The National Ashtray

President Barack Hussein Obama had his physical conducted by a Navy doctor, and it was revealed that the leader of the free world continues smoking and has been urged to "moderate" his alcohol consumption. It may not be heartening to know that the fellow who intends to take over your health care can not take care of his own. I could continue by quoting someone much wiser about the "ash heap of history", but I will content myself with the sure and certain knowledge that President Obama will continue to enjoy his vices (and full and free medical care for himself and his family) at our expense while raising sin taxes on drinking and smoking so much that they will become vices that only the rich can afford. In any event, the President has a costly hypocritical streak that a more virtuous political opponent who does not want to take over a sixth of the economy (health care), while continuing health-compromising personal habits, could easily exploit.