EPISODE · Aug 20, 2024 · 34 MIN
Walz reaches out to non-die hard Democrats while the FDA fumbles on MDMA
from Commonwealth Classical Liberal Podcast · host Classical Liberal Party of Virginia
Episode 34: Walz reaches out to non-die hard Democrats while the FDA fumbles on MDMA. “We respect our neighbors and their personal choices…We live by the golden rule, and that golden rule is, mind your own damn business." Is Governor Walz genuine in his statement and recent outreach to "old school libertarian, Republican Nebraskan(s)" or was this mere lip service? Brian and Andy discuss their hopes and hesitations as they look at the need for genuine outreach to non-party die-hards, and the importance of good intentions and compromise in politics. They then expressed disappointment with the FDA's recent review of MDMA use to help treat PTSD, criticizing the current regulatory process and the prohibitionist approach of the federal government and revisiting the CLPVA’s position on ending the drug war while promoting personal choice and responsibility. Relevant links from this episode include: Walz tells 'old school libertarian, Republican' Nebraskans 'this is the ticket for you', 17 Aug FDA Declines To Approve MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy As a PTSD Treatment, 12 Aug News Release: Lykos Therapeutics Announces Complete Response Letter for Midomafetamine Capsules for PTSD CLPVA Podcast: Go Bolder! State-sponsored religion, MDMA therapy, privacy rights in the digital space & more, 02 Jul CLPVA Podcast: End The Drug War, with Special Guest, Elizabeth Nolan Brown, 05 Feb Other items in the news: At State Legislatures Summit, Groups Lobby for Changes to Sex Work Laws, 12 Aug Sears is changing her tune on Trump, but MAGA nation has not forgotten, 09 Aug Virginia’s pregnant women must travel farther as the maternity care crisis grows. Doulas are stepping in to fill gaps. 13 Aug 2024 (touch back on healthcare reform) US appeals court rules geofence warrants are unconstitutional, 13 Aug FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes New Actions to Lower Housing Costs by Cutting Red Tape to Build More Housing, 13 Aug Tax reform back on table as General Assembly panel meets for the first time Chaos erupts at Lynchburg City Council meetings, 14 Aug & Lynchburg City Council votes to censure two of its members, 14 Aug Learn more! Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Open markets. Open minds. Free people. https://clpvirginia.org Liberal Party USA: https://www.liberalpartyusa.org Join Us: https://clpvirginia.org/join Facebook: Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Instagram: classicalliberalpartyva X, formerly Twitter: @clpvirginia Chris on Bluesky: @frashure.bsky.social Andy on Threads: @andy_jabbour
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Episode 34: Walz reaches out to non-die hard Democrats while the FDA fumbles on MDMA. “We respect our neighbors and their personal choices…We live by the golden rule, and that golden rule is, mind your own damn business." Is Governor Walz genuine in his statement and recent outreach to "old school libertarian, Republican Nebraskan(s)" or was this mere lip service? Brian and Andy discuss their hopes and hesitations as they look at the need for genuine outreach to non-party die-hards, and the importance of good intentions and compromise in politics. They then expressed disappointment with the FDA's recent review of MDMA use to help treat PTSD, criticizing the current regulatory process and the prohibitionist approach of the federal government and revisiting the CLPVA’s position on ending the drug war while promoting personal choice and responsibility. Relevant links from this episode include: Walz tells 'old school libertarian, Republican' Nebraskans 'this is the ticket for you', 17 Aug FDA Declines To Approve MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy As a PTSD Treatment, 12 Aug News Release: Lykos Therapeutics Announces Complete Response Letter for Midomafetamine Capsules for PTSD CLPVA Podcast: Go Bolder! State-sponsored religion, MDMA therapy, privacy rights in the digital space & more, 02 Jul CLPVA Podcast: End The Drug War, with Special Guest, Elizabeth Nolan Brown, 05 Feb Other items in the news: At State Legislatures Summit, Groups Lobby for Changes to Sex Work Laws, 12 Aug Sears is changing her tune on Trump, but MAGA nation has not forgotten, 09 Aug Virginia’s pregnant women must travel farther as the maternity care crisis grows. Doulas are stepping in to fill gaps. 13 Aug 2024 (touch back on healthcare reform) US appeals court rules geofence warrants are unconstitutional, 13 Aug FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes New Actions to Lower Housing Costs by Cutting Red Tape to Build More Housing, 13 Aug Tax reform back on table as General Assembly panel meets for the first time Chaos erupts at Lynchburg City Council meetings, 14 Aug & Lynchburg City Council votes to censure two of its members, 14 Aug Learn more! Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Open markets. Open minds. Free people. https://clpvirginia.org Liberal Party USA: https://www.liberalpartyusa.org Join Us: https://clpvirginia.org/join Facebook: Classical Liberal Party of Virginia Instagram: classicalliberalpartyva X, formerly Twitter: @clpvirginia Chris on Bluesky: @frashure.bsky.social Andy on Threads: @andy_jabbour
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