bucfan64 309 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) Big Brother or rather our First Lady has made an impact...........told you so! Several restaurants to remove Fries as the default side menu item and replace with "healthier" choices, such as fruit or something else. With Universal Health Care, all of us are feeding from the same trough, so it is only logical that we all get in ship shape, to help the collective of course. After all, doing what we want is rather selfish and and based on individual freedom, and the good Lord knows we don't need people acting like that,I mean who in their right mind would ever be so crazy to think that a nation could thrive on personal freedom? People are so selfish, especially when their actions do not have the best interest of the Borg, er, collective, ....oops again, I mean the country in mind! Before you know it, they will be telling us what to think! I know this makes me sound like a a right wing nutjob, and everyone knows how faaaaaaaar out there they are?! Resistance is Futile, You Will Be Assimilated! http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?&articleid=1366055&format=&page=2&listingType=biz#articleFull Edited September 16, 2011 by bucfan64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Big Brother or rather our First Lady has made an impact...........told you so! Several restaurants to remove Fries as the default side menu item and replace with "healthier" choices, such as fruit or something else. With Universal Health Care, all of us are feeding from the same trough, so it is only logical that we all get in ship shape, to help the collective of course. After all, doing what we want is rather selfish and and based on individual freedom, and the good Lord knows we don't need people acting like that,I mean who in their right mind would ever be so crazy to think that a nation could thrive on personal freedom? People are so selfish, especially when their actions do not have the best interest of the Borg, er, collective, ....oops again, I mean the country in mind! Before you know it, they will be telling us what to think! I know this makes me sound like a a right wing nutjob, and everyone knows how faaaaaaaar out there they are?! Resistance is Futile, You Will Be Assimilated! http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?&articleid=1366055&format=&page=2&listingType=biz#articleFull America is fat and lazy. If you're too lazy to just ask for fries if you want them, then you've got other problems. I for one welcome some healthy options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Big Brother or rather our First Lady has made an impact...........told you so! Several restaurants to remove Fries as the default side menu item and replace with "healthier" choices, such as fruit or something else. With Universal Health Care, all of us are feeding from the same trough, so it is only logical that we all get in ship shape, to help the collective of course. After all, doing what we want is rather selfish and and based on individual freedom, and the good Lord knows we don't need people acting like that,I mean who in their right mind would ever be so crazy to think that a nation could thrive on personal freedom? People are so selfish, especially when their actions do not have the best interest of the Borg, er, collective, ....oops again, I mean the country in mind! I welcome the change. 1. Sometimes, I just don't feel like fries. 2. I like apples. 3. I like having multiple choices. 4. They aren't completely taking away fries... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EH31 2,532 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Big Brother or rather our First Lady has made an impact...........told you so! Several restaurants to remove Fries as the default side menu item and replace with "healthier" choices, such as fruit or something else. With Universal Health Care, all of us are feeding from the same trough, so it is only logical that we all get in ship shape, to help the collective of course. After all, doing what we want is rather selfish and and based on individual freedom, and the good Lord knows we don't need people acting like that,I mean who in their right mind would ever be so crazy to think that a nation could thrive on personal freedom? People are so selfish, especially when their actions do not have the best interest of the Borg, er, collective, ....oops again, I mean the country in mind! Before you know it, they will be telling us what to think! I know this makes me sound like a a right wing nutjob, and everyone knows how faaaaaaaar out there they are?! Resistance is Futile, You Will Be Assimilated! http://www.bostonherald.com/business/general/view.bg?&articleid=1366055&format=&page=2&listingType=biz#articleFull you really hate the government don't you lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Variable Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) America is fat and lazy. If you're too lazy to just ask for fries if you want them, then you've got other problems. I for one welcome some healthy options. French Fries arent the problem, the cause or anything more than another excuse for the fact that miost fat Americans are lazy Americans and this decision will do nothing, and waste time that could have been invested in something worthwhile. Oh well, the FLOTUS is a self-righteous moron...making her a perfect match for her husband. Im 6'2" and 200 and I spend all day behind a desk and most nights watching tv/playing video games. I find the time to exercise and usually run about 8 miles a week. Before my metabolism slowed down due to eating crap food once a day for a year, I was 170. It doesnt take a whole lot of effort to stay "healthy", but it takes more than some dumb government initiative that ultimately will make people think that their lifestyle is ok. Bottom line is: If you are too lazy to ask for a substitute for the stuff you shouldnt be eating and too stupid to realize this by now, then