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https://www.npr.org/2021/11/24/1058884032/south-dakotas-supreme-court-rules-against-legalization-of-recreational-marijuana
Lots of legal bullshit it seems. Our wonderful democracy at work when part of this argument is that voters were confused and a governor who is anti weed knows what is best for millions.
BsyFcsin
So like, democracy really isn’t a thing in the US right?
hadoyado
Missouri's Governor tried similar bullshit with Medicaid expansion, luckily he lost the court battle.
ihaveblunderedyetagain
Based on this picture I'm gonna have to add her to the super-punchable faces list. Slide over mcconnell and copeland, you have a new friend
Thisisbullshitalready
Anti weed. Anti vax. Anti science.
annasbrew
Conservatives claim to love freedom, then block it every. Step. Of. The. Way.
UsernameMayBeSubjectToChange
It's freedom for them and their cronies. They don't care about the common people at all3
BellsTheorem
I suspect she is more pro-private prisons than anti-weed.
snixsys
Call me crazy, but isn't there a line "deriving their just power from the consent of the governed" in the Declaration of Independence?
Imalwaysready
I"ll never get how "It's what the majority of voters in my state want, so I'll go out of my way to stop it!" was a good political strategy.
BellsTheorem
The very definition of authoritarianism.
heyguysimtom
Utah did this too
Gantzz321
Republicans do not believe in democracy.
Harryteeters
CurbYourClassWar
So if voting doesn't work with these fascists, what's the next move? Why do we put up with blatant corruption & abuse of power.
vSeamus
The irony of this statement is we (SD citizens) voted for an anti-corruption law and it passed with ~80% approval. Not one rep voted it in
HieronymousFlex
Because reasonable people won't be provoked to violent action until they're really desperate. The right doesn't have that problem.
ToSisPoS
Where’s the Money. Someone paid big money cuz even bigger money is made from the status quo.
MechaNinja
VulcanP90
Now if the republican voters of SD had any brains rattling around in their heads, they'd never vote for another Repub again.
thesameasyours
If they are all high on pot they wont go out and smoke meth and eat peoples faces like they normally do
JustDriftingAboutTheInterWebs
Cause fuck their votes, thats why.
Fargus57
She fucked Corey Lewandowski and he's not even one of her constituents.
whitebbwolf
if the voters dont fuck back then...... this shit will keep on happening
PlanckEraWasMyBestEra
The problem is that Republicans have done so well convincing their base that no matter what they do "Dems will be worse" they no longer
PlanckEraWasMyBestEra
have to even cater to their own voters to stay in power. Add gerrymandering to that and they have all the power with no consequences.
TheBlackSonOfTheHonestMan
Well... stoners are generally peaceful and non-violent.... we don't want those voters to not show up at another rally.
Christx30
But guilt about pot is a good way of making money, and putting people under the thumb of the State. Why would they give that up?
covideokilledtheradiostar
Republicans fear democracy. Democracy will be the end of republicans. If democracy survives.
Orzufancylad
Don't worry, next election they will elect even more republicans. They will HAVE to listen to the voters then!
Nim449
you forgot the /s
ProppaGanda
Fascism is the ultimate firm of capitalism.
Promethianfire
This makes no sense in this context. Legalizing weed would be the capitalistic thing to do.
Kamasu0Tra
Not at all, because this way they get to make money off of private prisons and slave labour, instead of just some taxes off the top.
Promethianfire
I despise private prisons, but there's a lot more $ to be made by capitalists with legal weed than private prisons.
Kamasu0Tra
For SOME capitalists; those who already have stakes in private prisons aren't going to risk it for a potential gain from weed.
MyHighestRatedCommentsDissappearedSince5YearsAgo
that governor is a triggered, treasonous trump trash-pile.
qroniq14
My travel bucket list of states keeps getting smaller. Thank you for informing me that SD is off my list! Fucking dinosaurs these people.
diamondballsman
Lul
Daarst
Which sucks because the Black Hills area is gorgeous. If you change your mind and visit, just avoid it around rally time.
Klnwltrnk
I'd recommend going there, but try and spend no money in the state. Enter on the west side, and you can see Mount Rushmore from the road.
qroniq14
You’re right. I should visit, and just be careful where I spend my dollars. I’m certain it’s beautiful cuz this country is beautiful!
Daarst
You can see the side of George's head from the road (or the back from Black Elk Peak)
quade
Republicans only exist to thwart the will of the people.
Jandegrote
Nah they mainly exist to line the pockets of those who own them.
culinarydream7224
sMaLl GoVeRnMeNt
Maelwrath
Do you have any idea what legalizing weed would do to the profits of medicine companies? Now imagine how much said companies are lobbying
WaveMotionGum
Conservatism exists to maintain class hierarchy without monarchy. It's a direct response to the rise of democracy.
