Obama pledges not to smoke in White House

MAN!!!!!

This shit is Photoshoped his lips are close people

this is some low rated photoshop shit too cuz i do photoshop

this is the real pic

http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=obamabarackwjpgpa0.png

Many of the Presidents smoked in the White House. JFK, for example, smoked cigars, and he didn't die of lung cancer...

actually.... those saying its his house for the next 4 years your wrong....... The president doesnt actually LIVE in the white house.

The pic of Obama with a cigarette in his mouth looks digitally enhanced. Kinda like when lindsay Lohan showed her kooch to everyone, then later pics showed that she actually had panties on. Im not buying.

You can be eco-friendly and be a smoker.

That's an oxymoron.

i don't see the why this is such a big deal.. it's not like no one has ever smoked in there before.. beside tobacco use is an important part of american history.. it was a huge cash crop for the american colonies.. i say, light it up obama.

I would much rather a smoker be in the White House than the drunk we have had for 8 years

If Obama wants to choke out his brain and lungs and die from filthy tobacco and chemicals then so be it! What was he was measuring the drapes when he realized there were no ashtrays in the white house. Can't Obama come up with something a little more important to focus us on. This guy-sometimes I swear!

So he smokes BIG deal....... damn look what he is walking into, one huge mess, lotsa stress, people will be upset with him in a year due to no changes etc etc. They do it to every pres.
He can damn sure smoke anywhere he wants to, we are free in the usa or I thought we were..
substance substance and substance.. who cares.

that pic looks very photo-shopped...hmmm?

Who cares if he smokes? Everyone should be allowed a vice. Maybe he likes it and who's to fault him for that. He takes care of himself by working out and his favorite food is arugula so he's obviously eating healthy. People need to stop villainizing smokers. I think he has enough on his plate to worry about let a lone being judged for an occasional cigarette.

It's not his house. You can't change much in the White House, what makes one think you can alter the color via smoking?

This is a good start. Lead by example I always say.

Wow. He says he quit smoking, but he still smokes!

That's change I can believe in!

It's kind of like how he says he's an environmentalist, but supports "clean" coal, and "safe" nuclear.

Or how he wants to protect American Jobs, but refuses to pull out of NAFTA or the WTO.

Or how he says that he supports the Constitution, but voted to reauthorize the USAPATRIOT act...

Or how he said he'd filibuster the Telecom Immunity bill, and then voted for it.

Yessir! Now that we have OBAMA voting like George W Bush, things are going to be different!

Well, with some luck maybe he will be able to quit smoking. It is afterall a very bad habit.

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What hypocrites people are. How many stories have been posted here about the dangers and health effects of smoking with people claiming that it is bad, how second hand smoke gives you cancer, that tobacco companies have deceived people and still work to hook young people on it, etc. But if it is Obama, just build him a shack in the backyard and let him smoke his heart out because it's OK. Sorry, it isn't OK if you claim to be a role model to children and if you have children. I wonder if those who say this is OK have ever lost a loved one to lung cancer. Anyone? I swear, anything is put on TV to make small talk and make him look good here. But yes, on the one hand it is good to know that the man so many think is a god is just human with flaws. And I don't want smoking in the White House, and it isn't his house to just do as he pleases in. He like all the others before him is only a temporary employee in the peoples' house. Keep it a smoke free zone.

I am glad you ask, who give a flying fig what personal habits this soon-to-be president has. This reminds me of previous news media taking out of context and significance the important issues that should be the topic of public debate and such. Let's get back on page and tell whoever is treating this personal business as newsworthy. Let's talk about the bush legacy why don't we. I still have yet to see in any form of notice, the treasonistic answer gwb gave gibson regarding his greatest regret, is not the lives he has taken, (an act of murder) but rather his lie was exposed? That's more important than if Obama does or does not smoke! Let's put Faux tabloid tv off the airwaves.

It's his house for the next eight years, it up to him if he fancies roasting a few packs during that time. Its going to be a bit of a stressful roller-coaster, im sure he'll need a cigg from time to time.

i have never cared about anything any less than i care about this

and that's saying a lot
good job

Build an outhouse in the back yard. Give him a place to smoke and relax. Problem solved.

That beats Bush smoking Cubans in the White House with the Saudi Prince Bandar.

Good.

Not the most important issue, obviously, but at least it sets a good example.

I wouldn't blame him if he does take a puff from time to time. I mean, he is going to have to do what is probably the most stressful job ever for (at least) the next four years.

Seriously, how old is this photo... there is not a speck of grey hair on his head.

