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Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 10:36 pm
by TheCatt
Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2016 11:05 pm
by TPRJones
I think the variety is good. Let's see which ones sell better.
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 8:01 am
by 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.
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 8:26 am
by 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!"
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 8:30 am
by Alhazad
Am I crazy or would mandatory military service go a long way toward teaching healthy eating and exercise?
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 9:26 am
by TheCatt
Alhazad wrote: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: Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:08 am
by TPRJones
GORDON wrote: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: Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:22 am
by Malcolm
Alhazad wrote:Am I crazy or would mandatory military service go a long way toward teaching healthy eating and exercise?
Until discharge, perhaps.
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 10:56 am
by Leisher
TheCatt wrote:Alhazad wrote: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: Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:02 am
by GORDON
TheCatt wrote:Alhazad wrote: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: Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:32 am
by Malcolm
1. Institute mandatory federal service (Israel already has this).
The feds can suck my balls.
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:38 am
by 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.
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:43 am
by 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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Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:58 am
by GORDON
TPRJones wrote: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: Fri Jan 29, 2016 11:59 am
by TPRJones
And if they just refuse to comply? Some people are quite stubborn. Do you send them to jail? Kill 'em?
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:03 pm
by GORDON
TPRJones wrote: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: Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:14 pm
by TPRJones
I'd leave your fascist state just on principle.
Posted: Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:16 pm
by GORDON
TPRJones wrote: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: Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:34 pm
by Leisher
TPRJones wrote: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: Fri Jan 29, 2016 12:38 pm
by 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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