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When I found out the president had the power to legalize weed by himself. (i.imgur.com)

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[–]Bunk66 393 points394 points ago

http://i.imgur.com/NWgnV.gif

[–]Lost_Symphonies 168 points169 points ago

What the hell? this is just the same gif as the HOLY FUCK YEAH LAZERS.

[–]justinxduff 25 points26 points ago

haha omg yes

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    [–]stickynickel 37 points38 points ago

    http://gifsoup.com/view1/1205267/who-throws-a-shoe-o.gif

    [–]ohnowait 4 points5 points ago

    Related, I was randomly thinking the other day and somehow my train of thought led me to Austin Powers. When I made the connection that the name Random Task was a play on Odd Job, I laughed way harder than I should have.

    [–]McFarley2012 1 point2 points ago

    That actor is in jail for gang rape, saw that on TIL

    [–]nothufflepuff 1 point2 points ago

    alotta vagina ~ pussy galore

    [–]Red_Unit 1 point2 points ago

    I love Odd Job man

    [–]four24ever 561 points562 points ago

    Is it just me or does George Bush laugh after the first shoe is thrown? What a chill guy.

    [–]A_glorious_dawn 517 points518 points ago

    Not to mention the way he dodged it like a total boss

    [–][deleted] 417 points418 points ago

    Yeah I would have had a broken nose. Mad presidential ninja dodging skills on display there. I bet the Queen of England woulda taken it right in the face like a bitch.

    [–][deleted] 328 points329 points ago

    One of the first threads I've read talking about George Bush positively.

    [–]thecommentisbelow 151 points152 points ago

    Surprisingly, it seems that most threads about him in the last two years or so speak of him positively.

    [–]Lost_Symphonies 111 points112 points ago

    Let's all just remember that he didn't legalise weed too...

    [–]pauly_pants 90 points91 points ago

    This is true. But he never pretended like he would either.

    [–]ArchangelleNegro 15 points16 points ago

    Neither did Obama. His policies have always been way more anti marijuana than even Bush.

    [–]OgWave 2 points3 points ago

    I thought he never made his stance on MMJ for sure(like his first 2 years in office)? Then all the sudden the DEA went all power trip mode on the dispensaries.

    [–]punkfunkymonkey 1 point2 points ago

    Who'd of thunk the DEA, which is obviously going to be rammed full of pro drugs/ pro freedoms / liberal types, would have a hardon for trying to shut down highly visible, easily found drug operations that didn't exist in such numbers until the last few years?

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        [–]underbridge 13 points14 points ago

        This was the only time in my life I was proud of the George W Bush presidency. But, let's not forget what a bad president he was.

        Also, (in the words of Ferrell's Bush) Tiger Woods guy is president now.

        [–]riotingchimps 6 points7 points ago

        http://www.scribd.com/doc/86107200/The-Kennedys-Were-Pussies

        [–]letakeover 2 points3 points ago

        only clicked it because "/The-Kennedys-Were-Pussies"

        Didn't read it but I laughed at that part.

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          [–]blackberrydoughnuts 1 point2 points ago

          When did Obama say he would?

          [–]bubblerboy18 16 points17 points ago

          He said he wouldn't spend money to authorize raids on medical dispensaries and lied through his teeth about it

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              [–]TSTC 76 points77 points ago

              You know, Bush actually donated a lot of money to AIDS relief and research in Africa. He's like a hero over there.

              [–]aVictorianGentleman 38 points39 points ago

              I think that maybe balances out with how the Middle East sees him.

              [–]the_blackfish 58 points59 points ago

              Who's saying anything about balances? He was GOP, and gave shitloads in aid to Africa, with no expectations of payback. That was nice.

              [–]867points 4 points5 points ago

              He says in success in one area is nullified by the other failure. Balanced.

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                [–]krackbaby 24 points25 points ago

                In terms of total number of lives saved vs killed, most definitely

                He didn't just work on AIDS, he also became instrumental in anti-malaria programs. Basically, malaria the worst thing(disease) in the world in terms of sheer lives affected

                [–]mudbutt55 10 points11 points ago

                Dubya on legalizing pot.

