The prez had his annual checkup, and was pronounced in fine health. The doc said he needs to quit smoking.
Here is a link to an AP story
and to another story from cbs
As one addicted, I think I can speak to this. The prez says he only lights up occasionally and continues to use nicotine replacement therapy - nicotine gum.
From experience, I don't think people can really be "occasional" smokers. You're either a tobacco junkie or you are not. The prez is in denial, and that's not a river in Egypt.
It is a very strong drug. and very addictive. I dont think ive ever met anyone who honestly only smoked once in awhile except for a couple people who puffed on a cigar once a year or so.
The story goes in to great detail about his checkup, as they always do. Do you really want to know that much about the exam?
"From experience, I don't think people can really be "occasional" smokers. You're either a tobacco junkie or you are not." ditto here. from experience. So glad that by the help of God I kicked em 25 years ago. Maybe the Pres. can quit someday.
ReplyDeleteFor transparency could we have just ONE picture of him smoking ? Who buys the suicide sticks for him ?
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I know a few people that only smoke when they drink alcohol. If they do that only once a week I don't think that makes them a nicotine junkie, but I don't understand why they even want to smoke at all..
ReplyDeleteFind something of substance to talk about. I mean really... ya'll must be bored.
ReplyDeleteI was kinda surprised that no one wanted to talk about the coffee party, as per the previous post.
ReplyDeleteSo, you got any info on the firing of the hospital CEO?
ReplyDeleteSeems a little odd so close to the end of her contract?
Then so many no comments by the board memebers?
Me thinks there was a major disagreement!
But on what and who was right? Wrong?
10:35, i wondered about all the secrecy also. i mean what was the reason for the firing at all. could be things are not so rosey at the hospital? inquiring minds ask!d. oh, james the check is in the mail.d
ReplyDeleteNo one wants to talk about it. which of course, makes it look worse.
ReplyDeleteYeah, the generic answer talk to the lawyer!
ReplyDeleteBut isn't there taxpayer money involved?
I think its time for the waterboard!
Sheesh does it really matter if the President smokes? I bet he eats bacon fat by the loads, are we going to debate his eating habits as well? Just because we elected him doesn't mean we own him. Get a life!
ReplyDeleteHow much does smoking cost the healthcare system every year?
ReplyDeleteAnswer: 73 BILLION dollars per year?
The POTUS should be a role model to our children, not teaching them bad habits.
Ya your right sg, but bad diets AND/OR obesity has outpaced illness and diseased from cigarettes.
ReplyDeletePerhaps, the parent(s) should be role models themselves. The President should not be the scape goat for all mankind.
ReplyDeleteI don't smoke... but I'm not going to ramble on and on about his smoking. I don't drink.... I battle my weight... but, then... I'm sure you could say a lot about overeating.
Mankind's greed has gotten this country in a 'ringer'.... no one person is to blame.
i.e. "CHECK THE MIRROR - BEFORE YOU POINT THE FINGER AT SOMEONE ELSE"
I left the 3/4 3:20 comment and I am not pointing fingers at anyone, I was simply stating some facts. I have battled my weight also since I was a teenager and 11 years ago I lost a little over 100 pounds which was a little too much for me and gained 20 lbs back and find I can maintain my weight now through plenty of exercise. Still a battle though. My point is, is that society condems us if we're fat or a cigarette smoker and that is something I am sick of. So you're right. People should take a good hard look in the mirror and stop pointing fingers.
ReplyDeleteCome on. You're telling me that the POTUS should not be a role model to young people? Why then does every parent tell their kids "You can grow up to be anything your want, even the President of the United States!"
ReplyDeleteHe is a role model, and should not be setting bad examples.
Maybe sg needs to take a good look in the mirror and quit acting like he is perfect
ReplyDeleteI looked in the mirror like you suggested, and just as I thought... I'm perfect.
ReplyDeleteOkay, not really, but I have no vices such as smoking, drinking, drugs, etc, AND I don't pass bad habits on to my children. Perfect? No. But good enough for me and mine.
clap, clap, clap.... pat yourself on the back sg...
ReplyDeleteI know of many parents that have never smoked, drank, or used drugs in front of their children.
(applause)
Perhaps, you're the perfect role model... and maybe not. But take a look at the tv role models that our youngsters have.
Politicians, Actors, Actresses, Athletes.....
role models yes! Good role models, maybe-maybe
not!
In front of the children or anywhere else.
ReplyDeleteMorals have continually gone downhill for many generations. Things that are acceptable today were not many years ago.
Add to the fact that family values is on the downswing.
ReplyDeleteI agree.
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