Tancredo Backs Out Of Bet To Smoke Pot

[DonViejo]

Source: TPM



NICK MARTIN 7:04 PM EST, SATURDAY JANUARY 26, 2013

Ex-Rep. Tom Tancredo (R-CO) on Friday backed out of his bet to smoke pot if Colorado legalized the drug for recreational use, saying that going through with it would have set a bad example for his grandchildren.

The immigration hardliner had promised a promotional filmmaker that although he did not partake in drugs he would give marijuana a try if voters in the state passed Amendment 64, which was designed to legalize pot for recreational use. The measure passed in November, and Tancredo said this week he would make good on his promise.

But in an email posted Friday by Denver television station KUSA, Tancredo said he was going to “welch” on his bet.

From the email:

I am especially concerned that the publicity may cause my grandkids to have to justify my actions to their peers and afraid that no matter how many times I say I am NOT condoning the use of marijuana, that that message will not get through. My grandchildren are extremely precious to me and I would never want to do anything that puts them in a difficult situation.

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Link to Tancredo's e-mail:
http://www.9news.com/news/local/article/312651/222/Tom-Tancredo-will-pass-on-puff

[Exultant Democracy]

1. He probably should have thought of that befre he made the bet. But I'm fine with him backing out

Im sure there are plenty of people in CO happy to pinch hit for him as it were.

[thatgemguy]

2. Always knew

He's a liar and a coward.

[Renew Deal]

3. I'm OK with this as long as Ted Nugent goes through with his promise.

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[haydukelives]

8. LOL

[marble falls]

23. The only question is: will the Nuge shit himself figuratively or literally?

[TeamPooka]

4. better to let your grandchildren know your word and promise is worthless also

that you are a liar and a deadbeat welsher.

[mike_c]

5. would have been a waste of good ganja anyway....

I'll smoke his share.

[Gregorian]

6. He might actually become conscious.

And that goes against everything Republican. Couldn't have that now.

[longship]

7. Wimp!!

Marijuana never hurt anybody.

Wimp!

[winstars]

9. More of the same for TT, once a coward always a coward:

[Iwillnevergiveup]

10. May Tancredo

forever be an EX!

[Grassy Knoll]

11. Another CON Liar......

What a great example and video proof that these assholes are talking
threw their necks.

[Trascoli]

12. Awe... I was looking forward to this

now it wont happen. At least in public.

[SoapBox]

13. Of course he would back out...

He's a PukeBagger...that makes him a loud mouth, POS, liar.

[Proletariatprincess]

14. Marijuana smoke can make liberals out of conservatives...

That is why I have a fantasy to hot box a full session of congress and keep them in the Capital to watch Oliver Stone and Michael Moore and Michael Parente documentaries for a minimum of one week.
Now that would be an education system...

[beevul]

15. Welching on a bet sets a good example for his grandchildren? N/T

[Fumesucker]

16. He's a Republican

And he wanted to pass his values on to his grandkids.

[beevul]

17. I know right?

"See kids, its much more important to be anti-drug than it is to be honest and trustworthy"

[7wo7rees]

18. Bummer for the grandkids

To be closely tied to a public figure who cannot see past his public image to prove there is no lie greater than a Big Lie.

[Ian David]

19. His grandkids are probably laughing their stoned assess off. n/t

[logosoco]

20. So I am guessing this guy does not drink alcohol?

Other wise isn't he basically saying "Look, kids, grandpa is a hypocrite!"
(yes, he is a rebublican so that may go without saying...)

[marble falls]

21. It isn't as if he hasn't welched, lied, or broken promised before.

[DinahMoeHum]

22. Pansy.

n/t

[tavernier]

24. Good for him.

I'm a booze drinker,an occasional pot smoker, and an ex cig smoker. None of these habits have ever made me healthier, wealthier, or wiser. They are just a recreation that I enjoy, but I don't encourage any of them to my grand kids. I've never smoked or been drunk in their presence and I don't consider this as "lying" to them.

I do talk to my grand kids about being kind and helpful and truthful and praise and encourage those qualities.

I have no doubt that they will develop their own bad habits without my help.

I'm no fan of Tancredo in any way, shape or form, but in this case I won't judge him.

[libdem4life]

29. He judged himself and admitted to, at the very least, being stupid.

[SemperEadem]

25. but I'll bet he'll go have a drink in front of his grandchildren

and they know where his liquor cabinet is.

[rurallib]

26. so sorry to hear he has spawned.

[think]

27. No worries. Just glad he supported Amendment 64

He might prefer edibles. Less conspicuous....

[otohara]

28. Shows How Out of Touch He is With COLORADO

Colorado loves pot, has for years.
I knew it would pass.

[KansDem]

30. Well, if that's the case...can I have his doobie?!!

[Paladin]

31. Tancredo, Every Breath You Take Is A Bad Example To Your Grandkids.

A few tokes might have made you marginally better; it sure wouldn't have made you any worse......