Author Topic: Obama Smoking might hurt him? (Read 3197 times)

danielson · « **on:** December 24, 2006, 07:42:38 PM »

You guys think this chain smoker will be hurt politically in one way or another because he is too weak to stop smoking?

gtbro1 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 24, 2006, 07:56:31 PM »

Who is he?

danielson · « **Reply #2 on:** December 24, 2006, 07:57:47 PM »

Quote from: gtbro1 on December 24, 2006, 07:56:31 PM

Who is he?

I thought you were an american? Where you from? UK?

danielson · « **Reply #3 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:04:56 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on December 24, 2006, 08:03:34 PM

It's funny that the Republicans, in the midst of two failed wars, a broken border, and nonstop war borrowing, are attacking the brightest Democrat contender...

... for his name.

That's right. They sure as hell don't wanna talk issues, because they've ran shit for 6 years and the place is in shambles. So, attack the guy for his name. Nice sign of desperation.

No, he does smoke, he admits it. What are you referring to?

gtbro1 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:12:50 PM »

Quote from: danielson on December 24, 2006, 07:57:47 PM

I thought you were an american? Where you from? UK?

I am from Indianapolis. I work nights so I don't see much television or news $:-\$

danielson · « **Reply #5 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:15:57 PM »

Quote from: gtbro1 on December 24, 2006, 08:12:50 PM

I am from Indianapolis. I work nights so I don't see much television or news $:-\$

He is a senator from Illinois. Supposed tp have a very bright future ahead of him. Got very popular giving the keynote speech at the DEM convention in 2004. I was just wondering if smoking could hurt the guy. I can't imagine it helping him.

240 is Back · « **Reply #6 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:17:05 PM »

Quote from: danielson on December 24, 2006, 08:04:56 PM

No, he does smoke, he admits it. What are you referring to?

I know. And I could care less. Clinton smoked cigars and weed. buch did coke for a decade, right? Who gives a shit what they did when they were young. Everyone that reaches that level seems to have done it as a youth.

I'm referring to your ad calling him "OSAMA OBAMA". The pic you posted.

danielson · « **Reply #7 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:22:44 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on December 24, 2006, 08:17:05 PM

I know. And I could care less. Clinton smoked cigars and weed. buch did coke for a decade, right? Who gives a shit what they did when they were young. Everyone that reaches that level seems to have done it as a youth.

I'm referring to your ad calling him "OSAMA OBAMA". The pic you posted.

It was just a pic I found. I like the guy, he seems smart. But he smokes now, what do you think? And stop taking shit so personally

bmacsys · « **Reply #8 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:31:46 PM »

Quote from: danielson on December 24, 2006, 08:22:44 PM

It was just a pic I found. I like the guy, he seems smart. But he smokes now, what do you think? And stop taking shit so personally

Can't picture a guy running for president lighting up a smoke. At least FDR used some kind of funky cigarette holder.

danielson · « **Reply #9 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:35:09 PM »

Quote from: bmacsys on December 24, 2006, 08:31:46 PM

Can't picture a guy running for president lighting up a smoke. At least FDR used some kind of funky cigarette holder.

I can't either. What kind of message is that? People on here(well the 15% that workout anyway

) are more health conscious than the general public, but I was just curious as to how his smoking would go over with the general populace.

pumpster · « **Reply #10 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:37:17 PM »

Doesn't matter. What matters to me is that he doesn't seem nearly impressive in interviews as hyped.

gtbro1 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:39:40 PM »

Smoking seems to be becoming less and less socially acceptable anymore.It is getting so you cannot smoke in public places at all anymore,which I like.I can't stand cigarrett smoke...but it shouldn't effect his political career,as long as he is healthy enough to take office.

bmacsys · « **Reply #12 on:** December 24, 2006, 08:53:31 PM »

Quote from: gtbro1 on December 24, 2006, 08:39:40 PM

Smoking seems to be becoming less and less socially acceptable anymore.It is getting so you cannot smoke in public places at all anymore,which I like.I can't stand cigarrett smoke...but it shouldn't effect his political career,as long as he is healthy enough to take office.

Smoking is being legislated out of existence and he still lights up? Bad career move by a politician.

gtbro1 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 25, 2006, 01:23:32 AM »

When the sign says "NO SMOKING" they mean "NO SMOKING"

http://ebaumsworld.com/2006/12/bathroom-smoking.html

Tre · « **Reply #14 on:** December 25, 2006, 01:41:18 AM »

240 - Is it possible...

That the GOP knew about the coming of Obama long before 9/11?

And that they've carefully crafted this campaign of terror in order to make us feel that 'Osama' represents the greatest evil in the last quarter-century?

