Mike Gravel on the drug war

[ozztenn]

same views as RON PAUL!



[ozztenn]

wow very nice.... 

[metalfunkjazz]

This is probably the most honest answer from a politician related to drugs i've heard so far....

[helllspell]

I like Gravel as a person, but as a politician I think he's insane, just watch some of his debates.

[whereismybailouttv]

He has a point.

[omid11]

this guy makes sense...sooo what the hell America: how stupid may you get xD

[mykole84]

as a black dude who wants a revolution. i would rather this guy be president than obama.

[MaidenUtah1]

We never had a drug problem until the government got involved. What business is it of the government to have an interest in what I put into my body, which I, a free thinking individual, own? Answer: religious superstition and hyper-morality.

[armedholdup]

amen

[jenyfur4884]

I love this guy Gravel. With a bit more research, he may become my new hero.

He's right, however, the government (or rather military and CIA) already profit from the drug trade.

He's right about rehabilitation also, not just for stuff like meth, coke, and heroin, but also for everyone who is hooked on pharmaceutical drugs.

And lol @ orkasteez... you stay away from my rice krispy treats!

[orkasteez]

fuck yeah let the government make the cash and let me smoke weed every prob will get better money crime poverty drug use over all...thank god on the weed its waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay safer than drinking no one beats there hick wife on weed or kills old ladies dring drunk pot heads only steal ur rice krispies treats big crimes man

[Andrew32488]

Gravel, you're the man!

[burntvalve86]

hes wright we should end the drug war its a waist of time and money.

[Denouncethemachine]

So true

[database251]

People wonder why all politicians are liars. It's because they don't elect people who speak the truth like this man.

[globaldominationproj]

At last someone who makes sense - if government were truly concerned about the health of the citizens then GM foods and aspartame and fluoride would not be in general circulation.  Government is a hypocrite, and a dangerous hypocrite at that. MJ and others are outlawed because you can't get a patent on something that's 5000 years old - get real.

[Thrice13]

Mike Gravel makes so much sense it's unbelievable.

[SlaveStorm]

Prohibition only profits the criminals and police state

The blind senseless fear people have for drugs is a disconnect. They don't fear the state sponsored drugs, alcohol, coffee, prescriptions, all of which kill people everyday

Hemp has never killed anyone. In fact people who smoke pot live an average of 24 years longer than those that drink alcohol

Hemp is in the bible, it's is a super food a super bio fuel and makes over 55,000 products which are all produced by big oil synthetics today

[bugsycline]

let's not forget that the first king james bibles were made from hemp.

so were american flags

and so was the parachute that King George used to bail out of that fighter plane.

Listen to Jello biafra's "grow more pot" speech.... very interesting

[HeyYouNotYou]

The King James Version is a failure.

[Illiyuwn]

agreed the absolute worst translation in HISTORY!!

[HeyYouNotYou]

However, hemp is useful beyond doubt and the legalization of cannabis would mean more jobs.

Maybe there's some sort of secret power to it that the government doesn't want us to know? They hide a lot of things from us.

[watersigns01]

I think it's the drug co. lobbyists paying off our elected officials...more likely the reason it's illegal.

[HeyYouNotYou]

Not to mention, hemp oil could be used to power our cars and the such.

So there's absolutely no need to even get into this discussion. The only discussion we need to get into is with the people of America and legalize the use of hemp.

[ljrow49]

Great! At least one politician knows whats up. The bad news is it will NEVER happen because our CRIMINAL GOVERNMENT wants drugs to stay illegal to keep the price up [they bring the drugs in] and their butt buddies who own/run the prisons fat and happy.

[bpmbrent]

i want a pack of marijuana.

[darrenpollard1st]

Well said Mr Gravel. I've been saying this for years to the police & local polititions, but it doesn't fit in to the agenda so they continue to criminalise people over it rather than educate. Most of the profits from drugs are spent on black opps & secret agendas to further the NWO.

[Passenger87]

If cannabis is so bad then why did the dutch legalize it, and magic mushrooms you can't overdose on either can you overdose on alcohol? EASILY. every drug should be legal.

[igspal]

(cont'd): a BIOLOGICAL illness which has reached the brain [ie. a brain tumor, Lyme Disease (&/or other USUALLY MISDIAGNOSED bacterial illnesses that sometimes reach the brain), etc.]! In short, Gravel is RIGHT, in that WASTING our taxes on PRISONS (which ONLY make criminals BETTER criminals by the time they leave), OR giving prisoners the death penalty, is just WRONG...these people need HELP!!! Our taxes should be used to HELP these people!!! VOTE FOR GRAVEL!!!

