And the douchebag of the year award goes to....

I'll say this, I know smoking is bad and can cause issues. My wife and her siblings are good examples as their parents were heavy smokers and would travel in the car and chain smoke keeping the windows closed. Even as they complained they couldn't breath. Today they all have lung issues.

With that said, my wife has no issue with my pipe smoking. Out of respect, I will never do it in our home as I know that when more confined, it causes physical problems. She has issues with her lungs in other situations too and its just a part of her life. She on the other hand respects my enjoyment of my pipe and is fine with it and even others who smoke tobacco in whatever form they want. She knows its their business and not hers. If we ever have children, we both know I'll smoke my pipe and keep doing so as I do know now, in a space outside. I'm fine and even comfortable with that. My propane heater does a great job. My wife has even purchased tobacco for me as a surprise gift.

As for Santa, I'll keep him in my own way. Fine, he doesn't smoke in a room with children and honestly, why would he? It would wake them up!
So for me, Santa continues to smoke his pipe after a long day of work and smokes a special pipe and a special tobacco after a long ride around the world delivering toys.

Thanks for posting Charlie, I needed a good early morning.......totally BS story to read👍👍 You want to talk about “ phony “, this shmuck has absolutely no credibility! I have “ nothing “ to worry about, I’m like Bill Clinton.......” I never inhaled “.........lmao

I had two good friends, both never smoked yet died from lung cancer, go figure. I’m sure most have read or personally know of such cases.

Here's the problem with society.. ANYTHING done in extreme excess is usually bad for your health. People die every year from drinking excess water yet I do not see a big push to have people give up water. Moderate smoking, like most things is a trade off between the health benefits (reduced Alzheimers, Parkinson, Huntingtons Disease, extended lifespan over non smokers) and possible bad side effects  (lung cancer, etc)

Moderation in most things. Wait...

   Why do you think Santa had red cheeks?? He always had a buzz on.......lol

I was just relieved to open this thread and not see my name.

And, Santa is above such pettiness, smoking his pipe while contemplating which world leaders won’t get coal in their stockings.

Wow a Simpsons reference. Take my like, sir, you deserve it 

It's all about clicks people.

It's their intent to make you mad. The more outrageous, the more people eat it up like pigs to the trough. If you go read his drivel, you are doing EXACTLY what they want, for you to read it. You clicking on the link give them legitimacy. 

Best thing to do is ignore it. Or at the very least, don't post the links to that trash and give them more coverage.

Cut and paste the article. That way I can read it. I will NOT click on that link. 

This kind of crap brings to mind my fervent desire -- why in hell can't people leave other people the hell alone?

Wow, that's harsh. 

Moderation is fine....as long as you don't get carried away with it.