On November 7th Ohio voters passed a measure to legalize weed for adults, but in a show of stupifity and government over reach at least one fucker says the Ohio senate will overrule the will of the people if possible. Asshats.

  • conditional_soup@lemm.ee
    45·
    8 months ago

    We believe in individual liberties

    democracy

    the republic

    states rights

    umm

    fiscal responsibility

    the rule of law

    uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

    moral leadership

    small government

    respecting our military members and veterans

    checks notes

    sweating

    It’s around here somewhere

    • Pennomi@lemmy.worldEnglish
      8·
      8 months ago

      With modern internet infrastructure, we could govern by direct democracy if we wanted to. What’s the point of elected officials if you can just have your own vote count on every issue?

      • gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        8·
        8 months ago

        If you’re looking for an actual answer: they don’t want to give up the power they have. They think they know better, when in the vast majority of situations, they have no fucking clue what they’re doing. Just like the rest of us.

      • Chewy@discuss.tchncs.de
        1·
        7 months ago

        Direct democracy for everything isn’t a solution either. There’re many complex problems where a short summary isn’t enough to make an educated decision (just like voting).

        Additionally, people often enough only read the headline and come to their conclusion. This would open up the door to even more populism, where the deliberately misinformed majority decides for all.

        Not that I’m against more direct democracy, especially for laws where all people are directly and heavily affected (e.g. abortion).

        Disclaimer: I’m not an US citizen, so voting is probably more fustrating for you with only two parties. It’s already difficult enough to vote for a party with more options.

      • Dkarma@lemmy.world
        7·
        8 months ago

        Lol libertarians are just confused Republicans with poor logic skills.

        When part of your official platform is privatize water bodies and was mostly written by the Koch brothers you know you’re the bad guy.

  • Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world
    10·
    8 months ago

    Meanwhile, I’m just sitting here in PA waiting and watching what all my neighbors are doing. Except West Virginia, of course, because it would cut into their meth industry.

      • steal_your_face@lemmy.mlEnglish
        5·
        8 months ago

        They’re probably referring to THC-A hemp flower. The farm bill a couple years basically opened up the flood gates for hemp-derived THC.

        • Today@lemm.ee
          5·
          8 months ago

          Yes. Thca flower (same weed you would buy at a dispensary) is legal in most states. I think there are about 5 who have outlawed it. Try eight horses hemp or flow gardens websites. Shows up in your mailbox.

          • Today@lemm.ee
            4·
            8 months ago

            I don’t mess with delta 8 because I’m afraid of the chemicals they use to create it from cbd - h2so4 and stuff. Check out the thca vapes at secret nature. They’re $50 but if you sign up for their emails they’ll send you coupons that make them $35, especially if you put them in your cart and walk away for a day.