[igspal]

This may or may NOT be related, but I DON'T believe ANYONE is BORN a "felon" (a BAD person)...I believe some people BECOME bad because of one or more of the following reasons: 1. He/she is addicted to a substance that is mind-altering &/or is EXTREMELY addictive that the person must steal, cheat, etc. to be able to keep buying it, 2. He/she was SCREWED-OVER MOST of his/her entire life (USUALLY by people he/she TRUSTED) & there is NO other recourse than taking one's own REVENGE, 3. He/she has

[laetrille]

For anyone who beleives that weed is bad for you you are dumb or just ignorant, weed has anti-leukemic properties.

[wickawickawatts]

mike gravel for pres and ron paul for vice.

[laetrille]

sorry, but it should be ron paul for president and gravel for vice.

[wickawickawatts]

touche

[smitmick]

no, dont like Ron's abortion standpoints, too much of a religious taste to it..

[laetrille]

It does not matter what standpoint Ron Paul has on abortion, the fact is abortion kills a human being. I dont blindly say this, I am attending med school. A fetus breaths, eats, moves, hear, has a heart beat, among others.

[smitmick]

sorry buddy, but that is not "a" fact. You cant call a bunch of cells (because thats what it is after a few days..) a human being. You need to get your facts straight.

[database251]

You and I are nothing but a bunch of cells. If you cut someone and destroy a few cells, you're going to jail. You need to recognize your "facts" as opinions.

[smitmick]

If you kill a fly you are not going jail, a fetus in its first week has fewer cells than the brain of a fly, thats a fact.

[database251]

A fetus has 46 chromosomes. The only species that has 46 chromosomes is homo sapiens. A fetus is a member of our species. It is human. That is a fact.

[smitmick]

A Hare has 46 chromosomes, please get your facts straight ones again.....

[database251]

Stop going to wikipedia for your "facts"

[database251]

I stand corrected, you're right about that. There are other animals. Regardless, the human genetic code contained therein is unique to each individual and the organism does NOT lack biological and physiological characteristics that "make it an actual human being." Saying so is simply idiotic.

[smitmick]

Your whole reasoning and facts are idiotic, please grow up...

[database251]

You dense fuck! My whole point is that your facts are nothing but your fucking opinion. You suck. Fuck you.

[bananax182]

Database broke. Smitmick wins.

[millergd00]

Geez. Control yourself freak.

[database251]

Clearly, you know nothing of addiction. Your input is not needed in matters you don't understand.

[GOTTshua]

i had an abortion in 1993, paid for by NY state taxpayers. i want to tell you that it is awful. i killed my first conceived & this blood is on my hands & those of NY.

i promised my self that i would never do that again & i have honoured this.

thankfully, in 2001, Yeshua forgave me of this sin & i am happy that my child is with Him. i pray that you will know YHWH and truly know all the pain/damage that abortion causes the mother & family members. shalom.

[smitmick]

I know a few women who had abortions and have no problem with it, because it was the best choice at that moment in their life. I think its again (!) the religious aspect that plays a major role why you feel guilty. Please, please dont pray for me its a waste of time, I'm an atheist.

[watersigns01]

I'm an Atheist too, and what the hell ever happened to keeping church & state separate? Boy, that went out the window a LONG time ago! You're absolutely right about the religious aspect, I was raised Catholic & they wanted me to feel guilty and repent for having sexual thoughts!...fucking ridiculous!!!!

[Sahrroh]

I once went to a Baptist gathering with a friend and in this totally re-written bible they gave me, it said that you should sooner cut off your hand than use it for acts of personal sin (aka masturbation) and sooner gouge out your own eyes (like fucking Oedipus, I guess) than look upon a women with lustful desire.

Fucking religion...

[watersigns01]

Ha, "personal sin", then why the fuck did their "God" give women the clitoris if sex isn't for enjoyment? The whole rationale is just insane!!!! My sentiments exactly....Fuck religion!

[bugsycline]

ok, with most of what you say, I agree...

however...

don't blame religions them selves for it is man whom has rewritten the works of the many Gods

it is man whom has interprated those words into something evil.

stupid man.

after all kings have beheaded many people whom did the first translations of the bible and the dead sea skrolls in an attempt to control the masses.

blame man, politics and money...

for the "Gods" are not the ones enforcing these man made rules

[watersigns01]

That's one of the only things I don't agree with Ron on as well. Although, he does believe that each state would be responsible for making abortion laws...that I agree with!