nature is supposed to take care of you...but our government is getting in the way of natural selection. Gaia has to prune the limbs folks. Edited September 16, 2011 by The Variable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 French Fries arent the problem, the cause or anything more than another excuse for the fact that miost fat Americans are lazy Americans and this decision will do nothing, and waste time that could have been invested in something worthwhile. Oh well, the FLOTUS is a self-righteous moron...making her a perfect match for her husband. Im 6'2" and 200 and I spend all day behind a desk and most nights watching tv/playing video games. I find the time to exercise and usually run about 8 miles a week. Before my metabolism slowed down due to eating crap food once a day for a year, I was 170. It doesnt take a whole lot of effort to stay "healthy", but it takes more than some dumb government initiative that ultimately will make people think that their lifestyle is ok. Bottom line is: If you are too lazy to ask for a substitute for the stuff you shouldnt be eating and too stupid to realize this by now, then nature is supposed to take care of you...but our government is getting in the way of natural selection. Gaia has to prune the limbs folks. Good for you, man. Doesn't change my mind. Healthy options are better options. And it's better if they're the default options. Better for everyone in the long run. Fries are still there. I love fries. But now I'll have to live with myself when I say, "Oh, and instead of something good for me, give me those fries!" I think its a worthwhile initiative. Have you seen elementary school kids play on a playground recently? Neither have I because that's creepy but there's no shortage in unhealthy children. It's a good step. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Variable Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Good for you, man. Doesn't change my mind. Healthy options are better options. And it's better if they're the default options. Better for everyone in the long run. Fries are still there. I love fries. But now I'll have to live with myself when I say, "Oh, and instead of something good for me, give me those fries!" I think its a worthwhile initiative. Have you seen elementary school kids play on a playground recently? Neither have I because that's creepy but there's no shortage in unhealthy children. It's a good step. Its no step at all. What do fries have to do with childrens recess? Nothing. Options are options, and if you have the option of eating healthy or eating unhealthily, what good is pressuring restaurants to default to one over the other? The options are still there. All you have done is waste time that could be spent trying do something that might actually be confused with making a difference. It also wastes taxpayer money. How about not taking PE out of schools. How about using the money wasted carrying flotus's worthless tail around the country on community outreach for getting kid outside or *gasp* asking parents to act like parents. This is another white elephant that raises 0 awareness and lowers the level of individual responsibility. Its another aspect of the dumbing down and wussification of America. The NFL is doing the right thing...The White House, predictably is heading in the opposite direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Its no step at all. What do fries have to do with childrens recess? Nothing. Options are options, and if you have the option of eating healthy or eating unhealthily, what good is pressuring restaurants to default to one over the other? The options are still there. All you have done is waste time that could be spent trying do something that might actually be confused with making a difference. It also wastes taxpayer money. How about not taking PE out of schools. How about using the money wasted carrying flotus's worthless tail around the country on community outreach for getting kid outside or *gasp* asking parents to act like parents. This is another white elephant that raises 0 awareness and lowers the level of individual responsibility. Its another aspect of the dumbing down and wussification of America. The NFL is doing the right thing...The White House, predictably is heading in the opposite direction. Couldn't disagree more. How many kids, people in general, even know that McDonalds has healthy options? Now they do. They have to know. It's a positive step in setting an example of what is more important. You can still have all the fries your 200 lb (no doubt sexy) self can stand. Fat Tommy and Nicky down the street are better off with the apple cup when mom hands them each $5 to grab a bite. I'm not agreeing that fast food should ever be a substitute for multiple meals even in a week, but in today's society, unfortunately people rely on fast food a little too much. That alone should tell you something. It's about time we started attempting to curb the bad habits. You're confusing wussification with trying to help a country riddled with heart disease and fat children. I never said fries had anything to do with children's recess. How did you get there? I suggested a mere survey of today's youth contrast quite differently in comparison to 20, 30, hell, even 10 years ago. It's the most amount of government I'd like to see involved in an initiative like this. I don't want government mandated apples to be force fed to me on a daily basis or anything. I just think this sets a good precedent for the overwhelming and unfortunate number of Americans not blessed with good decision making skills when it comes to their diet. It won't positively effect everyone, but no doubt it will a few. We'll agree to disagree like we always do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Variable Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 It's the most amount of government I'd like to see involved in an initiative like this. I don't want government mandated apples to be force fed to me on a daily basis or anything. I just think this sets a good precedent for the overwhelming and unfortunate number of Americans not blessed with good decision making skills when it comes to their diet. It won't positively effect everyone, but no doubt it will a few. We'll agree to disagree like we always do. Holding people accountable solves this problem. Putting the blame on the object of their decision and/or "evil" corporations that oblige their desires while placing no accountability on the individual only exasterbates it. Its a relatively small issue because it will have no effect and its a 1st lady case meaning its 100% PR related like hillarycare, and the war on drugs, ect. Ill just shake my head. But we are not completely in disagreement. It is a sexy 200...or 19X (just came back from the bathroom). