| -It's so easy to hate fat people, isn't it? |
really annoyed |
Nov-22-08 04:42 AM |
#0 |
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WORD .. Ah! and K & R |
DerekJ |
Nov-22-08 04:48 AM |
#1 |
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Deleted sub-thread |
Name removed |
Nov-22-08 06:40 AM |
#15 |
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can you post a link to that thread ? |
JI7 |
Nov-22-08 04:52 AM |
#2 |
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here |
Skittles |
Nov-22-08 05:21 AM |
#7 |
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Wow. I hope to never encounter many of those people in real life. |
myrna minx |
Nov-22-08 09:58 AM |
#49 |
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Even Bill Press... |
Rebubula |
Nov-24-08 06:52 AM |
#324 |
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He is a bore. I mean |
Gilligan |
Nov-24-08 02:10 PM |
#353 |
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Damn, too bad that thread got locked |
Paint It Black |
Nov-22-08 03:06 PM |
#89 |
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Yeah, I wanted to talk to that little creep too (I was gonna call him the |
jhrobbins |
Nov-22-08 03:29 PM |
#95 |
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That dillweed is pushing up daisies |
tkmorris |
Nov-22-08 03:33 PM |
#96 |
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His problem |
droidamus2 |
Nov-23-08 06:13 AM |
#232 |
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Well, it is more complex than that... |
Dr_eldritch |
Nov-23-08 06:54 PM |
#295 |
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This is just bigotry. What you are saying is that those fat lazy people |
trudyco |
Nov-24-08 10:11 AM |
#337 |
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No, it's not 'bigotry', it's simple math... |
Dr_eldritch |
Nov-24-08 03:29 PM |
#359 |
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Just went there and read it. |
rebel with a cause |
Nov-22-08 03:43 PM |
#98 |
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There are times that I'm glad that I'm busy and miss these threads! |
tnlefty |
Nov-22-08 06:11 PM |
#140 |
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"threads"?!?! Yeah - let's talk about fat ugly people in THONGS!!! |
TankLV |
Nov-23-08 11:23 AM |
#256 |
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You will be missed. I'm sorry you let a few bad apples ruin the whole cart for you. |
BigBearJohn |
Nov-22-08 05:04 AM |
#3 |
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Agreed |
Believing_Is_Art |
Nov-22-08 05:15 AM |
#4 |
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The social meaning of fat is basically a class thing |
eridani |
Nov-22-08 06:38 AM |
#14 |
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People who work outside (like me) are tan too. |
alarimer |
Nov-22-08 09:38 AM |
#47 |
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Almost no one works outside these days. That's why the cultural significance of tan has changed. |
eridani |
Nov-23-08 01:51 AM |
#215 |
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You hit it. It's class warfare. |
readmoreoften |
Nov-22-08 01:54 PM |
#81 |
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excellent point |
Two Americas |
Nov-22-08 03:13 PM |
#92 |
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You betcha! |
rucognizant |
Nov-22-08 03:47 PM |
#101 |
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The thyroid did me in, too. |
Blue_In_AK |
Nov-22-08 05:47 PM |
#134 |
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Yea for Armour or generics. And don't believe TSH levels |
uppityperson |
Nov-22-08 07:02 PM |
#156 |
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The more money you have, the more likely you are to have thyroid problems managed effectively n/t |
eridani |
Nov-23-08 01:55 AM |
#217 |
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Yep, same problem here. |
distantearlywarning |
Nov-23-08 12:50 PM |
#266 |
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Yah, well, Jarod is a tool. |
wolfgangmo |
Nov-22-08 01:45 PM |
