Free Republic Smokers' Lounge 2nd Annual Yearly Threads Edition

This should take care of any stiffness of the, ahhh, muscles.

What ever happened to francisandbeans?

I believe he had a disagreement in principle with JimRob. He was around for a while with a different name but eventually faded out by his own will.
I think he still lurks some but he hasn't posted, that I know of, in quite some time.

This should take care of any stiffness of the, ahhh, muscles.

No... that seems to have made it worse.

There's a friendly-looking blondish person two seats down from me though. I'll see if she is certified to administer first aid. Stand by...

Here, let me try a few of these on you.
I haven't used them yet so I don't know how effective they are. You can tell me if they get under your skin and I can use them on the antis.

You are -
A few clowns short of a circus.
An experiment in Artificial Stupidity.
All foam, no beer.
An intellect rivaled only by garden tools.
Proof that evolution CAN go in reverse.

How's that?
Ticked off yet?

Here, let me try a few of these on you.

I got it:

"Yeah... there you go... whining like a *typical* liberal. Always depending on someone else for your well-being."

:-)

Yet another set of threads.

L.I. CIG BAN CLEARS HURDLE
Restaurateurs Should Decide Smoking Issue New York City
Restaurateurs Should Decide Smoking Issue Two separate threads. As far as I know the mods let both of them stay.
Berkeley smokers may soon be confined to street corners thanks to new regulation by council
Canadian Strippers Hot Over Smoking Ban: Business Down By About Half WHOA. What happened here? I didn't even see this one!
Smoke-free bars & clubs? Yes
When cigarettes become harder to buy, more minors steal them
Tobacco Kontrol
Tougher Cigarette Laws Turn Minors Into Thieves - CDC Says Restricting Access Is Not Simple
MAYOR MIKE'S ODD OBSESSION
Smoking Ban Causes Debate in N.Y.
Stooge's son butting in
Geneva anti-tobacco conference has Japan smokin'
ALERT! Smokers Avoid Reno Airport. No Smoking Ban In Effect!
Homemade cigarette movement is on a roll
Smoking in Dallas restaurants soon would be a thing of the past....
UN WHO chief renews attack on tobacco industry and appeals for strong accord
Learn From Prohibition
No smoking helps some businesses in Delaware
Smoking Ban Faces Little Protest (???) Boston A new anti, seems like, shows up.
Internet Smoke Buyers In the Crosshairs
States Squandering Tobacco Settlement Money. Also Being Used To Help Elect Democratic Politicians
Tobacco firms won big in Capitol, Common Cause says
Missouri prop A-tobacco tax
A Possible Move To Limit Smoking In Bars (VT)
Possible Repeal Of Las Cruces Smoking Ordinance - Opponents Say Law Goes Too Far
BURNOUT: READERS FED UP WITH MAYOR MIKE'S SMOKING STANCE
Business clout sent Eden Prairie smoke proposal up in flames
(Mayor Bloomberg, NYC and) The Tort Tax
The Bloomberg Way
Restaurants Fighting Proposed Smoking Ordinance (Albuquerque, N.M.)

How's that?
Ticked off yet?

Getting pretty good and close.

All foam, no beer.

Really close.

All foam, no beer.

I thought that one might come close. ;^)

You just light up that cigar, my gift to you!
Netmilsdad is a newbie to FR but not to a nice tall beer on draft.
Thanks!

I hate to insert an environmental alert in an otherwise politics-free corner of FR, but this is far too important. I hope that you will all join me in ensuring that your friends, neighbors, and family all hear about this insidious toxin, knowledge of which has been suppressed by the chemical-corporation-bought-and-paid-for EPA:

From http://www.dhmo.org/

Environmental Impact of Dihydrogen Monoxide

Due in part to its widespread use in industry, Dihydrogen Monoxide (DHMO) is involved in many environmental incidents each year. While most are unavoidable given current technology, there can be little doubt that the presence of DHMO in each significantly increases the negative impact to the environment.

Among the many commonly-sited DHMO-related environmental impacts are:

DHMO contributes to global warming and the "Greenhouse Effect", and is one of the so-called "greenhouse gasses."

DHMO is an "enabling component" of acid rain -- in the absence of sufficient quantities of DHMO, acid rain is not a problem.

DHMO is a causative agent in most instances of soil erosion -- sufficiently high levels of DHMO exacerbate the negative effects of soil erosion.

DHMO is present in nearly every creek, stream, pond, river, lake and reservoir in the U.S. and around the world.

Measurable levels of DHMO have been verified in ice samples taken from both the Arctic and Antarctic ice caps.

Recent massive DHMO exposures have lead to the loss of life and destruction of property in California, the Mid-West, the Philippines, and a number of islands in the Caribbean, to name just a few.

Industrial DHMO Dumping

In spite of the recent movement to ban unlawful dumping of hazardous chemicals into waterways in the U.S. and abroad, release of massive quantities of DHMO continues. Industry cannot be held accountable entirely because lawmakers are reluctant to pass legislation to make most forms of dumping of DHMO illegal. Reasons for this could include pressures from corporate leaders, industry lobbyists, and even vested foreign governments. This governmental inaction leading to nearly unregulated dumping may be one of the most overlooked environmental impacts of DHMO.