                [–]thought_i_hADDhERALL 2 points3 points ago

                uptoke for source

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                      [–]punkfunkymonkey 1 point2 points ago

                      Money with strings attached
                      Promotion of abstinence over contraception (leading to an increase in infection in Uganda that had previously dropped from 15% infection rate in the 90's to 5% in 2001).
                      The demonisation of prostitutes leading to them going underground and out of the testing and treatment system.
                      Cutting of funding to any family planning charities that mentioned abortion as a choice. In Zambia the only organisation that operated reproductive health clinics lost nearly 40 per cent of its employees.
                      In Ethiopia, the withdrawal of US contraceptives worsened an already serious shortage of supplies, and was linked to an increase in HIV infection rates among young woman aged 15-24.
                      So a lot of good was done with the increased allocation of retrovirals but it wasn't all good news.

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                        [–]anthereddit 56 points57 points ago

                        Bush is actually a pretty cool guy, as a human. As a president, he was a bit wibbly wobbly here and there, but I have a lot of respect for him.

                        [–]krp31489 22 points23 points ago

                        Apparently the reason Bush ran for governor which lead to his presidency (and I don't have a source so I could be totally wrong), was because Bud Selig was picked as commissioner of baseball over him. I think we can all agree that Bush probably would've been much happier being commissioner of baseball, and Bud Selig probably would've made a better president.

                        [–]anthereddit 6 points7 points ago

                        Source?

                        [–]krp31489 20 points21 points ago

                        I don't have one, I said so above, my source is my friend from Texas who really likes baseball, dammit is that not good enough, can we not just blindly trust strangers on the internet

                        [–]DanIsHere 8 points9 points ago

                        They can't put things that aren't true on the internet.

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                          [–]TheLizardKing89 2 points3 points ago

                          I don't know, Seligh has been a shitty commissioner.

                          [–]goddamnsam 15 points16 points ago

                          everyone wanted him to be a good president so badly. not for obvious reasons, but because he was generally a nice, down-to-earth, genuine and real dude. i know this is supposed to be said to comedic effect, but he really did give the impression that anyone could be president. he was a guy you wanted to root for, but fuck if he didnt fuck up a lot.

                          its crazy to think that people are looking back on him fondly now. i think he was mischaracterized in his presidency as evil when really he was just incompetent. one is terrible, the other is mostly tragic. but we really shouldn't forget just how terrible of a president he was. i'm not denying he did great things for Africa, and i praise him for that, but he was president of America, and he could have had it both ways in helping Africa and the U.S. but didn't. he really screwed us over.

                          [–]avanish11 7 points8 points ago

                          Other than the wars and Patriot act, how did he screw us over? The economy was doomed to be fucked from the actions of Regan, Bush Sr, and Clinton (by repealing Glass-Steagall). It was just during Dubya's (and Obama's) presidencies that the consequences manifested. I'm not trying to say that Bush was a good president, but just want to know exactly what he did wrong.

                          [–]goddamnsam 7 points8 points ago

                          Iraq? no child left behind? tax cuts on wealthy? dude wanted to privatize social security, thank fucking god that didn't happen. Iraq? Iraq? Iraq?

                          [–]Squirrelson 3 points4 points ago

                          No Child Left Behind passed with bipartisan support. On the surface it seemed like a good idea, in practice not so much.

                          [–]andrew_depompa 2 points3 points ago

                          Please keep in mind that he (or any president) is not solely responsible for the bullshit that comes out of Washington. There are a lot of political forces at work, most of which you have no idea about. A lot of it is just political weather, and the climate at the time of the PATRIOT act was Rah rah rah, Terrorism is the new Communism!

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                            [–]homerjaythompson 7 points8 points ago

                            George W. Bush was funny until he became scary.

                            [–]homerjaythompson 4 points5 points ago

                            Yeah, in that presidency Bush wasn't the problem, Cheney, Wolfowitz, Rumsfeld, Perle...those guys were the real problems. Bush was just a way for them to do what they wanted to get done.

                            [–]Addicted2Qtips 3 points4 points ago

                            Wibbly wobbly? He was terrible. Where is this pro-Bush revisionism coming from?

                            [–]KannibalFish 1 point2 points ago

                            timey-wimey?

                            [–]GIrights 5 points6 points ago

                            Yeah he's a good guy. Except for the whole being a war criminal with the blood of hundreds of thousands on his hands. Other than that he's a completely alright dude.

                            [–]refugee 2 points3 points ago

                            Really? What makes you say that?

                            [–]wheatfields 17 points18 points ago

                            Maybe because r/trees is filled with 14 year olds who don't remember who Bush is.

