DEA Investigates Pro-Medical Pot State Rep
Sat, Feb 04, 2012 7:39 pm
An ominous story out of Montana surfaced earlier this week when it was reported that thrice-elected state House Representative Diane Sands (D-Missoula) was the subject of Drug Enforcement Administration questioning of a potential witness in a federal investigation of legal medicinal cannabis dispensaries. Specifically, DEA agents from the Billings, Montana office asked the possible witness if Sands was part of a broader conspiracy engaging in medical marijuana sales.
The witness’s attorney then tipped Rep Sands off to the line of questioning that involved her. Both the DEA and the U.S. Attorney’s office have declined to state exactly why Sands’ name came up in their investigation of dispensaries.
The feds’ interest appears politically motivated, as Rep Sands’ only known association with medical marijuana has been in her tireless support of upholding the state’s medi-pot laws in the Montana Legislature. Unfortunately, Sands and the interim committee she was a part of had their attempt to preserve the essence of Montana’s medi-pot dispensaries quashed by the Republican-controlled majority in the State Legislature in 2011. Montana, which had over 4,600 dispensaries statewide just nine months ago, is now down to less than 400 and shrinking.
Besides fighting for medical marijuana, Sands also holds the distinction of being the first openly gay person elected to the Montana State Legislature; first in 1996, and then when she returned to the state, triumphing again in 2006 with re-election victories coming in ’08 and ‘10 (she will be termed out later this year). Almost as rare as being lesbian in Montana politics is Sands being openly liberal in a state known for its conservative leanings.
The outspoken Rep Sands responded to the DEA associating her name out of left field with their medi-pot investigation to the Missoulian: “Can you say McCarthy?” – a reference to the 1950’s-era communist-hunting U.S. Senator. “This sounds like stuff from the House Un-American Activities Committee and Joe McCarthy. So once you talk about medical marijuana in reasonable terms, you're on some sort of list of possible conspirators.”














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Mike
May 10 2012, 2:57 am
(SHOme i'm from Missouri)
we showed you
gstlab3
Feb 21 2012, 11:29 am
PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE IN FREEDOM, LIBERTY AND THE HAPPINESS THING AND THINGS LIKE THE RIGHT TO OWN PROPERTY AND TO HAVE THINGS LIKE ORGANIC PURE FOOD AND WATER OR GOOD CLEAN EFFECTIVE DRUGS FOR ILLNESS AND HEALTH AND EVEN A GOOD SOLID EDUCATION WORTH SOMETHING ARE ALL IN OPPOSITION TO THE NEW ONE WORLD GOVERNMENT/aka., COMMUNIST SYSTEM.
IF YOU WANT THESE OBVIOUSLY GOOD THINGS FOR YOURSELF AND OTHER FELLOW HUMAN BEINGS YOU ARE FIGHTING A LARGE GROUP OF EVIL INTERNATIONAL BANKS, CENTRAL BANKS AND HUGE POLICE AND MILITARY GOVERNMENTS WHICH ARE CONTROLLED BY CORPORATIONS THAT RUN THE WORLDS GOVERNMENTS THROUGH THESE SAME BANKS AND THE INFRASTRUCTURE THEY HAVE BUILT.
IT IS ALL A SHAM., THE ELECTIONS AND THE ECONOMY.,
THIS IS ALL A SHOW TO CREATE THIS MEDIA DRIVEN WORLD OF FEAR, HATE AND WAR AND HUNGER AND DISEASE.
IT'S ALL MANAGED BY THESE SO CALLED LEADERS OF THE BIGGEST BANKS THEIR INTERLOCKING CORPORATIONS AND THEIR RESPECTIVE NATIONS.
TAKE YOUR TIME THINK ABOUT IT ALL.
WE MUST STARVE THE BEAST.
PROTESTS THAT TARGET THE PET BUISNESSES OF US THEIR POISONS LIKE SELLING US GASOLINE AND MEGA FARMS TO CREATE THE WORLD OF FAST FOOD AND BIG BOX STORES!!
DO NOT USE THESE DRUGS UNLESS YOU ARE GOING TO DIE AND YOU HAVE NO OTHER CHOICES!!!!!
AVOID THEIR SCHEMES TO SELL YOU PRESCRIPTION AND OVER THE COUNTER DRUGS., THEY WILL HARM YOU.
THE OUTSOURCING OF CHEMICALS AND EVEN WHOLE DRUGS SOLD ON THE AMERICAN MARKET ARE NOT TESTED FOR PURITY AND MOST IMPORTANTLY THEIR EFFECTIVENESS!!!!
THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE ABOUT "ALL THE GENERIC DRUGS AND STORE BRAND ITEMS."
I HAVE PERSONAL EXPIERIANCE WITH THIS AND PAIN MEDICATIONS.