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 100% PR related . Buddy, 1000% of politics is PR related. PS: What kind of "8 miles of running" per week you doing? That's impressive. I get in around 5 and sadly, not seeing a difference. But it's probably because I can't stop eating those so delicious sea-salt Wendy's fries!...lol.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Variable Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Buddy, 1000% of politics is PR related. PS: What kind of "8 miles of running" per week you doing? That's impressive. I get in around 5 and sadly, not seeing a difference. But it's probably because I can't stop eating those so delicious sea-salt Wendy's fries!...lol.... Again we agree. I have a good 2 mile run loop from my house around a part of my neighborhood, and an even more scenic 3 mile run around the lake. I try to do 2 miles 4 times a week, sometimes if I feel frisky enough I go for 3 and I even broke my tail off doing 4 one night. Its pretty hilly, though if you are out in SWVA any trail out there must have more incline. I benefit from a wife with a degree in Kinesiology and a military background where it wasnt uncommon to run 6-8 miles on one morning. I was in MUCH better shape then though. PM me if you want any tips that I might be able to offer, but I am just an amateur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucfan64 309 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 (edited) Most of you are failing to get the point of the post. Sure, healthy choices are much better for us, sure steamed carrots are much better for us nutritionally than french fries, but who should be making these decisions? Ever heard the old saying, "give 'em an inch and they will take a mile?" And for the record, I DO NOT HATE GOVT. However, I do hate BIG GOVT.! I cannot shut up, when the Constitution of the United States is totally being ignored, I agree it has been going on for decades, but regardless of whether it is good for people or not, it is not the governments job to tell us what to eat! I cherish personal liberty and freedom, I despise any entity that wants to take that away. In addition to that, what else can we expect from the progressives? They tell us that something is free, that it is good for everyone, and people just eat it up, without taking into consideration what they have to give up to get the Free Stuff. I teach public school, kids are indeed stagnant and overweight, but do we really need the federal government telling us what to eat or what is good for us? This is typical progressive ideology, "we know what is best for you, so get in line little sheep and follow us." With freedom comes responsibility, if I choose to be unhealthy then I need to be prepared to accept the consequences of my unhealthy lifestyle. However, now that we are being pooled together with Universal Health Care, what we eat will not be the only thing that will be dictated to us........and that can be guaranteed. This is subtle, and is like the proverbial inch mentioned above, one day it will become a mile. Right now, we can still choose to order the "fries" or whatever else it is that gets pushed away, eventually the option will be removed (if they have their way). Indeed we may never live to see it, but a slight nudge here and 50-75 years later what will things look like? I don't need the government there "spoon feeding," me cradle to grave and that is exactly what this administration desires. Healthy choices are good for us, tell us something that we don't already know, but don't create an environment that dictates to us what and where we can eat!!! This is just the tip of the iceberg, the erosion of liberty continues............ Edited September 16, 2011 by bucfan64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 I still don't see how they're dictating to you what you can eat. The other stuff is still there. Not to mention, there's also grocery stores... A little dramatic, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaverbaseball 10 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Many American's need a serious change in their diet. I was overweight for about 3 years, and I know how hard it can be trying to diet with work, school, family, cravings, and etc... Staying active and working out does help, alot. However, it all starts and ends with your diet. If the government wants a healthier country then they need to do something with the food costs. Healthy food is so darn expensive!