[69sk8life]

pot is only illegal because it comes from many other countries besides U.S. that if it becomes legal, the economy would get thrown off

the goverment is lying about all that stuff how weed is addicting and it makes u stupid and it causes lung cancer and its a gateway drug and all that stuff. it may not be the most healthy thing for u, but not nearly as bad as they say it is. i agree with Gravel. alchohal is much worse than weed and theres tons of other evidence about what he is trying to prove.

[wickawickawatts]

I've made the conclusion that the government lying about weed is the reason its a gateway drug, cause once you try weed you realize its not bad and some people (not all) experiment on other more addictive drugs thinking if the government lies about weed what else have they lied about.

Thats just my opinion.

[laetrille]

The Mayo clinic has been doing research in the anit-cancer properties of weed. It seems most helpful for Chronic lymphoblastic leukemia.

[rr1136]

He's got my vote...END TRANSMISSION

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[adrian1707]

Why is this obscure politicial the only one that makes logical sense?

[gpetz]

Because big money buys elections. Big money wants war continued and the drug war continues. A lot of money is made off both. We have a military-industrial complex and a penal-law enforcement complex working to maintian the status quo, even while they sink us.

[Barbaloox]

It's also a reflection on the average voter. The average voter is not interested in logical arguments as to why the drug war is wrong cannot possibly succeed. They would rather see the smooth-talking politician sort get up there and spout garbage like "We will crack down on drug dealers, keep drugs out of your children's schools, and win this war on drugs!" These types are the ones who get the votes from the masses, leaving candidates who are direct and logical with an enormous wall to climb.

[slagathor23]

Majority: stupid. Period.

[BlitzerSephiroth]

Come on people! We got 9 months till the general election in Nov. We can do this! Mike Gravel 08!

[ryanshaunkelly]

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[jagged22]

I agree with the idea of treating drug abuse as a social issue instead of a criminal one. But the idea of completely legalizing drugs is absurd. Not to mention grvael is pro choice on abortion. I would never vote for him not that I'm voting since im Canadian.

[sommybem]

If your not voting for him then why are you talking?

[abo3atrees]

Mike Gravel should be Our President people, "PEACE" is the answer!

[dimethicone5]

Mike Gravel for president!!!

[LliasiAsbi]

You should not vote for the lesser evil, or for the person who you think has a greater chance of winning. Do not vote for the candidates the media chooses for you. Do not vote for those who claim to have a similar love for God. Do not vote for charisma and fancy ads [paid for by way of corporate monies]

Vote for the candidate you believe in.

No it is not a waste of a vote

Voting for the designated winner is a waste of a vote

Even Hitler held elections

GO GRAVEL!

[LliasiAsbi]

He is absolutely correct about the prisons There was a recent case here in my town. Young boys and girls getting into the system for simple drug offenses for pot, while thousands of children and their parents are hooked on Aderral. And you see, when someone is locked up, they are almost inevitably exposed to AIDS since some righteous dicks keep condoms out of prisons. AIDS is the sentence for smoking a little hemp? Absolutely wrong. While Shire employees should be locked up for this ADHD fad.

[boogle362]

Common Sense. The government blows. Democrats and Republicans aren't interested in solving any problems. They don't freaking care about us. F*** them all. Gravel is a great person. So is Ron Paul.

[kikooo3345]

VOTE MIKE GRAVEL!!!!! he is the one candidate out there that is original and tells teh truth

[ndc1988]

For example, Ron Paul introduced the Family Education Freedom Act, which would give parents a $3,000 tax credit to send their kid to whatever school they want. Education can be better run locally, just as other social programs can be. LIMIT FEDERAL GOV'T.

[ochobit]

Ron Paul has the heart in the right place, and I respect him hugely for what he's done...

But Mike Gravel is the greatest guy running, people don't like him because he says the truth, and the truth hurts...

[loscakes]

MIKE GRAVEL FOR PRESIDENT!!!

[nowellian]

Ron Paul wants to throw working class Americans to the wolves (corporations).

Paul is libertarian and he is against government subsidies for working poor. Like food stamps, medicaid, education, etc.

Millions of Americans do work for low wages, how can they survive without social programs?

He will bring on the revolution alright!

[ndc1988]

How do you know those Americans can't survive without social programs? I understand what you are saying, and Gravel speaks the truth on many issues and is a honest man. But the free market ideals can work. Fact is: people cheat welfare, inner city public education sucks. The question is: Have social programs really helped?

[jesuspi]

Sorry fellas, but the U.S. shouldn't have this great guy as a president, we need him here in Venezuela... we have a loon here and we need someone with common sense.

