Cannabis

[bchris02]

The Bible Belt is not ready for recreational marijuana, plain and simple. That's why it failed in Arkansas. That's why it failed in Oklahoma. That's why federal legalization is at least 20 years away. Oklahoma is incredibly lucky to have SQ788. I remember when it passed and there wasn't strong religious organization against it like there was for 820. It was basically "snuck in" under the eyes of the preachers. I think the fact it happened during the Trump era also helped it pass. The Baptists were less politically engaged during that time. However, the results of tonight's vote may give the holy rollers a green light on gutting the existing medical program, something they've wanted to do since it passed. The next 20 years of cannabis reform is going to have to be focused on keeping it legal where it's already legal and opposing federal attempts to crack down. Once the Jerry Falwell generation passes, I think recreational weed nationwide will become more viable. Like it or not, that is not now.

[BoulderSooner]

The Bible Belt is not ready for recreational marijuana, plain and simple. That's why it failed in Arkansas. That's why it failed in Oklahoma. That's why federal legalization is at least 20 years away. Oklahoma is incredibly lucky to have SQ788. I remember when it passed and there wasn't strong religious organization against it like there was for 820. It was basically "snuck in" under the eyes of the preachers. However, the results of tonight's vote may give the holy rollers a green light on gutting the existing medical program, something they've wanted to do since it passed. The next 20 years of cannabis reform is going to have to be focused on keeping it legal where it's already legal and opposing federal attempts to crack down. Once the Jerry Falwell generation passes, I think recreational weed nationwide will become more viable. Like it or not, that is not now.

lol MJ is federal illegal still because dems have never had it on there agenda to change .. they had full control 2 different times in the last 20 years and didn't act on it ..

and it is still Illegal everywhere ..

[bchris02]

lol MJ is federal illegal still because dems have never had it on there agenda to change .. they had full control 2 different times in the last 20 years and didn't act on it ..

and it is still Illegal everywhere ..

They tried during the last session. It's illegal because the Southern Baptist Convention wants it that way.

[BoulderSooner]

They tried during the last session. It's illegal because the Southern Baptist Convention wants it that way.

the Democrats had full control .. they could do what they wanted .. lol Obama had full control and 60 senate votes ... the dems don't care about this issue .

[bchris02]

the Democrats had full control .. they could do what they wanted .. lol Obama had full control and 60 senate votes ... the dems don't care about this issue .

Have you heard of the filibuster?

Dems may or may not care, but Republicans care about it and will never allow it to be legalized.

[Sean21]

Have you heard of the filibuster?

Dems may or may not care, but Republicans care about it and will never allow it to be legalized.

This state passed medical overwhelmingly

[bchris02]

This state passed medical overwhelmingly

It was because of a lack of religious organization against it and youth turnout was high. Today, the churches were bussing people to the polls. Young voters didn't turn out to cancel them out.

[BoulderSooner]

Have you heard of the filibuster?

Dems may or may not care, but Republicans care about it and will never allow it to be legalized.

link please when did that get filibustered??

[BoulderSooner]

Have you heard of the filibuster?

Dems may or may not care, but Republicans care about it and will never allow it to be legalized.

and again obama had filibuster proof senate ...

and several republicans are on the record supporting making it a sate issue and descheduleing MJ

[Jersey Boss]

and again obama had filibuster proof senate ...

and several republicans are on the record supporting making it a sate issue and descheduleing MJ

And again Obama did not. 59 is less than 60.

[Jersey Boss]

the Democrats had full control .. they could do what they wanted .. lol Obama had full control and 60 senate votes ... the dems don't care about this issue .

Misinformation. GOP had 41 seats

[BoulderSooner]

Misinformation. GOP had 41 seats

Nope

[BG918]

The Bible Belt is not ready for recreational marijuana, plain and simple. That's why it failed in Arkansas. That's why it failed in Oklahoma. That's why federal legalization is at least 20 years away. Oklahoma is incredibly lucky to have SQ788. I remember when it passed and there wasn't strong religious organization against it like there was for 820. It was basically "snuck in" under the eyes of the preachers. I think the fact it happened during the Trump era also helped it pass. The Baptists were less politically engaged during that time. However, the results of tonight's vote may give the holy rollers a green light on gutting the existing medical program, something they've wanted to do since it passed. The next 20 years of cannabis reform is going to have to be focused on keeping it legal where it's already legal and opposing federal attempts to crack down. Once the Jerry Falwell generation passes, I think recreational weed nationwide will become more viable. Like it or not, that is not now.

North and South Dakota also voted down recreational last November. Missouri and Maryland are the two latest states to pass it. 21 states have medical/recreational and 15 (including OK) have medical only; it’s still illegal in 14 states . Of the surrounding states CO, NM and MO have recreational, AR has medical and KS and TX have neither.