Crazy Town!

After making a big move cross-country, I am back for some ranting fun.  Just a brief article this morning. Having just moved from the northwest after almost 17 years, it seems to just be getting crazier in that corner of our country.  Still, I do miss it.  

Bill proposed in Oregon would make cigarettes prescription-only drugs

No one has been able to explain to me how Washington and Oregon can be so anti-tobacco and yet support  legalizing pot.  

Good Morning.

Marijuana yes, pipe tobacco a felony to ship?

Washington state lights up as smoking marijuana becomes legal

This from the same people that have made it a felony to ship pipe tobacco into Washington State.

What a bunch of idiots. I repeat, what a bunch of idiots. Did I mention what a bunch of idiots?

You (anti-tobacco zealot) were warned and didn't listen...

If you belong to the anti-tobacco crowd and packing some extra pounds you should not be surprised what comes next.  Think of all the things that have been leveled against tobacco users under the guise of 'science' and get ready for your fat tax.  It's for your own good after all since you can't be trusted to take care of your own body.

Americans' Concerns About Obesity Soar, Surpass Smoking

Your favorite foods will be taxed if deemed unhealthy by the self appointed food police.  They will have all the scientific studies to back them up you can be sure.  If you are overweight get ready to pay more for your health insurance because of the 'burden' you are imposing on society.   

Still think national health care is a good idea?

When the government controls your health care they will control you.  It's for the good of society, after all; just ask Mayor Bloomberg.

Second Hand Smokescreen

California town set to ban smoking ANYWHERE outside... even in your own backyard
What utter crap! There are worse things out there that hurt our health than second hand smoke. I grew up with both parents smoking in the house and in the car. I didn't care for it but grew up in good health running track and cross country as well as swimming. Now at 41 years old I breathe just fine and enjoy an occasional pipe and/or cigar. I am so sick of this nanny state BS and the tyranny of hypochondriacs.

Hate to be a downer, but we will ALL die someday. From illness, from accidents and from old age. Relax and enjoy the time you have on this earth and keep some perspective for goodness sake.

For any council member that votes against this ban I will gladly remove from the above photo.

Feds burned by cigarette smuggling

"Yet every day, the failure to strongly combat the growing crime of contraband cigarette smuggling deprives governments of billions of dollars in tax revenues — siphoned off by terrorist and criminal organizations."

This has to be some kind of joke. Is Rep. King serious? He's crying about terrorist and criminal organizations siphoning off billions in tax revenue. Like no one predicted this very problem when tobacco taxes were raised. Lower the tobacco taxes to a reasonable level that individuals are willing to pay and government will get their revenue. Tax too high and you make normal law abiding citizens willing to go elsewhere to buy their tobacco.

The picture speaks for itself.

NYC sues 'roll-your-own' shops over taxes

"Thomas Farley ( New York City's health commissioner) also defended the city's high taxes on cigarettes, saying that studies had shown that they are pressuring people into quitting, or not taking up the habit, and thereby saving lives."

Pressuring people into quitting smoking is NOT the business of government - Federal, State or Local. The total nonsense about the 'burden' smokers impose can easily be countered with the high levels of tax dollars that are gouged from smokers to pay for whatever government programs progressives can dream up. Also spare me the 'saving lives' BS. How about all the lives that are lost due to all the criminals running loose in the streets. End rant.

Country Class vs. Ruling Class

Just when you thought Mayor Bloomberg couldn't be more of a wannabe tyrant.

NYC Mayor Bloomberg: 'Government’s Highest Duty' Is to Push 'Healthy' Foods

The movie Dodgeball comes to mind.

America's Ruling Class -- And the Perils of Revolution