OFFICIAL - SMOKELESSIMAGE.com Thread

[Wuzznt Me]

One thing that is becoming evident is there is change in the e-cig industry inevitable and we need to stand up for our rights at every turn. Our freedoms are under constant attack on many different levels in America and it's all about greed and people trying to impose their agenda on everyone else from smoking to gun rights as well as many other freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution.

 

[Wuzznt Me]

12 posts yesterday bringing it up to 190 and I think one of those was Imagine bumping the thread. Great reading over there and every entry stands a chance. Could get you those extra batteries and save even more than the sale lol.



http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...m/216425-contest-smokelessimage-com-volt.html


Oh yeah, and sorry Samuraijill, can't win shoes just Volt products.

 

[Amy41996]

One thing that is becoming evident is there is change in the e-cig industry inevitable and we need to stand up for our rights at every turn. Our freedoms are under constant attack on many different levels in America and it's all about greed and people trying to impose their agenda on everyone else from smoking to gun rights as well as many other freedoms guaranteed by our Constitution.

I totally agree!!!!!!! I was just saying there are different sides to the story of taxing, it is more complicated then if they get taxed or not
I oppose taxing ecigs and products, but our eyes need to be opened and not only on one side of an issue.

 

[Jingles]

I did my part. I registered on popvox and voted no. I'm sick of taxes. In Cleveland our baseball stadium was paid for by cigarette taxes and we can't even smoke anywhere in the stadium now and they won't let you leave and reenter. Totally unfair! I'm sick of it. One reason I'm a non-smoker now.

 

[Wuzznt Me]

And I totally agree with that. If it weren't for the tax money tobacco would have been outlawed long ago along with maryjane and other things. Smoking is the only thing I know of in this country that when used as intended is both legal and lethal.

I totally agree!!!!!!! I was just saying there are different sides to the story of taxing, it is more complicated then if they get taxed or not
I oppose taxing ecigs and products, but our eyes need to be opened and not only on one side of an issue.

 

[Lauralie]

I am so thinking of the beautiful sunrises that have been shown on this thread

I will have to upload some of my photos to my profile.....I love nature Until then....you will not believe what I found when i got home last night..................

 

[Wuzznt Me]

So that's where your juice has been going. Bet you thought your batteries weren't holding a charge to right?

 

[Amy41996]

I will have to upload some of my photos to my profile.....I love nature Until then....you will not believe what I found when i got home last night..................

Man that pup loves his vaping LOVE IT!!!!

 

[rave]

The vapin' pup is great!! *still grinning*

One way that y'all might consider to ease the inevitable tax crush issue is DIY'ing your own nicquids. Unless they start taxing the equipment which doesn't seem likely (they don't tax pipes or cigarette lighters), then all you'd have to pay tax on is nicquid. I really don't think that they will tax the liquid nicotine used to make the nicquid (but they might). I only hope and pray that I can learn to duplicate SI's RY4, New Grape, Classic Grape, and Watermelon before then. Before I joined the SI bandwagon, I was DIY'ing ALL of my nicquids.

 

[Uncle]

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P.S. Can anyone tell me if I reached 10,000 yet ?
Opps - did I say that
Yep - And I'm stickin' to it . . .
Well. at least for Now - because it's still somewhat Funny - Not hesterical mind you - but Funny ! ! !

 

[keelalagirl55]

Rave....yep, you're right this tax would include the liquid nicotine for DIY, and I don't put it past them to include pipes and such....they are not taxed right now, cause they are not "cigarette" related....cigars and pipe tobacco is not taxed yet like ciggies are, but will be with this law.

Amy darlin....if you're thinking the tax will prevent bans...check out NYC....you cannot smoke in ANY public place...no parks, nothing. Individual states and cities will still be able to ban ecigs. And it's not just Cleveland stadium that has banned any smoking anywhere....not in bars, not even PRIVATE clubs.....

My biggest issue with this is that it is being buried in a bill that has absolutely nothing to do with smoking....the same crap smoke and mirror show that capitol hill has become known for anymore....and the fact they are wanting to (right off the bat) tax at a higher rate than the cigs are currently taxed and then increase it EVERY year! They have no clue how to manage money to begin with and have dug themselves in such a hole, they are trying to rape the public in any way they can to try and get out! I'm tired of the sneaky antics and only certain populations getting nailed, scorned, and brutally attacked. Oh...and once it passes federally...hold on to your seats, cause the states are next.