#79 |
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God, where is your clinic! That sounds amazing! |
readmoreoften |
Nov-22-08 01:58 PM |
#82 |
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That was very well said. Thank you for post. I honestly appreciate it, Wolfgangmo |
BigBearJohn |
Nov-22-08 06:17 PM |
#141 |
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My favorite sick joke |
amdezurik |
Nov-22-08 11:51 PM |
#205 |
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Ever Had A Family Member With A Potentially Fatal Eating Disorder? |
Paladin |
Nov-23-08 11:16 AM |
#253 |
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i disagree |
sorval |
Nov-23-08 11:48 PM |
#313 |
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Every case of obesity? |
Believing_Is_Art |
Nov-24-08 05:00 AM |
#322 |
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I am sorry too. DU can be a bit "harsh" sometimes, but they all mean well...... :( |
secondwind |
Nov-22-08 05:02 PM |
#127 |
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I'm tired of it |
Skittles |
Nov-22-08 05:18 AM |
#5 |
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What she said |
OhioBlues |
Nov-22-08 06:02 AM |
#11 |
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You're right. I'm a dietitian. I'm not overweight, but I dislike the health nazis too. |
Hannah Bell |
Nov-22-08 05:19 AM |
#6 |
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We have nazis of all types here: exercise nazis, food nazis, transportation nazis... |
Frank Cannon |
Nov-22-08 07:57 AM |
#28 |
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what about |
pc1971 |
Nov-23-08 12:30 PM |
#258 |
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subliminal |
mamameow |
Nov-22-08 04:05 PM |
#112 |
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what you said |
snort |
Nov-22-08 10:17 PM |
#193 |
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I agree. |
meowomon |
Nov-22-08 05:24 AM |
#8 |
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Same with my family |
dorktv |
Nov-22-08 08:18 PM |
#173 |
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Me too. |
skyounkin |
Nov-23-08 05:55 PM |
#285 |
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my son`s girl friend went from 140 to 200+ |
madrchsod |
Nov-22-08 05:44 AM |
#9 |
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Hallelujah and amen. |
rebel with a cause |
Nov-22-08 03:06 PM |
#90 |
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A lot of medications cause weight gain as well.. |
addreamgirl |
Nov-22-08 04:05 PM |
#111 |
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Yup. |
madamesilverspurs |
Nov-22-08 04:23 PM |
#121 |
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preach it |
pc1971 |
Nov-23-08 12:34 PM |
#259 |
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I was always thin, then I had to choose between sanity or weight gain |
debbierlus |
Nov-23-08 08:57 AM |
#237 |
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That's close to what happend to me but it was medication that did it. |
kerry-is-my-prez |
Nov-23-08 11:14 AM |
#251 |
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If I"m not THE largest member of DU, I'm one of the largest. |
Gentle Giant |
Nov-22-08 05:53 AM |
#10 |
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Good post Gentile Giant |
shadowknows69 |
Nov-22-08 07:58 AM |
#29 |
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I think of it like this: |
Marrah_G |
Nov-24-08 07:24 AM |
#328 |
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I'm in the same boat as you Gentle Giant |
Chisox08 |
Nov-22-08 07:03 PM |
#158 |
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"It's been said quite often on the fatosphere that liberals are often the most fatphobic. " |
eridani |
Nov-22-08 06:30 AM |
#12 |
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I bet it is masking the real reason - |
trudyco |
Nov-24-08 10:36 AM |
#341 |
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Speaking of that stinking hole of a thread about airline seats |
verdalaven |
Nov-22-08 06:36 AM |
#13 |
