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I gave up smoking in 2011. It took me 2 days to switch to vaping. None of my kids has ever seen me smoke. Since that time the government, aus public health and NGO's bit by bit have made it harder for me (and many others) to source what keeps us from smoking. Its a disgrace tbh.
February 17, 2026 at 12:06 PM
I gave up smoking in 2011. It took me 2 days to switch to vaping. None of my kids has ever seen me smoke. Since that time the government, aus public health and NGO's bit by bit have made it harder for me (and many others) to source what keeps us from smoking. Its a disgrace tbh.
Alcohol kills/causes cancer. Can we ban that ?
February 17, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Alcohol kills/causes cancer. Can we ban that ?
A good reason is demand. Just because you don't like it and want it banned it doesn't mean it will just disappear if it was banned. High-crime not attributable to smoking, but to extortionate taxes creating a high-profit opportunity for crims, but I get the feeling you already know that.
February 17, 2026 at 9:48 AM
A good reason is demand. Just because you don't like it and want it banned it doesn't mean it will just disappear if it was banned. High-crime not attributable to smoking, but to extortionate taxes creating a high-profit opportunity for crims, but I get the feeling you already know that.
He must have looked back at previous interviews with you (and Colin) and decided this was the default way to start an interview with you.
February 17, 2026 at 6:56 AM
He must have looked back at previous interviews with you (and Colin) and decided this was the default way to start an interview with you.
So making smoking illegal will be different and more successful than making drugs illegal because nobody smokes inside pubs anymore. Have you thought this through?
February 17, 2026 at 6:54 AM
So making smoking illegal will be different and more successful than making drugs illegal because nobody smokes inside pubs anymore. Have you thought this through?
Because banning stuff *always* works.
February 17, 2026 at 1:51 AM
Because banning stuff *always* works.
Its even more tempting to return to smoking for 'caged' vapers now we have $12-$15 Manchesters. I used to see lots of discarded disposables (do still see the odd one), but now see many more discarded Manchester packs. Anecdotal, but has been noticeable for me.
February 15, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Its even more tempting to return to smoking for 'caged' vapers now we have $12-$15 Manchesters. I used to see lots of discarded disposables (do still see the odd one), but now see many more discarded Manchester packs. Anecdotal, but has been noticeable for me.
I would prefer reformation to defunding tbh. Time to swap out the neo-prohibitionist pro-stigma guard for those with more understanding of humanity. They (like many others) have used demonisation as a tool to justify further (or more) funding.
February 9, 2026 at 12:20 PM
I would prefer reformation to defunding tbh. Time to swap out the neo-prohibitionist pro-stigma guard for those with more understanding of humanity. They (like many others) have used demonisation as a tool to justify further (or more) funding.
Its always been a manufactured panic. A PR exercise to raise and sustain a funding stream for all the pigs at the trough.
a pig is eating food from a wooden barrel .
ALT: a pig is eating food from a wooden barrel .
media.tenor.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:46 AM
Its always been a manufactured panic. A PR exercise to raise and sustain a funding stream for all the pigs at the trough.
Purely a careerist. Groomed into the position.
January 30, 2026 at 8:22 AM
Purely a careerist. Groomed into the position.
Not only TC it seems all areas of government captured by ongoing lies and exaggerations (still). This one arrived via a regular Service NSW e-mail today. Irresponsible. www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/prevention-a...
Vaping harms your health
Vaping harms your health. Learn more about the toxic chemicals in vapes, the harm they can cause to your health and how to quit vaping.
www.cancer.nsw.gov.au
January 30, 2026 at 1:50 AM
Not only TC it seems all areas of government captured by ongoing lies and exaggerations (still). This one arrived via a regular Service NSW e-mail today. Irresponsible. www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/prevention-a...
Oil companies should be forbidden to clean up large scale oil spills 🤡
January 24, 2026 at 1:41 PM
Oil companies should be forbidden to clean up large scale oil spills 🤡
Agree. The shift from anti-tobacco to anti-nicotine happened quite some time ago. They saw the threat to their ecosystem and re-arranged the goal posts likely driven by WHO initiatives.
