The Democratic takeover of Congress could mean marijuana could be legalized by the end of the year. James Higdon, who wrote about the likelihood of federal legislation of marijuana for Politico, joins CBSN to discuss.
The reason it’s illegal is because we live in a society and weed is too natural, Black market exists because of supply and demand but a small vocal minority controlled a narrative a long time ago politically and we can’t make intelligent amendments to the constitution to elect someone who can change this. Yang 2020 let’s secure the bag and our rights.
Deleno Ahkon August 21, 2019 at 11:57 pm
Don’t Let Trump introduce it tho he would get the Youth for another term shhhhhh.
Dan Waterson August 21, 2019 at 11:58 pm
What about hemp…the real reason the sister plant was made “illegal” threat to the oil companies.
Dave Smithon August 22, 2019 at 12:01 am
It’s about time !! Old farts have to have their way or make things very difficult.
Philip Alexanderon August 22, 2019 at 12:02 am
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Jason Reyon August 22, 2019 at 12:03 am
As someone who is hopefully going to work a union job, would this mean that I’d be able to smoke it just as it would be ok to drink or smoke tobacco products?
Kenneth Dokuson August 22, 2019 at 12:04 am
Not quick enough, we’ve been promised legalization in New Jersey for years now. While we sit and watch every other state fast track it. Our leaders are so dumb,they don’t want billions in tax revenue. To alleviate some of the taxes that are driving people out of this state. Why are our so called leaders, eg. politicians the dullest bulbs in the house.
pocket changeon August 22, 2019 at 12:04 am
after that…everybody is going to be peaceful…
Barrister Johnon August 22, 2019 at 12:05 am
Hit me up for real marijuana ,medical marijuana,with flash delivery service low cost ,
John Ramoson August 22, 2019 at 12:05 am
No one talks about the dark side of marijuana how it causes liver problems and blockages. It blocks your energy flow cause kidney problems as well when used long term. Even in India it’s frowned upon by the Yogi’s and makes people stupid.
Bee Yangon August 22, 2019 at 12:06 am
CMON BABY! I CANT WAIT ANOTHER YEAR!
Marky Markon August 22, 2019 at 12:07 am
I’m not saying I’m for social marijuana..but I will say the pusnishment has been way to hard and it should not go on people’s criminal records unless their caught dealing a certain big amount of it ..jail time, big fines, criminal record, all way to excessive..to much goverment/big brother.
ran with iton August 22, 2019 at 12:07 am
Not in the south
CB This Weekon August 22, 2019 at 12:07 am
I would love to buy a spliff in Iowa
Cavs 4life93on August 22, 2019 at 12:07 am
Dont get your hopes up, I expect atleast 5 more years of excuses before recreational weed is legal nation wide.
Deleno Ahkon August 22, 2019 at 12:07 am
I jus wonder if It could’ve saved my grandpa with this when he died our family was shattered 😢
DisBoion August 22, 2019 at 12:08 am
YA 2020 finally its gonna be legalized nationally
poon August 22, 2019 at 12:09 am
As soon as marijuana legal Funyuns Obion be a multibillion-dollar company
Joe Smartballson August 22, 2019 at 12:09 am
It is illegal to call the plant marijuana in English Common Law. English word for the plant is hemp. Stop calling it marijuana illiterate fools.
Marky Markon August 22, 2019 at 12:11 am
Tobacco is way bigger killer, I don’t see that criminalized..it’s all about taxes and lobbyist for big tobacco 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑😈😈😈😈😈😈
Yours Trulyon August 22, 2019 at 12:17 am
This guy is ignorant calling hemp marijuana. Hemp is the male plant and marijuana is the female. You don’t get thc in hemp duh…
Ad Pecleon August 22, 2019 at 12:19 am
of course they get the guy that looks like bubbles to do the pot report.
