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Zero Cool's avatar

I mentioned this in yesterday's thread but strangely enough, there's one issue not mentioned which Gaetz has divided the GOP on: Marijuana.

Gaetz has argued for a pro-cannabis agenda since he originally got elected to the House back in 2016. If he's pissing off Republicans across the board in Congress, this issue happens to be one of them. Kevin McCarthy is certainly no exception.

But aside from this, Gaetz's agenda has been clear - Disruption.

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Andrew's avatar

It’s a non-issue. The GOP tried clutching their pearls to no avail bc weed is chill and fun and voters agree. The real issue is how much coke he does.

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Zero Cool's avatar

Agreed. Not praising Gaetz for doing this but he happens to have a better record on it than many Republicans in the House.

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Jonathan's avatar

No he does not; he's into weed for his personal fortune only(oh, and probably his personal usage)

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Zero Cool's avatar

According to this article, Gaetz has a history in being pro-marijuana reform with his agenda. Such advocates and the industry see an ally in Gaetz.

Personally benefitting or not, his record is his record.

https://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/politics/2024/11/15/marijuana-industry-bullish-on-trump-choice-of-matt-gaetz-for-ag/76294637007/

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Jonathan's avatar

he's in it for his money and his personal stash

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Zero Cool's avatar

I sense that. Gaetz' ego really overrules everything that he is supposed to do in the House.

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Jonathan's avatar

exactly; his father was actually a formidable power in state politics; the son is an entitled frat boy clown with real power that he's got no clue as to how to wield

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Zero Cool's avatar

Oh yes. I read the story about Gaetz' history. Like Trump, he brags about money a lot. Apparently in high school he wouldn't stop doing this in front of classmates.

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