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Deleted sub-thread |
Name removed |
Nov-22-08 06:48 AM |
#21 |
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I can only speak from my own experience. |
no_hypocrisy |
Nov-22-08 06:41 AM |
#16 |
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My HMO used to have a "healthy lifestyle" discount on individual insurance |
eridani |
Nov-22-08 06:44 AM |
#17 |
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You're very correct, |
pecwae |
Nov-22-08 06:45 AM |
#18 |
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And the part that isn't genetic is mostly beyond anybody's control-- |
eridani |
Nov-22-08 06:45 AM |
#19 |
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I used to live in the tropics... |
wolfgangmo |
Nov-22-08 01:49 PM |
#80 |
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Thank you for speaking up |
mysticalchick |
Nov-22-08 06:46 AM |
#20 |
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thank you |
barbtries |
Nov-22-08 10:34 AM |
#53 |
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I agree totally. |
ThePowerofWill |
Nov-22-08 07:04 AM |
#22 |
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Some personal thoughts from a 'skinny guy' |
ByTheRiver |
Nov-22-08 07:28 AM |
#23 |
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Congratulations to both of you! |
Longhorn |
Nov-22-08 07:46 AM |
#25 |
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That's a great story. |
Frank Cannon |
Nov-22-08 08:03 AM |
#31 |
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Re: Your cholesterol. When I got down to 125 pounds it went up to 350. You probably need a statin. |
Hekate |
Nov-22-08 03:23 PM |
#93 |
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Let me guess |
clspector |
Nov-23-08 03:21 PM |
#276 |
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Right ... |
Hekate |
Nov-24-08 02:38 AM |
#321 |
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Thank you for your story. I too have been the skinny one with the chubby |
truedelphi |
Nov-23-08 03:18 PM |
#275 |
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Personally, I get mad at the intolerant. |
mmonk |
Nov-22-08 07:34 AM |
#24 |
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people on the left are just as guilty as people on the right of intolerance |
Mari333 |
Nov-22-08 07:47 AM |
#26 |
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very nice post... |
tomp |
Nov-22-08 09:00 AM |
# |
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BEAUTIFUL, Mari333 |
Th1onein |
Nov-22-08 09:08 AM |
#40 |
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(((((Mari))))) what a beautiful spirit you are. |
OmmmSweetOmmm |
Nov-22-08 11:53 AM |
#61 |
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Yes - if you really feel good about yourself - you build people up. |
kerry-is-my-prez |
Nov-23-08 11:16 AM |
#252 |
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I hope you don't leave. |
Longhorn |
Nov-22-08 07:52 AM |
#27 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Nov-22-08 08:02 AM |
#30 |
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Kicked & Heartily Recommended! |
distantearlywarning |
Nov-22-08 08:03 AM |
#32 |
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You're absolutely right.....wish you wouldn't leave but I understand.... |
tpsbmam |
Nov-22-08 08:20 AM |
#33 |
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Don't leave! |
onlyadream |
Nov-22-08 08:22 AM |
#34 |
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You should stay for the sole reason to debunk the a$$hats. |
TheGoldenRule |
Nov-22-08 08:39 AM |
#35 |
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The first Airbus for US delivery had two seats on either side of the aisle. |
Snarkoleptic |
Nov-22-08 09:00 AM |
#37 |
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I flew when I was 180 lbs... |
awoke_in_2003 |
Nov-22-08 06:59 PM |
#155 |
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If people could only live as some of us do for one day |
WakeMeUp |
Nov-22-08 08:46 AM |
#36 |
