Does she have a conscience?
Oh, and to make her position even more outrageous, it turns out she herself has used cannabis in her college days. That raging hypocrisy didn’t stop her from showing up at Keene State College and acting like she actually gives a damn about the very same students that her police regularly threaten and harass over victimless crimes like cannabis and alcohol possession. Rich Paul and I went down to KSC today to confront her on these things and were accompanied by local education activist Ed Bryans who was upset with Hassan’s veto of the anti-common core bill. We found her at the end of the commencement and had plenty of time to give her a hard time while she was unable to leave, much to the dismay of a few of her sycophants. Here’s the video:
It’s not too late for cannabis decrim to pass, but Hassan and the NH senators need to hear from you. Please reach out to your senator here and ask them to support HB618, the cannabis decriminalization bill. Then please call Hassan’s office and encourage her to do the right thing and let decrim pass.
WILL YOUR KID BE NEXT TO GO TO PRISON OVER A PLANT? The war on cannabis has already ruined more lives and broken more families than legal cannabis will ever cause. The incarceration model is not working. The US has a largest prison population in the world, more prisoners than North Korea, Russia, China, Iran and the list goes on.
The governor has the power to veto the bill. She is speaking for the people who voted for her. Did you ever investigate her platform before she was elected?
As you can see, Governor Hassan’s approval rating is going up all the time.
http://cola.unh.edu/survey-center/hassan-and-legislature-popular-heading-legislative-session-21715
As you can clearly see, her decisions about addiction and drug use is a very vocal issue with her. Even one death from illicit drugs is appalling.
http://www.ledgertranscript.com/news/townbytown/peterborough/16731517-95/hassan-talks-about-plan-to-address-drug-issue
I forgot to add, Having Rich Paul try and talk too her especially after is wishing death on the governor, isn’t the best thing to do.
http://susanthebruce.blogspot.com/2015/05/free-stater-wishes-death-on-nh-governor.html
Childish outbursts on popular internet sites isn’t going to help your case.
Haha Rich is a cool dude, got to hang with him in Michigan a few months back.
But yeah love how they keep talking about respect. Oh, this lady cares about respect? Dignity? Yet she can sit in her chair and deny those things to others.
Prohibition is not just a wonkish policy issue. It’s making decisions over other peoples’ lives and using coercion to enforce them.
“Does she have a conscience?”
I’d like to think so, but it looks like it might be gas.
Jumping Jacks I’m impressed that you care so much for just one life that you’ll support a program of violence that has led to the murder and the incarceration of millions more. But is it really the only reason you support such notions? I mean, drug users are an unpopular bunch aren’t they? They have poor hygiene. They use poor judgment. They are undisciplined. Their intellectual abilities are suspect. Such negative qualities makes it easy to not only wish, but actually demand harm upon them. So why not remove them from society? You have the tools to do so after all – the state. And by relying on the power of the state to… Read more »
Drac Vermell Jumping Jacks Did you vote? I agree with the governor. You ideas of how drug dealers should be punished are yours. The illegal drugs used in New Hampshire are creating problems both socially and economically. The governor had illegal drugs in her sight when she was campaigning. Who cares if she smoked a joint thirty years ago. She isn’t smoking now. She isn’t using illicit drugs. She was voted into office by those who agreed with her platform. She doesn’t want an out of control drug problem so she is going to veto the drug law and work more… Read more »
Jumping Jacks No one has died from cannabis use. Cannabis has a 58% approval rating and I don’t Think governor Hassan is even close. I also feel her approval rating will drop very fast within the next few weeks. All we are asking from the governor is that she re-evaluate her position just as the rest of the majority of Americans, I don’t think that too much to ask for. She is the only obstacle in the way of a better model for cannabis since we know the current model is a failure. WIILL YOUR KID BE NEXT TO GO… Read more »
Drac Vermell Jumping Jacks I don’t know about other drugs but cannabis is an herb considering it some kind of evil drug is far from reality. Cannabis is a pretty innocent plant with few side effects unlike the drugs made in lab. The governor is in the pockets of pharmaceutical companies and maybe private prisons. It seems that every commercial on TV is about some kind of drug. This is what leads people to think she has sold-out on the people of NH.
I agree with exactly what you said: Kill all drug users!!!
eloyman22 Jumping Jacks People who have used cannabis and climbed behind the wheel are driving DUI. Yes, they have crashed and killed themselves and others. What is this “58%” approval rating? I don’t believe her approval rating will drop. The majority elected her and she is doing a great job. My children are grown up enough to know taking illegal drugs or under aged drinking is not the right thing to do. I keep an open dialogue with my children. Prevention is the solution. Why do you want to get high? What is your purpose for smoking cannabis? How about cigarettes… Read more »
WKPAnCap I never said kill all drug users.
eloyman22 Drac Vermell Jumping Jacks No cannabis is not some innocent plant. Years ago, the THC in marijuana was around 1-3%. Now it is up to over 40%. Scientist don’t know what the long lasting effects of drug use regarding that high of level of THC will pose.
