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Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana?
#1540983 - 05/12/03 04:11 AM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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This article is kind of confusing...it says Ottawa's backing off on decrim, then it goes on to say that those convicted will not get a criminal record.
Hmm,
Possession to stay criminal offence. Changes come after U.S. outcry
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: carbonhoots]
#1541232 - 05/12/03 08:59 AM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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God... cant these people fuck off and die?
This is our country. Why does the Us government feel the need to stick its nose in everyone elses business?
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: TheCaptain]
#1541260 - 05/12/03 09:15 AM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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Why are your leaders such lacky's? I wish they would just go ahead and make it legal and just see what happens...i see it as the US bluffing.
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: carbonhoots]
#1541320 - 05/12/03 09:35 AM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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Is this the only source that is claiming this? I personally don't think Chretien will back down, but I'll wait to get pissed off until I hear him say it.
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: Innvertigo]
#1541660 - 05/12/03 12:23 PM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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Why are your leaders such lacky's? I wish they would just go ahead and make it legal and just see what happens...i see it as the US bluffing.
Yeah,we go to stand up, but the US says "NO!", and we bend back over for another round....
I hope we don't pussy out!
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: Azmodeus]
#1541679 - 05/12/03 12:28 PM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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Yeah,we go to stand up, but the US says "NO!", and we bend back over for another round....
I hope we don't pussy out!
lol, nice analogy. if weed ever does get decriminalized in Canada i'm gonna have to move there asap. things just keep getting worse and worse in the US with Bush and ashcroft in office
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: spiritshaper]
#1541689 - 05/12/03 12:31 PM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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Make sure you vote 2004 before you come! ...its the least you can do.
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: Azmodeus]
#1541798 - 05/12/03 01:08 PM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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i'm glad i live 15 minutes from Canada...best of both worlds.
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: Innvertigo]
#1541819 - 05/12/03 01:12 PM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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i'm glad i live 15 minutes from Canada...best of both worlds.
IMO, the best of both worlds would be living 15 minutes from the U.S.
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: silversoul7]
#1541827 - 05/12/03 01:13 PM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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the taxes suck and the money is worthless....but the fishing is good i suppose.
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: Innvertigo]
#1541875 - 05/12/03 01:36 PM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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...and you can play hockey on the same pond you ice fish on, after you get bored.
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: Azmodeus]
#1541891 - 05/12/03 01:50 PM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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and you can play hockey on the same pond you ice fish on, after you get bored
I already do...Michigan isn't exactly tropical.
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: Innvertigo]
#1541909 - 05/12/03 02:00 PM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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Why are your leaders such lacky's? I wish they would just go ahead and make it legal and just see what happens...i see it as the US bluffing.
Fuck man, you live in a fantasy world. Don't you?
You don't think the USA has big time levers to influence other countries policy? HA!
As for taxes, at least Canadians spend them on the people, (health insurance, regional development, etc.)
In the USA your taxes fund the biggest war machine in history, plus the biggest prison system in the western world. Some freedom.
Plus, you still have to pay the outrageous private insurance rates, unless your one of the 1 in 8 Americans who have no health insurance.
Real good system USA's got there.
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: carbonhoots]
#1541979 - 05/12/03 02:22 PM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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You don't think the USA has big time levers to influence other countries policy? HA!
Actually it was a loaded comment. I hear from many Canadians that their leaders are to be commended on their leadership abilities but when push comes to shove they're no better than those of a third world government. I put it this way directed at the Canadian Government: Put up or shut up.
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As for taxes, at least Canadians spend them on the people, (health insurance, regional development, etc.)
your health care is a joke. Your socialized medicine is a pretty package filled with taxable BS.
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In the USA your taxes fund the biggest war machine in history, plus the biggest prison system in the western world.
I'm for the funding of OUR military and with the exception of non-violent (drugs, etc.) crimes i support the locking up of criminals for as long as it takes...actually i'd like to bring back the chain-gangs.
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Plus, you still have to pay the outrageous private insurance rates
I don't pay a dime, my employer does.
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unless your one of the 1 in 8 Americans who have no health insurance.
wow you bought that hook line and sinker didn't you. EVERY American qualifies for either Medicare or Medicaid depending on need.
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Real good system USA's got there.
i'd say it's not perfect but i know one thing, it's better than Canada's
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: Innvertigo]
#1542074 - 05/12/03 03:03 PM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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"i'd say it's not perfect but i know one thing, it's better than Canada's" you're living in a fantasy world my friend, a picket-white fence, funniest home videos, family sedan, sleeping pill, blinded by freedom fantasy world. the only possible way I can make sense of your comments is.... you must have alot of money and a huge lack of experience. ignore ignore ignore
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Now lets all do the Canadian Salute.....Everybody bend over and grab your ankles...LOL But seriously Canada has its probs just like any other country but I honestly believe that not only is there government is more honest with its people but they actually have more "Freedom" than those of us here in the U.S.....So when it come right down to it who do you really think is getting Phucked?
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: mycophat]
#1542171 - 05/12/03 03:37 PM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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All of us!..in one form or another!!!
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: Innvertigo]
#1542176 - 05/12/03 03:39 PM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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i'd say it's not perfect but i know one thing, it's better than Canada's
Personally, i would NOT choose to enter america for ANY reason....how many americans wouldn't come to canada?
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: Azmodeus]
#1542188 - 05/12/03 03:44 PM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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I think Holland has more freedoms than either the US or Canada
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Re: Canada bows to USA pressure on Marijuana? [Re: Azmodeus]
#1542329 - 05/12/03 04:30 PM (20 years, 10 months ago) |
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Personally, i would NOT choose to enter america for ANY reason....how many americans wouldn't come to canada?
do you live near the border? Thousands of Canadians come over here everyday....a lot of them come to see our doctors for obvios reasons, others for jobs. As a matter of fact i work with 2 Canadians in my imediate area....so you must be in the minority.
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