'The President is tobacco-free': Obama's doctor confirms the 'Smoker-in-Chief' has quit

[bigtree]

31st October 2011

The results of Obama's second medical examination since taking office, were released by the White House today, and the President was declared 'tobacco free'.

Obama, formerly a Marlboro Red man, had smoked at least since college, but says he has managed to kick the habit, despite the stresses of office.

Earlier this year Michelle Obama claimed that her husband had not smoked for almost 12 months.

The President has been trying to quit since at least 2006.

Obama's first presidential medical, which took place in February 2010, hinted at a continuing habit, with the doctor advising the commander-in-chief to 'continue smoking cessation' efforts . . .




The last gasp: A young Barack Obama smoking in front his family's hut in Kenya, Africa before he quit around 2009

read: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2055912/He-tobacco-free-Obamas-doctor-confirms-president-quit-smoking.html?ito=feeds-newsxml

[Iggo]

1. I just don't care if he smokes or not.

[bigtree]

4. it's not a real issue

just a minor political one

Highlights this President's lack of anything personally controversial for folks to gossip and snipe about.

[Warpy]

11. Neither do I, but I'm still glad he's managed to quit

I understand quitting is a stinker and a half.

Good for him!

[Iggo]

24. True, true.

You understand correctly. Quitting's a bitch. For me it was, anyway.

[Tx4obama]

2. Here's a DU link that has an article regarding Obama's FULL doctor's report

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=433x809055

and the article at Politico
President Obama deemed 'fit for duty'
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=433x809055

[Odin2005]

3. It's crazy how grey his hair has gotten since that pic was taken 2 years ago.

[bigtree]

5. I read somewhere where that's hereditary

. . . and not likely related to stress or anything like that.

[Withywindle]

20. I think the caption is misleading and that picture is much older than that.

Isn't that from his trip to Kenya when he met his family there for the first time that he wrote about in his first book? I don't remember how long ago exactly that was, but had to have been around 20 years ago...

[babylonsister]

21. I agree. That pic is old. nt

[Lyric]

6. I honestly don't care.

He's an adult. It's none of my business what he chooses to do with his own body.

[bigtree]

9. I guess that's why few worry about the message it sends to adults

. . . it's mostly just about the kids, if you're thinking about 'caring' what he does with his body. Of course, if you care, personally, about the President's health . . .

[Lyric]

14. What I meant is that it's none of my business.

As for "the kids"--do you honestly think any of them would notice if the media didn't bring it up on a regular basis? It's not like he's sucking down a Marlboro during his education address.

:shrug:

[bigtree]

15. the way he lit up in private?

no, few would notice.

[spanone]

7. congratulations Mr. President. it's not an easy achievement

[valerief]

8. Has Boehner stopped boozing yet? nt

[Major Hogwash]

10. Well, whatta expect, he lives with his mother-in-law!

He was probably "getting it" coming and going every day!!

LoL

[bigtree]

12. crap, you're right

Maybe we should expect all of our Presidents to have a mom-in-law in residence. That'll keep 'em on the straight and narrow.

[Pirate Smile]

16. He has actually said that his Mother-in-Law sticks up for him if Michelle gives him a hard time.

I don't think she gives a hard time. Really, think about it, how would you treat your son-in-law if he was a husband and father like Barack Obama?

[Major Hogwash]

19. He seems to have an easy-going manner about him.

He cracks up easy, he even laughs at his own jokes.
I think that Michelle keeps his feet on the ground.

She's definitely the coolest woman in politics today.
I have a huge crush on her.
I'll bet her mom is a lot like her, smart, sophisticated, and great like Michelle is.

[FrenchieCat]

13. He picked up the habit so young is not easy to get rid of,

so the President gets kudos on this...especially considering the stress of his job.

Congrats, Mr. President. Excellent role model for smokers everywhere! :thumbsup:

Non smokers age better and live longer!

[Taverner]

17. It is no reflection of character

It does, however, reduce the chance of him having a heart attack

That is good

[Logical]

18. Glad he quit. A nasty habit.

[Jakes Progress]

22. Good for him. He's smarter than that.

[Irishonly]

23. Good for him

It's an extremely hard habit to break.

[Recovered Repug]

25. I knew he was a fucking quiter who couldn't stick to anything.

:sarcasm: