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I don't leave fellow Americans behind or stand idle and watch them die on live video feeds. You suggest that I get over it. I suggest you move to Libya.
Those are questions for the administration. Maybe we'll get answers next month. This "bump in the road" has been very inconvenient for Obama's campaign.
And I said I was not alive to witness Watergate, a burglary. I'm living BenghaziGate everyday. It makes me sick to my stomach every time I hear about it.
Mr. President: What did you know. When did you know it?
Sound familiar? It seems that you, my friend, are not to familiar with Watergate. It's unfortunate that you claim to be military, but fail to see the significance of Benghazi. Remove the blinders.
Do you have knowledge. No, that's the problem, hence the label = cover-up. Do you need me to post a definition?
I served in Iraq. Sox is a clueless assclown.
What is your question? Burglary < Dead Americans.
You admitting that you are wrong would be like me pilling for the Red Sox. Go Yankees. I do wear my service on my sleeve. USMC is actually tattooed on my arm for the world to see. You asked about Benghazi, and I answered. I don't know how you can call yourself a veteran or even an American and not want answers about Benghazi. I'm done with you. Member marked an IDIOT.
You are an ignorant, pompous assclown. However, you do have that right. Many of those I fought and bled next to died so you can have that right. So, by all means, keep speaking. I commend you for making my argument for me.
Posts from the past don't matter. Today is the day. I don't need to get my information from a message board. I have a brain. I just post for people like you who cannot or choose no to think for themselves.
I did that for a reason. You obviously know more about Hollywood than you do about politics and the real world. Way to take the bait. Hook, line and sinker!
I'm black. I have not voted yet and am likely not voting for Romney either. Perfect example of a liberal idiot using the race card to say conservatives use the race card. The level of ignorance never ceases to amaze me.
Are you kidding me? How about a link to substantiate your claim? And for the record, Colin Powell is not the military vote.
It's a slippery slope. You know why.
We agree. Just to be clear, I am more anti-Obama than anyone. I have voted in every election that I could rightfully do so. I have never voted more than once in the same election and it causes me pain that this is even an issue. Do you know how many dead people vote for Obama? Romney is clearly the better candidate. IMO he is the next President of the U.S. There a just some issues that I disagree with him on, but realize that will be the case with any other human being. We cannot all agree on everything. What I am 100% sure that we agree on is the fact that Obama is bad for the military, veterans and the United States of America as a whole.
Everybody deserves time off. Let Chris Christie handle NJ. The Prez has better things to do, like cruise on over to Vegas to campaign after a US Ambassador is killed in Libya. It's really quite sad that the media loves the Prez so much. Just imagine if Sandy happened on W's watch. Then imagine if Benghazi had happened on W's watch. Future generations studying US History will learn of W as a leader and of BO as, perhaps the worst since Carter. Too bad Obama supporters cannot think for themselves. Oh, that's right, it's much easier to be brainwashed. Haha and I thought Parris Island was good at sending a message.
1. Media
2. USMC
Use your brains people.
Many states in play. I'm in VA for this election. I was in FL in 2008 for law school. Polls don't mean that much. One more day!
Haha. I agree. I saw a shirt the other day that said, "Romney Can't Dunk!"
Congratulations, Mr. President! You are polling way ahead for the moron vote!
Full third party debate:
Gary Johnson on MJ Legalization in Ft. Collins:
Have you ever held a rifle fuagf, ever stood a post? You don't know my educational background. I'd be willing to bet the farm that it is at least as extensive as yours. Bigger than Watergate? Well, considering that I wasn't even alive, I'd say yes, I believe it is. This is not about Fox News or MSNBC. Both have agendas. This is about the truth and common sense governance. Proceed with caution, my friend.
They did in 2008, I didn't. The military will NOT support Obama this year. Romney will carry them because of our failed two-party system. Gary Johnson is sleeper candidate. He should have been included in the debates.
RE: Benghazi
Mr President: What did you know? When did you know it?
As a former Marine and former cop, I know more than the average schmuck about national security and intelligence. This administration has repeatedly lied to the People. Mark my words and this post, this is bigger than Watergate, a burglary w/o dead Americans!
Gary Johnson on Stossel:
Obama lost the military and veterans in Benghazi, if not long before.
