Cigars and Politics

[hex1848]

It looks like the California Democrats want to shut down Arnold's famed smoking tent. A bill is making its way through the legislature baning smoking in enclosed courtyards of state buildings.

http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/s...-1n13tent.html

ridiculous

[Viper139]

I loved the last line of the article. I guess the legislators foprgot he has the power to veto the bill when it gets to his desk. The Democrats do not have enough votes to over ride his veto either.

[SFG75]

The fact that he and his political opponents got along so well before this, and the fact that they would vie to be in the tent with him, is testimony of the fact that it isn't a matter of health, as it is a matter of personal bitterness. Most things like that typically are in politics.

This Vargas character is a hoot to watch complain. It's entertaining to see a good fourth of July "blow-up" like his

"A cigar is simply a cigarette on steroids. It's just as bad. It causes cancer," said Vargas, who said he has never been in the tent. "I do think the example he sets is a poor one."

Ignoring politics, I'm amazed at how cigars can just bring out the most base feelings in people.

Last year, anti-smoking activists protested the tent outside the Capitol, carrying photographs of well-known smokers who have died and a headstone labeled "Your Name Here."

At leat herfing makes for great friends and discussion-even in politics.

Despite the controversies, she said, the tan-colored tent, equipped with a heater and a fan, has played a key role in deal-making at the Capitol.

This week, Schwarzenegger and state Sen. Gloria Romero, D-Los Angeles, credited the tent with providing a friendly atmosphere for working out the details of a bipartisan prison reorganization plan. They believe the plan could fix the state's troubled prison system.

It's all very sad and pathetic, but at least he'll veto it. I think the truly sad thing is that there isn't a large enough problem in California that merits attention over the governor and his cigar habit.

[hex1848]

Last year, anti-smoking activists protested the tent outside the Capitol, carrying photographs of well-known smokers who have died and a headstone labeled "Your Name Here."

I wonder if George Burns made the posters....

[SFG75]

I wonder if George Burns made the posters....

I can find pictures of joggers who have died. I can also find pictures of vegetarians who have died- SFW!!!!.

[Iced T]

I seem to remember a more specific complaint to the Guv'na when he first took office...

Anti-Smoking Lobby: "Uh, we know you like cigars and stuff, and you're real macho, but we need you to stop. Mmm kay?"

Arnold: "No."