No Smoking

[david13]

With all the info out on smoking, the warnings, all the information out there, and the psas you would think that someone as smart as Barack Obama would not smoke, would stop smoking.
I hope so.
Nixon quit smoking during his tenure in the White House. He used a 45 caliber bullet to do it.
He had the ss take out the gunpowder, and when he got the 'urge' (to smoke) he would chew on or suck on the bullet.
A smart person like Obama should quit smoking.
dc

[NYC_SKP]

1. I did not know that about Nixon...

I should try that, I need to quit.

I wonder if a 9mm would work. I'm outta .45's.

:smoke:

[Taverner]

2. Yes, but brow beating him will only make him want to blow smoke in your face

Like I did every time an anti-smoking zealot complained to me.

Look - badgering smokers will not make them quit - trust me. I'm an ex smoker who still fights for smoker's rights.

[david13]

14. An intelligent

discussion is not brow beating. Blowing smoke in someone's face is.
Blowing smoke in someone's face is not a RIGHT, it is an offense.
dc

[seabeyond]

22. he should stop.... no shit. if he is so smart he would know.... no shit

and intelligent person would not smoke, .... you are full of shit.

that isn't an intelligent conversation. and intelligent conversation about obama smoking or anyone would be the addiction factor of smoking and why it is so difficult for so many intelligent people that are well aware of the ill effects of their smoking on their body continue to smoke. and beating one up, calling them stupid, or guilt will only aggravate the addiction, not stop it.

[trayfoot]

47. AMEN, seabeyond!

[Vanje]

37. He already knows smoking is bad for his health.

Count on it!

[tekisui]

3. If it keeps him confident, calm and cool, I really don't care.

He is a grown man and can make his own decisions about his health.

[ret5hd]

4. No shit. As long as he works on the economy, peace, and int'l relations...

I don't care if he goes thru a full box of Havana stogies a day.

[Fire1]

20. Totally agree.

[Shiver]

5. I agree

If the worst happens, I don't want a President going through a nic-fit while contemplating that big red button...

[Avalux]

6. Being smart has nothing to do with it. How do you know Obama is still smoking?

I saw a ridiculous youtube video yesterday. Someone shot footage of 'Obama' opening a back door of the White House and stepping outside; they claimed he was looking for a place to smoke. Trouble is - the man was clearly not Obama.

It is amusing to watch the Right Wing's fascination with whether or not Obama is smoking.

[stillcool]

7. any thing will do..

lord help us when the girls get their puppy.

[DJ13]

8. Whats with all the smoking nazi's recently?

geesh, leave him alone!

[Taverner]

10. I know - its like this is a bigger deal than FISA

Oh shred my civil liberties - but DON'T SMOKE!!!! ARGH!!! 20th HAND SMOKE!!!!

[Fire1]

21. lmao!!! This is sanctimonious bullshit!!

[Warpy]

9. It's an intensely strong addiction

and some people are simply unable to stop. He might be one of them.

It has absolutely nothing to do with intelligence. He knows it's a stupid habit. It has everything to do with brain chemistry, and there's not that much we can do about that at this stage.

[ProgressiveProfessor]

11. That is the in vogue excuse for what is a drug additicion

Yes its a legal drug with all sort of protections (growing, selling, exporting, etc). Regardless, those who use it regularly are drug addicts.

[varkam]

44. So? eom

[DearAbby]

12. With two wars ongoing

the economy is in shambles, 55 Million Americans without healthcare coverage...on and on...and you worry about Obama smoking?

Talk about stupid shit to worry about...As far as I know, smoking is still legal. With all the shit to really be worried about, this isnt one of them...give it a rest.

[NorCalDem]

13. Yes, and I don't think he should wear blue ties either....

Also, he must brush his teeth at least twice a day, and eat ONLY organic/free range food. I mean, he's only an intelligent, confident, independent man who happens to be the president of the united states, therefore he is not to be trusted in making his own decisions regarding his health and lifestyle... am i right?!?

[Redstone]

28. Bingo!

Redstone

[david13]

15. Is this DU or

apology central for the tobacco industry?
dc

[TahitiNut]

18. Don't like it??

Tough shit.

:shrug:

[seabeyond]

23. oh, so du is nanny central butting into others lives and telling them the

choices they MUST make. i feel so much better. rollin eyes

he is a grown man and he makes his own decisions. butt out.

[Texasgal]

16. Intelligence has nothing to do with smoking.

That's like saying all over weight people are stupid. :eyes:

Addiction is very hard and I am very proud of Obama for putting an effort into stopping it.

We should support his efforts in trying to quit and stop so damned judgmental.

[TahitiNut]

17. Yup. Clearly George W. Bush is a far superior being than Obama since he didn't smoke.

And FDR? Obviously FDR was a detestable human being for smoking. The horror.

