Con here, but I'm giving the president a pass on this one

[fan_since79]

He's getting a lot of flak over his gum chewing during the Normandy ceremonies this weekend.

 

I think he was chewing Nicorette. He's a well-known cigarette addict who smokes up a storm in private. Nicorette would be considered medicinal, right?

 

I'll give him a pass on this one. As a former cigarette addict, I can relate.

 

http://www.news.com.au/world/europe/twitter-chews-up-barack-obama-after-gum-gaffe-at-dday-ceremonies/story-fnh81p7g-1226946585615

 

 

[TobiasFunke]

What's your feelings on medicinal marijuana then? Do those people get free chances? Cause if not then that anti-American president shouldn't either.

[HaloMagic]

This is dumb. I would never get mad at someone for chewing gum. It literally doesn't represent anything.

[fan_since79]

This is dumb. I would never get mad at someone for chewing gum. It literally doesn't represent anything.

 

A whole lot of people don't share your point of view.

[Tank]

if he's chewing with his mouth open, it's a big deal.

[HaloMagic]

A whole lot of people don't share your point of view.

Agreed. And some people think not owning a TV makes you more sophisticated. Just because people think it doesn't make it true. Chewing gum doesn't require your attention or active participation. He wasn't less focused on the event because of the gum. It's just something people have decided represents immaturity and a lack of interest in something but it doesn't really represent that. Or anything. Except for that the gum chewer likes gum.

Edited June 9, 2014 by HaloMagic

[nate]

That's our president... Doesn't even have the willpower to kick nicotine addiction during a celebration of one of the most important days in US history.  More proof we have a feeble minded President.

[Jason]

How long was the ceremony? Was it not reasonable for him to have the gum before and after? This is actually the first I've heard of the story and I don't think it's really a big deal. Chewing gum in many situations just appears unprofessional. Probably not the best look for the POTUS during a high profile thing like that.

[Blarg]

That's our president... Doesn't even have the willpower to kick nicotine addiction during a celebration of one of the most important days in US history. More proof we have a feeble minded President.

You say a lot of stupid stuff, Nate.

[TobiasFunke]

This is also the first time I've heard of it, but of course I don't frequent websites bashing the president for chewing gum so I don't think I would have heard anything about it.

[jshep]

Good lord, people actually care about this shit?

 

#GumGate

[Jason]

Good lord, people actually care about this shit?

 

#GumGate

Apparently some Twitter folks do.

[mtangelsfan]

I hate stuff like this because it takes away from legitimate complaints. 

[Jay]

I don't agree that the president is feeble-minded but chewing gum is bad manners in some situations.  He should know better.

[TennAngelsFan]

Us people with more willpower daydream about naked women jumping up and down rather than waste our time chewing gum when we get bored.

[Blarg]

The president standing there with a boner thinking about bouncing boobs would be far worse.

[Schildog]

gotta say i love nicorette. i've finally kicked (hopefully fore the last time) diping because of it. it was a lot smoother of a transition than cold turkey which never lasted long for me.

[Amazing Larry]

The president standing there with a boner thinking about bouncing boobs would be far worse.

Must delete mental image!!!!

[TobiasFunke]

The president standing there with a boner thinking about bouncing boobs would be far worse.

Nothing would describe America more than our president with a chub to the thoughts of bouncing boobs.

[TennAngelsFan]

Nothing would describe America more than our president with a chub to the thoughts of bouncing boobs.

 

I'm thinking this may be the reason Jay Carney resigned as press secretary.  HE KNOWS.

[Tank]

Must delete mental image!!!!

 

just think of hilary. that should take care of any temptation.