Take 10 minutes and read. This is big stuff:
http://www.breitbart.com/big-govern...neral-jeff-sessions-liberals-worst-nightmare/
http://www.breitbart.com/big-govern...neral-jeff-sessions-liberals-worst-nightmare/
How Jeff Sessions will impact the Justice Department
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Just don't call him a constitutionalist. And you should probably be ready for the failed "war on drugs" to ramp back up. I'm not even cautiously optimistic for anything beyond him stopping the funneling of money to radical leftist organizations. He's another ho hum big government bow down to your federal overlords shit head.
As a more libertarian minded individual Cruz would have been a far superior pick IMO. Still want him on the SCOTUS. Unfortunately is ego is getting in the way of him actually being worth a shit.
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My pro trump pot smoking cousin is freaking out about this pick
I too am 100% for marijuana legalization --- which is a states right issue, an economic boom (we need any new jobs we can get, especially in our inner cities, as automation eliminates them) ------ and a hell of a lot less dangerous than alcohol or painkillers (or toxic sugary foods and drinks).
Not to mention, imagine how Oklahoma's crappy roads (and schools) could benefit from Colorado's $121 million of marijuana tax revenue in 2015 alone.
The $2.4 billion marijuana industry created over 18,000 new jobs in Colorado last year
October 31, 2016
In 2015, the legal marijuana industry in Colorado created more than 18,000 new full-time jobs and generated $2.4 billion in economic activity, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis of the economics of legal cannabis in the state.
The study, conducted by the economic consulting firm Marijuana Policy Group, is based on two years of sales numbers from the state of Colorado. It measured both the direct effects of legalization — including close to $1 billion in retail sales in 2015 — and the industry's spillover effects on the Colorado economy.
These indirect impacts of marijuana legalization came from increased demand on local goods and services: growers rent warehouse space and purchase sophisticating lighting and irrigation equipment, for instance. Marijuana retailers similarly rely on other companies, like contractors, lawyers and bookkeeping services, to conduct their own businesses.
"If this is done right, regulated right, taxed right, this industry can bring real economic benefits to a state," study co-author and MPG founder Adam Orens said in an interview. "If the state or the local governments manage, permit and enforce (marijuana regulation) in a thoughtful way, then this can have real benefits."
The Marijuana Policy Group estimates that the majority of growth in the legal marijuana industry is not coming from new, previously untapped demand for cannabis, but rather from a reduction of the unregulated black market.
On the tax side of the ledger, the report finds that marijuana is already pulling in tax revenue at three times the rate of the alcohol industry. By 2020, the firm expects marijuana taxes to outstrip cigarette taxes as a revenue-generator as well.
In 2015, marijuana taxes brought in about $121 million in revenue to the state. The firm expects that number to rise to about $150 million by 2020.
Not to mention, imagine how Oklahoma's crappy roads (and schools) could benefit from Colorado's $121 million of marijuana tax revenue in 2015 alone.
The $2.4 billion marijuana industry created over 18,000 new jobs in Colorado last year
October 31, 2016
In 2015, the legal marijuana industry in Colorado created more than 18,000 new full-time jobs and generated $2.4 billion in economic activity, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis of the economics of legal cannabis in the state.
The study, conducted by the economic consulting firm Marijuana Policy Group, is based on two years of sales numbers from the state of Colorado. It measured both the direct effects of legalization — including close to $1 billion in retail sales in 2015 — and the industry's spillover effects on the Colorado economy.
These indirect impacts of marijuana legalization came from increased demand on local goods and services: growers rent warehouse space and purchase sophisticating lighting and irrigation equipment, for instance. Marijuana retailers similarly rely on other companies, like contractors, lawyers and bookkeeping services, to conduct their own businesses.
"If this is done right, regulated right, taxed right, this industry can bring real economic benefits to a state," study co-author and MPG founder Adam Orens said in an interview. "If the state or the local governments manage, permit and enforce (marijuana regulation) in a thoughtful way, then this can have real benefits."
The Marijuana Policy Group estimates that the majority of growth in the legal marijuana industry is not coming from new, previously untapped demand for cannabis, but rather from a reduction of the unregulated black market.
On the tax side of the ledger, the report finds that marijuana is already pulling in tax revenue at three times the rate of the alcohol industry. By 2020, the firm expects marijuana taxes to outstrip cigarette taxes as a revenue-generator as well.
In 2015, marijuana taxes brought in about $121 million in revenue to the state. The firm expects that number to rise to about $150 million by 2020.
Colorado has done this the right way (methodically, conservatively and not rushed in head-first -- its marijuana laws were written by legal experts, not stoners --- and have given local communities the option to opt-out).
And if any of you have been to Colorado and experienced the legal marijuana industry, you know how awesome it is (and un-shady).
