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Forum: Internet Links Topic: Obesity so bad that even Barbie's getting fat started by: TheCatt Posted by TheCatt on Jan. 28 2016,19:36
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Posted by TPRJones on Jan. 28 2016,20:05
I think the variety is good. Let's see which ones sell better.
Posted by GORDON on Jan. 29 2016,05:01
What we really want to do is remove social pressure that keeps people from wanting to be fat and at the same time socialize health care for fat people.
Posted by Leisher on Jan. 29 2016,05:26
The Medical Community: "Obesity is the number one killer in the U.S. All the more tragic because it's preventable. We really must do something to educate the public about healthy eating and exercise."Mattel: "Let's make Barbie fat!" Posted by Alhazad on Jan. 29 2016,05:30
Am I crazy or would mandatory military service go a long way toward teaching healthy eating and exercise?
Posted by TheCatt on Jan. 29 2016,06:26
(Alhazad @ Jan. 29 2016,08:30) QUOTE Am I crazy or would mandatory military service go a long way toward teaching healthy eating and exercise? I don't think those are exclusive. Posted by TPRJones on Jan. 29 2016,07:08
(GORDON @ Jan. 29 2016,07:01) QUOTE What we really want to do is remove social pressure that keeps people from wanting to be fat and at the same time socialize health care for fat people. I think we're more likely to see this headline in a few months: "Matel Discontinues Curvy Barbie Due to Weak Sales; America Don't Want No Fatties" Posted by Malcolm on Jan. 29 2016,07:22
(Alhazad @ Jan. 29 2016,07:30) QUOTE Am I crazy or would mandatory military service go a long way toward teaching healthy eating and exercise? Until discharge, perhaps. Posted by Leisher on Jan. 29 2016,07:56
(TheCatt @ Jan. 29 2016,09:26) QUOTE (Alhazad @ Jan. 29 2016,08:30) QUOTE Am I crazy or would mandatory military service go a long way toward teaching healthy eating and exercise? I don't think those are exclusive. While folks would be in better shape during military age it wouldn't be because of their diet. I was in the Air Force and played golf with a hangover every Saturday and Sunday morning. Plus, I ordered a lot of pizzas from a pizza joint on base near the BK. Point being, I was in great shape because I was getting exercise and because I was young, but they weren't really teaching me healthy eating habits. Meanwhile, a lot of veterans just get chubby because when you're forced to workout a LOT, you tend to slack off once you have that option. Although, I'm absolutely in favor of mandatory service (not necessarily military), but that's another subject. Posted by GORDON on Jan. 29 2016,08:02
(TheCatt @ Jan. 29 2016,09:26) QUOTE (Alhazad @ Jan. 29 2016,08:30) QUOTE Am I crazy or would mandatory military service go a long way toward teaching healthy eating and exercise? I don't think those are exclusive. I hear you.... but I think a lot of people need to have sense beaten into them, because their skulls are too thick. 1. Institute mandatory federal service (Israel already has this). 2. When needed, beat people into compliance.... with love. And bruises. But there has to be a point to the beat'n. 3. Some people need to experience discipline before they can learn self discipline. Posted by Malcolm on Jan. 29 2016,08:32
QUOTE 1. Institute mandatory federal service (Israel already has this). The feds can suck my balls. Posted by TheCatt on Jan. 29 2016,08:38
QUOTE Point being, I was in great shape because I was getting exercise and because I was young, but they weren't really teaching me healthy eating habits. In college I was in great shape cuz I played ultimate frisbee 10 to 15 hours a week, walked to school 2 miles each way, etc. and lifted a couple days a week. I also ate 4 meals a day, including often an entire pizza, or Chinese buffets. Posted by TPRJones on Jan. 29 2016,08:43
QUOTE Although, I'm absolutely in favor of mandatory service (not necessarily military), but that's another subject. Fuck no. I'm all for requiring some sort of service to earn the right to vote or something like that, but you have to give people the choice to opt out. I personally would want no part of your totalitarian state. I put too much value on individualism and personal freedom. Posted by GORDON on Jan. 29 2016,08:58
(TPRJones @ Jan. 29 2016,11:43) QUOTE QUOTE Although, I'm absolutely in favor of mandatory service (not necessarily military), but that's another subject. Fuck no. I'm all for requiring some sort of service to earn the right to vote or something like that, but you have to give people the choice to opt out. I personally would want no part of your totalitarian state. I put too much value on individualism and personal freedom. It's a tough call. I agree, not everyone needs their heads pulled forcefully out of their asses. Perhaps showing signs of obesity at the age of 20 should be the trigger. "Young and fat? You need help with your life. Welcome to the army. We're gonna make you strong and show you the world." Posted by TPRJones on Jan. 29 2016,08:59
And if they just refuse to comply? Some people are quite stubborn. Do you send them to jail? Kill 'em?
Posted by GORDON on Jan. 29 2016,09:03
(TPRJones @ Jan. 29 2016,11:59) QUOTE And if they just refuse to comply? Some people are quite stubborn. Do you send them to jail? Kill 'em? Join, or get banished. Posted by TPRJones on Jan. 29 2016,09:14
I'd leave your fascist state just on principle.
Posted by GORDON on Jan. 29 2016,09:16
(TPRJones @ Jan. 29 2016,12:14) QUOTE I'd leave your fascist state just on principle. Don't let the free health care smack you on the ass on your way out! Keep in mind, this fascist shit is merely my response to the trend for the government to expect everyone else to pay for others' poor choices/diet/lifestyles. If we were truly free to fail and kill ourselves with poor decisions, I wouldn't give a shit about what other people eat and do. As it is, we all have a monetary interest in our neighbors' choices. Great. Posted by Leisher on Jan. 29 2016,09:34
(TPRJones @ Jan. 29 2016,11:43) QUOTE QUOTE Although, I'm absolutely in favor of mandatory service (not necessarily military), but that's another subject. Fuck no. I'm all for requiring some sort of service to earn the right to vote or something like that, but you have to give people the choice to opt out. I personally would want no part of your totalitarian state. I put too much value on individualism and personal freedom. That's just where YOU draw the line. I could argue all day that you're already required to do things you don't want to do that stifles your individualism and personal freedom. However, I'm totally on board with a Heinlein do and vote or don't and don't vote situation. I don't think you'll see the Democrats backing anything like that though... Posted by Malcolm on Jan. 29 2016,09:38
QUOTE However, I'm totally on board with a Heinlein do and vote or don't and don't vote situation. I already don't vote. Get some better candidates that don't ooze corruption and greed from every pore and you might give me incentive to serve. Posted by TPRJones on Jan. 29 2016,09:46
QUOTE I could argue all day that you're already required to do things you don't want to do that stifles your individualism and personal freedom. I would agree. We're already way past that line. The U.S.A. is no longer about freedom and liberty and justice for all, if it ever was in the first place. Posted by GORDON on Jan. 29 2016,09:48
(TPRJones @ Jan. 29 2016,12:46) QUOTE QUOTE I could argue all day that you're already required to do things you don't want to do that stifles your individualism and personal freedom. I would agree. We're already way past that line. The U.S.A. is no longer about freedom and liberty and justice for all, if it ever was in the first place. The older I get the more I recognize the government is set up to control. It doesn't MIND helping the citizens, when it happens... but that isn't its primary purpose. Posted by TPRJones on Jan. 29 2016,09:59
It never has been. It's always been completely about letting the few control the many.
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