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I feel your pain... |
rebel with a cause |
Nov-22-08 03:28 PM |
#94 |
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'The obese statistics are overblown'? Huh? I'm not defending rude remarks or descrimination |
codjh9 |
Nov-22-08 09:00 AM |
#38 |
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Absolutely agreed |
Qibing Zero |
Nov-22-08 09:23 AM |
#44 |
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In my travel to Italy, Sicily and Spain I have seen no obese people. |
CTyankee |
Nov-22-08 02:27 PM |
#85 |
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bike and walk |
flpab |
Nov-23-08 07:15 AM |
#236 |
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We have crap additives to most food here - fructis, corn syrup. They don't have that in Europe. |
kerry-is-my-prez |
Nov-23-08 11:22 AM |
#255 |
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I wonder how this relates to the genetics issue. |
Realityhack |
Nov-22-08 04:15 PM |
#117 |
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Exactly |
skepticscott |
Nov-22-08 04:28 PM |
#124 |
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I think you are right. Why is it that Italians are thin but Italian Americans can be obese? |
CTyankee |
Nov-23-08 09:14 AM |
#238 |
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I'm sorry that you feel that way |
Dorian Gray |
Nov-22-08 09:03 AM |
#39 |
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obesity is a major public health issue. |
tomp |
Nov-22-08 09:09 AM |
#41 |
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Again, I don't defend any rudeness or contempt for overweight people, but I also take issue with |
codjh9 |
Nov-22-08 09:11 AM |
#42 |
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Probably because environment can trigger those genetic tendencies. |
thecatburgler |
Nov-22-08 10:29 AM |
#52 |
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Exactly!!!! |
pipi_k |
Nov-22-08 03:56 PM |
#106 |
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isn't it amazing how times change |
carlyhippy |
Nov-22-08 09:15 AM |
#43 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Nov-22-08 09:26 AM |
#45 |
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It's disgusting that even "compassionate liberals" need someone to hate |
RedCappedBandit |
Nov-22-08 09:28 AM |
#46 |
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K & R nt |
LWolf |
Nov-22-08 09:43 AM |
#48 |
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I thought there were just as many supportive words on that thread, as anything else. |
Gwendolyn |
Nov-22-08 10:28 AM |
#50 |
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Very well said |
WesDem |
Nov-22-08 10:29 AM |
#51 |
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Sometimes I get the impression... |
MartyL |
Nov-22-08 10:36 AM |
#54 |
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Not sure if it's about being divisive... |
Gwendolyn |
Nov-22-08 11:05 AM |
#55 |
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Only those who have no first-hand experience |
LWolf |
Nov-22-08 12:34 PM |
#69 |
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I'd suggest that they Google "obese poor" |
varelse |
Nov-22-08 01:34 PM |
#77 |
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To be fair, Arnoldo did try to help . |
Gwendolyn |
Nov-22-08 06:52 PM |
#152 |
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Teaching people what to eat won't help if they don't have access |
varelse |
Nov-22-08 08:32 PM |
#175 |
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I suppose that's what I said. No? |
Gwendolyn |
Nov-22-08 09:07 PM |
#180 |
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Obviously you've never needed anti-depressants |
LiberalEsto |
Nov-23-08 10:03 AM |
#242 |
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No I think I very much get what you are saying. |
Gwendolyn |
Nov-23-08 10:48 AM |
#246 |
| -
Mighty arbitrary line in the sand . . . |
Ms. Toad |
Nov-23-08 03:48 PM |
#278 |
| -
Yes, it was arbitrary, and silly. |
Gwendolyn |
Nov-24-08 12:21 PM |
#349 |
