"Yeah, I can bench about 350"

[Trip]

http://news.yahoo.com/ryan-dont-inte...-election.html

This seems like he is pandering, it's a trap.

The Wisconsin congressman tells KRDO-TV in Colorado Springs that he personally doesn't approve of medical marijuana laws. But he says that states should have the right to choose whether to legalize the drug for medical purposes.

In response to a reporter's question, Ryan said: "It's up to Coloradans to decide."

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Trip

http://news.yahoo.com/ryan-dont-inte...-election.html

This seems like he is pandering, it's a trap.

I personally don't know anyone his age (40's) or younger who ISN'T fine with medical MJ, so I think he is lying about his beliefs and pandering to the ultra-conservatives

[Smittie61984]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

I personally don't know anyone his age (40's) or younger who ISN'T fine with medical MJ, so I think he is lying about his beliefs and pandering to the ultra-conservatives

I assume that statement probably is for the middle aged parent voters and wouldn't consider the soccer moms who it really appeals to as "ultra-conservative". Just like I wouldn't call a UAW worker a uber-liberal.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by Smittie61984

I assume that statement probably is for the middle aged parent voters and wouldn't consider the soccer moms who it really appeals to as "ultra-conservative". Just like I wouldn't call a UAW worker a uber-liberal.

I know many soccer moms, and while I haven't "interviewed" them about this subject, none of them are the type who have extreme political positions, or even care.

It's the conservative over-50 crowd who wants to ban pot, IMO.

But that's how it is here.......

I could see it being different in the South or the Great Plains, where in order to be considered a respectable, "going places" member of society, one must be clean-cut, clean-living, collared-shirt-wearing, non-sagging-pants wearing, and settled down with a wife and 2 kids by the age of 25.

[pauldun170]

Mist soccer moms are in a wine induced coma or suffering from the hangover aftermath. I don't think weed is a big topic.

[Smittie61984]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

I know many soccer moms, and while I haven't "interviewed" them about this subject, none of them are the type who have extreme political positions, or even care.

From my old work in the service industry I worked with a ton of housewives and middle class people in general. They don't have extreme views but if you throw an issue in their face which is happening to them now (but won't matter a month after the election) they'll generally be "no pot" becuase they are going to "Think of the children", specifically their children. Most swing voters I would assume fall into the "I don't use it (anymore) so I don't care and let's keep the status quo" category.

I'd say he's just answering that way to avoid saying "I'm fine with legal pot" and then to be bombarded with the "So you want to legalize heroin, prostitutes, and murder" people who will come out.

Romney/Ryan want to stay on the biggest thing they have going for them and that is the economy. Getting into gay marriage, womens issues, legalization, and other liberal stronghold issues is not going to benefit them in any way. So why open themselves up to that?

[Trip]

Saw this and laughed, yes he can bench 350, LOLz

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/f...-election.html

"Look at that!" Obama said upon his return to terra firma. "Man, are you a powerlifter or what?"

Well, yes. The pool report notes that Van Duzer later said he can bench press 350 pounds.

[Smittie61984]

I bet SS made poopy in their pants.

[Papa_Complex]

Originally Posted by Trip

http://news.yahoo.com/ryan-dont-inte...-election.html

This seems like he is pandering, it's a trap.

A pandering politician? Say it ain't so!

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Trip

Saw this and laughed, yes he can bench 350, LOLz

http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/ticket/f...-election.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTN3qr5ySJg