                            [–]felixjawesome 8 points9 points ago

                            I loathed him when he was president...and I can't respect him because he and his administration blatantly lied to the American people to start an unnecessary war...but lately I've viewed the Middle East is nothing but a giant chessboard...and perhaps the "Arab Spring" wouldn't have happened if not for the decade of Western "influence."

                            American went into Iraq to "promote democracy" and while that was a miserable failure, the surrounding nations of the region seemed to follow suit starting their own revolutions...just saying.

                            [–]rf_king 3 points4 points ago

                            That whole region has been having revolutions for thousands of years.

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                              [–]BenjaminSkanklin 8 points9 points ago

                              He was kind of an idiot, and he definitely fucked up his second term, but his legacy is turning into a fondness for how he handled the post 9/11 mess.

                              [–]fuckcancer 64 points65 points ago

                              By attacking not 1 but 2 countries that had nothing to do with it. What a saint.

                              [–]Boston_Jason 2 points3 points ago

                              Patriot act and the TSA aren't a highlight either.

                              [–]BenjaminSkanklin 4 points5 points ago

                              I'm not supporting what he did, but he stepped up and led the country in a difficult time. That's what people are remembering for now, he was goofy, made some stupid soundbites, and gave a couple of badass speeches during the countries lowest/most vulnerable point in decades.

                              It didn't take too long for the Mission Accomplished banner, WMD shit, and financial crisis to brand his administration as incompetent. I guess people aren't really focused on it as much anymore.

                              [–]MankeyManksyo 11 points12 points ago

                              You didn't list the patriot act, hurricane Catrina, and the use of torture techniques vs. "terrorists" why? Also it was almost exactly 2 weeks ago in which a report on presidential public opinion came out and his was far lower then any living president. Seeing this is in r/trees you're probably [7]+ and for that i'll uptoke you.

                              [–]BenjaminSkanklin 14 points15 points ago

                              There's too much to list, this thread was the first I've thought of it in awhile. Katrina was definitely a huge failure, the Patriot Act was a blunder of Congress in my opinion.

                              [–]econymous 8 points9 points ago

                              Fucking bush and his weather control mayhem

                              Also, Katrina

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                                [–]homerjaythompson 1 point2 points ago

                                I don't think anyone who ever has or ever will have the title President of the United States wouldn't be perceived as "stepping up" after something like 9/11.

                                [–]refugee 9 points10 points ago

                                This is fucking scary. How quickly people forget...

                                [–]NULLACCOUNT 8 points9 points ago

                                I don't know about that. He does seem like he would be a cool guy to have a beer with (if an idiot that screwed up the post 9/11 mess), but strangely that is not what I consider a qualification to be president.

                                [–]thehitman47 16 points17 points ago

                                Everyone always says he'd be a cool guy to have a beer with, I always thought he'd be a cool guy to do lines off a strippers ass with.

                                Thought the same way about Clinton though too.

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                                      [–]tokeroveragain 24 points25 points ago

                                      Haha what did you expect on this subreddit? Everyone has a positive side.

                                      [–]Boondurkai 11 points12 points ago

                                      We're not saying George is a great leader, he just can dodge shoes like a champ.

                                      [–]silly_bear666 2 points3 points ago

                                      Mans a great guy

                                      [–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

                                      But not the best president

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                                        [–]ampmz 12 points13 points ago

                                        How dare you.

                                        A man broke into her room once and stood over her bed, and she just had a nice little chat with him till the guards came.

                                        She is a mind ninja, you can't get those kind of skills from 4-8 years in office, they take decades. [7]

                                        [–]ghstinthmchne 8 points9 points ago

                                        Mind ninja with a broken nose.

                                        [–]Gdohc 2 points3 points ago

                                        no, no she has her own secrets too, be wary!

                                        [–]StonedMaudDib 5 points6 points ago

                                        Word up, braah.

                                        [–]bobbybridges 1 point2 points ago

                                        i laughed so hard

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                                          [–]TheGreatRanchero 10 points11 points ago

                                          Hahaha yea, I always loved how surprisingly ready he was for the shoethrow. Almost like "what's that guy doing with his shoe?? Yupp, he's gonna throw it, here it comes!!"

                                          [–]Clopper 5 points6 points ago

                                          It's because he knew he deserved to have shit thrown at him so he was prepared.

                                          [–]DVentresca 1 point2 points ago

                                          It's because that isn't his first time. He's had plenty of shit thrown at him over the years.

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                                            [–]zarathustrasape 12 points13 points ago

                                            Just like he dodged the draft! Just kidding, his dad did that for him.