[zasabiibasaz]

ron paul 2008

[waveoflight]

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[Spazzfrom1989]

It's sad that Gravel (and maybe kusinich i don't know you guys tell me) didn't get as much traction as ron paul did i just started to realize how much truth also comes from his words. Sad thing is though is that i didn't really know about gravel because i was so in to paul and thot all the dems were just bullshit politicians ahh what a mistake i made. Even though I'm voting paul ima look up gravel and kusinich more.

[karlmarx80]

Mike Gravel is 100% correct in everything he said..

[bluepenguin4]

doesnt have a snowballs chance in hell at winning in 08

[pistonsfan39]

Very smart man...

I wish more people would know about him, and yes, a Paul v. Gravel showdown would be my ultimate dream election. He would make a better running mate for Dr. Paul than crazy alien-fighter-man Kucinich.

[Veristic985]

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[fuzzywzhe]

I'm a Paul supporter, but good luck with the drive, seriously. Gravel's message is a good one, I just don't agree with his internal economic policy. Gravel versus Paul for President, that would be one hell of an election.

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[Arnack221]

Great!

[mawrestler103]

maybe... but ron paul is batshit insane, Gravel would make a better president

[fuzzywzhe]

> maybe... but ron paul is batshit insane,

> Gravel would make a better president

No he's not.

He's very well educated, and he's not insane. He just talks about things that nobody else has the balls to talk about.

Operation Ajax for example, and how that led to radical Islam.

[funnyguise]

He studied Ron Paul and is repeating almost word for word...

[fuzzywzhe]

> He studied Ron Paul and is repeating almost

> word for word...

No.

He's the real deal as much as Paul is.

He's a REAL Democrat, just as Paul is a REAL Republican.

[uncreativejackass]

"He studied Ron Paul and is repeating almost word for word..."

Two people aren't allowed to agree on an issue? F--k you, man.

The difference is that Ron Paul is a lunatic who wants to roll America back into the stone age. He wants to throw the poor to the wolves.

[Vhaeos]

How is he wanting to "throw the poor to the wolves"?

I will say that I disagree on what the other user said about Ron Paul. Their opinions on this issue are similar, but not the same.

[knowledgeofall]

yes

[Eyebird1]

I've never seen any person blame their local licensed liquor store or bar for crime, drunk driving and public disturbance due to alcohol consumption. It's always the pot dealer down the corner or no violent pot smoker in the alleyway. It truely IS bizarre.

[vidfreak56]

Since when has a pot dealer been blamed for someone commiting an offense while under the influence? Any local liquor store CAN be blamed for incidences that involve people who commit crimes while drunk, and I see it happen all the time.

[ixicampixi]

Mike Gravel 08

[Ellerynum2]

Mike Gravel '08

right on! Right right right on!

[hamsterpoop]

balls

[LucyStag]

Woo! Totally awesome. And he'll never get anywhere.

I don't like Gravel's economics, and some other stuff. But I like the man anyway, because he is not the same middle road Democrat that ends up supporting no real freedoms in any area. And I am sorry that he has so little support.

[mr1970gumby]

this guy is a senator? why hasnt he introduced legislation to adress this?

[Commando303X]

He's a former senator; he's no longer in Congress (he hasn't been since about 1980).

[Death2Prohibition]

Mike you said it all. Great man and great video.

[killerbred69]

Good for you ....say it like it is ,,,this country needs rehabilitation programs,,not time in jail . Lets spend that war money on some good for us.

[radarrider]

nice to hear some common sense.

end prohibition now and use police resources against real criminals !

[hamsterpoop]

Vote Mike Gravel for 2008

Don't fall for rhetoric... research Mike Gravel. Stop electing these rich people that don't care about us... TAKE INITIATIVE! SPREAD THE WORD!

[flavourdan]

The media will never cover someone like this. If they do it will be to call him a 'vote stealer' or a 'radical'. Enjoying your 'democracy' America?

[THACKER2786]

cool make him president

[HatTricksInc]

Wait... is this what Mike Gravel is like when he actually get's an opportunity to speak??

OW! That's awesome!!

CNN! CNN!! LET him speak next time!!!

He really has some worthwhile things to say.

Didn't you know, Mr. Journalism Corporation?

Try doing your homework next time CNN.

At least give each candidate an equal opportunity to speak. For Democracy's sake already.

[ghamal]

Wow. A politician that actually thinks things through.

[kdwormy]

this guy's brilliant

[Trying2bPerfect]

Great video. Please alert gravel2008 to get this video too.