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Account 5,203 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 I still don't see how they're dictating to you what you can eat. The other stuff is still there. Not to mention, there's also grocery stores... A little dramatic, I think. Totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditto 10 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 One of the first things that goes when you begin trying to eat more healthy is fast food all together in my opinion, I mean maybe every once in a while wouldn't be so bad, but a really health conscience person probably isn't gonna frequent many fast food restaurants to begin with, I myself could stand to pass up the fast food a lot more I must admit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VHSLhelper 571 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 gimme.... a Big Mac, large salt-laden fries, and a Diet Coke, please, Yep, we all have choices. No, wait... parent's did? When was a happy meal with no fries ever a choice? Personally, I've HATED McD's fries forever. Ppl. thought I was weird fro "stroking" my fries when I ate there, because I was trying to get rid of the freakin' salt. If it takes the Big Bad Govt. (really? the gov't? was this actually passed by a group?) or even ONE powerful person to get a healtier alternative added, I've got NO problem with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucfan64 309 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) The solution to the obesity problem is BETTER PARENTING AND EDUCATION, not govt. intervention! Most of you guys are missing the point totally. It isn't about fries, it is the principle by which this is being brought about. If you accept the mantra that the govt Knows what is best for me and my family, then you are falling right in line with the socialist big govt. mindset. This is about more than French Fries and healthy choices, it is about who makes the choices in this country.........as for myself, I prepare to make my own choices and not trust govt. to dictate every aspect of my life. When the alternative or so called "choice" starts costing more, people will then understand what this is all about............ever heard of an obesity tax? Just keep in mind how much the cost of a carton of Cigarettes are these days. (btw, I don't smoke) I'll say it again. The solution to the obesity problem is BETTER PARENTING AND EDUCATION, not govt. intervention! This is called manipulation, if the govt. or anyone directly associated with the govt. can nudge people in one direction under the guise of "healthy choice," where else and what else can they nudge us toward? By the way, why doesn't she practice what she preaches? After all, it looks like setting a good example would be better than just talking about it........... Eat as I Say Not As I Do http://www.examiner.com/political-buzz-in-fayetteville/michelle-obama-eat-as-i-say-not-as-i-do Why Obesity Taxes Don't Work http://www.taxfoundation.org/research/show/1995.html I'll say it one last time, The solution to the obesity problem is BETTER PARENTING AND EDUCATION, not govt. intervention! Edited September 19, 2011 by bucfan64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucfan64 309 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) America is fat and lazy. If you're too lazy to just ask for fries if you want them, then you've got other problems. I for one welcome some healthy options. The healthy options were already on the menu, why didn't you ask for them before? Or does it take the govt. telling you what to eat to get you to do it? BTW, I'm not fat or lazy to ask for fries or healthy options, and I never needed the First Lady of the United States to tell me what to do before and I sure don't need her to tell me what to do now! I actually am a big boy now and I can order for myself, I don't need MOTHER GOVT. telling me what to do. It's a nice little thing that I call, INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY..........FREEDOM! Edited September 19, 2011 by bucfan64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 It's a nice little thing that I call, INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY..........FREEDOM! Exactly dude. Go to the grocery store. Tons of options, liberty, and freedom and whatever other buzzwords conservatives like to throw around. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Variable Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 (edited) Exactly dude. Go to the grocery store. Tons of options, liberty, and freedom and whatever other buzzwords conservatives like to throw around. Problem solved. I dont have a problem with that on the consumer end as much as I do for a Business Owners end. You shouldnt have to worry about the government waging a PR war against you for doing something completely legal. Its not the governments place to do this. But people will eat what they want to eat and if they dont get what they want from McDs they will go somewhere else. So in the end, the Government solves nothing and wastes more time/money. Edited September 19, 2011 by The Variable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucfan64 309 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Exactly dude. Go to the grocery store. Tons of options, liberty, and freedom and whatever other buzzwords conservatives like to throw around. Problem solved. I prefer NOT to regulate the terms Liberty and Freedom as mere "buzzwords," they are much more than "buzzwords!" If I might add, to words that apparently don't mean that much to some folks....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vthokies4life 10 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 I prefer NOT to regulate the terms Liberty and Freedom as mere "buzzwords," they are much more than "buzzwords!" If I might add, to words that apparently don't mean that much to some folks....... Well, there ya have it. The obvious conclusion? Deuceswild is a terrible American. Give me fries or GIVE ME DEATH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deuceswild 15 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Well, there ya have it. The obvious conclusion? Deuceswild is a terrible American. Give me fries or GIVE ME DEATH! I'm a fast food terrorist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBlueAlum 12 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Well, there ya have it. The obvious conclusion? Deuceswild is a terrible American. Give me fries or GIVE ME DEATH! But only FREEDOM Fries....Screw the French!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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