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Willie Nelson Endorses Republican Presidential Candidate Gary Johnson
- Posted on May 18th 2011 1:44AM by Benjy Eisen
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On Tuesday (May 17), Nelson announced the party's first endorsement: Republican presidential candidate Gary Johnson. The two had a meeting last week and discovered they have much common ground. Especially when it comes to drug policy. "I advocate legalizing marijuana," says a statement by Johnson on his campaign website. "Control it, regulate it, tax it!"
As for Nelson's endorsement, Johnson -- a former Governor of New Mexico -- points out that the two have more in common than just their views of what's a brewing in the so-called teapot. "Not only is Willie a superstar talent, but he is a strong advocate for social change, as seen through his tireless work on behalf of family owned farms and hard working Americans," Johnson states. "People across this country are demanding the freedom and opportunity to pursue their dreams without interference from a heavy-handed government, and Willie and I stand together to lend our voices to those demands."
So...Willie Nelson for Vice-President?
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May 19 2011 at 10:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMarijuana is the safest drug with actual benefits for the user as opposed to alcohol which is dangerous, causes addiction, birth defects, and affects literally every organ in the body. Groups are organizing all over the country to speak their minds on reforming pot laws. I drew up a very cool poster featuring Uncle Willie for the cause which you can check out on my artist’s blog at http://dregstudiosart.blogspot.com/2011/01/vote-teapot-2011.html Drop in and let me know what you think!
May 18 2011 at 3:26 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyMarijuana is the safest drug with actual benefits for the user as opposed to alcohol which is dangerous, causes addiction, birth defects, and affects literally every organ in the body. Groups are organizing all over the country to speak their minds on reforming pot laws. I drew up a very cool poster featuring Uncle Willie for the cause which you can check out on my artist’s blog at http://dregstudiosart.blogspot.com/2011/01/vote-teapot-2011.html Drop in and let me know what you think!
May 18 2011 at 3:26 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyJohnson states"Especially when it comes to drug policy. 'I advocate legalizing marijuana," says a statement by Johnson on his campaign website. "Control it, regulate it, tax it!'"
(then Johnson states) "People across this country are demanding the freedom and opportunity to pursue their dreams without interference from a heavy-handed government...."
That is what I call talking out of both sides of the mouth!
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