January 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Agree. The shift from anti-tobacco to anti-nicotine happened quite some time ago. They saw the threat to their ecosystem and re-arranged the goal posts likely driven by WHO initiatives.
Lie. A damaging lie that keeps people smoking.
December 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Lie. A damaging lie that keeps people smoking.
If you choose to experiment with / use nicotine. Choose your delivery mechanism wisely.
November 26, 2025 at 12:19 PM
If you choose to experiment with / use nicotine. Choose your delivery mechanism wisely.
Nah..no way..must be imagining it ;) NZ deserved the 'prize' they got.
November 24, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Nah..no way..must be imagining it ;) NZ deserved the 'prize' they got.
It may interest you - the other week I had to fast for a blood test (no caffeine, nicotine, only water). Mixed up a bottle of 0 nic liquid. Was (very) surprised that I had no withdrawals after 22 hours without nic. I am usually on 10mg (neither high or low).
November 24, 2025 at 12:37 PM
It may interest you - the other week I had to fast for a blood test (no caffeine, nicotine, only water). Mixed up a bottle of 0 nic liquid. Was (very) surprised that I had no withdrawals after 22 hours without nic. I am usually on 10mg (neither high or low).
New waves of fearmongering have started it seems x.com/cancerNSW/st...
Cancer Institute NSW on X: "The Institute has today relaunched the ‘Every Vape is a Hit to your Health’ campaign. This year's campaign includes additional key messages about the health harms of #vaping on brain development, mental health and oral health. ➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/jDZzOUzzpW https://t.co/36aeIoABYb" / X
The Institute has today relaunched the ‘Every Vape is a Hit to your Health’ campaign. This year's campaign includes additional key messages about the health harms of #vaping on brain development, mental health and oral health. ➡️ Learn more: https://t.co/jDZzOUzzpW https://t.co/36aeIoABYb
x.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
New waves of fearmongering have started it seems x.com/cancerNSW/st...
If all the genuine vape stores weren't forcibly closed down perhaps more users wouldn't have to resort to admittedly inferior (but still vastly safer than smoking) disposable product
November 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
If all the genuine vape stores weren't forcibly closed down perhaps more users wouldn't have to resort to admittedly inferior (but still vastly safer than smoking) disposable product
After all these years (and even after they got their way) they're still pumping out the same fearmongering. Was once used to raise public support for desired prohibition policy, now used to cover-up/distract from same failed policy.
November 24, 2025 at 12:20 PM
After all these years (and even after they got their way) they're still pumping out the same fearmongering. Was once used to raise public support for desired prohibition policy, now used to cover-up/distract from same failed policy.
Too much of a disturbance for her a$$ured career path. I truly believe this will change. When the WHO changes tact, they (the usual suspects) will as well. WHO look like fools for awarding dirty ashtray to NZ.
November 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Too much of a disturbance for her a$$ured career path. I truly believe this will change. When the WHO changes tact, they (the usual suspects) will as well. WHO look like fools for awarding dirty ashtray to NZ.
They'll fight tooth and nail to never admit policy failure. You can here it here plain and simple as they gang up on the only person (Theo) offering an alternate point of view www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... This is what they did to Colin (and you Alex) repeatedly.
What impact is the illicit tobacco trade having on smoking rates? - ABC listen
Last week authorities shut down two illicit tobacco stores in Sydney... the first to be closed under new state laws targeting the illegal tobacco trade.
It's a $10 billion trade that has flourished i...
www.abc.net.au
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 AM
They'll fight tooth and nail to never admit policy failure. You can here it here plain and simple as they gang up on the only person (Theo) offering an alternate point of view www.abc.net.au/listen/progr... This is what they did to Colin (and you Alex) repeatedly.
..oh and there's this www.news.com.au/finance/econ...
November 6, 2025 at 9:25 PM
..oh and there's this www.news.com.au/finance/econ...
The usual lot spruiking for next round of funding Alex. Sounds cynical, but is it ?
November 4, 2025 at 9:06 AM
The usual lot spruiking for next round of funding Alex. Sounds cynical, but is it ?