Gawain 0 #1 December 8, 2008 First - BlackBerry. It's likely that Mr. Obama will have to give up his BlackBerry. However, I read that he may be looking into ways to keep it. Issues being the official records his correspondence comprises. My position: I hope he keeps one. Having the connection to the "outside" is nice, but to feed the BlackBerry addiction is critical (I say this as a CrackBerry addict myself, having an 8800 for work, and a 9530 Storm for myself). Second - Cigarettes. As a former smoker myself, I can appreciate the challenges he faces (he's "quit" but not really "quit"). Now, the White House became a "smoke free" zone during President Clinton's term. The prerogative is certainly his though don't you think? My position: If he truly wants to, there is no reason why he should pick up a cigarette again. Would I blame him if he had a puff or two? Hell no. I'm not some "born-again-ex-smoker". In summary, give him his BlackBerry, upgrade him from his 8700-series to a 95xx series Storm . And keep a pack Marlboro's and a book of matches in the secretary's desk... So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #2 December 8, 2008 Quote In summary, give him his BlackBerry.... And keep a pack of ciggies and a book of matches in the secretary's desk... Absolutely. It's not "our" job to tell him whether he can take legal drugs such as alcohol or tobacco in what is now HIS home.... As long as he pays for his smokes same as we do. Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belgian_Draft 0 #3 December 8, 2008 I'm sure a place or two can be found in the private quarters of the White House for Obama to light up a smoke now and then. However, the "business" areas should remain smoke free just like most of the rest of the country. It's really no big deal. Unless, of course, he shakes his finger at the camera and says," I did not smoke that cigarette, that Marlboro. Ok, so I took one drag...but I didn't inhale!"HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #4 December 8, 2008 QuoteAbsolutely. It's not "our" job to tell him whether he can take legal drugs such as alcohol or tobacco in what is now HIS home.... It's not HIS or any other President's home. A part of it is where they reside during their term in office, but it belongs to the American people as a whole and the vast majority of it is office and public space.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,326 #5 December 8, 2008 He and Hillary sit out on the balcony with a cigar and whiskey (neat) and just talk about the day Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #6 December 8, 2008 Quote what is now HIS home.... it's not his home, it belongs to the taxpayers - frankly, I'd prefer he not stink up my house with such a gross smell ...unless you want to consider this government subsidized housing, or something under squatter's rights but then, if you advocate 'free' government housing for people that make several hundred thousand a year, then we won't have any common ground to discuss it on the other hand, if he can't quit, then we can bash his hypocracy about being 'pro-environment' every time he tries to play the 'green' card (not to be confused with a Green Card - which I believe is discussed in another thread) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #7 December 8, 2008 i quit smoking and it sucks. president must be one of the most stressful jobs in the world. let the man smoke. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,030 #8 December 8, 2008 QuoteQuotewhat is now HIS home.... it's not his home, it belongs to the taxpayers - ) You confuse "home" with "house". It WILL be his home. And you confuse citizens with taxpayers. It belongs to the people, whether or not they pay taxes.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #9 December 8, 2008 QuoteQuoteQuotewhat is now HIS home.... it's not his home, it belongs to the taxpayers - ) You confuse "home" with "house". It WILL be his home. And you confuse citizens with taxpayers. It belongs to the people, whether or not they pay taxes. why, I thought everyone pays taxes in one form or another - are you implying there are people with no vested stake in the country? c'mon, just because someone might not pay federal taxes doesn't mean they don't pay somewhere else - you rich guys are all alike I shudder to think of the consequences of a tax structure that has a group of people that pay nothing. It would spiral completely out of control. Thankfully, we are smarter than that. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,030 #10 December 8, 2008 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuotewhat is now HIS home.... it's not his home, it belongs to the taxpayers - ) You confuse "home" with "house". It WILL be his home. And you confuse citizens with taxpayers. It belongs to the people, whether or not they pay taxes. why, I thought everyone pays taxes in one form or another - are you implying there are people with no vested stake in the country? c'mon, just because someone might not pay federal taxes doesn't mean they don't pay somewhere else - you rich guys are all alike I shudder to think of the consequences of a tax structure that has a group of people that pay nothing. It would spiral completely out of control. Thankfully, we are smarter than that. "Taxes are for the little people", Leona Helmsley... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #11 December 8, 2008 Quoteif he can't quit, then we can bash his hypocracy about being 'pro-environment' every time he tries to play the 'green' card (not to be confused with a Green Card - which I believe is discussed in another thread) In this day and age, I would not be suprised...I would suspect Half-Brain Hannity to be at the forefront....Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coreece 190 #12 December 8, 2008 Quote And keep a pack Marlboro's and a book of matches in the secretary's desk... LOL...I hope she doesn't try to get even with Bill...Your secrets are the true reflection of who you really are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #13 December 8, 2008 QuoteQuotewhat is now HIS home.... it's not his home, it belongs to the taxpayers.... Perhaps it's better to liken it to a hotel suite, or military base housing; something which comes with the job. While Y'All can say where he lives, can you say exactly how he lives there? Incidentally, in Scotland (which has at present some of the most draconian no-smoking legislation) you CAN smoke in hotel bedrooms legally. Mike. Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #14 December 9, 2008 what about basketball? How will he ever give THAT up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stitch 0 #15 December 9, 2008 Just so you know, the black regime doesn't smoke Marlboros, they smoke Newports."No cookies for you"- GFD "I don't think I like the sound of that" ~ MB65 Don't be a "Racer Hater" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #16 December 9, 2008 Quote As a former smoker myself, I can appreciate the challenges he faces I quit buying at least 6 months ago.We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
StreetScooby 5 #17 December 9, 2008 ROFLMAO We are all engines of karma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