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I don't know why |
LWolf |
Nov-22-08 12:11 PM |
#64 |
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Oh I hear ya- I'm not seeing/expecting real change either |
MartyL |
Nov-22-08 12:30 PM |
#67 |
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I have strong evidence of that |
happychatter |
Nov-22-08 06:00 PM |
#139 |
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Our diet here in the U.S. has to be the real reason we're obese. I never see obese people |
CTyankee |
Nov-22-08 02:37 PM |
#87 |
| -
Why would you let a few assholes run you off a message board? |
Laurab |
Nov-22-08 11:34 AM |
#56 |
| -
Don't disregard how upsetting a message board can be. |
yardwork |
Nov-23-08 12:44 PM |
#264 |
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Oh, I understand, really - I've taken many breaks from here. |
Laurab |
Nov-23-08 06:25 PM |
#288 |
| -
Very good points. I also try to "consider the source." |
yardwork |
Nov-23-08 06:50 PM |
#293 |
| -
Deleted message |
Name removed |
Nov-22-08 11:40 AM |
#57 |
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It's the fault of American football. |
lumberjack_jeff |
Nov-22-08 11:47 AM |
#59 |
| -
It seems simple. |
Incitatus |
Nov-22-08 12:08 PM |
#63 |
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It's actually not that simple. The balance of nutrients any individual may require ... |
TahitiNut |
Nov-22-08 01:30 PM |
#74 |
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Unfortunately, many obese people eat a poor diet to begin with. |
Gwendolyn |
Nov-22-08 01:34 PM |
#78 |
| -
I guess I'd rather be fat than be a sociopath. |
TahitiNut |
Nov-22-08 02:30 PM |
#86 |
| -
I for one don't blame the victim, but I do see our food system as a real culprit. |
CTyankee |
Nov-22-08 05:17 PM |
#129 |
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The number of cultural factors is large. |
TahitiNut |
Nov-22-08 05:51 PM |
#137 |
| -
Excellent analysis. I agree because I think it is correct, altho I haven't done any study |
CTyankee |
Nov-22-08 06:40 PM |
#147 |
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I think the easy answer is our consumer society. Quantity vs quality. |
Gwendolyn |
Nov-22-08 07:13 PM |
#162 |
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I don't know of any expert |
catrose |
Nov-22-08 07:15 PM |
#163 |
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It's not just fat people. I hate everyone. |
leftofthedial |
Nov-22-08 11:45 AM |
#58 |
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I'm with you, buddy |
d_b |
Nov-22-08 04:26 PM |
#123 |
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I am not sure if you mean huge people or what |
hfojvt |
Nov-22-08 11:53 AM |
#60 |
| -
"healthy people cost more to treat overall" |
ContinentalOp |
Nov-22-08 12:04 PM |
#62 |
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Also remember |
Ms. Toad |
Nov-23-08 04:00 PM |
#279 |
| -
The BMI is a rubbish scale. |
flvegan |
Nov-22-08 12:20 PM |
#65 |
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Michael Jordan qualified as obese on the BMI. nt |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-08 08:56 PM |
#178 |
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So would every Mr. Olympia since the 60's. |
flvegan |
Nov-22-08 09:41 PM |
#184 |
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Actually, no - |
Ms. Toad |
Nov-23-08 04:13 PM |
#280 |
| -
I have to fight twice as hard for a job as a thin person. |
Sirveri |
Nov-22-08 12:28 PM |
#66 |
| -
Oh, Gawd, here we go with this again. Sure your DU name shouln't be "ReallyAnnoying?" |
Redstone |
Nov-22-08 12:31 PM |
#68 |
| -
Well, at least there's one reason to celebrate ... |
TahitiNut |
Nov-22-08 12:44 PM |
#70 |
| -
Saw that and agree. |
rebel with a cause |
Nov-22-08 03:51 PM |
#103 |
| -
Well, I for one could not possibly care less about what others do with their body. |
Marr |
Nov-22-08 12:55 PM |
#71 |
| -
for example? |
pc1971 |
Nov-23-08 12:41 PM |
#262 |
| -
I wish that you stuck around long enough for me to thank you |
Marnieworld |
Nov-22-08 01:01 PM |
#72 |
| -
Thank you for posting FACTS |
