Posted on 07/13/2002 6:14:09 PM PDT by SheLion
I've been buying these for some time now:
Broncos are made in Columbia, and they're pretty good in my opinion (I used to smoke Camel Filter Kings).
If I order eight cartons, price per carton delivered via UPS Ground comes to $11.05. Lead time is about 7-8 days.
The war on tobacco started back in 1999 when Big Tobacco sold us out with the Attorney Generals. From then on, all hell broke loose.
The smoker then became fair game for bans, control, restrictions and higher taxes.
The MSA created a huge honey pot flowing into the states, and the state governments thought they had lost some rich dead uncle, and went bonkers with this money.
The money was to be spent for health care and for any sick smokers, should there be any. But, instead, the state governments spent it on roads, schools, laptops, pet programs, they went WILD. They are all feeding at the trough like fat pigs!! And they can't get enough.
Also, health coalitions sprang up all over touting “Smoke Free Everything.” And “it’s for the kids.” Maine is even using the tax money to sponsor “5” race care teams in Maine! This is a blatant slap in the face to all who pay cigarette taxes!
What most people don't realize is that Big Tobacco isn't paying for the Settlement Money. The smokers are paying it 100% with their taxes!
The higher they tax cigarettes, the more money they thought they would have coming in to keep "feeding on." Now, the smokers are waking up, because who on earth can afford or who would WANT to pay these high ridiculous taxes on a legal product? Smokers are finding much better and cheaper ways to avoid paying into the state coffers. Now the states are screaming bloody murder. It's their own fault. They have shot the goose that laid the golden egg.
I wonder when they will bring alcohol prohibition back?
U.S. Senators offer bill regulating tobacco by FDA
Co-sponsor Sen. Edward Kennedy denied the intent was to ban smoking. "This legislation is about protecting children," the Massachusetts Democrat told a news conference. "There are Americans who are going to smoke, and we understand that."
Yes, right, Senator! Wait until they start taxing your TWINKIES!
This is very just since tobacco use was invented by the Indians. They should have the exclusive rights for trading it.
Gotcha added. Thanks!!
Gotcha added! Thanks!!
NEVER
The Liquor Industry stood up to Big Government. They have pretty much free rein. Notice how they advertise on TV and all the magazines that "so called kiddies" view?
Nope! Alcohol will keep on flowing. They have a big set and won't be touched. Anyway, how many lawmakers do you think tip that bottle behind closed doors. They sure don't want to shoot THAT goose. heh!
How? I simply "switched" from smoking cigarettes to mini cigars (The kind that come in cigareete-like packs)! It takes a couple of days to get used to the new flavor... but you wind up smoking less...paying less...and are not putting all the "addatives" in your system, so you actually feel better.
I recommend this method without reservation! I can now thumb my nose at the cigarette nazi's without having to play their game! It's amaing the advantages of just removing the "ette" from your cigarette choice!
I didn't cut my cigarettes, but now we roll our own and get a beautiful carton for under $8 dollars. Can't beat that with a STICK!
Well, living this far NORTH with only three months of summer, if we are lucky, I think it would be really hard to grow our own tobacco..........
I should have mentioned that the draw-back to my plan is that I have no desire to smoke cigarettes again. The flavor of the mini-cigars is just too good once you get used to the milder/sweeter flavor.
Well, that's good! And that's your choice. The way it should be for everyone. But states imposing these rediculous taxes on us is not the way to reduce smoking.
We die hard smokers WILL find a way to keep our legal product that we enjoy in our lives.
Like one guy said: "If it's so bad for our health, why don't they just BAN the damn things."
THAT'S a laugh. Too much money being made and lining the pockets of lawmakers and health coalitions.
Smoker's Creed
I smoke because I like to smoke.
I smoke because I want to smoke.
Smoking pleases me.
My life is better because I smoke.
I accept responsibility for all of my actions.
I want the freedom to choose to smoke.
I can choose how to make myself happy.
I own myself.
Smoking is my choice.
Another quick question for you (I'm lining up my ducks), would a place like a stogie shop have the "stuffing" machine?
RS
Or get the pipe. Even cheaper and much better! And a lot of fun.
Recently I was pricing cigarettes in Donetsk, Ukraine. Prices per 'blok' of ten, in Ukrainian Grivny and dollars:
Marlboro Gr 30.90 ($5.94)
Winston Gr 21.90 ($4.21)
Camel Gr 24.00 ($4.62)
Rothman's Gr 47.70 ($9.17)
Three Kings Gr 8.20 ($1.58)
Tu-134 Gr 7.50 ($1.44)
Prima Gr 6.30 ($1.22)
Kozak Gr 4.00 ($0.77)
Belomorkanal (aka BelomorCamel) Gr 3.90 ($0.75)
Not much to do here except smoke, drink, and... er... ;-)
I can't do Vegas either, I'm already planning CPAC. :-)
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