                                            [–]rf_king 3 points4 points ago

                                            I know you were JK about the draft dodging since his number technically wasn't drawn. He volunteered for the Air Force, and his dad helped him get into flight school, which had a long waiting list. http://www.straightdope.com/columns/read/2446/did-george-w-bush-go-awol-during-his-time-in-the-national-guard

                                            Edit: I know the article says he was AWOL in 72, but it's not draft dodging if you're already enlisted.

                                            [–]2ndself 2 points3 points ago

                                            Not to mention those tosses weren't too fucking bad either. Headshots if George wasn't so agile.

                                            [–]fun_young_man 1 point2 points ago

                                            He had a grenade thrown at him a few years prior, this was probably a lot less scary.

                                            [–]ImButtHead 1 point2 points ago

                                            If only JFK could dodge like that.

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                                              [–]ESiNEM09 62 points63 points ago

                                              He is a former ent. Everyone parties in college and yet this guy did it so prolifically, people were still talking about it when he ran for President. That's hardcore.

                                              [–]koreaneverlose 37 points38 points ago

                                              Former ent?

                                              Dude he is still one today

                                              Haven't you seen Harold and Kumar 2: Escape from Guantanamo?

                                              [–]emu420 20 points21 points ago

                                              Can't believe you left out the "Bay" at the end, you could've had a perfect rhyme. Rap your post to a beat and you'll see what I mean.

                                              [–]bipbopcosby 25 points26 points ago

                                              He's a poet and never realized it.

                                              [–]crshirley58 1 point2 points ago

                                              I see what you did there.

                                              [–]logicallyillogical 5 points6 points ago

                                              Hey, Obama was an ENT in college too. Probably didn't party as hard as bush but, still worthy.

                                              [–]TBBH_Bear 35 points36 points ago

                                              They both are hypocritical sacks of shit that put people in jail for doing less than they did.

                                              [–]TheMop 10 points11 points ago

                                              Both of them are war criminals.

                                              [–]godlessatheist 2 points3 points ago

                                              I think I remember reading somewhere that he would focus on the drug war during his second term. Not sure if this is confirmed though.

                                              [–]TBBH_Bear 5 points6 points ago

                                              I'll believe it when I see it. He has been bad for cannabuisness so far so I doubt anything will change.

                                              [–]avanish11 1 point2 points ago

                                              Do you have a link for that? I've heard this many times, yet I can't think of a logical reason why it's a good idea, other than reelection. With that said, I'd think that changing shit that NEEDS to be changed is much more important than furthering his own political career. What good would come from waiting until his second term to do it?

                                              [–]sheriff_skullface 3 points4 points ago

                                              It would be hypocritical if they still did drugs. I doubt either of them do anymore, so they are "reformed in their thinking".

                                              Obviously, I disagree with them, but people should always be able to change positions. I would rather have open politicians than stubborn ones.

                                              [–]Gedunk 1 point2 points ago

                                              being stubborn is only a bad thing when you're wrong

                                              [–]applejack28 4 points5 points ago

                                              Obama wasn't just an Ent in college. He and his buddies in high school came to be known as "Choom Gang." They'd drive up a mountain in Hawaii, toke it up, down some brewskis, clean up their stuff, and leave.

                                              Edit: It's Gang, not Squad.

                                              [–]leetdood 2 points3 points ago

                                              Choom Gang.

                                              [–]ghstinthmchne 2 points3 points ago

                                              It's not Republican v. Democrat around here bro.

                                              [–]logicallyillogical 6 points7 points ago

                                              No no no, I'm not saying than man. I just wanted to point out the fact our last three presidents were ENTs. Kinda cool, but shitty since they still haven't legalized it.

                                              [–]IfYouSeeHerSayHello 6 points7 points ago

                                              But Clinton never "inhaled". We're still buying that story, right?

                                              [–]avanish11 6 points7 points ago

                                              I normally don't stereotype based on appearance, but if Bill and Hillary weren't complete stoners during their younger days, I'll eat my hat.

                                              Edit: accidentally a word

                                              [–]IfYouSeeHerSayHello 1 point2 points ago

                                              I love that picture. Meanwhile, dig up some pictures of Mitt Romney from his college days and he looks like the generic frat guy villain from every formulaic college movie ever.

                                              [–]homerjaythompson 1 point2 points ago

                                              Yep. Obama was definitely an ENT, but he had his shit together and rocked Harvard on a scholarship while Bush floated by getting Cs at Yale on daddy's name and dime.

