Anyone in Texas paying attention to the upcoming Governor election? Republican Debra Medina is showing some real potential promise. I've always said that Texas will be among the last states, if not THE last state, to ever more forward on legalization of MMJ, let alone reevaluating the war on drugs, even though Texas is one of the most affected states of the war on drugs due to its proximity to Mexico. But Debra Medina may very well end up making me eat my words, and I certainly hope I get the chance. Here's part of the Texas Republican Gubernatorial Primary Debate held just recently in Denton, TX where Debra Medina directly responds to a question posed by current Governor Perry about her position on legalization of drugs in Texas. [ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93LKxUngQ00]YouTube - Pt 5/6 Texas Republican Gubernatorial Primary Debate : Medina vs. Perry vs. Hutchison 1/14/10[/ame] I still haven't watched the last part of the debate, but from what I've seen thus far (and bear in mind I've not heard of Debra Medina until recently--apparently she is just an average citizen and registered nurse) she reminds me a lot of RP from the 2008 presidential election. She talks about things like liberty, freedom, the Constitution, limited government, the people... but most politicians can talk this talk. The difference, I've noticed, which is largely why I relate her to RP (aside from their similar positions on the issues), is that she actually seems to mean it--just as one could tell that RP did. Someone to watch closely for us Texans, IMO. We need to get on the ball, and she may very well be our star player on the court.
Texas, I have observed, has one of the most fiercely independent populations of any state in the Union. I wouldn't be surprised for a minute if they elect someone like Medina; and if she does ignite a conversation on the War on Drugs, it'll be one of the most interesting, considering, as you mentioned, the direct involvement that Texas has being so close to Mexico. A reevaluation might not be out of the question.
Texas has a libertarian streak in them so I imagine that after a few states legalize it, they will seriously start considering it. I imagine Texas will legalize before the majority of the other Southern states.
It would be a good thing if she was put in office.... It seems like the other two just like flinging insults back and forth to each other.... which was very childish
You would think that Texans would be one of the first states to atleast consider legalization/decrim. in the south because of the significant impact of living on the border of mexico . Houston and dallas are THE largest distribution Hubs and stash houses for mexican cartels to traffic from mexico and into the US. Yet, very little has been done to change anything . Texas i believe, will need to have more liberal leaders before legalization is considered. Too many die hard conservative republicans support the current government stance and are brain washed by the years of listening to propaganda .
I think this has a lot to do with Texas' historical demographic, being right-wing Christian, which is why I always thought Texas would be among the last of the states to consider the issue.
This guy too: Marc Katz pushes for legalization of medical marijuana in Texas - Marc Katz for Lieutenant Governor of Texas Political Campaign
really though, how many of you think she has a genuine chance of getting in office?? I mean, I fully support her and everything that she is trying to accomplish but honestly, i mean, i dont know. Call me a pessimist but i just think that there is too much financial and televised pull for the big two and just too much that isn't known about medina. She hasn't been around long enough and I dont have enough faith in the texan public to stray from the typically conservative viewpoint that most generally have. Wow... I'm stoned. Went to write a sentence and wrote a paragraph. and now i'm still typing. fuck.
Well I hope you vote for Medina anyways. You shouldn't fall into the trap of "well I won't vote 'cause it won't matter" or vote for some dem that won't do shit once in office. The left-right paradigm is a bull-shit pill that people should no longer be willing to swallow. Smoke a big bong rip, get the fuck off the couch and vote like a responsible adult. Otherwise accept that you maybe persecuted for enjoying mother natures gift to us all.
Texas still has its head in its ass about alcohol.... I wish Texans the best.. I think you have a tough fight. I agree that Texans at least have a shot.. as small a chance as that may be...
Its all about Bill White, you are all trippin, Medina will be just as bad as Perry... H-TOWN REPRESENT
I had a job running political surveys a few months ago, asking people about the new governor. From what I heard, no one knows who the hell debra medina is. She just popped out of nowhere. That's why I say she has no chance, because no one in Texas votes for a stranger. Better the devil you know than the devil you don't? If I could find a way to turn all the snobby, ignorant bible beaters in this state into die-hard libertarians, I would. It's getting better with the new generation though. I'd give it 10-15 years if texas wasn't connected to the rest of the country. p.s. not all bible beaters are bad, just the majority of Texas ones, but there are equally stupid people in all walks of life down here.
Agreed. If only more people in texas had a more open mind and could listen to science over religious and governmental propaganda . But hey, You never know what may happen . Optimism is the only way i get through living in america .
America is pretty sweet though, way better than any other country in my opinion. Even when stuff is illegal, you can easily get away with it by intelligently keeping it on the downlow.
True but other poorer countries like Portugal for instance has more intelligent drug laws than America . Its frustrating to live in the greatest worst country ... its all a gimmick if you ask me .