JetCityLiberal |
Nov-22-08 01:23 PM |
#73 |
| -
It's certainly not everyone here - just ignore them |
nini |
Nov-22-08 01:31 PM |
#75 |
| -
Who cares whether it's genetic or not? No excuse for hatred |
dualitybites |
Nov-22-08 01:33 PM |
#76 |
| -
My best friend, a man who is like a father to me is 5'6" and has been near 300 pounds |
elocs |
Nov-22-08 02:00 PM |
#83 |
| -
I am retired now, but when I was hired in for my last job I worked with |
madmom |
Nov-22-08 02:10 PM |
#84 |
| -
I took a prescription drug for almost 20 years. I gained almost 60 pounds. I beat myself up... |
Hekate |
Nov-22-08 03:01 PM |
#88 |
| -
My maternal aunt has Parkinson's |
varelse |
Nov-22-08 05:35 PM |
#131 |
| -
"Fatosphere?" |
Occam Bandage |
Nov-22-08 03:13 PM |
#91 |
| -
Thank you |
JFN1 |
Nov-22-08 03:36 PM |
#97 |
| -
Delete |
Contrary1 |
Nov-22-08 03:54 PM |
#105 |
| -
We need fat people in Obama's cabinet now! |
cottonseed |
Nov-22-08 03:43 PM |
#99 |
| -
I am with you on that one. ;) |
rebel with a cause |
Nov-22-08 04:00 PM |
#109 |
| -
I'm a fatty. |
CadenBlaker |
Nov-22-08 03:46 PM |
#100 |
| -
Goodbye |
itsrobert |
Nov-22-08 03:49 PM |
#102 |
| -
Gee Robert, I do believe that you are truly an ass. |
acmavm |
Nov-24-08 09:51 AM |
#332 |
| -
I'm fat |
Cheap_Trick |
Nov-22-08 03:52 PM |
#104 |
| -
Fataphobia? |
itsrobert |
Nov-22-08 03:56 PM |
#108 |
| -
Do you also make fun of the concept of "homophobia?" n/t |
superduperfarleft |
Nov-22-08 04:11 PM |
#114 |
| -
I'm not making fun of anything |
itsrobert |
Nov-22-08 04:19 PM |
#119 |
| -
No one chooses to be fat. |
superduperfarleft |
Nov-22-08 04:23 PM |
#120 |
| -
If you can't handle the truth |
itsrobert |
Nov-22-08 04:28 PM |
#125 |
| -
Another one for the iggy bin. You are a tireless troll aren't you? |
Caoimhe |
Nov-24-08 12:20 PM |
#348 |
| -
Actually a lot of people choose to be fat. |
Gwendolyn |
Nov-23-08 10:55 AM |
#247 |
| -
wtf? |
uppityperson |
Nov-22-08 07:06 PM |
#159 |
| -
And I don't feel sorry for people who choose to be ignorant assholes. |
Cheap_Trick |
Nov-22-08 10:01 PM |
#189 |
| -
Just like those who choose to be gay |
Cherchez la Femme |
Nov-23-08 01:32 AM |
#212 |
| -
And I'm sure there are many people... |
LanternWaste |
Nov-23-08 12:23 PM |
#257 |
| -
Thank you. |
uppityperson |
Nov-23-08 04:37 PM |
#281 |
| -
Thank you for your post. |
Contrary1 |
Nov-22-08 03:56 PM |
#107 |
| -
That's not encouragement...that's harassment. |
Lars39 |
Nov-22-08 04:03 PM |
#110 |
| -
Tell you insurance representative to call you back when she/he |
rebel with a cause |
Nov-22-08 04:08 PM |
#113 |
| -
You really need to do some cardiovasular type exercises. |
itsrobert |
Nov-22-08 04:26 PM |
#122 |
| -
Insurance should be un-privatized. The purpose of insurance is to help those among us less |
rhett o rick |
Nov-22-08 06:21 PM |
#142 |
| -
Sorry you feel you have to go |
pop goes the weasel |
Nov-22-08 04:13 PM |
#115 |
| -
I have been in your situation |
itsrobert |
Nov-22-08 04:18 PM |
#118 |
| -
I can only hope that I am never on any airliner you happen to be on |
JulieRB |
Nov-22-08 06:28 PM |
#143 |
| -
Bigot? For wanting the space I paid for? |
itsrobert |
Nov-22-08 06:36 PM |
#144 |
| -
Somehow, I'm sure if that person had paid for the two seats |
JulieRB |
Nov-22-08 06:43 PM |
#148 |
| -
You have a right to your opinion |
itsrobert |
Nov-22-08 06:51 PM |
#150 |
| -
I am in agreement with you. |
uppityperson |
Nov-22-08 07:07 PM |
#160 |
| -
that doesn't seem fair to me |
pop goes the weasel |
Nov-22-08 09:01 PM |
#179 |
| -
I was in that position too-- on South West Airlines... |
LanternWaste |
Nov-24-08 12:49 PM |
#350 |
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It's not just DU, it's the internet. |
superduperfarleft |
Nov-22-08 04:13 PM |
#116 |
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Your among more understanding people here |
bonito |
Nov-22-08 04:29 PM |
#126 |
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As a fat person it's not easy being me |
LynneSin |
Nov-22-08 05:14 PM |
#128 |
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Good for you! I've gotten off 10. |
Gwendolyn |
Nov-22-08 06:00 PM |
#138 |