OUR GOVERNMENTS MOST DOMESTICALLY FEARED POLICE FORCE.,
THE DEA BRANCH OF PIGDOM IS INVESTIGATING ANYONE INCLUDING OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO PROMOTE THE CAUASE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA.
THE AMERICAN GOVERNMENT IS INVESTIGATING ITS OWN CITIZENS WHO BELONG TO OR SUPPORT GROUPS WHO CHAMPION CIVIL LIBERTIES AND BASIC FREEDOMS AND THE CONSTITUTION AND EVEN THOSE WHO SUPPORT THE TROOPS AND MILITARY ARE BEING INVESTIGATED BY HOMELAND SECURITY!!!!!!!!!!!
IF YOU SUPPORT FREEDOM AND SMALLER GOVERNMENT YOU ARE ON THE WATCH LIST OF POSSIBLE DOMESTIC TERRORISTS AND LONE WOLVES!!!!!!!!
THE PEOPLE HAVE BECOME THE ENEMY OF THE GOVERNMENT!!!!!!!
FEAR THE GOVERNMENT THAT FEARS YOUR LIBERTIES, FREEDOMS AND RIGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!
GROW YOUR OWN, FREE YOUR MIND, FREE THE PLANET!!!!!!!!!
atheria
Feb 19 2012, 4:17 pm
It's a DUH decade.
Smitty
Feb 15 2012, 9:13 am
ATTENTION,
YOu are a government TOOL Mind ur own buisiness
I am A true American But it is a Sad fact that the Gov. is more corrupt and self serving than any of us here.
And, If you weren't so closed minded you would realize that Half of your family and friends smoke cannabis, They just know better than to tell you.
It IS about being happy, Dumb-ass
IE; People with serious debilitating infirmities that seek relief from their suffering Your opinion here is worthless Science has proven the many ways that Cannabis and Hemp can BENEFIT this society.
Thats why it is legalized in many states and countries.
Then there are those of us that seek stress relief after a long days work, and we seek to unwind.
Should we consume alcohol cuz YOU say so, Fuck you! DUMB-ASS
I really hope you read this PROHIB
The question isn't whether or not to test the little guy for THC, it is Why do we NOT currently drug test congressmen , and politicians and those that make changes in our daily lives. They are the one's that need to be held accountable,
but they skate under the radar.
Try screwing ur woman on THC once and then decide,lol.
All i'm saying is LIVE AND LET LIVE
Is that not what this country was founded on, FREEDOM, and,
civil liberties!
Not everyone who smokes is a pothead , or hippy, or whatever
closed minded image you carry in your head.
That is profiling and, stereotypical.
And I have news for you even if you take away all the drugs
those individuals that are a waste of space on account of their chemically dependent tendency's will still find a way to be who they are , it's the way it is.
I want to thank you for your service to our country.
And PLease don't be closed minded, many people benefit from
Cannabis usage in positive way.
Also, If this country would produce hemp like we used to , it would be a boost to our Economy.
Think about it, and don,t be a TOOL.
-Smitty
cigs
Feb 14 2012, 11:04 pm
Buddy
Feb 14 2012, 9:27 pm
anti-prohib
Feb 10 2012, 10:08 am
Hey Ho, Let's Go
Feb 10 2012, 8:37 am
The medical cannabis community is under attack, and we must be heard!
More than 100 DEA raids, dozens of federal prosecutions, manipulation of the tax code, and threats to landlords and elected officials --- the aggressive, anti-medical cannabis efforts of Obamaʼs Justice Department must stop!
Join Americans for Safe Access Chapters and Affiliates across the country in celebrating Medical Marijuana Week by standing up for our right to safe access. Take time each day to participate in the week of action outlined below.
During Medical Marijuana Week (Feb. 13-17), here are some other ways you can get involved and make a difference:
1. Monday, February 13: Call the White House at 202-456-1111 and tell Pres. Obama to keep his promise to not use Justice Department resources to undermine state laws, stop putting politics before science, and act immediately to reclassify cannabis as medicine.
2. Tuesday, February 14: Contact Congress, 202-224-3121, and urge your representative to sponsor legislation to reclassify cannabis, end federal interference in state programs, and provide licensed patients and provides a defense in court.
3. Wednesday, February 15: Ask your Governor to sign the DEA Rescheduling Petition. Find your Governor's contact information by clicking here.
4. Thursday, February 16 @ Noon: Make your voice heard at a rally near you! Click here for a full list of rallies.
5. Friday, February 17: Join the movement and help fund the fight for safe access. Find out how by clicking here.
gstlab3
Feb 9 2012, 4:27 pm
"Prohib" YOU'RE A HATER AND DICKLESS LOSER.
ALL THE HATE AND VILE PUTRID THINKING THAT HUMANITY IS CURSED WITH TO THIS DAY IN IS IN YOUR LITTLE RANT.
