexan Aug 2019 #161
Fair point. InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2019 #205
The Vice headline is a misleading distortion. lapucelle Aug 2019 #57
Tip of the hat and thanks! LakeArenal Aug 2019 #61
Former Drug Warrior Biden Unveils Cannabis Decriminalization Plan Gothmog Aug 2019 #104
This hit job of a OP is not true. Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #160
this is so wrong Champion Jack Aug 2019 #185
The article is nonsense DrToast Aug 2019 #14
Agitprop for idiots. ANSWER: What is congress. Hortensis Aug 2019 #60
I know but they have nothing...all the other stuff has failed from flores to I was that girl... Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #162
Yeah, Flores led me to DU to stand up for Joe and "I was that girl" Skya Rhen Aug 2019 #219
Me too...and yesterday a poster out and out said he wouldn't vote for Joe in the General...and Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #222
Because this is a bad policy that should be called out. Biden shouldn't get a pass on it, pnwmom Aug 2019 #16
Unfortunately nothing from that article is based on Biden's "policy". George II Aug 2019 #47
Oh please...none of this shit will work...but have at it... Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #155
I think the key to beating Trump has to do more with GOTV pnwmom Aug 2019 #156
It really doesn't...it matters what states you can win...if Trump win PA, WI and MI...he wins... Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #163
He only won those states -- all of which were strongly impacted by voter suppression -- pnwmom Aug 2019 #165
Really? Andy823 Aug 2019 #20
Please point things out, you are entitled to your opinion. Opinions and facts- 2 different things Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #73
Sorry...she started the 'I was that girl" campaign...complete with t shires...so no. Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #164
She was the girl Andy823 Aug 2019 #189
9% Skya Rhen Aug 2019 #220
7 months Andy823 Aug 2019 #221
Yeah you are right he was...I guess he didn't expect to be stabbed in the back by Harris Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #224
Backfired bigly! Per Morning Consult's post-debate analysis: Skya Rhen Aug 2019 #228
Thank you Sky...I hoped this would be the outcome...and have to laugh at the outrage over Demsrule86 Aug 2019 #237
I agree, I think many of these "undecideds" are anything but that. redstatebluegirl Aug 2019 #128
Not cool, Joe. Not cool. ancianita Aug 2019 #2
This is disqualifying Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2019 #3
LOL NurseJackie Aug 2019 #11
Indeed LOL Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #75
and another treestar Aug 2019 #146
He need to drop out. Sooner rather than later. Autumn Aug 2019 #24
Disqualifying is hiring people in your campaign who voted for Jill Stein still_one Aug 2019 #78
Thank you! THAT is TRULY something that's disqualifying. NurseJackie Aug 2019 #117
This just a game to some people. MrsCoffee Aug 2019 #198
I agree Gothmog Aug 2019 #199
+1000000. ehrnst Aug 2019 #238
I disagree that it's disqualifying... but, it certainly raises a "red flag." InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2019 #206
Biden needs to come out of the weeds on this issue... jcgoldie Aug 2019 #4
I see what you did there DesertRat Aug 2019 #9
You mean come INTO the weeds!! InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2019 #207
No worries. mobeau69 Aug 2019 #5
Ouch! But good one. KPN Aug 2019 #113
Okay, that was funny!! InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2019 #208
Deal breaker - I'm not voting for Joe in my state's primary. Quemado Aug 2019 #6
oh no, I can't kiss the sky. nt yaesu Aug 2019 #8
Many people use weed for pain management, not just to get high DesertRat Aug 2019 #13
Then you should support rescheduling DrToast Aug 2019 #29
I don't think their should be any restrictions on weed. There should be age limits for yaesu Aug 2019 #64
It's a good thing Biden want to "decriminalize" it and leave to the Cha Aug 2019 #159
I support legalization on a federal level, as do a majority of Americans. DesertRat Aug 2019 #166
Yes.. that would be great when we Cha Aug 2019 #169
I agree with you DesertRat Aug 2019 #187
I thought that was purple haze. PatrickforO Aug 2019 #48
there was a rich young man in our one factory town back around 1970, from a very well known yaesu Aug 2019 #67
LOL, well the rich kids used to get the best drugs, didn't they? PatrickforO Aug 2019 #122
Scuze me while I kiss the sky! InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2019 #211