The governor is not in the pockets of pharmaceutical companies. Those drug commercials are shown as frequently in all 50 states. No she hasn’t sold out the people of New Hampshire. She is sticking to her campaign promises. Remember, the majority elected her.
Jumping Jacks Drac Vermell A vote shouldn’t be used to make quality-of-life decisions for others. Voting is not a good way to solve the problems that other individuals face in their lives. There are plenty of examples of the majority being wrong. Drug prohibition is just one of them. When you vote, you’re only relinquishing to self-appointed experts the power to solve your own problems for you. And their solutions are always the same (elected experts are never very inventive). They take away your freedom to make your own choices and leave you with only one choice – to do what they say or else. That’s as clever… Read more »
Drac Vermell Jumping Jacks You said, “A vote shouldn’t be used to make quality-of-life decisions for others. Voting is not a good way to solve the problems that other individuals face in their lives”. Are you serious? This is a democracy. Lets talk right to die. In Oregon, the voters cast their ballots to offer a right to die clause in the states constitution. If it weren’t for those voters, it would have never been passed. How about all the right to life activists. They voted to help pass laws regarding contraception and abortion regulations. The list goes on and on If you don’t… Read more »
eloyman22 Jumping Jacks You said, “No one has died from cannabis use”. That is wrong. People have died from cannabis use.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/two-denver-deaths-tied-to-recreational-marijuana-use/
Haha I know, totally joking. Read other stuff I said. Completely opposed to the drug war.
Yes, DUI certainly happens, but that’s reckless driving regardless of the cause. THAT is the crime, that is the imposition on others rights. Using cannabis itself is NOT.
Regardless of your own personal opinion about alcohol or cannabis, or really ANY personal behavior that might not be the healthiest, it’s simply not up to you, or anyone but the individual in question.
“58%” I believe refers to the % of ppl who approve cannabis legalization in US. Personally I think it’s ridiculous, shouldn’t have to vote for something that’s your inalienable RIGHT to do in the 1st place.
Find some numbers then man. I’m sure there HAVE been rare complications, but it’s virtually IMPOSSIBLE to fatally overdose on cannabis, if you’re just smoking or eating it.
Dunno if you’ve ever used it yourself, but the potency of it’s effects is somewhere between coffee and alcohol. It’s really mild, safe stuff compared to other drugs, ESPECIALLY booze.
I’m curious tho, why don’t you favor alcohol prohibition? I know we tried it and it completely failed, but hey who cares about outcomes right?
Jumping Jacks Drac Vermell When she was voted in, the country’s views had not change toward cannabis as they have today. She needs to keep-up with the times and execute the will of NH voters. She can make that choice; however, her seat is up for grabs next election. NH folks need to know if she is on their side. The incarceration model has already ruined more lives and broken more families than legal cannabis will ever cause. It’s time to stop the incarceration epidemic.
Jumping Jacks Drac Vermell I’m suspecting that you enter into a religious fervor every time you mention the word “vote”. I wonder what would happen to you if your faith in that concept were to suddenly be questioned? Let’s find out. Did you know that your vote doesn’t really offer you a say in any matter? From a mathematical perspective, your one vote is merely the deciding ballot in the event of a tie. How many elections for governor have ended in a tie? Or any major election for that matter? As for drug users, their choice might ruin their lives or they might… Read more »
Jumping Jacks eloyman22 Drac Vermell You’re right. Scientists don’t know what the long-lasting effects of many drugs are. Nor do politicians. Nor do you. But that doesn’t seem to stop you and those like you from wanting to take over responsibility for the personal choices of others. Do you think it’s wise for the uninformed to be making life-changing decisions for others?