LISTEN HERE "Prohib"
FUCK OFF AND DO YOUR DUTY AND GO TO A SKINHEAD NAZI COMMUNIST RALLY NEAR YOUR HOMETOWN OF INBREDFUCKTARDVILLE.
YOU WANT TO ENSLAVE PEOPLE AND PUT THEM IN CAMPS AND PRISONS AND YOU WANT TO TEST EVERYONE INVOLVED HERE??
I SAY WE PUT YOU AND YOURS THROUGH THE TESTS FIRST.
EVERYONE IS EQUAL UNDER THE LAW IN THIS TOWN BUDDY AND DO'NT YOU FORGET IT!!!!!!!
YOU OBVIOUSLY NEED LONG TERM PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING AND MAYBE SOME DRUGS WOULD HELP YOU GET ALONG BETTER WITH OTHERS???
I MAY SUGGEST SOMETHING LIKE SOME FROM OF PSYCHO THERAPY OR HEAVY DOSES OF BENZODIAZAPINE AND OR SOME OF THESE NIFTY MOOD STABILIZERS LIKE A COMBINATION OF WELLBUTRIN, PROZAC, GEODON, BUSBAR, EFFEXOR OR LITHIUM.
YOU MIGHT JUST TRY THOSE FOR STARTERS.
YOU MIGHT EVEN QUALIFY FOR ELECTROSHOCK TREATMENTS TOO.
YOU HAVE A LOT OF PENT UP ANGER AND HATE.,
THAT JUST MIGHT BE WHY YOU ARE IN SUCH SAD SHAPE.
GOD FORBID YOU HAVE A NICE TIME AND TRY SOMETHING NEW LIKE MARIJUANA.,
YOU MIGHT THINK HAPPIER THOUGHTS MORE OFTEN.
RIGHT NOW YOU SOUND LIKE A SCUMBAG NAZI OR A COMMUNIST PIG DICTATOR FROM WORLD WAR TWO.
GROW YOUR OWN, FREE YOUR MIND, FREE THE PLANET!!!!!!!
prohib
Feb 9 2012, 12:55 pm
you need to learn the value of suffering and pain
all you want is to be happy
well there is more to life than being content and happy
and if i have my way they will piss test you and black ball you out of ALL good paying jobs
and when they catch you i will enjoy watching you handcuffed in a chain gang picking up the trash i throw out my car window
what makes any of you think you as an individual has any opinion that is useful to society
don't you know that no one cares about all that
join the army and be a man
umm
Feb 9 2012, 12:22 pm
He said:
Well if you think you use your feet when you cross the street, I'll set you wise.
IN the day time or night, look around left and right and cross the street with your eyes.
If you look before you leap, you an always keep
The health you prize
It is safer to wait, be a few seconds late, and cross the street with your eyes.
Never try to beat that car, even though its not so hard, chances are you wont be seen, so don't take til the light turns green.
If you think you use your feet when you cross the street
Here's a surprise
Your pal howdy knows if you add fifty toes
you still cross the street with your EYES.
Lol
umm
Feb 9 2012, 11:55 am
umm
Feb 9 2012, 7:53 am
umm
Feb 9 2012, 6:40 am
Who wants pills, but it should be everyones choice to opt out of the health care program. We should be allowed to not participate if we want, and no one is forcing us yet,, and we are not in prison, so why the beef?
umm
Feb 9 2012, 6:31 am
In a perfect world that this is, us humans are the ones who aren't perfect, but we could all try to better the place.
So we don't all have a nine to five job.
So the obvious solution is to learn to supply free power for everyone's needs.
Free energy is to be had, whether its wind, or wave, or tidal, or thermal, and thermal it seems would be the easiest, actually it all is, its the little minds that want to worship traditional slavery that needs to change.
Until we as humans learn to get along without warring on each other on our spare time, i'd wager, the slavery will continue, and don't get me wrong, i enjoy work, as long as im canna-medded, work becomes fun, but for the folks unable to for whatever reason, they shouldn't have to.
It should be their choice, otherwise jobs are nothing but slavery.
It was said on coast that the scientists and teachers shun any knowledge that isn't material, they shun our consciousness, and then are partly to blame for prohibition obviously, as they are afraid of loosing their position of security with their jobs, so the obvious solution to the whole deficit thing and lack of jobs, is to build massive generators to supply power to the cities, so that we can continue conversing to one another here, and so that we can continue watching our favorite cartoons, while we heat up our herbal vaporizers:)
the truth is there
Feb 8 2012, 4:16 pm
to umm.. no obama is not trying to help us. obama care states that you no longer have a choice to having or not having insurance. YOU WILL HAVE TO HAVE IT BY LAW. even thought it goes against my religous beleif. my dad bussines that he ran for 30+ yrs. is a small business (which obama does not what) went for a 150,000 a yr in revenue barely pulls 50,000. and thats due jobs lost. GM fired 500,000 workers a couple yrs ago now they hire 150,000 poeple and their creating jobs? umm their still 350,000 without jobs. nothing was created it was already there. obama osama whats the diff. when they both fu$ked us into the modern day rome!