Please drop out, Joe Cartoonist Aug 2019 #10
No shit! mobeau69 Aug 2019 #18
Pass the torch, Joe. Quemado Aug 2019 #41
Pass The Dutchie Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2019 #149
And, Don't Bogart That Joint, Joe Quemado Aug 2019 #45
The OP is nonsense. Leaving it to the states is the best way, which was President Obama's policy Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #68
in general, leaving decisions to states that affect all Americans hasn't worked out well. Kurt V. Aug 2019 #129
I'm in Illinois, state #11 to pass a good bill for legalization. Everyone here feels it's a really Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #179
It's not the best way. progressoid Aug 2019 #214
I agree Joe is a out of step, but, sposedly, he has the best chance of defeating tRumpty Dumbty... InAbLuEsTaTe Aug 2019 #210
Post removed Post removed Aug 2019 #12
well that is disturbing and unexpected. Voltaire2 Aug 2019 #15
What's disturbing is people posting shit from the Daily Caller on DU BannonsLiver Aug 2019 #30
Everything from the Daily Caller is disturbing and unexpected, and about 99% false.... George II Aug 2019 #35
Typical right wing Daily Caller trash, "reportedly", meaning they made it up.... George II Aug 2019 #37
I think the best thing for Biden supporters is to find his policy on Marihuana Perseus Aug 2019 #92
Other than a sentence or two he really hasn't articulated an in-depth policy. Rightfully.... George II Aug 2019 #94
I think the best thing for Biden supporters is to make up their own mind on Joe. GemDigger Aug 2019 #143
Nothing has significantly changed in months. This article is just stirring it up. George II Aug 2019 #17
And the excuses just keep on coming. mobeau69 Aug 2019 #22
What excuses? Can anyone here or at Vice say specifically what Biden's plan is? George II Aug 2019 #26
Moving marijuana from schedule I to schedule II is the stupidest idea I have seen. Autumn Aug 2019 #21
Care to explain why you think it should remain Schedule I? DrToast Aug 2019 #23
Care to explain why you think it should be a Schedule II? I know what Joe thinks, but he's Autumn Aug 2019 #28
Yup. I expected that DrToast Aug 2019 #32
"No rational response." SouthernProgressive Aug 2019 #49
Usual response from a Biden supporter. Your answer is in the article. Autumn Aug 2019 #77
So you believe making it Schedule II will make it harder to get? DrToast Aug 2019 #83
That's what some experts say. And if you bothered to read the article that spells out some more. Autumn Aug 2019 #98
I read the article. Now maybe you can read Biden's DrToast Aug 2019 #101
Unless the Controlled Substances Act is amended to fit the policies of individual states Autumn Aug 2019 #112
Those problems still exist under Schedule I. DrToast Aug 2019 #115
Which is why some of the candidates are for removing pot from the federal list of controlled Autumn Aug 2019 #119
If Biden supports leaving legalization to states... DrToast Aug 2019 #124
Why do you want to keep the decision out of the state's hands? Lordquinton Aug 2019 #154
I'm not. DrToast Aug 2019 #157
You ask a question and get an irrelevant question about why you think something you didn't.... George II Aug 2019 #167
Yes, please explain how you think YOU know what mr. Biden thinks Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #76
I pay attention to what he says, that's how I know what Biden thinks. nt Autumn Aug 2019 #81
Not buyin it, I'm listening to what you are saying but for me to say I know what YOU are thinking is Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #91
So you think that politicians who are campaigning don't talk about what they think? Autumn Aug 2019 #95
Once again... you are not in my head, I am not in yours... it is physically impossible Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #103
Nah, not interested. Autumn Aug 2019 #116
Yes, of course you're not. More factless opinion Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #177
Could you please try to be just a bit more petty? Cary Aug 2019 #239
Petty? I would try Cary but you have the market cornered on that with your insults. Autumn Aug 2019 #240
Oh.good! Cary Aug 2019 #241
Fair enough. Then what did BIDEN say (not what Vice says he said which he didn't say)? Thanks! George II Aug 2019 #168
You support him. If you don't know what his opinion is and what he thinks of Autumn Aug 2019 #171
You said you know what Biden thinks, but you don't want to say what that is? George II Aug 2019 #172
Then you should re read my posts. Start here and work your way down. Autumn Aug 2019 #173
That's what brought me here in the first place. You don't say anything about it.... George II Aug 2019 #174
