The Taxation needs to stop!!

This is a copy of the letter I sent to President Bush, Sen. Hillary Clinton and Sen. Charles Schumer . Please Please everyone this is your time of need!!! Wright to your Senate NOW!

I am writing to you in hopes that a sane voice can be heard in regards to the proposed Federal Tax Increase on Tobacco ,specifically cigars. To propose a taxation rise of 20,000% in order to fund State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) in an incredibly insane and economically impossible idea.
Tying the funding for children's health care to a declining source of revenue will only prove detrimental later.
The potential for tax evading black markets in tobacco will only skyrocket if this tax were to be implemented. Personally I would have no choice but to participate if pressed. But I don't want to be an outlaw. I respect the American way of life and hope those in power also do too by doing the RIGHT thing!
As an American consumer and very active voter, I urge you to oppose any increases to the Federal Tobacco Tax!
Robert Louis Barraco
Auburn, NY USA

We cannot and should not just take this up the ass guys! Do your bit now! You can find links to the RTDA web site at cigarlive.com or just go to the RDTA web site yourself. There is a very easy form you fill out and either email and or snail mail right to your correct reps.. This is the EXACT kind of taxation that lead to the 1776 revolution. DON'T LET IT HAPPEN AGAIN!!!

5 Vegas Limitada 2006

5 Vegas Limitada 2006 is a fine example of attention to the detail of cigar blending and construction. The wrapper is a sun-grown Ecuadorian Sumatra leaf cultivated in 2000 boasting an attractive, medium-brown - almost reddish - hue. The filler blend is complex, sporting well-aged tobaccos from Brazil and Nicaragua, plus Dominican-grown Piloto Cubano long-fillers, then bound with a Cuban-seed binder. Each of these tobaccos has been aging since 2001. 5 Vegas Limitada burns slow, cool and true, and the aged recipe delivers an array of soothing flavors - it’s medium in body, creamy and smooth from foot to nub with slight hints of pepper.

rob@habanasmoke.com

In the Cigar Ministry Lounge was:

1. John Coltrane "Blue Train"

2. Jimmy Smith "See See Rider"

Episode #12 Gurkha Titan mammoth cigar with immaculate construction and very complex characteristics will give you an hour or more of a pleasurable smoke. 6.2 inches X 56 ring. Not cheap at $27 per stick but would be a very nice gift item or for that special occasion. As with everything Gurkha does this cigar is without a doubt worth a 92 rating. Listen to the cast for more specifics on the blend. Email at rob@habanasmoke.com for a chance for a torch lighter.

Episode #11 Don Thomas

The Don Thomas Special Edition Corojo Madoro is a surprising new edition to my humidor. An extremely smooth, creamy smoke with a medium- Full body that I found by "Blind" taste testing so I was able to experience this cigar without it's baggage as the mass produced General Cigar stable boy that I would have expected. This $2 per stick smoke tastes as good as any $8 cigar. The best bang for the buck. The lesson is....don't be fooled by the power of advertising agents and a pretty label. Let your taste buds do the choosing.

Episode #10 Tatuaje Love

The Tatuaje review in the Cigar Ministry Lounge. An all around excellent smoke in every way imaginable. Everything from construction to price is astounding. Castro's sister-in-law died of a long time illness this week. It wasnt the Castro we wanted to go but there it is. Email me rob@habanasmoke.com for a chance at winning the torch lighter.

Episode #9 Greycliff G2

Greycliff 's G2 is a great smoke at and incredible price! We need to march on Washington in an act of civil disobedience a million strong all smoking a Cuban Cigar to protest the cruel taxing rates and end this inane embargo of Cuban products! Lets go guys!! Check out my T-shirts at this link. Please buy a shirt or something. Granted I would only make a couple of bucks but it would help with podcast fees. Thank You. E-mail rob@habanasmoke.com

Episode #8 Alec Bradley Maxx

Cigar Sales and imports are as high as it was during the boom in the 1990's! And that without loosing the quality, and jacking the prices of cigars like we had in the 90's. In the Ministry of Cigars Lounge I review the Alec Bradley Maxx cigar where at first it looks like a little dildo. One of those "clown" cigars that are a joke but man oh man will it kick your ass! This is a powerhouse of a smoke with alot of different characteristics from it's very intricate blend. In the question section I answer the question of how not to get screwed buying so called "Legal Cubans". Click HERE for RSS.