:eyes:

The Nixon fan club has spoken, I guess.

:puke:

[seabeyond]

19. it is really none of your business, firstly. i hired obama for a job

bottom line. i expect it done, or he gets fired. smoking is a non issue

[Harry Monroe]

24. As long as he is not doing it around his daughters or wife

No big deal.

[pmorlan1]

25. Keep on Smoking Barrack

As a smoker myself I hope he continues if only to bug the self-righteous non-smokers. lol

[Redstone]

27. Yes, indeed. I'd share a 'boro with him, even though they're a bit strong for me.

Redstone

[Redstone]

26. "chew or suck on the bullet?" Yeah, sure.

Redstone

[MrSlayer]

29. President Obama should do whatever he wants to do.

If he wants to smoke he can smoke. I hate people minding other people's business.

[firedupdem]

30. Who gives a fuck and how do you know if he's smoking or not?

Leave that concern to his wife and children. Our concern is him hopefully cleaning up even half the problems the last administration caused.

[david13]

31. I did not

say if I knew if he was smoking or not.
I did not say I gave a "fuck" one way or the other.
I did say he should quit. If he doesn't do a thing, then he cannot quit it, CAN HE!
If you are so in love with the big tobacco conglomerates, just put your money in an envelope and send it to big tobacco. You might avoid lung cancer that way.
Smoking does not make you LESS nervous, it makes you MORE nervous.
Are you saying that he SHOULD smoke? That smoking is a GOOD thing?
Well it isn't.
And, if he smokes, he is a bad influence on the stupid little kids who see it and think it is ok.
It isn't.
Republicans are against "regulation", and NO SMOKING is a regulation. What are you all, a bunch of Republicans?
Most of the Democrats and Republicans I know don't smoke, and they know it is a bad thing, not a good thing.
That is what I said.

[Joe the Revelator]

32. Is this a 2nd grade english paper on the evils of smoking?

Get over it.

[Vanje]

39. Leave the man alone. Good Lord!

When he's ready to quit, He'll quit.

Like I did.

[Mari333]

33. well..I know I dont want him anywhere NEAR the red button

if he starts going into withdrawals..I turn into a crazed psycho babbling frenzied quaking banana manic flibberdeegibbity whackadoodle.
give the man a smoke on occassion when he starts stressing out.
I am sure he knows its stupid. he can quit when he leaves office.

[Waiting For Everyman]

34. A smart person shouldn't be judging other people.

Until they're perfect themselves.

[Hannah Bell]

35. FDR smoked too, as have others. Economy crashing, mass lay-offs,

2-front war - but so many folks who can't bear the idea that ANYONE, ANYWHERE, should smoke.

"Reefer Madness" for liberals.

Get over it, y'all.

Heh - I'm smoking three cigarettes as I type. Can you smell the secondhand fumes?

[seabeyond]

38. choke choke, ... cough cough. geez, the third hand smoke on your screen

is gonna take me out. i am gonna die... we are all gonna die.


and YOU did it to me. wink.

the funny. if this was a smoking thread without obama, it would have a totally different feel. go figure, when talking about obama smoking, people are all of a sudden "reasonable". any other smoking, reason is out the window.

[Hannah Bell]

40. I think it's cause the serious anti-smoking nannies are also serious obamites - cognitive dissonance

So they just avoid the thread, leaving the field open to moderates & chain smokers.

[Vanje]

36. Smoking is certainly unhealthy

...but chewing on lead is not so good either!

[Skittles]

41. have you ever been addicted to nicotine?

[Raine]

42. I hope Obama succeeds in his attempt to quit

smoking, I want him to live a long and healthy life.

[kster]

43. Will I Live to see 80? Here's something to think about.

I recently picked a new primary care doctor. After two visits and exhaustive Lab tests, he said I was doing 'fairly well' for my age.


A little concerned about that comment, I couldn't resist asking him, 'Do you think I'll live to be 80?'


He asked, 'Do you smoke tobacco, or drink beer or wine?'


'Oh no,' I replied. 'I'm not doing drugs, either!'


Then he asked, 'Do you eat rib-eye steaks and barbecued ribs?


'I said, 'No, my former doctor said that all red meat is very unhealthy!'

'Do you spend a lot of time in the sun, like playing golf, sailing, hiking, or bicycling?'


'No, I don't,' I said.


He asked, 'Do you gamble, drive fast cars, or have a lot of sex?'


'No,' I said


He looked at me and said,....'Then, why do you even give a shit?





:rofl:

[quickesst]

45. Like drug addiction.....

....if you have never been under the spell, you have no business "advising" anyone. You will never, I repeat never, understand what it's like, no matter how many books, lectures, or studies you read, or participate in. Never. Thanks.
quickesst

[sweetpotato]

46. Its still legal, right?

As long as its legal - why do you care?