Sure George sure. Autumn Aug 2019 #175
That's what the operator of the Central Park Carousel said when I asked, "can I get off now?".... George II Aug 2019 #178
I thought you were done with me? I guess not huh. Autumn Aug 2019 #180
Here's Mr. Biden's OFFICAL stance on weed, which should end it.. but Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #182
Indeed.. luv luv your waving happy lemon!! Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #181
Made me go back and look. He is great and so is your description. emmaverybo Aug 2019 #204
You know what Joe thinks? LakeArenal Aug 2019 #108
Oh yes.. I'd like in on that mind meld as well!! Please Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #110
Right backatcha on the bias. As for the rest... I know what he said and unless he's lying Autumn Aug 2019 #114
Yes I am biased pro Biden LakeArenal Aug 2019 #142
And I don't take every opportunity to slam Biden. But on pot, he's way behind everyone. Autumn Aug 2019 #148
Sure you bet! LakeArenal Aug 2019 #153
I think that's the point. It needs to be OFF both schedules and legalized. PatrickforO Aug 2019 #46
If that's the point DrToast Aug 2019 #52
I don't see how you make that conclusion Cartoonist Aug 2019 #96
"No one is advocating a move to schedule II" DrToast Aug 2019 #102
And that's why they disagree with Joe. Cartoonist Aug 2019 #109
Wait...what? No one is advocating a move to schedule II? lapucelle Aug 2019 #130
That's all very nice Cartoonist Aug 2019 #140
Joe Biden is advocating for resheduling, and the OP is about his position on pot. lapucelle Aug 2019 #158
No one is not universal Cartoonist Aug 2019 #197
Legalizing pot on a federal level is more complicated than many people realize lapucelle Aug 2019 #217
Federal Cartoonist Aug 2019 #229
I suppose they could add a federal tax. lapucelle Aug 2019 #236
lol melman Aug 2019 #230
Why is it "the stupidest idea that [you've] ever seen"? lapucelle Aug 2019 #218
Today of all days.. I could give a flying you know what about whether you want to smoke or not.. as Peacetrain Aug 2019 #27
Biden stuck in 1930s kiri Aug 2019 #31
Baloney. crazytown Aug 2019 #33
Thank you! DrToast Aug 2019 #42
"Pearson is also a longtime supporter of Sen. Kamala Harris and recently appeared at a" fundraiser. Princetonian Aug 2019 #34
Yup, total clickbait trolling. Inflammatory headline and then an article that doesn't support it DrToast Aug 2019 #38
Not a single quote of Biden's nor an excerpt from any plan or proposal he's made. Hmmmm. George II Aug 2019 #40
FUD lapfog_1 Aug 2019 #36
Well, Biden has never been my first choice. PatrickforO Aug 2019 #39
Unfortunately he "didn't come out with this." Nothing in that Vice article says anything specific.. George II Aug 2019 #44
OK, fair enough. PatrickforO Aug 2019 #50
Thanks. He made a comment about possibly changing it from Schedule I to Schedule II, but.... George II Aug 2019 #56
It's on his web site. Voltaire2 Aug 2019 #59
Like I said elsewhere here, one single sentence about "cannabis policy" buried in his.... George II Aug 2019 #74
Well no wonder no one knew where it was. Autumn Aug 2019 #134
No shit. Voltaire2 Aug 2019 #135
Please see post #38 above if you read only what's posted here rather than the whole article Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #79
Cannabis is a Schedule 1 drug at the federal level at the moment. lapucelle Aug 2019 #90
Big Pharma doesn't need anymore help and too many peoples' lives have already Uncle Joe Aug 2019 #43
NORML has supported rescheduling legislation in the past. lapucelle Aug 2019 #72
How far back in the past are you speaking of? Uncle Joe Aug 2019 #126
2016 lapucelle Aug 2019 #132
People talk as if 'rescheduling' can only mean Schedule 2 ... but it DOESN'T mr_lebowski Aug 2019 #223
I understand the schedules. Your question concerning rescheduling to a catagory other than II lapucelle Aug 2019 #225
I don't really have any questions. I think any politician who DID happen to advocate for moving MJ mr_lebowski Aug 2019 #227
The shift to schedule II would put pot in a category of drugs with an accepted medical use, lapucelle Aug 2019 #234
That's a misleading and alarmist headline from the fine journalists at Vice. lapucelle Aug 2019 #51
Thank you. This thread is embarrassing. DrToast Aug 2019 #53
Distortions and fear mongering are generally not characteristic of Democratic Party discourse. lapucelle Aug 2019 #54
Vice.com had a more accurate, less fearmongering article a couple of weeks ago: highplainsdem Aug 2019 #58
Much better/fairer article DrToast Aug 2019 #71
