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It's like the smokers suing because they got lung cancer from a proven cancer stick.
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Although... nicotine is addictive, and that fact was suppressed for many years.  Would you feel the same if you knew that the tobacco industry had added substances to cigarettes who's only purpose was to increase the addictiveness of their product?

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Although... nicotine is addictive, and that fact was suppressed for many years.  Would you feel the same if you knew that the tobacco industry had added substances to cigarettes who's only purpose was to increase the addictiveness of their product?
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Quitting smoking is harder than those who've never smoked can imagine.  I've not smoked in around 14-16 weeks now and I'm still having a really hard time not picking up some smokes when I'm at a store.    :-/  The physical symptoms are gone, but the psychological/mental/whatever symptoms that I don't understand that make me want a cigarette are still there.

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Quitting smoking is harder than those who've never smoked can imagine.  I've not smoked in around 14-16 weeks now and I'm still having a really hard time not picking up some smokes when I'm at a store.    :-/  The physical symptoms are gone, but the psychological/mental/whatever symptoms that I don't understand that make me want a cigarette are still there.
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Hang in there, it get's easier, I promise.  ;)

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I hate and love McDonalds at the same time! Thank god I don't go there every day  :P
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Me neither.I dropped McDonalds as a fast food joint.I go to Subway and Blimpies.that's healthier. :)

howard

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Methinks we may have to start another thread for the smoking debate...actually, there already is one :)  Go post there.

For those who stay here, I think the tobacco company is to blame for the overwhelming advertising (nowadays in magazines and on billboards only) and the stacking of nicotine.  But it was the smoker's original choice to start.  You can argue psychology all you want, but the fact remains, the smoker CHOSE to start smoking.

I'm sorry you have a hard time quitting Squirrel.  Keep on fighting, stick it to the man.
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Oh, I didn't mean for it to sound like I was whining.  I agree that it's my fault.  I knew I shouldn't smoke before I ever picked up my first cigarette because it's only common sense.  I'm too stubborn to go back smoking now.   ;)

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Hang in there, it get's easier, I promise.  ;)
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Thanks bunches, Shazzaah.  I'm doing good with it.   :)

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Me neither.I dropped McDonalds as a fast food joint.I go to Subway and Blimpies.that's healthier. :)

howard
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Horray for Heros!

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if there was a way to combine Wendy's burgers with McDonalds fries, that would be a great place to eat.

I can't stand Wendy's fries, its like eating soggy greasy strips of tasteless salty cardboard.  bleeecccckkkk!!!!!
But I do like their burgers.

Every fast food joint has its highs and lows.

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if there was a way to combine Wendy's burgers with McDonalds fries, that would be a great place to eat.

I can't stand Wendy's fries, its like eating soggy greasy strips of tasteless salty cardboard.  bleeecccckkkk!!!!!
But I do like their burgers.

Every fast food joint has its highs and lows.
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I like Burger King's Whoppers and their fries are OK, but I just can't stand Wendy's fries!  Sometimes they're good but most of the time I just can't stand them!  McDonald's fries are great.

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if there was a way to combine Wendy's burgers with McDonalds fries, that would be a great place to eat.

I can't stand Wendy's fries, its like eating soggy greasy strips of tasteless salty cardboard.  bleeecccckkkk!!!!!
But I do like their burgers.

Every fast food joint has its highs and lows.
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Hey, about ridiculous lawsuits, did y'all know there was a website that sends out newsletters about some of the most ridiculous lawsuits.  If you want the website, let me know...

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Post it! It sounds like a good one!

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Well, poop!  I was hoping this would win millions so I could go ahead with my lawsuit against the internet.  I was gonna sue for my butt getting too big by sitting in front of the screen surfing the internet while eating large amounts of junk food.  Shoot, speaking of junk food, I was gonna sue all the manufacturers of that stuff, too.

Dang!   >:(

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OMG TOO FUNNY!!!! :D Thank you so much for the laugh this morning! Lawsuits are so ridiculas...I can understand for a good reason, but not b/c you are fat from McD's or cancer from cigarettes when we all know those aren't good for ya at all! Stupid greedy world!!

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I agree. Add some Kentucky Fried Chicken to that! Mmmmm....

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Quitting smoking is harder than those who've never smoked can imagine.  I've not smoked in around 14-16 weeks now and I'm still having a really hard time not picking up some smokes when I'm at a store.    :-/  The physical symptoms are gone, but the psychological/mental/whatever symptoms that I don't understand that make me want a cigarette are still there.
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Boy you got that right Squirrel!!
Congratulations and I pray that you stay dry.
I've tried to quit smoking a bunch of times. It's not the nicotine that does you in. You can get that from patches or gum. For me it's the act of smoking that is so hard to quit. The actual lighting up and puffing away.
After weeks or months of denying myself that pleasure I cave.
It's like going on a diet. You can do it for awhile, but it's a constant struggle.
I have huge amounts of respect for people who smoked for 20 or 30 years and then quit.
I don't think I'll ever be able to.

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I have a neighbor who weighs 130 lbs, is 5'8" and eats at a fast food restaurant almost every day.  It just depends on what you eat there...
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Exactly!

I don't think they make salads just to set it on a counter and make the place look pretty.


Geez, the things people do for money  ::)

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Geez, the things people do for money  ::)
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You'd be surprised.  That's why coffee cups now say "Caution: HOT" and store managers have to keep an even closer eye on customers to make sure they don't fake an "injury" in the store.

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You'd be surprised.  That's why coffee cups now say "Caution: HOT" and store managers have to keep an even closer eye on customers to make sure they don't fake an "injury" in the store.
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Oh sure.you can fake an injury.It's simple. ;D

Howard

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Boy you got that right Squirrel!!
Congratulations and I pray that you stay dry.
I've tried to quit smoking a bunch of times. It's not the nicotine that does you in. You can get that from patches or gum. For me it's the act of smoking that is so hard to quit. The actual lighting up and puffing away.
After weeks or months of denying myself that pleasure I cave.
It's like going on a diet. You can do it for awhile, but it's a constant struggle.
I have huge amounts of respect for people who smoked for 20 or 30 years and then quit.
I don't think I'll ever be able to.
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Sure you can, Eli.  Just wait for the time that you really want to quit, then you can.  And you have to be stubborn, like me.  Keep lots of sugar-free gum and candy around along with the nicotine gum or patch.  A woman I know quit smoking by eating cinnamon candies all the time.  It gave her cavities in every tooth and she ended up having major dental work done on all her teeth...so remember sugar-free.   ;)

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My son's school does not offer a school lunch, but every other Wed, they have a "Fun Lunch" where they bring in McD's hamburgers, BK Chicken Tenders, Pizza, and hotdogs.  I have no problem with that, but some schools, you can get it every day.