Ban on tobacco urged in military - Page 2

07-10-2009, 09:57 AM

Ridiculous. Nanny State FTL...

07-10-2009, 10:24 AM

That's ridiculous!

Starscream · 07-10-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ade06

I would never have believed that a tobacco state like NC would ban smoking in public places either... This should be interesting to see played out.

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Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

Well, the N.C. I grew up in is no more. There are many reasons...... I remember people smoking in church in Wilson, N.C.

North Carolina is filled with carpetbaggers now. What once was a strong conservative state is now turning more and more liberal...

Mr B · 07-10-2009, 10:47 AM

I heard that on the radio this morning. What a bunch of CRAP!
Taking rights and freedom away from the very people who are out there fighting for them.

Starscream · 07-10-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr B

I heard that on the radio this morning. What a bunch of CRAP!
Taking rights and freedom away from the very people who are out there fighting for them.

Col. Kurtz · 07-10-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by andysutherland

North Carolina is filled with carpetbaggers now. What once was a strong conservative state is now turning more and more liberal...

I wasn't going there, but you're 100% correct my friend

hornitosmonster · 07-10-2009, 11:07 AM

Man...freedoms are slowly creeping away day by day.

Flat4boxer · 07-10-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

I wasn't going there, but you're 100% correct my friend

Makes me sick at times.....I have another name for carpetbagers but I'll leave that out of the discussion.

zitro_joe · 07-10-2009, 12:57 PM

They have been saying this for as long as I have been in. There are a few smoke free bases, but I think that is as far as they will take it...never know for sure, though.

shilala · 07-10-2009, 01:03 PM

My guess is that Jack Smith and Cynthia Smith are smokers.
They work in the Pentagon.
They aren't allowed to smoke at work.
Tit for tat, ya know? Maybe if Jack and Cynthia were dropped in a trench under heavy gunfire for a few days, their recommendation might come in a little different.
Or maybe a few of the boys in the dirt could have a little "alone time" with them?

Commander Quan · 07-10-2009, 01:23 PM

I wouldn't be surprised to see an article soon about someone wanting to ban guns in the military.

ActionAndy · 07-10-2009, 01:46 PM

I love how President Obama has to apologize for his cigarette smoking and act like he's going to be spanked for having a smoke. You're literally supposed to be the alpha male of the country and you're apologizing for using a freedom so that nanny groups won't harass you? Please. Like him or hate him the guy's the President and should behave accordingly.

kelmac07 · 07-10-2009, 01:51 PM

They have been talking about this since befire I came in...over 23 years ago, and the only thing that has changed...

- No more smoking on government buildings
- Dedicated smoking areas outside

Flat4boxer · 07-10-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Col. Kurtz

I wasn't going there, but you're 100% correct my friend

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Originally Posted by kelmac07

They have been talking about this since befire I came in...over 23 years ago, and the only thing that has changed...

- No more smoking on government buildings
- Dedicated smoking areas outside

We use to have a platoon office where we'd hold platoon meetings in the barracks. Half of us smoked, the other half didn't. I just remember the "other half" turning green most of the time.

ZenSilk · 07-10-2009, 04:39 PM

Then fight your own war, "pentagon health officials".

Sauer Grapes · 07-10-2009, 04:50 PM

Is a carpet bagger a new yorker? I'm neither a southerner or a yankee, but from what I understand you folks in NC have had A LOT of yankees moving down to your state.

07-10-2009, 04:58 PM

Their reasoning is that it costs the Fed. Gov. a lot of money to treat smoking related illness.

By that reasoning they should ban ALL federal employees from using tobacco products. Easier to deny payment for tobacco related illness.

Oh, I forgot. Reasoning? Hahahahaha!

SmokeyJoe · 07-10-2009, 05:52 PM

My wife and I have discussed selling our house and moving to Costa Rica... seriously.

This kind of stuff just rips the heart out of me - not just the smoking, but the incremental loss of freedoms and strangling grip of government wrapping firmly around the throats of American citizens.

Flat4boxer · 07-10-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

My wife and I have discussed selling our house and moving to Costa Rica... seriously.