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                                                [–]el_apache 14 points15 points ago

                                                haha then the other guy tried to jedi mind trick the second shoe!!

                                                [–]brolix 2 points3 points ago

                                                Why do you think we Texans loved him so much as a gov? And how do you think we picked Rick fucking Perry?

                                                Our leaders are pretty awesome... they just aren't the smartest lol.

                                                [–]lollermittens 3 points4 points ago

                                                Yeah, an imperialist warmonger is a total chill guy. One who also hates potheads and is responsible for bringing in an administration which accelerated the rate of incarceration for petty marijuana possession by 8,000% is a chill guy.

                                                Fucking shit man. People on this subreddit are so fucking ignorant.

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                                                  [–]jon819 18 points19 points ago

                                                  He moves like an Airbender.

                                                  [–]shstmo 3 points4 points ago

                                                  BE THE LEAF!

                                                  [–]cmb81 1 point2 points ago

                                                  He almost went into the Avatar state.

                                                  [–]SwiftLlama 77 points78 points ago

                                                  I don't think that he does.

                                                  Please inform me if he can.

                                                  Well fuck.

                                                  [–]tokelau1492 101 points102 points ago

                                                  Yes Obama as president could "legalize" but its way more complicated than just that. First of all, if weed wasn't listed as a class I drug it'd probably get moved to a schedule III drug, unless there was an attempt to regulate and control its selling and production by the FDA to regulate it more like alcohol. Considering the fact that anyone can grow their own, the government knows it has extremely limited control over weed. Also, even with the federal ban lifted, much like the health care law, different states would then put in different laws, some states like Colorado and California would legalize but honestly, what do you think many bible belt, red states are gonna do? Enact their own laws just as tough. Although the tides are turning in our favor, it'll probably be another decade before we see large scale real legalization because at the moment, that huge baby boomer group aint lettin it happen.

                                                  [–]AKinkyBastard 26 points27 points ago

                                                  The difference between a federal ban and a state ban seems pretty big. 3 strike felony convictions would take a big hit; a schedule 3 drug offense is a lot harder to stick on a person through the appeal process.

                                                  Beyond the legal ramifications, tourism and commerce between states with a ban and without would create a powerful economic incentive to allow it. On that note, Amendment 64 on the ballot in Colorado this November aims to tax and regulate marijuana similarly to alcohol. If it succeeds, the affect on marijuana laws in the surrounding states and across the country will be interesting to observe. Tourism in Colorado, even the 'crappy' places, will explode. There will be millions of reasons ($$$) for other states to consider the same measures.

                                                  [–]econymous 18 points19 points ago

                                                  You've made a good point about the tourism. MA's looking to legalize, and I bet those NH beaches will take a hit when we do

                                                  Or, not take a hit, you know what I mean

                                                  [–]SlyGuy6 4 points5 points ago

                                                  from MA too... are they looking to completely legalize marijuana or just legalize medical marijuana

                                                  [–]chass3 2 points3 points ago

                                                  Medical is on the ballot in Nov. I'm not clear on the details but it doesn't look like MA is poised to become the California of the east any time soon though, not with this bill

                                                  [–]Audiovore 2 points3 points ago

                                                  Washington has a similar initiative this year too.

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                                                    [–]sexykitty 15 points16 points ago

                                                    Gary Johnson, who is on the ballot as the Libertarian candidate, has already said that he will legalize it. If we can get him elected, it won't take 10 years.

                                                    [–]tokelau1492 2 points3 points ago

                                                    Well i've got my voting boots on

                                                    [–]tm2443 1 point2 points ago

                                                    I'd like to believe this, but campaign promises don't necessarily mean anything will get done

                                                    [–]sexykitty 2 points3 points ago

                                                    True, but this guy had a decent track record as a governor of New Mexico. I'd think that would be a good indication of his performance as president.

                                                    Either way, I still think he's a better choice than the others options before us.

                                                    edit:spelling

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                                                      [–]villin609 36 points37 points ago

                                                      I love living in the exception to the red state rule, here in montana we hate black presidents but weed is probably going to be legalized in november.

                                                      [–]sheriff_skullface 10 points11 points ago

                                                      Yeah, didn't you guys have that racist parade float or whatever?

                                                      Edit: Found it: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/326945

                                                      [–]ipn8bit 17 points18 points ago

                                                      Or whatever.

