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Congratulations to our presumptive Democratic nominee, Joe Biden!
Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Tired of the Meme That Harris/Booker Show That "Democrats Have a Problem" [View all]The Valley Below
(1,701 posts)37. Actually, I'm not.
Look at the science. Look at the effects on young brains. Look at the lowered life opportunities, impaired learning, and diminished academic performance.
This is not a benign drug.
If I were to vote in a presidential
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden
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Tired of the Meme That Harris/Booker Show That "Democrats Have a Problem" [View all]
DarthDem
Dec 2019
OP
Why would that age group, who in the Democratic party are mostly women and minorities,
pnwmom
Dec 2019
#4
Why would it be an "opportunity"? That implies it would be something special to them. nt
pnwmom
Dec 2019
#17
Perhaps they don't see that but just a good guy who will make a great president.
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#56
How old were the allegations against Justice Kavanaugh? For some things there is no
kelly1mm
Dec 2019
#72
My two older daughters (I have three) support Biden. The younger daughter my baby...in
Demsrule86
Dec 2019
#98
It was very contrived and IMS not a response to the question Booker was asked.
The Valley Below
Dec 2019
#20
I don't agree. I think Biden has the more enlightened position on the issue and that regardless...
The Valley Below
Dec 2019
#22
We need a sane path. Criminalizing marijuana (making possession a felony) is insane.
The Valley Below
Dec 2019
#41
Since "legalization" here in CA a lion's share of the business is made up of criminal enterprises...
The Valley Below
Dec 2019
#49
I'm telling you Jon, that the illegal trade here dwarfs the legal trade.
The Valley Below
Dec 2019
#62
Since he was right, he could have afforded to forego the cheap and immature laugh line.
emmaverybo
Dec 2019
#44
Booker was actually wrong, which makes the cheap and immature laugh line...
The Valley Below
Dec 2019
#51
Needs more study. For youth, under 18, marijuana use can have real consequences. Anecdotally,
emmaverybo
Dec 2019
#64
We have similar positions. I'd say the biggest difference today isn't "strength"
The Valley Below
Dec 2019
#69
Yes. It's not just that I agree , but that you are right. Brains still developing are very much
emmaverybo
Dec 2019
#82
Here's the science. I no longer take opioids for pain, I am healthier, happier and more active.
Autumn
Dec 2019
#55
Don't insult me by telling me that marijuana is a gateway drug. Go to any legal medical
Autumn
Dec 2019
#61
I so agree. No opiates for me, either. A couple of tooks works better for me and doesn't ...
marble falls
Dec 2019
#119
Seriously!! Joe is COMPLETELY out of touch when it comes to his policies on marijuana.
InAbLuEsTaTe
Dec 2019
#78
Trust me, illegal delivery services here in CA that operate openly and that appear on Weedmaps...
The Valley Below
Dec 2019
#114
If parroting a bogus Republican talking point is your idea of thinking for yourself...
Garrett78
Dec 2019
#103
He said to tell you that you're on the wrong site. This isn't Republican Underground.
Garrett78
Dec 2019
#105
I have been a DU member for over 15 years and a registered Democrat for 47 years.
Kahuna7
Dec 2019
#106
Exactly. Would not be surprised if they are behind this new talking point also.
maximusveritas
Dec 2019
#68
If the 13%, or any part of that percent of black males who fell for the "super predators" smear..
Kahuna7
Dec 2019
#100
Even though Harris wasn't my preferred candidate, I spent a fair amount of time/effort
Sapient Donkey
Dec 2019
#88
She actually got a boost after that. And it's because people *do* care about it.
Garrett78
Dec 2019
#94
Apparently at this time he's more in touch with a larger number of voters than the other
emmaverybo
Dec 2019
#107
I agree that a 3 initial straight run (IA, NH, NV) is probably Buttigieg's only real shot at winning
Celerity
Dec 2019
#111
Truthfully it's not a race issue with me but a simple matter of not being inspired by either
OregonBlue
Dec 2019
#101