Posted on 12/07/2008 7:31:29 AM PST by Sub-Driver
Obama won't sneak smokes in WH By: Mike Allen December 7, 2008 09:55 AM EST
President-elect Obama says he and Michelle Obama plan to open the White House to local pupils as a “bully pulpit” to inspire youth to reach for the stars in science, education, music and poetry.
“Part of what we want to do is to open up the White House and remind people this is the people's house,” Obama told NBC’s Tom Brokaw during a “Meet the Press” interview taped Saturday in Chicago.
“There is an incredible bully pulpit to be used when it comes to, for example, education: Yes, we're going to have an education policy; yes, we're going to be putting more money into school construction. But ultimately we want to talk about parents reading to their kids. We want to invite kids from local schools into the White House.”
The president-elect said his administration is interested in “elevating science once again, and having lectures in the White House where people are talking about traveling to the stars or breaking down atoms, inspiring our youth to get a sense of what discovery is all about.”
“Thinking about the diversity of our culture and inviting jazz musicians and classical musicians and poetry readings in the White House so that once again we appreciate this incredible tapestry that's America,” he said.
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What a stupid article.
What about what else is mentioned in it besides smoking?
Gees.
The American people gave up their country... Obama promises to not smoke in the White House. What a guy!
I feel very sorry for men. There is almost nowhere where men can enjoy a cigar and chat amongst themselves anymore. It’s truly pathetic.
Leftist drivel. Stop posting Politico. Communist pap!
I don’t trust Politico any more.
Obama promises to let visitors use the WH restroom, without charge..../sarc
..Newports?
> Sorry, but what a wuss if he doesn’t smoke where he darn well pleases.
If I was President, I’d send my troops down to Cuba and take the place over just so that I could have a regular supply of good ol’ Havanas in my White House humidor.
There’s nothing like a good ol Cuban “Romeo y Julietta” Churchill to to sign peace treaties by...
Frankly I never knew the guy was a smoker until this thread. The media hid that one better than FDR’s wheelchair.
The Media thinks Obama’s smoking or what he uses in the gym are such important issues. But how about the Constitutional issue that is before the Supreme Court as we speak? Oh, never mind, because that is just about the living, breathing document that Obama thinks needs lots of changes. Well, Obama is not President yet, and he will not be officially President-elect until December 15th when the Electoral College cast their votes. A great deal can happen between now and then, and perhaps tomorrow morning!
I invite all to read the link below and the web site listed to become informed about this Constitutional issue. That is if you think it might be more important than if Obama happens to smoke in the White House!
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2144344/posts?page=380#380
I ask everyone to go here and read, read, read. Our Constitution must be upheld no matter WHO is President!
http://naturalborncitizen.wordpress.com/
So what.
Yeah, really. So what?
Just a thought etc but we should start referring to BO as a SCHMOO.
With many thanks to Al Capp/Lil Abner
LOL. Even Hillary smokes.
—open the White House to the public...
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This OB guy has to come up with some ORIGINAL ideas, Old Hickory tried this many many moons ago.....
That's why we go to deer camp, buy fishing boats, and hang out in goose blinds......
I hope he never makes it there!
Really? Do you have a link or picture? I know there was a story about Chelsea lighting up a few years ago, but the Queen Mum?
The ONE thing I hope he does is smoke wherever the hell he wants.
I am so sick of the anti-smoking nazi’s
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