RCMP threats to Nanaimo dispensaries a good thing for legalization?

You know, it just hit me while reading another thread, maybe it's going to take something like this to force the federal government into dealing with the issue. Who knows how far down the list the legalization issue is for them. But now that the RCMP have gone and created all this noise, well, the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Thoughts?

i had said earlier...lets see what happens when push comes to shove... it's down to timing now only!!!

PKHydro said:

You know, it just hit me while reading another thread, maybe it's going to take something like this to force the federal government into dealing with the issue. Who knows how far down the list the legalization issue is for them. But now that the RCMP have gone and created all this noise, well, the squeaky wheel gets the grease.

Thoughts?

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That was one of my first thoughts. I'm not sure how much it will actually speed up legalization, but it should put a focus on the medical patients. It sends conflicting messages when the government is pro-marijuana but the federal police force is allowed to arrest patients and medical suppliers. The dispensaries are going to make noise and Ottawa will be forced to act. Trudeau has made good on his promises so far and I don't think he wants to be seen as at all anti-marijuana at this point. The next few weeks will be interesting.

Hell ya, third law yo. It sucks for those impacted but If the issue was on the front page all the time It will have to be dealt with, by legalizing.

I think this will be a perfect opportunity for Trudeau to buy some time to set the framework for recreational by showing he is pro-mmj.If he allows dispensaries and patient home grows effective NOW, and start some serious dialogue on rec, he will be seen as making positive changes. He may have to make some tough calls about ending the bombing in Syria and breaking that promise...a little good press may come in handy for them. Wishfull thinking...or a premonition? lol

Jesus, you are all delusional if you think the Liberals don't support what the RCMP are doing.

glug glug glug goes the kool aid. Meet the new harper, same as the old harper.

TheDizzyBizzy said:

Jesus, you are all delusional if you think the Liberals don't support what the RCMP are doing.

glug glug glug goes the kool aid. Meet the new harper, same as the old harper.

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What are you basing this on, given it's not even been a month since the election?

Do you own a dispensary hippy

bcbreeder said:

Do you own a dispensary hippy

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No

JungleStrikeGuy said:

What are you basing this on, given it's not even been a month since the election?

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Support by omission. On what are you basing the assumption that they oppose what the RCMP are doing when they could put a stop to it, or at least come out publicly to show they don't support it? Where is your equal incredulity? I watched my American friends pull this same crap with Obama, every time something bad happens, they offer excuses.

How long will you offer excuses before you wake up and realize the Liberals are just Conservative-lite? Their agenda is high taxation and strict control. They can't do that with dispensaries popping up everywhere. What, you think the Liberals will shut down Tilray?

If they come out and surprise me, I'll be the first to admit it. Will you sheep admit the opposite when they don't?

TheDizzyBizzy said:

Support by omission. On what are you basing the assumption that they oppose what the RCMP are doing when they could put a stop to it, or at least come out publicly to show they don't support it? Where is your equal incredulity? I watched my American friends pull this same crap with Obama, every time something bad happens, they offer excuses.

How long will you offer excuses before you wake up and realize the Liberals are just Conservative-lite? Their agenda is high taxation and strict control. They can't do that with dispensaries popping up everywhere. What, you think the Liberals will shut down Tilray?

If they come out and surprise me, I'll be the first to admit it. Will you sheep admit the opposite when they don't?

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We can't admit to something that hasn't happened yet. I appreciate your opinion and it may end up being correct. But at this point Dizzy, your just guessing and offering your opinion.
You can rag us out better if your conclusion ends up being true. Just too many scares to take em all to heart.

TheDizzyBizzy said:

Support by omission. On what are you basing the assumption that they oppose what the RCMP are doing when they could put a stop to it, or at least come out publicly to show they don't support it? Where is your equal incredulity? I watched my American friends pull this same crap with Obama, every time something bad happens, they offer excuses.