EXCUSE ME FOR SUGGESTING THIS BUT SINCE SOOO MANY PEOPLE LOOK UP TO HIM-WOULDN'T QUITTING BE THE THING TO DOOO-WHAT KIND OF EXAMPLE IS HE SETTING FOR HIS GIRLS-FOR ALL THOSE ADORING MILLIONS WHO SWEAR HE WALKS ON WATER-AND MICHELLE SINCE I HEAR, HAS THE LAST WORD,WHAT HAPPENED TO THE LAST WORD ON QUITTING?QUE PASSSA GIRL-GET TO IT -LAY DOWN THE LAW.

why don't they expand and build a smoke room next to the Lincoln room :D

this is why i voted for him, he smokes

I thiught he promised his wife he would quit smoking if he won the presidental race. Another politician who cant keep his promise Go figure.

Whatever brand he smokes may be the most popular brand in America. I think it's Marlboro.

I thought he stopped smoking?

I made my roommate stop, and if she does, I'm getting her a new laptop computer for Christmas.

I think Obama should use winning the presidency as his reward for not smoking to make it a win-win situation as a role model, but that's just me.

Tbh that picture looks pretty fake... I could be wrong tho...

i've never seen him smoke ciggs....does he smoke pipe tobacco???

I am so happy he i president.

What's the old joke? "Quiting is easy...I do it all the time!" I know from personal experience putting down the pack is a bitch! It's just a silent "friend" that doesn't judge you...it just listens! He did promise Michelle to quit and I believe he has slipped a couple of times since but I have faith he will stop! I have no doubt that if he does slip, he'll take it outside!

I hope he has the strength to quit. It would really be positive for our communities who depend on vices to get by stressful situations!

i agree, c-mon people. trying to judge if he would be a good leader on weather he is smoker or non smoker. grow up. smoking is not about stress its about our free will to do what we please with our bodies! people who don't smoke don't understand whats its like to quit. he doesnt need to worry about what people think of his smoking. guess what...its non of your business. And it does not affect you one bit

good for him, but why is this news?

This photo is priceless, Can't you just read his thoughts, Camera Fuc-!!!!!!

Puff the magic dragon!

I hate smoking. But if this the worst thing he'll do as president, I say more power to him!

he can just go to the balcony instead

The fact that he smokes makes him seem more human and less of a fake, lying politician.

However, I don't think a story like this deserves coverage on the news. Ah well, at least it's not about the color of Britney Spear's panties or something...

He's president, that's his house, he can do whatever he wants!

I say, smoke in every room! Haha

-just outside Oval Office-
Obama: Hey, Nick. Gotta smoke on you?
Secret Security Nick: Always, Sir.
Obama: Thanks. *puff* Ah, yes. Much better.
Nick: May I ask you something, Sir?
Obama: Sure thing.
Nick: Why don't you just quit?
Obama: What? And give up all this?
Nick: I meant smoking, Sir.
Obama: I know. I was just trying to change the subject.
Nick: There's always the patch, Sir.
Obama: Nah. I'll just wait until things calm down throughout the world and give up smoking.
Nick: A 4 year plan, Sir?
Obama: 8. If I'm lucky.

theres a little bit of leonard washington in that pic, amirite?

Well, like any other houses or places. u really cant smoke indoors. But you can, outside.

Smoke what?

If that was McCain smoking a cigarette the country would tear him apart. But i do not think that Obama is doing anything wrong.

i almost can't believe this is news while at the same time I'm still reading it. maybe its great america is so fascinated and optimistic with our president. and it isn't founded in his ineptitude. hopefully the various media outlets and harshly judgemental public will give him a true chance. i don't personally smoke in my own home, but if the worse thing he does is fire up when no one is looking....it will indeed be a breath of fresh air [no pun intended]

to make that pic even more perfect , he needs to be holding a bottle of cheap wine , have a 3 day beard and bloodshot eyes , and be wearing a long-ish coat with a few random stains on it .

If the guy stands outside and has a smoke break with security guards, maids or cooks, it won't bother me any. People, on their smoke break, discuss interesting things believe it or not.

wasn't it Hillary Clinton who imposed the White House's no smoking policy? a tad ironic, given her husband Bill's *ahem* fondness for cigars. although, to be fair, he didn't actually smoke it...

I read the embedded reporter Newsweek article and it said that Barack promised Michelle that he'd quit smoking if he ran for president. Just one more campaign promise that will prove difficult to keep.

What?!? our president is a human being?! Shame on him!

smoking sucks, i know. But smokers have rights that deserve to be protected as long as they are not infringing on other peoples rights

That is only decent. The place is an historical treasure as far as our country goes.

No wonder he supports clean coal.

I didn't know he was a smoker... buu

a blunt looks more fitting than the cig in this picture hahaha

People who can't cope with a stressful situation without the use of some chemical or drug seem kind of weak to me. I hope he kicks the habit for good.

Isn't his job suppose to be a bit stressful?

Personally I'd feel better if he stopped for a smoke every now and again,

He's the president, why not?

hahahaha, so you're going to see obama smoking in the back with the cleaning staff?

awesome

Why not its his house for the next 4 years!