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I don't really understand why people would think Trump would be supportive of any kind of intoxicant. His older brother was an alcoholic and died before their d

I don't really understand why people would think Trump would be supportive of any kind of intoxicant. His older brother was an alcoholic and died before their dad (which depending on the source you're reading, had a big impact on him).

JBReefer 9y ago
Well, he said a bunch of pro-weed stuff at one point, so it's not coming from nowhere: https://www.merryjane.com/news/want-marijuana-legalized-then-donald-trump-is-your-best-option https://www.merryjane.com/news/want-marijuana-legalized-then...
code_duck 9y ago
Many believed Trump to be a libertarian or even a closet Democrat, who supported saner policy for the practical reasons that many do, setting aside their personal beliefs about whether individuals should consume drugs.
- ktRolster 9y ago
  More than a closet Democrat, he was an active Democrat who voted Democrat and donated to the party. Overall philosophically he's probably more 'opportunist' than anything.
  - code_duck 9y ago
    Sure, in the past. If he's a Democrat now or in the past 8 years, it's definitely a well-kept secret.
OscarCunningham 9y ago
Many of the biggest benefits of marijuana legalisation come from the fact that it tends to displace alcohol.
icantdrive55 9y ago
His brother was different than Donald too. He wasen't quite as comfortable being the rich kid. Yes--alcohol, in significant quantities, is not good for depression, but everything I read about his brother just reminded me how differnt siblings can be in families. I don't know why he committed suicide. Donald blames it on alcohol. The easiest variable in a complex situation--as usual. No real thought--it's just the alcohol. I do find Donald's diet ironic. He eats like a teen, and looks healthy? Plus, he has so much energy. Then again, these rich guys seem to live forever? I don't if it's they have a differnt kind of stress than us mortals, or they just have more to live for? I think it's less stress. Life in America shouldn't be this difficult.

JBReefer 9y ago

Well, he said a bunch of pro-weed stuff at one point, so it's not coming from nowhere: https://www.merryjane.com/news/want-marijuana-legalized-then-donald-trump-is-your-best-option https://www.merryjane.com/news/want-marijuana-legalized-then...

code_duck 9y ago

Many believed Trump to be a libertarian or even a closet Democrat, who supported saner policy for the practical reasons that many do, setting aside their personal beliefs about whether individuals should consume drugs.

ktRolster 9y ago
More than a closet Democrat, he was an active Democrat who voted Democrat and donated to the party. Overall philosophically he's probably more 'opportunist' than anything.
- code_duck 9y ago
  Sure, in the past. If he's a Democrat now or in the past 8 years, it's definitely a well-kept secret.

OscarCunningham 9y ago

Many of the biggest benefits of marijuana legalisation come from the fact that it tends to displace alcohol.

icantdrive55 9y ago

His brother was different than Donald too. He wasen't quite as comfortable being the rich kid. Yes--alcohol, in significant quantities, is not good for depression, but everything I read about his brother just reminded me how differnt siblings can be in families. I don't know why he committed suicide. Donald blames it on alcohol. The easiest variable in a complex situation--as usual. No real thought--it's just the alcohol. I do find Donald's diet ironic. He eats like a teen, and looks healthy? Plus, he has so much energy. Then again, these rich guys seem to live forever? I don't if it's they have a differnt kind of stress than us mortals, or they just have more to live for? I think it's less stress. Life in America shouldn't be this difficult.