How long will you offer excuses before you wake up and realize the Liberals are just Conservative-lite? Their agenda is high taxation and strict control. They can't do that with dispensaries popping up everywhere. What, you think the Liberals will shut down Tilray?

If they come out and surprise me, I'll be the first to admit it. Will you sheep admit the opposite when they don't?

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Conservatives are not wrong in saying that the RCMP are expected to uphold the law, but there's discretion involved there. In order for the RCMP to 'put a stop to it', direction has to come from leadership and that's not going to happen overnight, especially not with Paulson still in charge (hopefully) not for long.

You've offered no proof as to the liberals being 'conservative-lite', and the ministerial mandate letters clearly spell out that the Justice minister will put together a task force to implement legalization. Whether that happens or not is not certain, but Trudeau is making substantive steps towards legalization.

What you're offering is just speculation, and wildly unfounded speculation at that. I'd say that fits more accurately into someone being a 'sheep' rather than examining the balance of the facts.

Diz likes to Bitch!

The RCMP can't lay charges in BC, only the crown prosecutor can. They can sabre rattle all they want, but it's up to the province to prosecute. Not a likely scenario in a pro-pot province like BC. The province has okay'd allowing cities to license, regulate and tax dispensaries. Dispensaries are here to stay and Tilray will just have to get used to competition.

You can bet it's the local LP's putting pressure on the RCMP. Given their overhead(because they thought spending a lot of $$ equates to amazing cannabis) they cannot compete in a FAIR market. Called capitalism fuckers. Sink or swim, and so far LP's are flailing like a one armed man in the Olympic breast stroke. Typical big business tactics. Use all resources and tactics to stamp out the competition indirectly as to not hurt the brand.

Given how low sales are across the board in REALITY compared to their greedy projections, the return on investment is going to take some time.

gb123 said:

Diz likes to Bitch!

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Awww, adorable! How long will you offer excuses for our new corporate overlords?

I'm just here to call you out so in 6 months or a year you and VianChris can't pretend you weren't all saying Trudeau is going to be our weed savior. Because we all know you'll try.

JungleStrikeGuy said:

You've offered no proof as to the liberals being 'conservative-lite'

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Ahahahha. What about their support for C-51, Keystone XL, the TPP? Shall I go on?What about Trudeau's commitment to sending more weapons and 'training' future terrorists in Syria? Jesus Chirst, how far in the sand is your head?

Naww, you'll ignore it anyway, because you're as much of a sheep as a Harper supporter. Damned kids, you have no clue.

To be fair he has stated that he plans on amending C51 to be less invasive

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/trudeaus-liberals-proposing-modest-amendments-to-bill-c-51/article25010473/


As for Keystone XL Obama decided to reject it. So it doesn't look like that's gonna happen

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/canada-was-irrelevant-in-obamas-decision-to-reject-keystone-xl-pipeline/article27164939/

As for Syria, he's already stated our withdrawal. As far as weapons training for Syrian rebels, you must be thinking of the US which has taken this approach. I cant find anywhere where Trudeau is quoted as saying we will provide any training for Syrian rebels, just allowing Syrian refugees

CalyxCrusher said:

To be fair he has stated that he plans on amending C51 to be less invasive

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/trudeaus-liberals-proposing-modest-amendments-to-bill-c-51/article25010473/


As for Keystone XL Obama decided to reject it. So it doesn't look like that's gonna happen

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/canada-was-irrelevant-in-obamas-decision-to-reject-keystone-xl-pipeline/article27164939/

As for Syria, he's already stated our withdrawal. As far as weapons training for Syrian rebels, you must be thinking of the US which has taken this approach. I cant find anywhere where Trudeau is quoted as saying we will provide any training for Syrian rebels, just allowing Syrian refugees

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The increased training was for Iraqi forces fighting ISIL.

Hmmm quite a difference between them and Syria I'd say. Damn panicky fear mongers