And by doing so, they've built a roadblock that Obama can never overcome - the fact that his name sounds so much like Osama?

bmacsys · « **Reply #15 on:** December 25, 2006, 08:32:28 AM »

Quote from: Tre on December 25, 2006, 01:41:18 AM

240 - Is it possible...

That the GOP knew about the coming of Obama long before 9/11?

Thats really, really stupid.

bmacsys · « **Reply #16 on:** December 25, 2006, 11:41:26 AM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on December 25, 2006, 09:22:19 AM

nope.

but it is possible that some in the GOP are resorting to attacks on his name instead of fixing their own policy which has gotten us into 2 wars, cost $2T in longterm costs, and cost 3000 lives?

And this coming from a man (me) who was a repub until early 2006.

240, there are lots of Republicans that don't follow Bush blindly. Including senators and Congressman. Why just give up on being a Republican? Work to fix what went wrong. The answer is not in just becoming a Democrat.

Camel Jockey · « **Reply #17 on:** December 25, 2006, 12:19:17 PM »

Quote from: danielson on December 24, 2006, 08:35:09 PM

I can't either. What kind of message is that? People on here(well the 15% that workout anyway ) are more health conscious than the general public, but I was just curious as to how his smoking would go over with the general populace.

What the fuck? This is a free country and you judge how he would do politically because he likes to lite up a cig here and there?

Another thing, if republicans are resorting to attacking his name and his personal habits then they're truely pathetic pieces of shit that deserve to rot. Osama= Obama, quite possibly the most retarded analogy on the fucking planet, right along with this bullshit topic.

gtbro1 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 25, 2006, 05:27:46 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on December 25, 2006, 11:51:40 AM

I
And I hate most dems on most issues... crybaby lazy asses.

Please explain what you mean by this. Seems kinda funny because Republicans in general are for big Corporation (trickle down theory)and Democrats are more for the common man...you know BLUE COLLAR workers who actually have to WORK, not just sit in an office. I am in no way saying office work /executive work is easy...but it is not PHYSICALLY taxing like breaking your back for 12 hours a day.

The Squadfather · « **Reply #19 on:** December 25, 2006, 05:33:11 PM »

Quote from: 240 is Back on December 24, 2006, 08:03:34 PM

It's funny that the Republicans, in the midst of two failed wars, a broken border, and nonstop war borrowing, are attacking the brightest Democrat contender...

... for his name.

That's right. They sure as hell don't wanna talk issues, because they've ran shit for 6 years and the place is in shambles. So, attack the guy for his name. Nice sign of desperation.

they're desperate, they're stuck between a rock and a hard place, they themselves deep down disagree with this "war" and know that we need to get the fuck out of there but their man is in the White House, they know that a change is coming and they have no answers for it.

gtbro1 · « **Reply #20 on:** December 25, 2006, 05:40:12 PM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on December 25, 2006, 05:33:11 PM

they're desperate, they're stuck between a rock and a hard place, they themselves deep down disagree with this "war" and know that we need to get the f**k out of there but their man is in the White House, they know that a change is coming and they have no answers for it.

I got an answer...get rid of "W"

The Squadfather · « **Reply #21 on:** December 25, 2006, 05:41:20 PM »

Quote from: gtbro1 on December 25, 2006, 05:40:12 PM

I got an answer...get rid of "W"

i wish that was possible, easier said than done.

danielson · « **Reply #22 on:** December 25, 2006, 05:46:45 PM »

Quote from: Camel Jockey on December 25, 2006, 12:19:17 PM

What the f**k? This is a free country and you judge how he would do politically because he likes to lite up a cig here and there?

Another thing, if republicans are resorting to attacking his name and his personal habits then they're truely pathetic pieces of shit that deserve to rot. Osama= Obama, quite possibly the most retarded analogy on the fucking planet, right along with this bullshit topic.

I am not judging him at all, merely raising the question of what voters would think. The only reason I brought this up is cuz my brother in law is a cardiologist and made a joke yesterday about moving to Chicago cuz smoking is being made cool again cuz of Obama. I don't give a fuck what he does, thats why I don't post on the politics board, I don't even see the correlation between bodybuilding and politics. If you guys wanted to really discuss politics I assume you would go to a real political board that doesn't have the same one or two people hijacking every thread and people treating them like they are intellectuals cuz they watch C span

headhuntersix · « **Reply #23 on:** December 25, 2006, 09:59:12 PM »

He's black that will hurt..but not black enough..that will hurt..one white parent...that will hurt..one black parent ...that will hurt..not enough experience..that will hurt. He's priviledged..that will hurt. Smoking..yes that will hurt as well. Way to much early hype...we'll see.

Wombat · « **Reply #24 on:** December 26, 2006, 02:04:09 PM »

Laura Bush is a chain smoker herself..but you don't see her doing it in public...Obama will tone it down for the public also...