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Old 01-13-2009, 10:26 AM
 
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Obama nominates anti-smoking zealot to the #2 spot at Health and Human services. Of course he can still smoke at Cabinet meetings just as long as Dashle doesn't bring along his #2.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/14/us...l?ref=politics
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Old 01-13-2009, 10:41 AM
 
Location: Washington state
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Obama nominates anti-smoking zealot to the #2 spot at Health and Human services. Of course he can still smoke at Cabinet meetings just as long as Dashle doesn't bring along his #2.

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/14/us...l?ref=politics
I think this is a good thing....Hopefully this is a signal that Obama recognizes the health hazards smoking presents for children and adults. What he should do, as President and ultimate role model, is to quit smoking himself....purposely inhaling carcinogens is foolish.
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Old 01-13-2009, 11:24 AM
 
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purposely inhaling carcinogens is foolish.
As a fellow junkie, I understand, but I can't afford Betty Ford.
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Old 01-14-2009, 09:01 PM
 
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As a fellow junkie, I understand, but I can't afford Betty Ford.
nicotine is one of the most addictive substances out there. so for those hooked... sorry. But to the future, really think twice before you decide to smoke.
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Old 01-15-2009, 05:00 AM
 
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nicotine is one of the most addictive substances out there. so for those hooked... sorry. But to the future, really think twice before you decide to smoke.
When I started smoking, I was being shot at. So, at the time it seemed to be the lesser of the two evils.
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Old 01-15-2009, 05:53 AM
 
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EVERYTHING hinges on how much money the tobacco industry lobbyists have....PERIOD!
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