WASHINGTON
Feb 8 2012, 10:02 am
Dave
Feb 7 2012, 5:58 pm
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gstlab3
Feb 6 2012, 8:28 pm
NOBODY IS SAFE FROM BIG BROTHER AND THE NEW WORLD ORDER COMMUNISTS AND THE MASSIVE POLICE STATE THEY HAVE BUILT.
I SEE SHE IS OPENLY GAY AND YEAH THAT IS ONE THING OF NOTE BUT TO FLY THE FLAG OF FREEDOM?!?!?
OH NO!!! THAT IS NOT ALLOWED.
THIS IS INTOLLERABLE TO THE LIKES OF THE CENTRAL BANKS THEIR LAWYERS AND THEIR WELL PAID POLITICIANS AND YOU KNOW WHO!!!! !!!!
IT'S BIG PHARMA WHO KILLS MANY OF US WITH SEEMINGLY RECKLESS ABANDON!!!!!!!!!
THE DEA RAIDS MEDICAL MARIJUANA LIKE IT WAS OPEN SEASON ON CHICKENS!!!!
BUT THEY DID RAID A COUPLE OF CVS PHARMACIES THE OTHER DAY THAT ARE SUPPOSED TO BE IN ON SOME KIND OF PILL MILL PAIN CLINIC SCAM THAT ADDICTS AND KILLS PEOPLE.
OH WOW LIKE NOW'S THE TIME TO TAKE NOTICE OF THAT PROBLEM?!?
I REALLY DO'NT GET IT.,
???WTF???
WHAT IS GOING ON WHO ARE THESE PEOPLE WHO CONTROL THESE DEA., ATF., GOON SQUADS THAT PUT ON THESE RAIDS???
WHO IS GETTING THE MONEY AND FROM WHERE?
THE BIG SOCIETAL PROBLEMS ARE MOSTLY IGNORED OR WORSE THEY ARE USED AS POLITICAL FODDER TO DIVIDE AND DISTRACT US FROM OUR REAL PROBLEM.,
"BIG GOVERNMENT" AND ITS INTRUSION INTO OUR LIVES AT EVERY TURN AND THE MASSIVE UNTOLD THEFTS OF PUBLIC WEALTH IN THE FORM OF TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION.
THESE MOTHER FUCKERS STEAL OUR MONEY OUR PROPERTY AND OUR BASIC RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS WHILE PROMISING US THE WORLD AND EVERY YEAR WE BUY INTO THIS BIG GOVERNMENT IS HERE TO SAVE US BULLCRAP.,
YOU HOPE., AND THEY CHANGE NOTHING!!!!!
I'M CALLING IT MAN!!!!
TOTAL., 100% BULLCRAP!!!
HOPE AND CHANGE MY ASS!!!!!!!
OUR PROBLEMS ARE ALL THESE BIG MONEY PLAYERS WHO LIVE OFF OUR BACKS.,
CENTRAL BANKS., LAWYERS AND PAID FOR JUDGES AND THE NUMEROUS TREASONOUS POLITICIANS WHO VOTE FOR THIS UNCONSTITUTIONAL BULLCRAP!!!!!!
GROW YOUR OWN, FREE YOUR MIND, FREE THE PLANET!!!!!!!
Greem Bid
Feb 6 2012, 3:04 pm
umm
Feb 6 2012, 1:09 pm
We are not in a prison somewhere.
Did you ever think maybe Obama is protecting us?
Romney wants to maintain the war against us.
Surely money doesn't mean more to you than our freedom.
Ron Paul would be better of course cause I think secrets are why no one trusts anyone anymore.
When they say there is no money, don't believe all you hear.
oh no
Feb 6 2012, 12:51 pm
Mitt Romney or Obama will be more of the same for the next 4 years.
The only way to save this nation is by voting for Ron Paul!
game changer
Feb 6 2012, 10:30 am
Frederick the Great
Feb 6 2012, 10:20 am
Jane TheSame
Feb 6 2012, 6:44 am
When are the american people going to learn, the republician party doesn't support the poor, PERIOD! The only people the republician party support is the "RICH".
Vote democrat no matter what, cause at least you know they do support the poor, and the poor are the one's who need the help, cause they are "POOR"! THU!
wow
Feb 5 2012, 6:01 pm
Ben Dover
Feb 5 2012, 4:18 pm
Kush 3
Feb 5 2012, 11:13 am
drunk guy
Feb 4 2012, 9:31 pm
so high in ohio
Feb 4 2012, 8:16 pm
Get involved!
We can do this collectively!
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