Gary Johnson on The Daily Show
That will NOT happen in 2012.
Gary Johnson on Obama job creation:
JNJ, PFE and NOV and the rest of Big Pharma probably already have the labels printed! I see more crazy prices. People should just buy a book on gardening instead.
And it is garbage unless you have oil. I hear RFMK is releasing another version for both this month. Hopefully they've learned something.
I owned F back in 2009-10. I don't think it's a bad stock to own now, but it just doesn't have the growth potential as COIN. Alternatively, it also doesn't have the same level of risk. I don't think you'll go wrong either way, but when something big happens here there might be some regrets.
No worries. I understand completely. That's what elections are for. I don't see Romney being as much of a MJ czar is he becomes more informed. I can't remember the question, but his response showed that he was pretty clueless about the benefits. On another note, he told someone, essentially, to use Marinol. Marinol is ridiculously expensive. Thanks Big Pharma. Honestly I think that this has just been too political to really support at the national level, but public opinion is shifting. This seems obvious based on the level of enforcement by the current administration which is strong than under W. Paul Ryan has publicly called MMJ a 10th Amendment issue. The way things get changed in this country is by through ballots and amendments. Today is the the day!
No, it is in the hands of the jury.
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Great post! While I agree with most of what you wrote, I have to disagree about the SEC comment. As a former Internet crimes investigator, I can assure you that SEC and FBI investigators do have time for it. It's exactly what they are paid to do, especially if they are assigned to cyber crimes. All it takes is a quick federal subpoena with an IP address to the appropriate ISP and they have your name and address. Probable cause is not difficult to articulate when substantiated with numerous messages. I'm not asserting that either agency is watching, but know that if there is enough complaints, they will take action. The Internet, VRNGs message board and others are not shielded with the anonymity that many would like to believe. On the other hand, the First Amendment provides a strong defense. It really comes down to intent.
GLTA
Long VRNG.
Im not sure if either will buy COIN, but MJNA might buy PharmaShere. This was what was negotiated before when MJNA was having financial issues. MJNA appears to be in much better shape now and certainly should be after Tuesday.
While I agree with you, for the most part, about Obama possibly being better candidate on the MJ issue, I was speaking on more ofew a macro level. While I'm not really interested in going into that much of a debate on this board, I'm more than willing to.
I'm much more anti-Obama than I am pro-Romney. If I thought for a second that Johnson could come close to victory, I'd possibly back him over Mitt. It's difficult to argue that Obama has not been bad for the economy and foreign policy, especially. While I do agree that Obama is more pro-MJ, MJ comes in further down on my list than national security, which is my biggest concern. Capitalism has a way of taking care of economic downturns regardless of who is on Pennsylvania Ave, but I have to think that the business background puts the US on a faster recovery track than a Marxist con law professor (for those who think I'm bashing, read BO's book) To use a MLB analogy, if BO had been the manager of the NY Yankees for the past 4ever years, would Steinbrenner, Cashman and most importantly, the fans, extend his contract for 4 more? I seriously doubt it. I could be wrong, but I wouldn't bet on it. Just my 2 pennies.
While I am long COIN I have to say that I'm not happy with how forthcoming management has been. COIN is a publicly traded company with supposedly current SEC filings. The company website seems to have been recently updated with regard to upcoming trade shows and now clearly states that there are only two business lines. There used to be three. What happened to the third, the waste water management sector?
Ed, if your listening, this is information that shareholders should and really do want to know. Additionally, while I understand why a company might want to proceed with caution when entering the medical marijuana sector there are still responsibilities that cannot be ignored simply because there are sensitive underlying issues. If investors could get the information that they are seeking from MJNAs SEC filings I might be less concerned. However, such filings are pretty difficult to come by, for obvious reasons. While I feel that my efforts have been more than diligent, some questions still remain unanswered. I'll start with three and feel sure that others have more.
1. What are the terms of the current agreement with MJNA and it's subsidiaries, Phytosphere and Red Dice especially?
2. How has and will this agreement continue to benefit COIN shareholders?
3. What is the status of Nick Brusatore and his current vertical farming ventures and how does COIN benefit from his ongoing efforts, given the fact that COIN still holds the patents?