Laura....ADORABLE

 

[rave]

Well crud. That just stinks! I heard that they are already taxing pipe tobacco to stop the Roll Your Own people from using it. I was among those that RYO'd to avoid taxes. Grrrr ...

 

[SandySu]

Sorry guys I just have a passion for photos and am addicted to sunrises and sunsets.....

Here are two of my favorite sunset pics I have ever taken (sorry for hogging the thread with pics!

Beautiful! Especially the 2nd one. Did you ever think of joining Flickr?

 

[SandySu]

The ONLY reason why this would be good, about the taxes...please dont hate me for saying that PLEASE...but then, we may have a chance that the fear of banning the ecig and ejuice all together may not be such an issue as it has been. i dont want to be taxed for ecigs BUT, if they tax it then we dont have to worry so much about bans...it is just a thought with NO knowledge of how anything works...but it makes sence that they wouldnt want to get rid of something they may tax ......
I would really appreciate if people dont get all over my .... for saying this..it is just a brainstorming thought
Good Day Voltans..less then 24 hours and i can order..WOOT

I think you may have a point. Money talks.

 

[SandySu]

12 posts yesterday bringing it up to 190 and I think one of those was Imagine bumping the thread. Great reading over there and every entry stands a chance. Could get you those extra batteries and save even more than the sale lol.



http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...m/216425-contest-smokelessimage-com-volt.html


Oh yeah, and sorry Samuraijill, can't win shoes just Volt products.

Thanks for the reminder. I don't know about others, but whenever you post the link, I go there to catch up on the entries and Like the ones I think are best. Your reminders keep me current.

 

[SandySu]

And I totally agree with that. If it weren't for the tax money tobacco would have been outlawed long ago along with maryjane and other things. Smoking is the only thing I know of in this country that when used as intended is both legal and lethal.

I think you can add alcohol to that list.

 

[xg4bx]

i was forced to smoke analogs during a hurricane-induced 3 day power outage. i was aching to vape lol. it wasn't that long ago that it was the exact opposite.

 

[Amy41996]

Rave....yep, you're right this tax would include the liquid nicotine for DIY, and I don't put it past them to include pipes and such....they are not taxed right now, cause they are not "cigarette" related....cigars and pipe tobacco is not taxed yet like ciggies are, but will be with this law.

Amy darlin....if you're thinking the tax will prevent bans...check out NYC....you cannot smoke in ANY public place...no parks, nothing. Individual states and cities will still be able to ban ecigs. And it's not just Cleveland stadium that has banned any smoking anywhere....not in bars, not even PRIVATE clubs.....

My biggest issue with this is that it is being buried in a bill that has absolutely nothing to do with smoking....the same crap smoke and mirror show that capitol hill has become known for anymore....and the fact they are wanting to (right off the bat) tax at a higher rate than the cigs are currently taxed and then increase it EVERY year! They have no clue how to manage money to begin with and have dug themselves in such a hole, they are trying to rape the public in any way they can to try and get out! I'm tired of the sneaky antics and only certain populations getting nailed, scorned, and brutally attacked. Oh...and once it passes federally...hold on to your seats, cause the states are next.



Laura....ADORABLE

keela darlin.. brainstroming is very healthy, and different points of views are as well, we will not all agree....I tried ending my part in the discussion, but this comment needed some love from me...sweetheart

 

[ConnieBGood]

How about taxes AND bans? Cities ALREADY ban and tax analogs and lump e-cigs right in with the ban on analogs. I believe we need to take a stand SOMEwhere.

At least you are thinking about the problem. So many seem to have the idea if they just ignore it, it will go away or don't even realize there IS a problem.

Thanks for your recognition and thoughts. Vape on!

I was a somoker too..and yes I have suffered, being in chicago area, the rediculous taxes on cigarettes and yes I understand that taxing ecigs would most likely get out of control....the other side....if there are bans and such like that and that gets out of control...we loose on the ecig.....no win situation...which is the lesser of the two evils

 

[Amy41996]

I think you may have a point. Money talks.

unfortunatly, that is the way it is with a lot...NRTs are proven not to be very effective (7% if lucky are able to quit that way) but they are encouraged even if it is a fail for most people who want to quit because peoples pockets get lined with cash from them. My hubby is one of the lucky few who quit smoking 6 yrs ago with the nic gum...very proud of him.