I recently found out that B. Obama smokes cigarettes.
I was surprised and disappointed then thought, 'Well I guess a lot of ppl do too."
What are some reactions of this and would that influence your voting for him postively, negatively or not at all?
2007-01-21 06:59:24 · 11 answers · asked by BeachBum 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Sorry, I am not a Democrat, but I couldn't resist answering.
FDR and JFK were smokers, I don't think it affected their ability to make decisions. Not sure how Obama would handle the no smoking in federal buildings laws while living in the White House. Would he have to go out on the back porch and smoke?
Maybe he could quit while in office and be a really great example to millions of smokers who are trying to quit. Of course, he might become a little grumpy if he did.
And I read somewhere that Hilary and Bill are secret smokers. Not including the infamous cigars...
2007-01-21 07:13:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have got to be kidding me. Based on that logic, what about a candidate that has a glass of wine with dinner or at a luncheon and then drives back to the office afterward. Or a martini at the end of the day to unwind. Or a candidate that eats trans fat or puts too much salt on their red meat. What if a candidate regularly travels by private jet contributing to global warming. What if people refuse to vote for a candidate who may be gay or lesbian. Or if the candidate is a man and the voter is committed to electing a woman. Or the other way around. What if a candidate is Republican and the voter is committed to voting Democrat. What if the absolute best candidate possible is a Democrat and the voter chooses a Republican.
Should the ability to perform of the duties of the position be overlooked if the candidate in question doesn't fit into the mold that we want them to.
No, it would not influence my decision on whether or not I would vote for Obama. I look at the individual and what it is they can do to improve the quality of life for all Americans and protect the sanctity of our country. If he is smoking that is his business, not mine and not yours. When the time comes, if I feel he is the person who can get the job done he will get my vote and if he wins I just may have a toast to him.
Now, I'll politely sit back and wait for the violation notice. Again.
2007-01-22 09:01:53 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are Repubs really that desperate to find something to discredit the guy? Why don't we go for reality here and talk about what the man stands for. This is getting tiresome.
But then
Standard answer #2: (copies), (pastes) I think you might a Democrat trying to make the Republicans look foolish by asking such an idiotic queston. On the other hand Yahoo Answers probably has just as many Ridiculous Republicans pretending to be Democrats, so maybe it balances.
2007-01-21 16:23:25 · answer #3 · answered by John H 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. Many American presidents smoked--pipes, cigars, cigarettes, joints. I'm much more interested in his politics than whether or not he lights up from time to time.
And--Dubya drinks, and at least historically did cocaine (gotta wonder if he stopped, or graduated to smack!) And his Presidential campaign was in part funded by Philip Morris. So, plainly, even in conservative circles, who will be most adamantly opposed to electing a black liberal President, Obama's smoking habit shouldn't be an issue. Who knows, as you pointed out, a lot of Americans smoke, so it might even win him a few votes!
2007-01-21 15:17:07 · answer #4 · answered by functionary01 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The current president smoked pot, got drunk instead of following through with his commitments, and invaded a country that had nothing to do with an attach on this nation yet people still voted for him...twice. Though I don't smoke at least Obama doesn't hide the fact that he does. I think it makes him more real.
2007-01-21 15:11:32 · answer #5 · answered by TerreriX652 2 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Nah, it is his stance on illegal immigration that is the real harm to society, not the cigarettes and crack. Besides, Im sure he didnt inhale. He is too unexperienced, and too liberal. Most Americans would not vote for him, I dont think he can be Hillary in the primaries.
2007-01-21 15:05:23 · answer #6 · answered by Daniel 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You kick a**. I don't read your answer because I don't really give a sh*t, but you're a writer and not a retard.
I have my own theory. I am more forceful with my answers, and I'm more psychology than you, I suppose. I think most of these people here are f*ckin' idiots, but you're not one of them.
This society can't handle having someone make them do something.
2007-01-21 23:10:59 · answer #7 · answered by PENIS ENVY 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the fact that he is a smoker will not influence on whether I vote for him or not. I will not vote for him, period. I don't really see his points on his policy views.
2007-01-21 15:32:22 · answer #8 · answered by Maria Gallercia 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think his choice to smoke or not smoke is really an issue.
2007-01-21 15:24:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The short answer is no, of course not.
I am more concerned with his lack of experience.
2007-01-22 20:00:48 · answer #10 · answered by Slimsmom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