Willie Nelson Endorses Republican for President
Country music giant Willie Nelson has called on all stoners and marijuana advocates to put the bong down -- don't be paranoid, bro, no one's gonna steal it -- and get out the vote in 2012 for Republican presidential candidate Gary Johnson.
After meeting with the former New Mexico Governor following a concert in his native Texas, Nelson decided to give his Teapot Party's endorsement to Johnson, a longtime pot fan.
In his
official response to the honor, Johnson called Nelson an "iconic entertainer, philanthropist, innovator and champion for individual rights."
"Not only is he a superstar talent, he is a bold advocate for social change," Johnson continued. "Americans are demanding the freedom and opportunity to pursue their dreams without interference from a heavy-handed government, and Willie Nelson lends a tremendous voice to those demands."
On marijuana, Nelson has said "Tax it, regulate it, legalize it." During the Republican debate on May 5, Johnson echoed that opinion, saying "I advocate legalizing marijuana -- control it, regulate, tax it."
He entered the race in April during a trip to the all-important primary state of New Hampshire.
This is the first endorsement for the newly formed Teapot Party. In 2008, Nelson gave his support to Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Democrat of Ohio.
Nelson was arrested in late November of last year at a border checkpoint in Texas when agents found six ounces of giggle smoke on his tour bus. When asked whose pot it was, Nelson piped up and took the rap.
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Yeah right...I really am going to listen to what Willie says.
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Willie is not getting enough oxygen to his brain. Too bad.
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The economy, jobs, national debt, spending out of control, the hell with all that, lets smoke some pot.
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Willie would have to be stoned to want a Republican for dog catcher let alone President.. Did he say legalize and regulate marijuana?? The Republicans don't want to regulate anything ..That's why oil,healthcare and wall street are out of control..Kepp smoking Willie.. That popping sound you'll soon hear is your head leaving your backside!!
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The economy, jobs, national debt, spending out of control, the hell with all that, lets smoke some pot.
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What a waste...
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Seems like Willy just found out that our president is black, and that dog don't hunt!!
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Cousins marrying cousins!!
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what's a ledgend?
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His tour bus runs on biofuel...read up before ya spout off!
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Willy Nelson?????
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Willie wants pot legalized so he stays away from being arrested constantly that is the only reason, Willie is so stoned he really doesn't care who the president is, alot of the celebs that partied with the clintons turned around and stabbed Hillary in the back
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Sorry Willie, I've always been a fan of yours, but you just screwed up, big time ! Don't base your political views on pot and endorse a candidate that's not qualified !
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Being qualifed for a job is no longer a requirement for President, we are living through proof of that:)
There are issues other than this old fools dope. I think the old lizard has been using too long.
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@mem ... totally agree!!!!
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Who are you to judge who's qualified to be president? Any citizen over 35 is qualified. An ex-governor is perfect for the job.
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I left you a message on page 1 and i dont type or spell well But you should see the movie WILD IN THE STREETS, Its about lowering the age of running for president to 24, and it goes on to were they drug the olders and put them in camps on lsd,until the kids take over as president, has alot of hard rock in it .
That's right Tom if you don't like Obama that absolutely means your a racist. People like you, have set race relations back 50 years with your stupid talking point about everyone not agreeing with Obama being a racist.
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No way, these Republicans have an agenda, worse then the Democrats. They want to continue , giving the rich more tax breaks, and let the corporations have a bigger share of your money. They also want to over turn roe vs wade. They are anti teacher, do not care about education. Will throw your mothers and fathers in the street when the privatize medicare. This is just another liar, to get your vote. Don't do it.
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