Once foods are paired with it, holy hell. Not to mention, there's zero hangover the next day. (if you're a little fuzzy the next morning, that can be easily cured by coffee)
Denver Is the First City to Allow Marijuana in Bars and Restaurants
November 16, 2016, 3:34 PM EST
A glass of wine with dinner? Or maybe some marijuana?
Denver voters have approved a first-in-the-nation law allowing willing bars and restaurants to give patrons the option to use marijuana alongside a cocktail or meal. The catch: Smoking pot won’t be allowed inside, and the locations would have to first get the approval of neighbors.
Denver’s measure takes effect immediately, but it has a lot of caveats.
First, interested bars and restaurants would have to show they have neighborhood support before getting a license to allow marijuana use. In addition, patrons would have to bring their own weed to comply with state law banning the sale of both pot and food or drink at a single location.
Patrons at participating bars could use pot inside as long as it isn’t smoked. The law does provide for the possibility of outside smoking areas under restrictive circumstances. The law also allows for non-service establishments, such as yoga galleries or art galleries, to set up pot-smoking areas or hold events serving both pot and food and drink.
The measure would require any interested bar or restaurant to specially train staff in marijuana use and submit an operations plan to show how it would prevent marijuana use by underage patrons. Applicants must also specify strategies and procedures for identifying and responding to the potential over-intoxication of consumers.
http://fortune.com/2016/11/16/denver-prop-300/
And if any of you have been to Colorado and experienced the legal marijuana industry, you know how awesome it is (and un-shady).
Once foods are paired with it, holy hell. Not to mention, there's zero hangover the next day. (if you're a little fuzzy the next morning, that can be easily cured by coffee)
Denver Is the First City to Allow Marijuana in Bars and Restaurants
November 16, 2016, 3:34 PM EST
A glass of wine with dinner? Or maybe some marijuana?
Denver voters have approved a first-in-the-nation law allowing willing bars and restaurants to give patrons the option to use marijuana alongside a cocktail or meal. The catch: Smoking pot won’t be allowed inside, and the locations would have to first get the approval of neighbors.
Denver’s measure takes effect immediately, but it has a lot of caveats.
First, interested bars and restaurants would have to show they have neighborhood support before getting a license to allow marijuana use. In addition, patrons would have to bring their own weed to comply with state law banning the sale of both pot and food or drink at a single location.
Patrons at participating bars could use pot inside as long as it isn’t smoked. The law does provide for the possibility of outside smoking areas under restrictive circumstances. The law also allows for non-service establishments, such as yoga galleries or art galleries, to set up pot-smoking areas or hold events serving both pot and food and drink.
The measure would require any interested bar or restaurant to specially train staff in marijuana use and submit an operations plan to show how it would prevent marijuana use by underage patrons. Applicants must also specify strategies and procedures for identifying and responding to the potential over-intoxication of consumers.
http://fortune.com/2016/11/16/denver-prop-300/
If he just cuts off the funds for the communist left and its subordinate agitators I'll be happy. Never ceases to amaze me how people ascribe "conviction" to paid protesters.
If Trump hasn't said it already (which I think he has), he needs to make marijuana a state deal and be done with it. The war on drugs is as big a failure as the fight to end poverty. Giant money pit with no end or resolution in sight.
A shout out to Harry R also, you are a worthless pile of shit, but using the nuclear option for appointees (which Schumer was for before he was against it) was such, in hindsight, a Great move......sweet sweet sweet. I suggest the R's/Conservatives use it with abandon, keep your foot on the libs throat and never ever let up.
If Trump hasn't said it already (which I think he has), he needs to make marijuana a state deal and be done with it. The war on drugs is as big a failure as the fight to end poverty. Giant money pit with no end or resolution in sight.
A shout out to Harry R also, you are a worthless pile of shit, but using the nuclear option for appointees (which Schumer was for before he was against it) was such, in hindsight, a Great move......sweet sweet sweet. I suggest the R's/Conservatives use it with abandon, keep your foot on the libs throat and never ever let up.
SURELY Trump won't reverse the federal cannabis policy. It would be wildly unpopular at this point.
He's said it's a states rights thing. I would be very disappointed if he reverts to federal enforcement.
Not to mention, the economic benefits are bigger than than the most optimistic predictions. (Business 101)
And there has been no increase in teen usage in Colorado since legalization.
http://www.denverpost.com/2016/06/20/marijuana-use-colorado-teens-marijuana-no-increase/
Article on how Trump can cut off funds to sanctuary cities and the state of California immediately rather than wait on and go through Congress.
