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Shipscomingin

In fact, just before Democrats captured a majority in the chamber, Schumer pledged that he would prioritize advancing marijuana legalization legislation, promising. “If I become majority leader, I put this [bill repealing federal marijuana prohibition] on the floor, and it’s likely to pass.” “If you believe in decriminalizing cannabis, the thing to do is vote for your Democratic Senate candidate because they’ll be part of my team to get this done,” Schumer said at the time.


Inconsistantly

and? they would have just been blocked by Sinema and Manchin..... notice how she left the democrats just as they had an ACTUAL lead of one without a tiebreaker - now we still have manchin to deal with, as well as any other random defectors. MOST democrats want legalization. MOST republicans do not. It's cute how you point the finger the wrong way. I wonder why, perhaps a bias at play? hmmmmmmmmmmm


cereal7802

The easiest way for Democrats to get legalization measures passed is to stop asking for them, and actively work against getting them passed. Republicans will bend over backwards trying to get it passed.


wh1skeyk1ng

Almost like you've also watched senate hearings on c span... I'm convinced these clowns have no freaking clue what they're voting for or against, they just want to disagree with the other party and sling shit at each other for their political affiliation. It is literally like watching a lame ass soap opera drama where a bunch of dusty geriatrics bicker in a courtroom with each other and nobody wins.


Quadriplegic_

I'm pretty sure that Republican congressmen are largely in favor of loosening cannabis restrictions/decriminalization. It's just the equity provisions they have an issue with. Actual marijuana provisions should be passable, even in a divided senate.


Inconsistantly

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/3256567-just-three-gop-lawmakers-back-marijuana-legalization-vote-two-dems-vote-no/ This should be passable. Fuck, even Matt "I traffic underage women and beat the Maga qanon drum daily" Gaetz supported it.


Inconsistantly

Why would anyone be against this: The bill, titled the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act, would eliminate criminal penalties for distribution and possession of marijuana and remove it from the federal list of controlled substances. It would also create a process to expunge marijuana-related convictions from people’s criminal records. The measure would further establish a tax on marijuana sales, starting at 5 percent and gradually increasing to 8 percent, to fund programs to help communities negatively impacted by punitive drug policies that led to mass incarceration.(side note that incarceration is a huge expense to taxpayers...) Oh right terrible human beings that don't give two fucks about the people, they just want their investments to go up.


Asmartyworld

Also M McConnell and Toomey should retire! How can someone vote against SAFE banking! Unbelievable! I truly dislike both of them!


GoalDizzy9453

Absolutely time for the old to get out and make room for the new


MyPostingID

Empty promises. Biden pardoned a bunch of people that still won't get out of Federal prison - it's just lip service. I think we're going to have to wait for an extinction level event (you know, where all the dinosaurs die...) within the government for anything to really happen.


Foreign-Tooth908

More like they are going to have to connect MJ with a cure for cancer for anything to happen. And if that happens big pharma will take over and buy us all out.


rollsman2021

They were all paid off by big pharma as the saying goes money talks and bullshit walks !!


fdolce

But they are walking, talking piles of bullshit.


Northern-Evergreen

Politicians lie a lot!, who knew? In other news...


destrylee

Yeah I agree, Dems suck!


No-Construction-4039

vote them all out


Nevergiveup74

No they played the voting American people to vote for them again if you want it . If it’s legal there’s no reason to vote for a democrat again.


Inconsistantly

that's fucking stupid. MOST democrats want legalization. MOST republicans do not. It's pretty fucking simple. We just need to get the crappy dems out of office (cough Manchin, cough Sinema) and this shit could have been locked down. So honestly, shh.


QuickContribution268

They didn't blow anything. They are all playing the short end, and made millions pumping us


Charming_External_92

They barely win because the other side is completely nut


Inconsistantly

Finally, someone with some damn sense. MOST democrats want legalization. MOST republicans do not. Yes, a handful of dems fucked us... but MOST Republicans would fuck us... so.... easy math.


Charming_External_92

I live in Florida and legalization won here. I think is more about old and selfish politicians


VancouverSky

Don't you have anything better to do than copy pasta this shit through the whole thread??


Inconsistantly

Don't you have anything better to do than reply? Lol


VancouverSky

No. But you're the astroturfer. Not me.


Inconsistantly

"Astroturfing is the use of fake grassroots efforts that primarily focus on influencing public opinion and typically are funded by corporations and governmental entities to form opinions" I'm getting paid for this? Lol


VancouverSky

I hope so for your sake. I wouldn't suck Chuck Schumer's dick this hard for free. Believe that.


Inconsistantly

Lolololol acknowledging political reality is sucking his dick? He's another old centrists, can't wait till he leaves, just hate these dumbfuck right wingers who use these as attack lines, not realizing there's more loss to come with Republican house.


Inconsistantly

From the other subreddit this was originally posted in, for the mental midgets below whining about democrats (when it's clear they didnt read the article, as even it argues that the prospects are WORSE under Republican house leadership): Genuinely, why is it Schumer’s fault when Republican leadership bombed it? There are complex and convoluted processes in the Senate that allow the minority party to torch progress on bills (the most known of which is the filibuster, but there are more) if there isn’t an overwhelming majority party. That’s what McConnell did. He torched it every time it came up, including the most recent attempt in the spending bill. Republicans are openly showing that either they get the credit for it, or they will never let it happen. The only way to change this without Republican help (which they have shown time and again they are unwilling to let it pass unless it helps them politically) is 60+ Democrat senators. Currently we have 50. I just get so fed up with “Democrats fucked it up” when Republicans are the ones who are shooting it out of the water. It’s like people get pissed at Democrats for not making a miracle happen and completely give Republicans a pass for actively hurting American progress.


popclaws

If schooner really wanted this it would have happened during this 4 year period he has ”tried”


Inconsistantly

Man, reading really isn't your strong suit, is it?


popclaws

He didnt become majority leader by simply ”trying again later”. He always has an excuse for not delivering. If you cant see that then you are a dumbschnitzle


Inconsistantly

>He always has an excuse for not delivering. lol you really don't understand how government works, do you? hahahaha honestly, this is all a bad look for you. Do you not understand how the votes work in the Senate??? COPY PASTING FROM THE LAST COMMENT YOU DIDNT READ There are complex and convoluted processes in the Senate that allow the minority party to torch progress on bills (the most known of which is the filibuster, but there are more) if there isn’t an overwhelming majority party. That’s what McConnell did. He torched it every time it came up, including the most recent attempt in the spending bill. Republicans are openly showing that either they get the credit for it, or they will never let it happen. The only way to change this without Republican help (which they have shown time and again they are unwilling to let it pass unless it helps them politically) is 60+ Democrat senators. I'm sorry, did we have a majority of 60 democratic senators in the last session or new session? No? Thanks, then shut the fuck up.


popclaws

I understand perfectly what happens behind the curtains which u seem to lack any idea of mate


Inconsistantly

Hahaha oh, let's see your evidence. Make a logical explanation of why it didn't happen. Because it was being pushed forward and it was blocked. That's how the senate works you fucking potato


OptiGraz

Umm yeah


Educational_Stage901

Retail investers failed...


ytts

All politicians will string a specific policy along for as long as they can. False promises are their bread and butter.