Cypher_Xero Cthulhuon August 22, 2019 at 12:19 am
Free the Weed!!
nathanas64on August 22, 2019 at 12:21 am
Should never be legalized. Penalties should be severe like Singapore’s laws
1left2theright 4Jcon August 22, 2019 at 12:21 am
Alabama…beats backwards gov holcomb of Indiana to medical
trollingtv 713on August 22, 2019 at 12:24 am
Tobacco farmers are freaking out
Mike Shutteron August 22, 2019 at 12:25 am
Who needs top quality fire kush?DM me if you interested..+13237445145
Intelligent Gameron August 22, 2019 at 12:26 am
I hope
dru's takeon August 22, 2019 at 12:27 am
Legalize it already!!! Tired of cooking for a living I’d rather be a weed grower.
J Con August 22, 2019 at 12:27 am
If Trump legallize mmj he would win the next election by a landslide.
Brody Joon August 22, 2019 at 12:30 am
We need recreational in ohio
John David Maheron August 22, 2019 at 12:35 am
I would not bet on it. The U.S. Legislature will make it easier for states to decriminalize cannabis and help bankers handle the money, but the U.S. Government will lobby against national legalization until more than 25 states and at least one U.S. territory legalize recreational for
21+ year olds. My prediction is that the U.S. government will eventually push for decriminalization and allow states and territories decide for themselves.
Douglas Roachon August 22, 2019 at 12:36 am
Remember that time two stoners beat the sh*t out of each other? Oh wait… it was two drunks.
gabrielgalaxyghon August 22, 2019 at 12:38 am
Meanwhile I’m going to rehab for weed because I got caught with 2 grams
Justin Heretotrollon August 22, 2019 at 12:40 am
Remember when Obama was president for 8 years and never put any effort into legalizing it?
Mayra Savedraon August 22, 2019 at 12:40 am
Make america high again :,)
SM Nationon August 22, 2019 at 12:40 am
James looks baked AF 😂
J Con August 22, 2019 at 12:43 am
They will probably stall for 5 more years or so in TN. Dems. Damnit.
Matt Fokeon August 22, 2019 at 12:45 am
It’s a PLANT
Subie 352 runnerdownon August 22, 2019 at 12:46 am
Say u swear to God
Matt Fokeon August 22, 2019 at 12:46 am
#freetheweed
Phillip Beckmanon August 22, 2019 at 12:47 am
We are tired of waiting and waiting and waiting. Legalize. It’s our choice. This is ridiculous.
Cody Bohannon Musicon August 22, 2019 at 12:47 am
Marijuana was legal in the early 30’s it became illegal because of racist laws and dumb reasons knowing very well its completely safe if its becomes legal again that’s gonna be great for a lot of people that need it
God Worldon August 22, 2019 at 12:47 am
No matter what California will always have the best marijuana. Thank you California weather.
Javier Rodriguezon August 22, 2019 at 12:47 am
Free weed 🇺🇸
MacNCheeseeyon August 22, 2019 at 12:52 am
Let’s be honest, they’re optimistic because they higggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh af
TWDxKILL3Ron August 22, 2019 at 12:53 am
Claims marijuana doesn’t make you stupid – can’t find a doctor or scientist on earth that uses marijuana.
roccorostagnoon August 22, 2019 at 12:53 am
Federal government should have laws on the books about any drugs. It’s a states issue. Federal government shouldn’t get involved in ANY social issues.
Dan Bryon August 22, 2019 at 12:54 am
I hope so my wife is going to leave me and take my kids because I smoke weed for my neck pain since I started smoking I lost 70lbs she just cant stand to see me happy
Make it legal. Make America green again.
The reason it’s illegal is because we live in a society and weed is too natural, Black market exists because of supply and demand but a small vocal minority controlled a narrative a long time ago politically and we can’t make intelligent amendments to the constitution to elect someone who can change this. Yang 2020 let’s secure the bag and our rights.
Don’t Let Trump introduce it tho he would get the Youth for another term shhhhhh.
What about hemp…the real reason the sister plant was made “illegal” threat to the oil companies.