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                                                        [–]tokelau1492 4 points5 points ago

                                                        lol well as a black ent i hope the weed helps mellow those haters down a little bit

                                                        [–]ampmz 13 points14 points ago

                                                        Forgetting Federal Law and State Laws, the USA has signed international anti-drug treaties which would be very difficult to get out of.

                                                        But then again when does the US care about international laws?

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                                                        [–]thernkworks 2 points3 points ago

                                                        Also, even if Obama asked the attorney general to reschedule, Congress would make it illegal again. It's a pretty easy way to score political points and I bet they'd have a veto-proof majority.

                                                        [–]econymous 3 points4 points ago

                                                        I don't know about that. Public support for decriminalization would be through the roof if it actually happened. If congress illegalized it right after, there'd be lynchings

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                                                          [–]Atreides_Zero 1 point2 points ago

                                                          Considering the fact that anyone can grow their own, the government knows it has extremely limited control over weed.

                                                          How is that any different than forms of alcohol like beer.

                                                          [–]canada432 1 point2 points ago

                                                          No, he couldn't. The post this is referencing says that he just needs to issue an order to the Attorney General. However, everybody keeps reading the first section of the CSA and ignoring the rest. If you'd read slightly farther you'd find this gem:

                                                          (1) If control is required by United States obligations under international treaties, conventions, or protocols in effect on October 27, 1970, the Attorney General shall issue an order controlling such drug under the schedule he deems most appropriate to carry out such obligations, without regard to the findings required by subsection (a) of this section or section 812 (b) of this title and without regard to the procedures prescribed by subsections (a) and (b) of this section.

                                                          The AG is bound a little treaty called the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs to control cannabis at schedule I.

                                                          Currently, the only legal way to legalize marijuana is to issue legislation changing the controlled substances act.

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                                                            [–]Deadly_Duplicator 4 points5 points ago

                                                            Did someone PM you? post source!

                                                            [–]Tasty_Mango 6 points7 points ago

                                                            just check like the top 5 posts on trees

                                                            [–]Enterice 6 points7 points ago

                                                            Except the title is misleading as fuck, and the entire law is nowhere near, "Obama could just tell the AG to deschedule and tomorrow it'll be legal"

                                                            [–]Deadly_Duplicator 1 point2 points ago

                                                            found it myself, it's on the main page of course... http://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/21/811

                                                            [–]fermented-fetus 1 point2 points ago

                                                            The Attorney General has the power to request the Secretary of Health investigate and research the classification of a drug.

                                                            "The recommendations of the Secretary to the Attorney General shall be binding on the Attorney General as to such scientific and medical matters, and if the Secretary recommends that a drug or other substance not be controlled, the Attorney General shall not control the drug or other substance."

                                                            As of 2008 the HHS has recommended that Marijuana continue to be controlled as a Schedule 1 drug.

                                                            TLDR: Attorney General, nor the President, have the authority of moving a drug within schedules or remove them from schedules without the recommendation of the Secretary of Health and the HHS. The HHS has recommended Marijuana to be controlled as it has been.

                                                            [–]Blackgeesus 57 points58 points ago

                                                            wow upvote for george bush being a boss and dodging the shoes

                                                            [–]YetzirahToAhssiah 49 points50 points ago

                                                            Upvote for Bush being amused by someone throwing a shoe at him

                                                            [–]VESUVlUS 32 points33 points ago

                                                            Fun fact. In arab cultures, throwing your shoes at someone is one of the most insulting things you can do. Hell, just showing the bottom of your shoes to someone over there is a huge insult.

                                                            But to Bush, he's just a crazy man throwing shoes.

                                                            [–]econymous 19 points20 points ago

                                                            After the first, he's clearly thinking "what the fuck? Shoes?"

                                                            [–]sheriff_skullface 6 points7 points ago

                                                            To us too. That is why we smile.

                                                            [–]thenewiBall 3 points4 points ago

                                                            That must be hard when you wear converse high tops, "dude I'm so pissed off at you just gimme a second to untie my shoe..."

                                                            [–]TheGeorge 2 points3 points ago

                                                            You see I'd think that'd be incredibly obvious to anyone.

                                                            The only bit that isn't immediately obvious and is a cultural thing is that showing the bottom of a shoe to someone is an insult.

                                                            I was actually amazed when I saw some american news clip on youtube desribing that throwing things at people was seen as insulting over there, as if it's unique to the middle east.

                                                            Wouldn't throwing heavily and angrily a thing at people be insulting no matter where you are in the world?