Ironferrox
The goal is feudalism but with corporations as the new feudal lords.
venomlash
Remember when Missouri AMENDED THE STATE CONSTITUTION to require them to expand Medicaid, and Republicans in the state government were just
venomlash
like "nah, we don't think we can afford to"? Vox populi, vox Dei, you greasy sons of sows!
lazerhosen
I like the venom you're lashing with sibling! Our rights should be rights, not privileges!
Theappwontletmelurk9000
I'm very liberal. In OR voters passed reinstating the death penalty, Brown thwarted it. This isn't a specifically republican tactic.
WaveMotionGum
OR votes reliably on anti-crime legislation, wise or unwise. Used to be 80% on every mandatory minimums bill.
Kbantar
The tactic isn't, but the entire motivations and harmfulness is.
Joecoin2
I had no idea there were millions of South Dakotans.
DefNotDoug
884,659 per last census. Fun Fact, It only has one area code!
pandemicmodedad
Didnt this same gov also pardon a billionaire for kiddy porn for 100mill?
VulcanP90
She also got her daughter a job as a real estate appraiser and the women who wouldn't certify her, fired.
ForRohan
Same thing happened in Maine. Voters passed legalization and Paul LePage blocked it until he was out of office.
Bergleton
Y tho
TheWombatStrikesAgain
Man, good thing Democrats are sane, or they'd plot to kidnap and murder the guy after a sham trial.
leaderofthedamned
Idk why it's making AZ money!!! They taxed tf out of it and it's still selling. There were black Friday lines around buildings for it.
poughdrew
We voted in NJ and the damn legislature blocked it. We're still waiting.
bshodokai
Here in Utah we vote for things then the legislature rewrites it so it's shitty and serves their purposes.
rolltideman
Pretty sure it’s legal in NJ
poughdrew
New Jersey currently has only medical marijuana dispensaries and growers... Legislature made a "commission".
MeestowKitty
At least possession is no longer criminal and there are a bunch of "gifting" services that operate well.
aluminumonkey
Have you tried thinking of the children...*downs 30 pack of natty light from one of 7 liquor stores in town*
AllBent
And pops open a fresh pack of Marlboros.
Lonewolfing
Only 7? Off top of my head I count 9. With about another 15 bars. And I live in a town not a city.
ItsDandySpaceDandy
Thank fuck I got a card. 100 bucks a year for the RX. 3oz cap a month.
aluminumonkey
Sup NJ medical buddy!
ItsDandySpaceDandy
Lonewolfing
3oz a month!? Damn. I go through like an 1/8 a month. But I also generally use edibles.
ItsDandySpaceDandy
It's a cap. Like I can buy up to 3oz a month. I don't use nearly even half of it. I smoke daily for pain, so about 1oz.
coolblue72
Her husband sells crop insurance. Because weed isn't federally legal, he can't make money. That's why she fought this.
UsernameMayBeSubjectToChange
The amount of conflicting interests in US politics is mindboggling
Daarst
It was the same thing for industrial hemp a few years ago. She's crooked as fuck.
mehimbored
coolblue72
Bartender from Rapid City here. We hate her out this way
mehimbored
th3nov3llif3
Man, isn't the idea of the government is "For the People"? Yet they know best, and they're a hypocrite when something starts affecting them.
PineappleHerder
It's called Elitism and it sucks
whatsisname
FWIW, There is a balance to be made, sometimes the people do vote for some really terrible shit, and legislatures need to be a check against
whatsisname
it. Sometimes it goes the other direction, but that's a problem inherent in any political system.
Corrodias
Tyranny of the majority, a good way to oppress minorities. In this case, however, the majority is on the right side.
whatsisname
I agree the majority is on the right side here, but I am just raising the point is that every system will have edge cases
fractalsphere
So much for the 'will of the people'.
PeeterGrant
Just wait for the next 2 elections.
SirShmoopyofAwesomtown
For real. Things are about to get real "big brothery" from the party of limited government.
CheesecakePi
Difference between a democracy and republic. The people can be inconsistent and ignorant. There are times when you really SHOULDN'T go /1
CheesecakePi
along with public opinion. This isn't one of them, but we tend to forget about those other times whenever we're part of the majority. 2/2
johneventually1
What's a good example that comes to mind?
ProfessorVanDiggenSagg
Good example. Stupid hill and totally unrelated topic, but good example.
?1
CheesecakePi
Of elected officials following public opinion when they shouldn't? Trying to decertify the 2020 election. A number of the Republican reps /1
CheesecakePi
had districts where the public opinion of their constituents supports that BS. One of those districts was mine (Trump won my county by /2