Meanwhile, federal (EPA) regulations are in place to make illegal the disposal of DHMO in landfills, including those licensed for hazardous waste. Regulations also stipulate that any DHMO appearing in a landfill must be removed. Judging from these laws it appears that the U.S. government recognizes the inherent danger DHMO poses to the environment, at least in certain circumstances.

The U.S. government refuses to ban the production, distribution, and use of DHMO. This inaction may be due to pressures from private interests and corporate-sponsored economists, among many, who predict a DHMO ban could produce disastrous results. Claims include damage to public health and the well-being of the U.S. and world economies.

Fortunately, some industry and governmental leaders are taking the initiative to inform and educate their employees in spite of what the U.S. government's official policy may be. Major employers, such as Sandia National Laboratories, a national security laboratory operated by the Sandia Corporation, a Lockheed Martin Co., for the U.S. Department of Energy, have begun notifying their workers of the DHMO issue. With efforts such as those at Sandia, the profligation of DHMO may one day be minimized.

Equally encouraging is the support of environmental organizations, such as the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand, an important force in the southern hemisphere promoting "ecological wisdom, social responsibility, appropriate decision-making and non-violence." Notably, a busy high-ranking Member of Parliament there supports a ban on DHMO. This welcome endorsement serves as a reminder to a pre-occupied world that fostering a widespread knowledge of DHMO is crucial.

URL: http://www.dhmo.org/environment.html
Copyright © by Tom Way

MAKE SURE THAT ENVIRONMENTALISTS YOU KNOW ARE AWARE OF THE THREAT POSED BY DHMO!

I hate to insert an environmental alert in an otherwise politics-free corner of FR, but this is far too important.

We can handle it now and again. Just don't make it a habit.

I'd hate to have to call the bouncer in. ;^)

A nice tall draft it is then. Tell 'im, "Enjoy".

And then it was time for another round.

Area Man Brutally Slain By Cigarettes
Nanny Bloomberg
A Middle Ground on Smokers' Rights (Fighting For Free Air)
Cigarette tax hike not giving state boost it predicted
BLOOMY VS. BODEGAS IN BATTLE OVER CIG TAX
Mayor to bodegas: Stop blowing smoke over tax
Who profits by far the most from cigarettes? Government
Doctors Statewide Boost Efforts Of Wisconsin Tobacco Control Board
MINNESOTA SMOKERS' CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE ECONOMY - FY2002
Denver to go smoke-free? Tobacco foes seek ban in city's bars and restaurants
OPINION: SEATTLE SAYS BOTTOMS UP TO ALCOHOLICS
Smoking on the Street
Cities try for united ban on smoking (So as to not lose money to competition)
Pataki Warns Bloomberg: No New Taxes!
Health, rights clash on smoke-free issue
Smoking ban kills Brunswick bingo game
Tempe (Arizona) bar revenue down 20 percent after smoking ban
Cigarette maker to cough up over advert
Guilty for smoking
Man sets himself afire during domestic disturbance (here, hold muh AHHHHHhhhh alert) Not sure why this one is on the Puff List
Libertarian candidate courts smokers for votes This one is sort of interesting
Smoke-free bars on way, but not fast enough for some
Rocky targets public smoking/Mayor HATES It!
Tobacco tax proponents outspending opposition by 50-to-1 Here's the thread on my current pet project
Smokers smolder over talk of a ban Utah
WHO ranks top health hazards, calls for bold strategies More demonization from your favorite global antis
Group wants no smoking in cars We told 'em all it would come to this
Smoking Ban Not From This Governor or This Legislature, Says RJ Reynolds' Grandson
Deal in works on smoke, wage bills
Letter To The Editor: Casinos and Smoking
USPIRG Demands smokers get an "R" rating
Cigarettes fuelling money laundering, EU lawsuit claims

I hear ya, Joe. I'll have a beer.....be back later, watching the fights.....I'll be back to collect the links, chat, drink, smoke, dance, whatever. Thanks for the ping.

A beer it is. See ya later.

toobusydrinkingtopost.fridayafternooninsummerisahardtimetofindouttheonehasn'tbeenpingedfor2weeksonthepufflist.myfeelingsarehurt.iamasmokewarriorbutiamalsolikeyoubusy.ifidon'tgetpingedimaynotseethethread.

Ping me damnit.

Now Flurry, You get pinged by me every time I open the Lounge.
SheLion keeps the tobacco thread bump list. I'm sure she would be more than happy to put you on that.
I can, however, make it a point to ping you to any threads I ping to the Puff List
if you want me to.

You my friend, have one plush job!!!

You my friend, have one plush job!!!

I think you need to take the 'p' off that statement, mom. ;^)

Talk about SMART!

The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to ask the congregation to come
up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building.

Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had been
brought in at the last minute. The substitute wanted to know what to play.

"Here's a copy of the service," he said impatiently. "But you'll have to think of something to play
after I make the announcement about the finances."

During the service, the minister paused and said, "Brothers and Sisters, we are in great difficulty
the roof repairs cost twice as much as we expected, and we need $4,000 more. Any of you who
can pledge $100 or more, please stand up."

At that moment, the substitute organist played "The Star-Spangled Banner."

And that is how the substitute organist became the permanent organist!