About 3000th on my list of worries. I'll take Joe Biden any day. 33taw Aug 2019 #55
Biden's candidacy goes up in smoke! BamaRefugee Aug 2019 #62
This message was self-deleted by its author Captain Zero Aug 2019 #63
Read post #51. Article is misleading, at best. Pathwalker Aug 2019 #65
If you stay home on election day, you help Trump get re-elected. If you think there's anything okay highplainsdem Aug 2019 #66
"Hillary Clinton Campaign Says She Would Reschedule Marijuana" DrToast Aug 2019 #69
Her position was wrong too. Voltaire2 Aug 2019 #133
I was asking Captain Zero if he sat out 2016 DrToast Aug 2019 #136
It's not 2016. Voltaire2 Aug 2019 #137
Are you answering for Captain Zero? DrToast Aug 2019 #139
Your terrible attitude is exactly why we have what we have. Guess you must be okay with 4 more yrs Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #85
Hey Joe, I love you, but this is just not good. lark Aug 2019 #80
There just shouldn't be any gray area or in-betweens on marijuana legalization mtnsnake Aug 2019 #82
Moving it from C-I to C-II is almost a waste of time. MarvinGardens Aug 2019 #84
It's about research. DrToast Aug 2019 #87
Sorry, but that attack is silly RGTIndy Aug 2019 #86
Thank you for your knowledgeable explanatory post Thekaspervote Aug 2019 #88
Thank you for your post. lapucelle Aug 2019 #97
Joe Biden supports decriminalizing marijuana, stops short of calling for legalization Gothmog Aug 2019 #99
... Scurrilous Aug 2019 #120
70% of the country want mj to be legal...why won't he listen? questionseverything Aug 2019 #183
Bet you most people didn't even bother to read the article awesomerwb1 Aug 2019 #105
Oregon bluedovepdx Aug 2019 #107
That's Oregon's decision DrToast Aug 2019 #111
screening bluedovepdx Aug 2019 #118
Marijuana testing is always going to be tricky DrToast Aug 2019 #121
random bluedovepdx Aug 2019 #125
Don't have any legal or illegal weed. Never have, never will. elocs Aug 2019 #123
it's about everyone bluedovepdx Aug 2019 #127
Over 500,000 marijuana arrests every year. Voltaire2 Aug 2019 #150
at a cost of about 30 grand a piece to punish questionseverything Aug 2019 #201
India and Pakistan are coming close to nuclear conflict. Russia, NK, Iran, China--all these threats emmaverybo Aug 2019 #138
I'd forgotten VP Biden's involvement in India-Pakistan Hortensis Aug 2019 #151
My gosh! I admit I did not know about Biden's involvement under Obama, but just that experts emmaverybo Aug 2019 #196
Same. Again, I appreciate your breaking one of the Hortensis Aug 2019 #212
Personally, I'm opposed to recreational weed being readily available. NNadir Aug 2019 #141
Good spin; what is the other side of the argument treestar Aug 2019 #144
Keep evolving Joe. You'll get there eventually. aikoaiko Aug 2019 #170
Not every Democratic voter is in favor of legalization. Princetonian Aug 2019 #176
Of course, just most Democrats, most Independents, most adults in general. aikoaiko Aug 2019 #184
Did Gallup poll an even breakdown by racial demographic, religion, sex, marital status and age? Princetonian Aug 2019 #186
The linked Gallup report includes age and is more recent. aikoaiko Aug 2019 #188
Nevertheless, it is not a wise thing to confuse what is popular with what is good. NNadir Aug 2019 #191
Is the standard for legal recreational drugs is alcohol, then weed is fine by comparison. aikoaiko Aug 2019 #192
Um, an argument that alcohol is not good for you does not imply that weed is good for you. NNadir Aug 2019 #193
Show us a study that it isn't jcgoldie Aug 2019 #194
Pretty much every working day I am involved with the primary scientific literature. NNadir Aug 2019 #195
Most advocates are talking about adult use of cannabis. aikoaiko Aug 2019 #226
I am familiar with the argument, also advanced... NNadir Aug 2019 #231
I hate that we put migrants into cages too. aikoaiko Aug 2019 #232
Opposition to expanding increased pot access... NNadir Aug 2019 #233
Then you better hide it from him. betsuni Aug 2019 #190
Preposterous. The weed genie is already out of BootinUp Aug 2019 #200
eggs-ackly ucrdem Aug 2019 #203
"there could be no recreational marijuana at all." LOLOLOLOL ucrdem Aug 2019 #202
500,000 arrests annually, primarily poc Voltaire2 Aug 2019 #216
I keep wondering.... quickesst Aug 2019 #209
Well he can have some, but he's gotta bring some snacks and beer. aidbo Aug 2019 #213
I will not vote for Joe in the primaries because of several issues duforsure Aug 2019 #215
Not surprising that the field's centrist candidate is out-of-step with a progressive issue Tarc Aug 2019 #235
I think this has bern debunked. Joe941 Aug 2019 #242
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