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Saturday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:50 PM
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Has Obama quit smoking?
I'm just curious.
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HiFructosePronSyrup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:51 PM
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1. Yup.
Has Clinton recovered from her drinking problem?



















:hide:
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goldcanyonaz Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:52 PM
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7. ....
Edited on Wed Mar-05-08 05:53 PM by goldcanyonaz
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:53 PM
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9. Remember when the Clintons showed up on the show, "Cops"?
That was embarrassing.
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HiFructosePronSyrup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:54 PM
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11. Oh, the domestic violence case?
The one wear Hillary was wearing the bright yellow sleeve-less T-shirt?

Yeah, that was more sad then funny.
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:55 PM
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15. Yes, that one
Poor Bill. He told the cops that he, "walked into a door." :(

And hey! Hillary was smoking in that episode.
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rug Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:54 PM
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12. As embarassing as when the Obamas showed up in Ohio.
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Saturday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:57 PM
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18. Having a bad day Obama supporter? LOL
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:57 PM
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20. Not at all
But you apparently are based on your behavior today. Sorry. :hug:
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Saturday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:01 PM
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29. Quite to the contrary, it's a wonderful day in my neighborhood. nt
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HiFructosePronSyrup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:01 PM
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32. Really?
So I'm guessing you haven't heard the news out of Texas?
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:01 PM
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33. If you say so
:hug:
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Saturday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:56 PM
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16. Hillary doesn't have a drinking problem, but you knew that. nt
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HiFructosePronSyrup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:57 PM
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19. ...
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rug Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:01 PM
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31.  ...
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HiFructosePronSyrup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:02 PM
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36. plagiarist.
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Mags Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:04 PM
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39. I think he is a closet smoker.
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HiFructosePronSyrup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:05 PM
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41. I think you're a closet case.
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Mags Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:15 PM
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54. what makes you think so? Tell me, tell me now.
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JVS Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:55 PM
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64. Yeah, she switched to coffee enemas.
Helps her keep awake and active, but periodically they fuck up and put too much in which makes her jittery and angry (as seen on TV).
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Mike03 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:51 PM
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2. As a Nicorette addict, I was wondering the same thing. NT
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democrattotheend Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:52 PM
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3. I believe so
I read recently that he had quit smoking, and that his wife had said he could only run for president if he quit.
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:52 PM
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4. Awesome burn of a thread
Why didn't you include the photo too? You're gonna lose your street cred in Hilland.

Here, let me help you out.



You're welcome.
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Saturday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:00 PM
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26. Who darkened his skin? And why is that cigarette so white? LOL
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rinsd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:52 PM
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5. I believe he quit as a precondition from Michelle for her permission to run.
I hope he has been able to stick with it. I just passed my two year quit-averssary.

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MadBadger Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:54 PM
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10. I think a cigarette in his mouth would be all over the news
And besides that photoshopped picture, I havent seen any.
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rinsd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:00 PM
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27. Probably.
But like I said good for him.

Quitting smoking is incredibly difficult.
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Yes We Did Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:54 PM
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13. One month for me!
Woo Hoo! I almost cracked a week ago.
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rinsd Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:59 PM
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24. Where you are now is a dangerous time for quitters.
You're past the physical but the psychological will still be difficult for the next month or two.

Only advice I can give is that a quitting smoker cannot have just a drag.

Stay strong!
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bajamary Donating Member (427 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:52 PM
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6. I think so

I read that Michele said if he wanted to run for President, she'd support him BUT he'd have to quit smoking.

So I believe he quit a few months ago.
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marlakay Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:53 PM
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8. I heard he did a long time ago
and you know how hard that is, I mean if ever you needed a habit like that it would be under the biggest stress of his life. I have given him big points for that. Wish I could be the same with dieting.
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Dogmudgeon Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:55 PM
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14. Yes, and good for him!
I may be supporting Hillary for President, but I'll support anybody who wants to stop smoking.

