Can have something from under the counter please - Page 2

Retlaw · 09-12-2008, 19:54

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Originally Posted by jaysay

So the Government are to ban ciggies being displayed in shops, brings an all new meaning of can I have something from under the counter please and its not for the weekend either

I think its just one more stupid government sound off.

How could the tobacconist in the market hall hide their display,
and the little kiosk just off Peel St.

There are some old established tobacconists in some of the larger
towns.

I think the gov will have its work cut out trying this on.

Retlaw.

Eric · 09-12-2008, 19:57

We've had this "let's hide the smokes" thing in Ontario for a few months now ... it's just bs .... smokes are now about $8 a pack of 25 in the stores; but 'round here many people buy the cheap smokes on the rez (Tyendenaga Mohawk First Nation)

.... they sell for as little as $10 a carton of 200, as the govt. can't tax tobacco on First Nations territory.

jambutty · 09-12-2008, 22:32

The current excuse for a government knows that come the next election they will get thrashed out of sight. So Brown and Co are laying down all sorts of nonsensical proposals to become law in 2010 so that the newly elected government will have a huge mess on its hands to sort out first before attending to the election manifesto.

This will give the new opposition plenty of time and ammunition to fire away at the government scoring Brownie points.

It is called playing politics with OUR LIVES.

Eric · 09-12-2008, 22:46

Ok guys, let's take a quick eyeball at the world: an environment in extremis, dozens of armed conflicts, starvation, disease, economic meltdown, political chaos, etc. etc. etc. .... and what are governments concerned about: second hand cigarette smoke .... gimme an effing break

Surely, we elect governments to govern, not to babysit. If people are too dumb to know what is bad for them, well I say TS

Like the signs that are appearing at train crossings: "Warning: It is Dangerous to Stop on the Tracks" No s**t Sherlock.

Anyone stupid enough to stop on the main CNR tracks deserves to get creamed by a fast freight.

And those stupid warning labels on cigarette packs: "Warning: Cigarettes Are Highly Addictive." Really! I wonder how many smokers have still to figure that one out for themselves. We are up to our asses in alligators, and govts. are debating methods of draining the swamp

Royboy39 · 09-12-2008, 22:50

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Originally Posted by Eric

Ok guys, let's take a quick eyeball at the world: an environment in extremis, dozens of armed conflicts, starvation, disease, economic meltdown, political chaos, etc. etc. etc. .... and what are governments concerned about: second hand cigarette smoke .... gimme an effing break

Surely, we elect governments to govern, not to babysit. If people are too dumb to know what is bad for them, well I say TS

Like the signs that are appearing at train crossings: "Warning: It is Dangerous to Stop on the Tracks" No s**t Sherlock.

Anyone stupid enough to stop on the main CNR tracks deserves to get creamed by a fast freight.

And those stupid warning labels on cigarette packs: "Warning: Cigarettes Are Highly Addictive." Really! I wonder how many smokers have still to figure that one out for themselves. We are up to our asses in alligators, and govts. are debating methods of draining the swamp

Too many Labour MP's with nothing to do except suggesting stupid legislation because their lives have been cocked up and they want to make life difficult for everyone else.

cashman · 09-12-2008, 22:50

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Originally Posted by Eric

Ok guys, let's take a quick eyeball at the world: an environment in extremis, dozens of armed conflicts, starvation, disease, economic meltdown, political chaos, etc. etc. etc. .... and what are governments concerned about: second hand cigarette smoke .... gimme an effing break

Surely, we elect governments to govern, not to babysit. If people are too dumb to know what is bad for them, well I say TS

Like the signs that are appearing at train crossings: "Warning: It is Dangerous to Stop on the Tracks" No s**t Sherlock.

Anyone stupid enough to stop on the main CNR tracks deserves to get creamed by a fast freight.

And those stupid warning labels on cigarette packs: "Warning: Cigarettes Are Highly Addictive." Really! I wonder how many smokers have still to figure that one out for themselves. We are up to our asses in alligators, and govts. are debating methods of draining the swamp

that just cracked me up mate, but its oh so true. karma sent.

Wynonie Harris · 09-12-2008, 23:25

Eric, lad, you have just summed the whole thing up brilliantly!

katex · 09-12-2008, 23:32

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Originally Posted by Eric

And those stupid warning labels on cigarette packs: "Warning: Cigarettes Are Highly Addictive."

They have started to put horror pictures now on cigarette packets over here Eric with pictures of lung cancer,etc., but what made me giggle today was a retailer who said that most smokers completely ignore them or treat them like a collection hobby ... as per cards you used to collect when you were kids.

Maybe we can set up a group on here swapping pictures of the ones we 'aint got ...

e.g. I have got the one on low sperm count .. has anybody got the girl ignoring boy one whilst sat in bed next to each other ? Not quite sure why they are ignoring each other .. ones am smoking are duty free and printed in German/Dutch and French. Think can just about work out the French .. 'can diminish the blood flow and cause impotence. LOL

Royboy39 · 09-12-2008, 23:41

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Originally Posted by katex

They have started to put horror pictures now on cigarette packets over here Eric with pictures of lung cancer,etc., but what made me giggle today was a retailer who said that most smokers completely ignore them or treat them like a collection hobby ... as per cards you used to collect when you were kids.

Maybe we can set up a group on here swapping pictures of the ones we 'aint got ...

e.g. I have got the one on low sperm count .. has anybody got the girl ignoring boy one whilst sat in bed next to each other ? Not quite sure why they are ignoring each other .. ones am smoking are duty free and printed in German/Dutch and French. Think can just about work out the French .. 'can diminish the blood flow and cause impotence. LOL

I Love to hate this Government...the latest suggestion, which will shortly be brought into law is the topping on the icing....what a load oif bollocks.

cashman · 09-12-2008, 23:45

probably the next crackpot idea,will be " Motor Cars Can Damage Your Health" painted along the side of all new cars, after all its a known fact they kill more people than fags.

Eric · 09-12-2008, 23:48

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Originally Posted by katex

They have started to put horror pictures now on cigarette packets over here Eric with pictures of lung cancer,etc., but what made me giggle today was a retailer who said that most smokers completely ignore them or treat them like a collection hobby ... as per cards you used to collect when you were kids.

Maybe we can set up a group on here swapping pictures of the ones we 'aint got ...

e.g. I have got the one on low sperm count .. has anybody got the girl ignoring boy one whilst sat in bed next to each other ? Not quite sure why they are ignoring each other .. ones am smoking are duty free and printed in German/Dutch and French. Think can just about work out the French .. 'can diminish the blood flow and cause impotence. LOL

I remember a buddy of mine used to print alternate sticky labels that one could put over the real ones .... things like Warning: Cigarettes Increase the Size of Your Penis. Things like this show that people are not taking the signs seriously ... maybe the couple in bed are ignoring one another because they have no smokes and are real stressed out

Royboy39 · 10-12-2008, 00:10

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Originally Posted by cashman

probably the next crackpot idea,will be " Motor Cars Can Damage Your Health" painted along the side of all new cars, after all its a known fact they kill more people than fags.

Cashy.....are you Mendleson's advisor?
I love a smoke and am still here....many of my friends gave up smoking and are no longer with us.
Crackpot ideas seem to come from the likes of the beast of red ties, who claims his seat and tries to be funny. when he stands up and makes a right idiot of himself, it makes you wonder why these guys are paid as much as they are to to look stupid?
The Debates in parliament are broadcast worldwide and I for one cringe at some of the points raised.
Lets get real and realise that the electorate are not as stupid as the politicians think.