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7. And this is the fullest extent of GOP Minority Outreach:

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Wed Jan 24, 2024, 03:25 PM

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Feckless pandering via a slowly dying line of irresponsible products.

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Hoping to chip away at Biden's Black vote, conservative group to test menthol cigarette message in South Carolina [View all] BumRushDaShow Jan 2024 OP

California voters banned it in California Nictuku Jan 2024 #1

It is within your power to quit at any time and stay quit Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2024 #3

There is a big difference between Nictuku Jan 2024 #12

They have not decided for you. You are addicted to nicotine, not menthol. Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2024 #14

You would lose that bet Nictuku Jan 2024 #19

If you can quit nicotine then, you can quit now. You are capable. Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2024 #21

That is right Nictuku Jan 2024 #31

I'm speaking here as a medical provider who has seen many beloved patients suffer from smoking-related diseases. Aristus Jan 2024 #41

:grouphug: !!! elleng Jan 2024 #52

Good for you Nictuku Jan 2024 #53

Physician Assistant, actually. Aristus Jan 2024 #55

Thank you... Think. Again. Jan 2024 #76

What is the process of upgrading from PA to MD? jmowreader Jan 2024 #94

I'm not interested in being a doctor. Aristus Jan 2024 #107

I know that you're settled in and proud of your profession jmowreader Jan 2024 #109

A PA in that situation would most likely get a remote practice certification and be assigned a supervising MD. Aristus Jan 2024 #112

Aristus...I want to thank you for trying and continuing to care about the future of people who sadly The_REAL_Ecumenist Jan 2024 #114

Thank you for your kind words. Aristus Jan 2024 #115

my libertarian streak agrees with you lapfog_1 Jan 2024 #102

Good Grief Nictuku Jan 2024 #111

I know that I gave up smoking only when I wanted something more than cigarettes... CTyankee Jan 2024 #105

I have an aunt who always nagged her husband about smoking. Mr.Bill Jan 2024 #60

There is a condition made better by nicotine Roy Rolling Jan 2024 #96

That falls under the 'MAY have some benefits' category. Aristus Jan 2024 #108

I'm gonna stick it to 'the man'... Mawspam2 Jan 2024 #62

Which man is that? Nictuku Jan 2024 #63

I am a realist nightwing1240 Jan 2024 #100

As an ex-smoker I gotta say...nope. progressoid Jan 2024 #47

If I were to have a child - I would have quit Nictuku Jan 2024 #57

That is what my daughter said. Sorry to say it did not come to pass. Hekate Jan 2024 #92

Understood, and nicotine is one of the most powerful, more so even than heroin Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2024 #66

You use that message on overweight people also? The Contrarian Jan 2024 #64

That's why I took care to empower rather than scold Bernardo de La Paz Jan 2024 #67

Single issue would mean a 45-voter instead? BumRushDaShow Jan 2024 #5

Not for me Nictuku Jan 2024 #13

I say this BumRushDaShow Jan 2024 #22

I empathize will you, but the intent is to prevent big tobacco from targeting/exploiting more hlthe2b Jan 2024 #8

Well then Nictuku Jan 2024 #16

No care or concern for others that can be addicted--regardless of age? Really? hlthe2b Jan 2024 #25

Good Grief Nictuku Jan 2024 #33

We don't-- except for your advocating for policies which harm others. hlthe2b Jan 2024 #35

Advocacy? Where? Nictuku Jan 2024 #37

The things people do in their personal lives are what bring them in to see me. Aristus Jan 2024 #44

I will never ever ever bring up this topic again Nictuku Jan 2024 #56

You are an adult Keepthesoulalive Jan 2024 #78

you'd think azureblue Jan 2024 #72

Smoke 'em if you got 'em, amigo! JoseBalow Jan 2024 #61

I miss my brother, who started smoking at 12 and died of COPD at 72. He could quit any time... Hekate Jan 2024 #75

No, it's not just "the children". The cigarettes are killing you too. And other consumers like you. muriel_volestrangler Jan 2024 #10

Oh, this is news to me. I had no idea Nictuku Jan 2024 #18

And the other addicts your age? muriel_volestrangler Jan 2024 #29

Now you want to cancel my medicare entitlement? Nictuku Jan 2024 #36

Leave you alone - well, that means cancelling your Medicare entitlement muriel_volestrangler Jan 2024 #38

I paid for it for over 40 years Nictuku Jan 2024 #42

And yet you want to prevent an urgently-needed public healthcare move, because you like the taste of menthol muriel_volestrangler Jan 2024 #45

Want to prevent? Nictuku Jan 2024 #49

From "this is the kind of thing that gets me thinking that too much regulation in our lives is bad" muriel_volestrangler Jan 2024 #58