:thumbsup:

--p!
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midora Donating Member (125 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:56 PM
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17. Yes, He's Quit,So You Can't Hammer Him for Being a Smoker
...not that it would be the end of the world if he still smoked. One of the greatest presidents ever, FDR, was a heavy smoker. Does that make him any less exraordinary?
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:58 PM
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21. Now we can attack him for being a quitter
Quitters never win.
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Kukesa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:31 PM
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57. LOL! n/t
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doc03 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:58 PM
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22. If he can't quit smoking, how do we know he
quit the cocaine?
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JimGinPA Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:59 PM
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23. Has Bill Given Up Cigars?
:puke:
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NMMatt Donating Member (523 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 05:59 PM
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25. Yes but not interns -nt
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Bluebear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:09 PM
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49. You ass.
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taterguy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:00 PM
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28. You're not "just curious"
You're just eager to remind everyone of a possible character flaw that has no relevance whatsoever to the job of being President.
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bunnies Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:01 PM
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30. heh. Ive been expecting this.
What... No fake photo? It has been an entire two weeks since the last "Obama must die because he smokes" thread.
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Saturday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:03 PM
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38. Oh there's a photo provided above by an Obama supporter.
Not sure who darkened his skin tone on that one.
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HiFructosePronSyrup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:06 PM
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43. That cigarette has been photoshopped in.
But you probably already knew that.
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Saturday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:08 PM
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46. Who darkened his skin? Was it Hillary again? LOL nt
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HiFructosePronSyrup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:09 PM
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48. Again? Well at least you admit it.
Good for you.
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Mags Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:18 PM
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55. looks like the skin has a darker tone. It really does. I can't
believe they would sink so lowwwwwwww.
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bunnies Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 07:18 PM
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66. I dont buy into the darkened tone thing.
Im all about proof.
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mmonk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:02 PM
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34. No. He'll smoke a few more primaries and caucuses.
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Saturday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:06 PM
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42. Just like Ohio? LOL nt
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Seabiscuit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:47 PM
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61. The voters in Vermont, Ohio and Texas just snuffed his butt.
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mmonk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 08:04 PM
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68. Like Vermont.
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aasleka Donating Member (465 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:02 PM
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35. Wow quit smoking and running for President,, it's been over 50 days for me now
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Saturday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:51 PM
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63. Good for you! nt
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:05 PM
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40. Right, "suicide"
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midora Donating Member (125 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:06 PM
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44. Well, I Was Being Tactful
(wink)
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Bluebear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:12 PM
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50. I heard you are speaking like a proud Dittohead
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HiFructosePronSyrup Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:14 PM
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53. I heard you like mudkipz.
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MediaBabe Donating Member (610 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:08 PM
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45. GASP!! You ARE NOT allowed to ask such a question!!
Don't you know you are not allowed to ask anything about Obama?

They will tell you what you need to know. They will see to it that you have all the information you need. They will handle it.

Do not think. Do not ask. Asking questions about Obama shows you are not on the right track. Thinking for yourself is wrong and will only lead to trouble. Do not take any chances on crossing the line. No question is innocent. Evil lurks in the inquiring mind.


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Saturday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:09 PM
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47. Me bad. LOL nt
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:12 PM
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51. OMG It's worse than we thought
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Saturday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:31 PM
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58. That is an UGLY picture. Mr. Marlboro's hat should fit properly. nt
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joeybee12 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:13 PM
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52. Typical, playing the race card again...
...had to say it.
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Saturday Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:30 PM
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56. I don't think cigarettes have a race. nt
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Bluenorthwest Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:32 PM
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59. Hey I'd love to know
Seriously, and all politics aside. I'm a smoker and I'd love to know if he did it really- if he didn't I could surely understand- and also what the hell it has been like stopping under the most intense pressure of the campaign. If he really did stop that is a fete of will deluxe, and I'd love to know what he did to make it happen. Like a lot of things about Obama the things I like best are the things other don't- the smoking, is one of those.
The Presidential race is all well and good, but when I hear about a smoker quitting under tense conditions, I want to know how, period. If he managed, that is a great thing. I have seen great men and women fail that test a thousand time. As far as I'm concerned he can smoke if he wants to, but if he stopped at this point, that is a personal victory of worth. And if he is stopping, he is remarkably unfazed. It makes me insane, I'd rip Hillary's face off for no reason and snap at my supporters, I'd call the moderaters names and flip off the camera. I lose all composure.

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Faygo Kid Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:50 PM
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62. He still chews the Nicorette, but he has quit smoking.
I quit three years ago after smoking for 37 years. It wasn't the first time I tried to quit by a long shot, but I knew I was ready.

Cold turkey. I just got disgusted with the whole habit and its expense.
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Seabiscuit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:44 PM
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60. As of last night he's certainly no "Smokin' Joe Frazier".
Edited on Wed Mar-05-08 06:45 PM by Seabiscuit
The voters in Rhode Island, Ohio and Texas snuffed his butt.
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OPERATIONMINDCRIME Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 06:58 PM
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65. Definitely. For A Few Weeks There He Was Smokin, But Now Hillary's On Fire.
:toast:
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NMMNG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Mar-05-08 07:18 PM
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67. WTF does this have to with anything?
I'm just curious?
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