Obesity so bad that even Barbie's getting fat

[TheCatt]

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[TPRJones]

I think the variety is good. Let's see which ones sell better.

[GORDON]

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.

[Leisher]

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!"

[Alhazad]

Am I crazy or would mandatory military service go a long way toward teaching healthy eating and exercise?

[TheCatt]

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.

[TPRJones]

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"

[Malcolm]

Am I crazy or would mandatory military service go a long way toward teaching healthy eating and exercise?

Until discharge, perhaps.

[Leisher]

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.

[GORDON]

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.

[Malcolm]

1. Institute mandatory federal service (Israel already has this).

The feds can suck my balls.

[TheCatt]

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.

[TPRJones]

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.



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[GORDON]

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."

[TPRJones]

And if they just refuse to comply? Some people are quite stubborn. Do you send them to jail? Kill 'em?

[GORDON]

And if they just refuse to comply? Some people are quite stubborn. Do you send them to jail? Kill 'em?

Join, or get banished.

[TPRJones]

I'd leave your fascist state just on principle.

[GORDON]

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.

[Leisher]

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...

[Malcolm]

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.



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