If you don't like ppl and want to be left alone...why not just stop posting on the subject! PortTack Jan 2024 #46

That is the best suggestion yet. Nictuku Jan 2024 #50

Wow Chi67 Jan 2024 #65

Hello Nictuku. qwlauren35 Jan 2024 #68

qwlauren35 - Thank you - Thank you - THANK YOU Nictuku Jan 2024 #79

Thanks for sharing. qwlauren35 Jan 2024 #91

Here is a why you might want to think about. Your fellow citizens flashman13 Jan 2024 #73

You just ERASED the last 45 years of my life Nictuku Jan 2024 #80

You might have a closer solution . . . SarcasticSatyr Jan 2024 #87

Bingo!! Nictuku Jan 2024 #88

Yes, in CA . . . Actually, many of those location also have gas stations/convivence stores that sell cigarettes. SarcasticSatyr Jan 2024 #90

Good On California! Cha Jan 2024 #110

Test Ad dweller Jan 2024 #2

OMG BumRushDaShow Jan 2024 #9

OMFG! That is hideous! EYESORE 9001 Jan 2024 #20

I'm still digging around for the bleach BumRushDaShow Jan 2024 #23

MY EYES!!! niyad Jan 2024 #69

Bwahahaha! Blue Owl Jan 2024 #86

Geebus, I thought that was the Onion. I cannot imagine most black people in SC (and elsewhere) do not hlthe2b Jan 2024 #4

Thank you. I was wondering what in the f'n hell menthol cigarettes have to do niyad Jan 2024 #71

Will they have Tim Scott smoking them? LiberalFighter Jan 2024 #6

He would have Traildogbob Jan 2024 #28

And this is the fullest extent of GOP Minority Outreach: Torchlight Jan 2024 #7

The absolute contempt these people have for African Americans is truly bottomless Prairie Gates Jan 2024 #11

because cigarettes are SO MUCH more important than fascism Novara Jan 2024 #15

WTF? Chi67 Jan 2024 #17

They think we all act like "Diamond and Silk" BumRushDaShow Jan 2024 #24

... hlthe2b Jan 2024 #27

But it definitely mercuryblues Jan 2024 #30

"Biden planning to BAN Fried Chicken Restaurants" durablend Jan 2024 #104

Two words Traildogbob Jan 2024 #26

Herrman "999" Caine BumRushDaShow Jan 2024 #32

Don't forget MorbidButterflyTat Jan 2024 #34

Softly and tenderly, Herman is calling.... Blue Owl Jan 2024 #84

Actually, this may be somewhat effective. We shouldn't be so dismissive of this tactic. progressoid Jan 2024 #39

At this point in history BumRushDaShow Jan 2024 #54

Why not fried chicken and watermelon? Oy mio. Kennah Jan 2024 #40

Malt liquor? Thunderbird? TexasBushwhacker Jan 2024 #59

Menthol cigarettes. They aren't trying to flip some voters, they're looking to prove an old stereotype. marble falls Jan 2024 #43

Nailed it! PortTack Jan 2024 #48

GOP for big tobacco over minority health? That's the GOP message? Freethinker65 Jan 2024 #51

LOL - the GOP will make idiots of themselves again azureblue Jan 2024 #70

Yeah sure vote repuke and lose your health care and voting rights so you can keep smoking your menthol cigarettes kimbutgar Jan 2024 #74

Hopefully this will offend... Think. Again. Jan 2024 #77

Right wing jackals will do anything to get votes, including prostituting their own grandmothers. Martin68 Jan 2024 #81

The GQP has always been solidly moniss Jan 2024 #82

Any black person voting for Trump is voting to reinstate Jim Crow amd other horrors BlueNIndiana Jan 2024 #83

Vote tRump and feel alive with pleasure! Blue Owl Jan 2024 #85

I find it difficult to believe that this Bettie Jan 2024 #89

No grape soda, Colt 45, two zigzags, crunk, twekring, and kool aid commercials? Come on, Republiklans AZLD4Candidate Jan 2024 #93

I thought this was going to be from The Onion. Sigh. Merlot Jan 2024 #95

Un-fucking believable Roy Rolling Jan 2024 #97

Fried Chicken and watermelon.................................. Lovie777 Jan 2024 #101

Law and order GOP Old Crank Jan 2024 #98

Rollin down the street smoking menthol, sippin on gin and juice IronLionZion Jan 2024 #99

So, their fucking message is..... Aviation Pro Jan 2024 #103

Er thats their plan? Zincwarrior Jan 2024 #106

Menthol cigarettes... GenThePerservering Jan 2024 #113