Washington – As President Obama hailed new legislation to regulate tobacco, his spokesman ducked a question on whether Obama still sneaks a cigarette now and then.
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“I think the President would likely tell you, as I think anybody would that has smoked or been addicted to smoking, that it is a lifelong struggle,” said press secretary Robert Gibbs.
Gibbs acknowledged the President still chews Nicorette to deal with his cravings.
Obama said of the new legislation: “We’ve known for years, even decades, about the harmful, addictive and often deadly effects of tobacco products. Each year, Americans pay nearly $100 billion in added health care costs due to smoking”
thats probably why i see mr obama looking so relaxed…. sitting in the limo with his feet up on the seat in front of him… sitting on a step in front of the courthouse.. you notice these things. hes a bit more casual than anyone before him. could it be the effect of nicotine in his system?
anything used excessively is dangerous an occasional smoke wound hurt you go ahead and take a drag enjoy!
no more nicotine but more other smokey type items 😉
if anyone has a right to say that due to the stress of their job they “need” to smoke… its Obama…. I may not liike the guy but I can understand why he needs to smoke (or drink)… atleast while he is Presdent
at least hes not doing pot or maybe he is….
anything used excessively is dangerous an occasional smoke wound hurt you go ahead and take a drag enjoy!
So like any hot shot who momentarily quits smoking he wants to #$$#%%$^%^ anyone who still smokes because he thinks he’s hot stuff.
Smoking doesn’t cost the taxpayers anything. The 100billion is more than covered by the taxes on cigarettes. The taxes are to cover the supposed costs.
We need to stop believing the numbers Obama spreads as they are blatant lies.