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog...ely_upon_inauguration_of_president_trump.html
http://www.americanthinker.com/blog...ely_upon_inauguration_of_president_trump.html
The Congress (especially the House) has always had the power of the purse. Since 2010 the House has been able to arm-twist numerous Obama departments but was scared to use this power because the House was led by Obama's golf buddy, John Boehner, who valued tee times over curtailing Obama's unconstitutional agenda.
Love it!
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/jeff-sessions-immigration-crackdown-231800
“The biggest concern is, can the person who is charged with enforcing our nation’s laws be fair to immigrants?” said Ma, of the National Immigration Forum. “It’s something the Senate Judiciary Committee and all the senators really have to take a hard look at.”
If they're legal immigrants, of course. (nothing to do with race)
http://www.politico.com/story/2016/11/jeff-sessions-immigration-crackdown-231800
“The biggest concern is, can the person who is charged with enforcing our nation’s laws be fair to immigrants?” said Ma, of the National Immigration Forum. “It’s something the Senate Judiciary Committee and all the senators really have to take a hard look at.”
If they're legal immigrants, of course. (nothing to do with race)
“If the employer provision is enforced and the news gets out that the Justice Department is finally enforcing that provision … that will lead to large numbers of individuals self-deporting,” said von Spakovsky, now a senior legal fellow at the conservative Heritage Foundation.
Trump, through Sessions, reducing government spending. Amen and Hallelujah.
After 8 years of ignoring the law it will be refreshing to see someone enforcing it.
The inhumanity of cutting off funds to those who give the law the finger? Obama has used this tool repeatedly and few in the media blink an eye.
Trump, through Sessions, reducing government spending. Amen and Hallelujah.
After 8 years of ignoring the law it will be refreshing to see someone enforcing it.
The inhumanity of cutting off funds to those who give the law the finger? Obama has used this tool repeatedly and few in the media blink an eye.
Just did a little research on the "National Immigration Forum" (quote directly above imprimis post).
No big surprise who backs it. *cough* George Soros *cough*
http://www.breitbart.com/big-govern...e-soros-other-bastions-of-institutional-left/
http://immigrationreform.com/2016/0...llions-to-blow-the-doors-off-u-s-immigration/
No big surprise who backs it. *cough* George Soros *cough*
http://www.breitbart.com/big-govern...e-soros-other-bastions-of-institutional-left/
http://immigrationreform.com/2016/0...llions-to-blow-the-doors-off-u-s-immigration/
Groups literally on the front-lines (and underbelly) of American society and safety supporting Sessions. (compared to fringe groups funded by an Nazi-supporting billionaire that's wanted in a range of countries).
Law enforcement endorsements pile up for Sessions
11/29/16
Law enforcement endorsements are rushing in for Jeff Sessions, the Alabama senator picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be the nation’s next attorney general.
In the 10 days since Trump announced Sessions for the top legal post, at least nine law enforcement groups have come out in support of the senator.
The list includes two of the major police unions in the country, the Fraternal Order of Police — the biggest police union in the country — and the AFL-CIO’s International Union of Police Associations.
Other groups supporting Sessions are the Major Cities Chiefs Association, National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition, National Sheriffs’ Association, National Association of Assistant U.S. Attorneys, Major County Sheriffs’ Association, National District Attorneys Association and the National Association of Police Organizations.
“We are very, very pleased with the decision of President-elect Trump to tap Senator Sessions to be our nation’s next ‘top cop,’” said Chuck Canterbury, national president of the Fraternal Order of Police.
“As a long-time prosecutor, he is and always will be a member of the law enforcement family and we look forward to his leadership at the U.S. Department of Justice.”
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/307809-law-enforcement-endorsements-pile-up-for-sessions
Law enforcement endorsements pile up for Sessions
11/29/16
Law enforcement endorsements are rushing in for Jeff Sessions, the Alabama senator picked by President-elect Donald Trump to be the nation’s next attorney general.
In the 10 days since Trump announced Sessions for the top legal post, at least nine law enforcement groups have come out in support of the senator.
The list includes two of the major police unions in the country, the Fraternal Order of Police — the biggest police union in the country — and the AFL-CIO’s International Union of Police Associations.
Other groups supporting Sessions are the Major Cities Chiefs Association, National Narcotic Officers’ Associations’ Coalition, National Sheriffs’ Association, National Association of Assistant U.S. Attorneys, Major County Sheriffs’ Association, National District Attorneys Association and the National Association of Police Organizations.
“We are very, very pleased with the decision of President-elect Trump to tap Senator Sessions to be our nation’s next ‘top cop,’” said Chuck Canterbury, national president of the Fraternal Order of Police.
“As a long-time prosecutor, he is and always will be a member of the law enforcement family and we look forward to his leadership at the U.S. Department of Justice.”
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/307809-law-enforcement-endorsements-pile-up-for-sessions