In conclusion, if there are active merger or acquisition negotiations, while I would not expect specific terms, I DO expect to be kept somewhat in the loop. The valuation of this company has taken a dive YTD and failing to disclose material information only makes for a less costly takeover target for MJNA or anyone else who might be looking, to the detriment of active shareholders.
I realize that earnings are due sometime soon, but it sure would be nice to hear from the company in some way other than an SEC filing. Yeah, that wasn't exactly the most efficient way to inform shareholders about the disposition of the VRNG shares either.
If I'm way off base, please tell me how and maybe I'll think twice in the future before I give advice on a message board about on running a company and the duty of loyalty to shareholders.
My frustration does not change the fact that and am long COIN and am confident in the future and direction of the company, but it is frustration nevertheless.
Good luck to everyone.
Israel Pushing Ahead in Medical Marijuana Industry
Article in today's USA Today:
http://www.freep.com/usatoday/article/1678641?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cs
Israel Pushing Ahead in Medical Marijuana Industry
Article in today's USA Today:
http://www.freep.com/usatoday/article/1678641?odyssey=mod%7Cnewswell%7Ctext%7CFRONTPAGE%7Cs
What Does the Election Mean For Medical Marijuana Patients?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/steph-sherer/medical-marijuana-ballot-intiatives_b_2067347.html
You've read pundits on the impact of the tight presidential race on the budget, on taxes, even on the weather. One important issue that could be decided by Tuesday's election is medical marijuana. With federal and state policy in conflict and in flux, medical marijuana is one of America's highest-profile unresolved issues. After this election, resolution may be a step closer.
My organization, Americans for Safe Access, has been leading the fight for medical marijuana patients for ten years, and we were not going to sit back during this important election just because Obama says he's friendlier to our cause than his opponents. There have been more DEA raids against medical marijuana facilities in the four years of the Obama administration than there were in eight years of Bush, but President Obama was the first president to publicly express sympathy for suffering patients who can be helped by medical cannabis. Rather than attacking Obama's poor record on the issue and siding with another candidate, we helped rally patients and supporters to ask him to back off the raids, by launching CampWakeUpObama.com and staging rallies and actions across the nation.
Did we wake up Obama? Only time will tell -- if he earns another term -- but certainly the issue of medical marijuana was in the spotlight as Governor Romney and Representative Ryan were forced to answer questions about it. More often than not, it seemed, their somewhat sympathetic statements about cannabis had to be retracted by their campaigns. If the Republicans win the presidency, along with ever-increasing numbers of Republican Congressmen supporting the cause, patients will continue to press for friendlier federal laws.
We will press on no matter who wins the federal election because state laws are continuing their trend toward greater access to marijuana for patients and researchers. Right now, about a third of the country lives in a state with a medical cannabis law. Cities and states are confronting federal law enforcement in court over medical cannabis facilities and regulations. Medical marijuana is in need of a resolution at the federal level.
The president and Congress each have the power to end the federal-state divide over medical marijuana policy. In the next weeks or months, the judiciary may prod the policymakers to act by ruling on the patients' lawsuit heard by Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on October 16th. Americans for Safe Access v Drug Enforcement Administration, as the lawsuit is named, argues that the rejection of marijuana's medical value by federal policy is not based on a reasonable understanding of the available science, and does not conform to the letter or spirit of the Controlled Substances Act. A similar argument is being advanced by noted physicist Dr. John Schwarz, the father of Superstring Theory, who has authored an op-ed urging President Obama to uphold his promise to put science before politics, and base marijuana policy on its demonstrated medical value. Meanwhile, patients can take matters into their own hands, by using tools like VoteMedicalMarijuana.org to inform themselves on their Representative's record before casting a ballot.
Beyond your vote, you can help the three medical marijuana campaigns with a donation or with your time. There are active, closely-fought initiatives for medical marijuana access that could use help, in Arkansas, Massachusetts and Montana -- click on the state for a link to the campaign. I traveled to Arkansas this week, and I'm making signs and distributing them to activists around the state to help get out the vote. Your help will make a difference as well.
With states voting on whether to adopt medical access to marijuana next week, and many bills pending in state legislatures, the tension between state and federal positions on marijuana will only rise. The president, congressmen and state and local officials that we elect next week will be empowered to settle this issue once and for all -- if they choose to.