This kind of stuff just rips the heart out of me - not just the smoking, but the incremental loss of freedoms and strangling grip of government wrapping firmly around the throats of American citizens.

I hear ya Joe

It's getting pathetic.

taltos · 07-12-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokeyJoe

My wife and I have discussed selling our house and moving to Costa Rica... seriously.

This kind of stuff just rips the heart out of me - not just the smoking, but the incremental loss of freedoms and strangling grip of government wrapping firmly around the throats of American citizens.

My wife and I are looking at liquidating all of our assets and moving to Clifton Ireland. Don't know if we can do it but the loss of freedom in this country is putrid.

07-10-2009, 09:57 AM	#1
DougBushBC Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ban on tobacco urged in military Ridiculous. Nanny State FTL...

07-10-2009, 10:24 AM	#2
blooz4u Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ban on tobacco urged in military That's ridiculous!

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Mr B Livin' in a Van.... Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,233 Trading: (79)	Re: Ban on tobacco urged in military I heard that on the radio this morning. What a bunch of CRAP! Taking rights and freedom away from the very people who are out there fighting for them.

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hornitosmonster Cowboys Fan Join Date: May 2009 First Name: Isaac Location: Surprise, Az Posts: 230 Trading: (4)	Re: Ban on tobacco urged in military Man...freedoms are slowly creeping away day by day. __________________

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zitro_joe Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Clovis, NM Posts: 270 Trading: (16)	Re: Ban on tobacco urged in military They have been saying this for as long as I have been in. There are a few smoke free bases, but I think that is as far as they will take it...never know for sure, though.

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shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Ban on tobacco urged in military My guess is that Jack Smith and Cynthia Smith are smokers. They work in the Pentagon. They aren't allowed to smoke at work. Tit for tat, ya know? Maybe if Jack and Cynthia were dropped in a trench under heavy gunfire for a few days, their recommendation might come in a little different. Or maybe a few of the boys in the dirt could have a little "alone time" with them? __________________

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Commander Quan Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Derrick Location: Canton, OH Posts: 966 Trading: (4)	Re: Ban on tobacco urged in military I wouldn't be surprised to see an article soon about someone wanting to ban guns in the military.

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ActionAndy Dayman, Master of Karate Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Andy Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Posts: 671 Trading: (7)	Re: Ban on tobacco urged in military I love how President Obama has to apologize for his cigarette smoking and act like he's going to be spanked for having a smoke. You're literally supposed to be the alpha male of the country and you're apologizing for using a freedom so that nanny groups won't harass you? Please. Like him or hate him the guy's the President and should behave accordingly.

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Ban on tobacco urged in military They have been talking about this since befire I came in...over 23 years ago, and the only thing that has changed... - No more smoking on government buildings - Dedicated smoking areas outside

07-10-2009, 04:39 PM	#15
ZenSilk Still Watching My Back Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 106 Trading: (8)	Re: Ban on tobacco urged in military Then fight your own war, "pentagon health officials".

07-10-2009, 04:50 PM	#16
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Ban on tobacco urged in military Is a carpet bagger a new yorker? I'm neither a southerner or a yankee, but from what I understand you folks in NC have had A LOT of yankees moving down to your state.

07-10-2009, 04:58 PM	#17
BC-Axeman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Ban on tobacco urged in military Their reasoning is that it costs the Fed. Gov. a lot of money to treat smoking related illness. By that reasoning they should ban ALL federal employees from using tobacco products. Easier to deny payment for tobacco related illness. Oh, I forgot. Reasoning? Hahahahaha!

07-10-2009, 05:52 PM	#18
SmokeyJoe Chief Wannastogie Lounge Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 3,166 Trading: (28)	Re: Ban on tobacco urged in military My wife and I have discussed selling our house and moving to Costa Rica... seriously. This kind of stuff just rips the heart out of me - not just the smoking, but the incremental loss of freedoms and strangling grip of government wrapping firmly around the throats of American citizens. __________________ "I intend to smoke a good cigar to the glory of God..." ~ Charles H. Spurgeon, British Baptist preacher