It’s about time !! Old farts have to have their way or make things very difficult.
💖
As someone who is hopefully going to work a union job, would this mean that I’d be able to smoke it just as it would be ok to drink or smoke tobacco products?
Not quick enough, we’ve been promised legalization in New Jersey for years now. While we sit and watch every other state fast track it. Our leaders are so dumb,they don’t want billions in tax revenue. To alleviate some of the taxes that are driving people out of this state. Why are our so called leaders, eg. politicians the dullest bulbs in the house.
after that…everybody is going to be peaceful…
Hit me up for real marijuana ,medical marijuana,with flash delivery service low cost ,
No one talks about the dark side of marijuana how it causes liver problems and blockages. It blocks your energy flow cause kidney problems as well when used long term. Even in India it’s frowned upon by the Yogi’s and makes people stupid.
CMON BABY! I CANT WAIT ANOTHER YEAR!
I’m not saying I’m for social marijuana..but I will say the pusnishment has been way to hard and it should not go on people’s criminal records unless their caught dealing a certain big amount of it ..jail time, big fines, criminal record, all way to excessive..to much goverment/big brother.
Not in the south
I would love to buy a spliff in Iowa
Dont get your hopes up, I expect atleast 5 more years of excuses before recreational weed is legal nation wide.
I jus wonder if It could’ve saved my grandpa with this when he died our family was shattered 😢
YA 2020 finally its gonna be legalized nationally
As soon as marijuana legal Funyuns Obion be a multibillion-dollar company
It is illegal to call the plant marijuana in English Common Law. English word for the plant is hemp. Stop calling it marijuana illiterate fools.
Tobacco is way bigger killer, I don’t see that criminalized..it’s all about taxes and lobbyist for big tobacco 🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑🤑😈😈😈😈😈😈
This guy is ignorant calling hemp marijuana. Hemp is the male plant and marijuana is the female. You don’t get thc in hemp duh…
of course they get the guy that looks like bubbles to do the pot report.
Free the Weed!!
Should never be legalized. Penalties should be severe like Singapore’s laws
Alabama…beats backwards gov holcomb of Indiana to medical
Tobacco farmers are freaking out
Who needs top quality fire kush?DM me if you interested..+13237445145
I hope
Legalize it already!!! Tired of cooking for a living I’d rather be a weed grower.
If Trump legallize mmj he would win the next election by a landslide.
We need recreational in ohio
I would not bet on it. The U.S. Legislature will make it easier for states to decriminalize cannabis and help bankers handle the money, but the U.S. Government will lobby against national legalization until more than 25 states and at least one U.S. territory legalize recreational for
21+ year olds. My prediction is that the U.S. government will eventually push for decriminalization and allow states and territories decide for themselves.
Remember that time two stoners beat the sh*t out of each other? Oh wait… it was two drunks.
Meanwhile I’m going to rehab for weed because I got caught with 2 grams
Remember when Obama was president for 8 years and never put any effort into legalizing it?
Make america high again :,)
James looks baked AF 😂
They will probably stall for 5 more years or so in TN. Dems. Damnit.
It’s a PLANT
Say u swear to God
#freetheweed
We are tired of waiting and waiting and waiting. Legalize. It’s our choice. This is ridiculous.
Marijuana was legal in the early 30’s it became illegal because of racist laws and dumb reasons knowing very well its completely safe if its becomes legal again that’s gonna be great for a lot of people that need it
No matter what California will always have the best marijuana. Thank you California weather.
Free weed 🇺🇸
Let’s be honest, they’re optimistic because they higggggggggggghhhhhhhhhh af
Claims marijuana doesn’t make you stupid – can’t find a doctor or scientist on earth that uses marijuana.
Federal government should have laws on the books about any drugs. It’s a states issue. Federal government shouldn’t get involved in ANY social issues.
I hope so my wife is going to leave me and take my kids because I smoke weed for my neck pain since I started smoking I lost 70lbs she just cant stand to see me happy