Ron Paul

Lawmakers Call For An End To Federal Marijuana Prosecutions

jeremiah — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:03:21 -0700

Washington, DC: Massachusetts Democrat Barney Frank, along with co-sponsors Ron Paul (R-TX); Maurice Hinchey (D-NY); Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA); and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), will reintroduce legislation today to limit the federal government’s authority to arrest and prosecute minor marijuana offenders.

Tobacco Tyranny: Moving Toward the Next Prohibition

jeremiah — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 18:45:46 -0700

Last week, another bill was passed and signed into law that takes more of our freedoms and violates the Constitution of the United States. It was, of course, done for the sake of the children, and in the name of the health of the citizenry. It’s always the case that when your liberty is seized, it is seized for your own good. Such is the condescension of Washington.

CNN's Marijuana Addiction

jeremiah — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:45:47 -0700

CANNABIS CULTURE - Despite what some critics might call a long history of 'Just Saying No!' to discussing the drug war in honest and rational terms, CNN seems to be showing symptoms of marijuana addiction.

Representatives Barney Frank and Ron Paul Introduce Hemp Farming Legislation

jeremiah — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 13:04:07 -0700

A federal bill was introduced yesterday that, if passed into law, would remove restrictions on the cultivation of non-psychoactive industrial hemp. The chief sponsors of HR 1866, "The Industrial Hemp Farming Act of 2009," Representatives Barney Frank (D-MA) and Ron Paul (R-TX), were joined by nine other U.S. House members split equally between Republicans and Democrats.

Ron Paul: Congress 'Drinks A Lot Of Alcohol' But Won't Legalize Pot

jeremiah — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:41:20 -0700

Members of Congress like to guzzle the booze, but when it comes to the questions of drugs and states' rights, don't ask them for a friendly ear. That's the overriding message carried by Texas Republican Congressman Ron Paul on a Friday night appearance with Stephen Baldwin on CNN's Larry King Live.

Ron Paul to Bill Maher: America's War on Drugs Must End

jeremiah — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 16:57:44 -0800

Congressman Ron Paul is the most conservative, grandfatherly man to ever be admired by America's marijuana enthusiasts. On Friday night's episode of HBO's Real Time with Bill Maher, he reminded those who may have been suffering an impaired short-term memory at that late hour why, exactly, they should like him.

Speaking live from Clute, Texas, the libertarian-leaning Republican did what few other members of Congress will and openly called for the United States' War on Drugs to be abolished.

USA Election 2008: Barack Obama vs. Ron Paul

karlis — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800

Ron Paul is the ONLY candidate who will end the Drug WarMarijuana users appear to be divided in supporting either Barack Obama (Democrat) or Ron Paul (Republican) in state primary votes, where presidential candidates are voted on. Even though it seems Obama's message of "change" has been drawing supporters, it is imperative you understand the very defined difference between Obama and Paul when it comes to marijuana and the drug war.