                                                            That's not a cultural thing, it's a human thing (heck I've seen monkeys, toddlers and gorillas throw stuff angrily at others to show annoyance.)

                                                            [–]originalusername2 2 points3 points ago

                                                            I think it's more about the symbolism of the act, like how people used to throw their gloves on the ground or whatever. Like, "Hey I've been walking around in a bunch of dirt and shit, and now I'm going to throw everything I've been walking in at you."

                                                            [–]TheGeorge 2 points3 points ago

                                                            the fact that shoes were chosen specifically and that it was the most insulting thing to throw in that culture was obviously a concious decision for the symbolism yeah.

                                                            the fact that he chose to throw anything is just an international symbol of annoyance/anger and I'm saying I'm more amazed that certain news channels thought that it needed to be explained as if unique bemused me though.

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                                                              [–]RedSkY9 63 points64 points ago

                                                              Who throws a shoe, honestly?

                                                              [–]realigion 40 points41 points ago

                                                              In Muslim cultures it is basically the epitome of "fuck yous."

                                                              It's unbelievably unbelievably insulting. I can't even think of an equivalent for western cultures. This is also why when Hussein's statue was pulled down in Baghdad, people took their shoes off to hit it.

                                                              [–]dinofan01 29 points30 points ago

                                                              I did not know this. Thank you. But I feel I should mention that you're replying to a quote from Austin Powers. If you did know that I apologize.

                                                              [–]realigion 9 points10 points ago

                                                              Woops... I didn't know that. I've only seen bits and pieces of the films, never an entire one...

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                                                                [–]RapistPedophileNazi 13 points14 points ago

                                                                It's an Iraqi thing.

                                                                [–]RattaTatTat 1 point2 points ago

                                                                Being ethnocentric; that's an American thing.

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                                                                  [–]iamahonkey 35 points36 points ago

                                                                  Just a reminder there is a presidential candidate on the ballot in all 50 states who proposes to do just that.

                                                                  Gary Johnson

                                                                  [–]long_live_king_melon 19 points20 points ago

                                                                  A moving jpeg? What is this sorcery?!

                                                                  [–]itsSteve 9 points10 points ago

                                                                  This had me laughing for ever, I just imaged this dude had a unlimited supply of shoes and was getting pissed because George was so good at dodging them.

                                                                  [–]starkind 3 points4 points ago

                                                                  I wish I had more than one uptoke to give.

                                                                  [–]crisk21 2 points3 points ago

                                                                  Ahaha I almost forgot about that incident.

                                                                  [–]theflying6969 3 points4 points ago

                                                                  I totally forgot that even happened. thanks for reminding me. :)

                                                                  [–]aG_Infamous 3 points4 points ago

                                                                  Who throws a shoe, Honestly

                                                                  [–]Frandaman760 3 points4 points ago

                                                                  The president cannot legalize weed all by himself. He can repeal Federal Laws over it, thereby making it possible to fully legalize it in other states.

                                                                  [–]boopins 7 points8 points ago

                                                                  The president doesn't have the power to legalize weed. Am I missing something here?

                                                                  [–]partyboystu 2 points3 points ago

                                                                  His only regret is that he had only two feet.

                                                                  [–]BaSiiCzxX 2 points3 points ago

                                                                  I wonder if this guy is rotting in a horrible prison somewhere because of this?

                                                                  [–]0044 2 points3 points ago

                                                                  http://www.reactiongifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/didnt-read.gif

                                                                  [–]youropinionman420 2 points3 points ago

                                                                  Not only does Dubya dodge the shoes like a boss, the guy behind the thrower pulls him down like a boss. So much G

                                                                  [–]Uninspired-Youth 4 points5 points ago

                                                                  I can't upvote this enough I was in stitches man, I feel you.

                                                                  [–]TheAryanBrotherhood 8 points9 points ago

                                                                  As much as I disliked Dubya as a president, I feel like he is a pretty good human being.

                                                                  Also, he dodged those shoes like a fucking boss and gave 0 fucks.

                                                                  [–]mcmurch 6 points7 points ago

                                                                  Yeah, he's the "kinda guy you wanna have a beer with" that's why he got elected. Well, that and the Republicans, the Bilderberg Group, and Big Foot colluded to stuff the ballot.

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                                                                    [–]Capissen38 2 points3 points ago

                                                                    Man I had forgotten how happy that shoe-throwing incident made me at the time. I think I just grinned for a week straight.