Drac Vermell Jumping Jacks I’m proud to be able to take part in the democratic process. Presenting yourself with an unjustified attitude doesn’t help your case. http://www.deseretnews.com/top/1093/0/10-of-the-closest-presidential-elections-in-United-States-history.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_close_election_results As you can clearly see, voting does matter. If you don’t vote you don’t have a say. Illegal drugs are not As far as no one supporting her, She won her election with 51% of the vote. One thing you failed to state, She signed into law the medical marijuana bill. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maggie_Hassan You said, “Maggie made choices that, had she been caught, would very possibly have ruined her life. It’s very likely that… Read more »
eloyman22 Jumping Jacks Drac Vermell You said, “When she was voted in, the country’s views had not change toward cannabis as they have today”. She was elected in 2012 with 51% of the vote. Not a lot has changed regarding illegal drugs. You also forgot to include Hassan signed a bill allowing medical marijuana. Isn’t that good for the sick people who’s illnesses might need a different approach to medication. You said, “She needs to keep-up with the times and execute the will of NH voters”. She received 51% of the votes for office. she is “executing” the will of the voters. She is on the… Read more »
“My children are grown up enough to know taking illegal drugs and underage drinking is not the right thing to do. I keep an open dialogue with my kids.” This is exactly how it will be under de criminalization or legalization. No one is saying underage people should have legal access to pot unless their dr has deemed it appropriate. Parents, like yourself, with a regulated marketplace that prohibits youth consumption and providing youth accurate information on the damage drinking does to young brains have been very effective at reducing underage drinking across the board to the lowest levels in… Read more »
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Jumping Jacks Drac Vermell Pride? Isn’t that one of the deadly sins? Hmm. I think it is. But you misunderstand what’s guiding me here. I’m not trying to make a case with you. That would be a waste of time. You already know what’s best for others. You’ve expressed that sentiment in your posts many times. Polls and approval ratings are your only guide as to what’s right and what’s wrong. How could I convince such a loyal and obedient citizen like yourself that the facts say otherwise? I’m simply refuting your positions on this matter. I don’t do this for you, I do this for any others… Read more »
Jumping Jacks eloyman22 Drac Vermell You’re correct. Taxpayers often must pick up the tab for the medical expenses of others. But aren’t you making an argument that stealing money from taxpayers to pay the medical expenses of others is the real problem? Not the choices made by the drug user? Wouldn’t it be more FAIR to have the individual who made bad choices take those financial consequences upon himself rather than pass it on to the taxpayer?
Drac Vermell Jumping Jacks eloyman22 I disagree with you. We all have to pay the price for the use of illegal drugs. First there is the social costs. Family, neighborhoods and communities. Second, there is the crime taxpayers have to pay for. Burglaries, petty theft, Neighborhood and community crime. Other more serious crimes such as, prostitution, money laundering, homicide, sex trafficking,human trafficking, drug cartels.. Every time some one buys and uses illegal drugs, the money is going to fund those crimes and American taxpayers are going to have to pay to clean it up. You said, “Wouldn’t it be more FAIR to… Read more »
Jumping Jacks Drac Vermell eloyman22 You continue to make my argument for me. I know that’s not how it works. And that’s another problem. Medicare and Medicaid are government programs. Government programs are funded by taxpayers. When people make bad choices that the taxpayer is forced to pay for than why should there ever be the need for someone to ever make sound choices? Why should the drug user change his behavior when someone else besides himself will be forced to burden the financial consequences? Drug addiction is just one problem that the government needs to extricate itself from. You’ve brought up another – taxpayer-subsidized healthcare programs. In… Read more »
Drac Vermell Jumping Jacks eloyman22 LMFHO … oh man. Jumping Jacks absolutely destroyed both of you.
Drac: you are absolutely clueless and tripped over your own logic multiple times. Give it up. You’re not even close to being as intelligent as you think you are.
eloyman22: well … you’re just a straight-up moron. Your comments speak for themselves.
Now run along boys – you’ve both been schooled.
Lord Keene of NH Drac Vermell Jumping Jacks eloyman22
You forgot to call us “Freetards”. How could you have missed such an obvious insult? Can’t you do anything right? Honestly, you are useless in a pinch.
Drac Vermell Jumping Jacks eloyman22 You said, “Why should the drug user change his behavior when someone else besides himself will be forced to burden the financial consequences”? A drug addict’s behavior is destructive. Have you ever seen people who are meth users, heroine users, marijuana users? They are losing everything. They take what little money they may have and buy drugs. They are destroying their bodies and the tax payers pick up the bill. You said, ” Drug addiction is just one problem that the government needs to extricate itself from”. So who is going to pay the bill? http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/addiction-science-molecules-to-managed-care/introduction/drug-abuse-costs-united-states-economy-hundreds-billions-dollars-in-increased-health You said, ” In… Read more »
Drac Vermell eloyman22 I forgot to add, This is not the way to lobby for your cause.
[…] the Keene Cannabis Coalition released a public statement supporting Rich Paul and I in our confronting of Maggie Hassan this weekend at the Keene State College graduation. The students […]
Great job guys, can’t believe that college girl thought that day should be about her. Round of applause for Free Keene! *clap*clap*clap*clap*clap*clap*
All I hear when I watch this video is Wah, Wah, Wah, Wah, Wah, Waaaah!!!! Blah, Blah, Blah, Blah, Blaaaah!!!! The tactic of behaving like a two year old child with shit filled britches does not gain support for your cause. You three look and sound like middle aged crybabies. I agree with some of the things you said but not at all with the manner nor the place you said them at. Best part was at the 6:10 mark when the badass with the handlebar mustache booted your asses off the property. I was hoping that Rich would keep… Read more »
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