                                                                    [–]tripstermcgee808 6 points7 points ago

                                                                    http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6iaf2s7bp1qev756.jpg

                                                                    [–]BluntsOnBluntsOnBlun 1 point2 points ago

                                                                    What if he just snagged those shoes out of the air like a fucking boss.

                                                                    dealwithit.jpg

                                                                    [–]econymous 3 points4 points ago

                                                                    Catch both shoes. Bend over, put them on. Stand up. Flip the guy off. Throw your shoes at him.

                                                                    Get elected for third term by unanimous decision

                                                                    [–]kucam12 1 point2 points ago

                                                                    spot on.

                                                                    [–]Summertimelovin 1 point2 points ago

                                                                    I laughed so damn hard at this

                                                                    [–]jdoyle92 1 point2 points ago

                                                                    thats not our president, sir...

                                                                    [–]KOVUDOM 1 point2 points ago

                                                                    I would absolutely toke with GWB. Guarantee you he'd niglip though...

                                                                    [–]Khiraji 1 point2 points ago

                                                                    I've always preferred this version.

                                                                    [–]territorialpoplar 1 point2 points ago

                                                                    Oh God I completely forgot about the dude that threw his shoes at Bush. I had a hearty chuckle at a [0], thanks frient. :) This gif sums up perfectly how I feel towards Obama after lying during his campaign saying that he would lay off of the dispensaries.

                                                                    [–]balletboy 1 point2 points ago

                                                                    That dude totally ended up getting tortured for that. Iraqi Security is not known for being gentle.

                                                                    [–]OldJeb[!] 1 point2 points ago

                                                                    Say what you will about the man or his policies, but you've gotta respect an artful dodge like that.

                                                                    [–]salzone0816 1 point2 points ago

                                                                    Unless I'm missing something, the President doesn't have the power to "legalize weed by himself."

                                                                    According to the Controlled Substance Act's Wiki, the DEA has authority to classify a drug's schedule. So, the DEA (an executive agency) could institute a hearing pursuant to its power under this act to eliminate marijuana as a Schedule I drug. Besides the DEA being in the executive branch, I don't think that equates to Obama having unilateral authority to legalize weed by himself.

                                                                    Certainly, the president (through the attorney general), could say, "It's not worth our resources to prosecute marijuana violations." In other words, he can say, "I'm using my discretion as the head of the executive branch and I'm ordering all federal agents not to prosecute these sorts of things." That doesn't make it legal - that just means the president is choosing not to enforce it.

                                                                    [–]seen_that 1 point2 points ago

                                                                    bush got moves

                                                                    [–]samfreddy 1 point2 points ago

                                                                    I never appreciated how nice of a dodge he did. For an old guy he has nice reflexes.

                                                                    [–]bigweiner 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    oh SHOEt!

                                                                    [–]Lord_Fluffykins 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    Whoa. I know Bush Fu.

                                                                    [–]julia_ali2000 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    That's my second cousin who threw those shoes

                                                                    [–]FryinBrian 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    Yesssss!!!!

                                                                    [–]I_slacrbme_wdros 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    King of dodge ball!

                                                                    [–]veiwtifuljoe 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    It's a plutocracy. He would never do it, because of his vested interests.

                                                                    [–]swawandoo 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    I knew exactly what was coming when I clicked this post yet still laughed my ass off

                                                                    [–]mtme 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    Every time I see this clip I think of this

                                                                    [–]Timmmber 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    I mean who throws a shoe? Really!

                                                                    [–]ThatGuyRememberMe 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    It was a nice dodge.

                                                                    [–]synth22 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    Anyone else see the secret service guy pull that dude right the fuck down?

                                                                    [–]swagpenguin 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    ..... the guy standing to bush's right....... thats all i have to say

                                                                    [–]BrandonDay 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    I remember when this happened. I can't imagine doing anything other than laughing my ass off at a guy throwing a shoe.

                                                                    [–]ele_unleashed 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    One of the best presidential moments ever. Bush just looks at him like "do you know who I am motherfucker? Who throws a shoe, honestly?"

                                                                    [–]8serene8 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    I LOL'd

                                                                    [–]nonameuser 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    You have won a lifetime supply of ice cream… flavor boot to the head!

                                                                    [–]Rhiannonwolf 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    Like a Ninja Boss..

                                                                    [–]apm96 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M58kGCQLwxU

                                                                    [–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    Great dodge 2x

                                                                    [–]igotagoodbrain 0 points1 point ago

                                                                    Pikashoe, I choose you!!!

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