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I have battled the bulge for 40 some odd years, having lost hundreds |
OmmmSweetOmmm |
Nov-22-08 05:26 PM |
#130 |
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Excellent post! |
Beausoir |
Nov-22-08 06:40 PM |
#145 |
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Thank you! |
OmmmSweetOmmm |
Nov-23-08 12:40 PM |
#260 |
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I haven't seen my toes since Bush I |
happychatter |
Nov-22-08 05:39 PM |
#132 |
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Please Don't Leave |
NikolaC |
Nov-22-08 05:43 PM |
#133 |
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Check this week's DUZY awards. This attitude on DU isn't changing any time soon. n/t |
tpsbmam |
Nov-22-08 05:49 PM |
#135 |
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This is a very, very important post. I will never use the word "fat" to |
happydreams |
Nov-22-08 05:50 PM |
#136 |
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I have no problem with fat people |
Joey Liberal |
Nov-22-08 06:40 PM |
#146 |
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Being Heavy |
southernyankeebelle |
Nov-22-08 06:44 PM |
#149 |
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No, but it is easy to write off people who falsely accuse me of hating them |
minnesota_liberal |
Nov-22-08 06:52 PM |
#151 |
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I don't think we hate fat people. |
mwei924 |
Nov-22-08 06:55 PM |
#153 |
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not at all |
flpab |
Nov-22-08 07:32 PM |
#169 |
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You make many good points here, but those who are unsympathetic, cruel even, aren't totally |
lib_wit_it |
Nov-22-08 06:57 PM |
#154 |
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I read that a huge study is now underway to prove that overeating occurs generally when.... |
Sarah Ibarruri |
Nov-22-08 07:02 PM |
#157 |
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Overeating? |
Cherchez la Femme |
Nov-23-08 01:37 AM |
#213 |
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Nonono, OVEREATING. Obviously if one overeats one gets overweight.... |
Sarah Ibarruri |
Nov-23-08 11:08 AM |
#249 |
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Not at all obvious |
eridani |
Nov-24-08 02:02 AM |
#320 |
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Leave my cigarettes alone, or eat a shyte sandwich, tubby. |
frustrated_lefty |
Nov-22-08 07:08 PM |
#161 |
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FYI: My Mother, brother and wife are obese |
liberaltrucker |
Nov-22-08 07:18 PM |
#164 |
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We all should be more careful with the finger pointing we do |
ismnotwasm |
Nov-22-08 07:21 PM |
#165 |
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Thanks for that insightful post, ismnotwasm. n/m |
pengillian101 |
Nov-22-08 09:14 PM |
#182 |
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No I am not surprised that a 25 years old on drugs would not |
lizzy |
Nov-23-08 02:37 PM |
#273 |
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Neither am I. |
Ms. Toad |
Nov-23-08 04:37 PM |
#282 |
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Thanks for a very thoughtful post. |
BrklynLiberal |
Nov-23-08 06:25 PM |
#289 |
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I have never been anything approaching "normal" weight in my life execept |
tbyg52 |
Nov-22-08 07:25 PM |
#166 |
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Only when they resemble Limbaugh or Cheney. |
DailyGrind51 |
Nov-22-08 07:29 PM |
#167 |
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I'd Like to "Weigh" In... |
theFrankFactor |
Nov-22-08 07:32 PM |
#168 |
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Fat & Corporate America |
Khaotic |
Nov-22-08 07:35 PM |
#170 |
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excellent points, Khaotic |
Liz7 |
Nov-22-08 11:23 PM |
#201 |
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Rational, intelligent, informative post. Thank you. |
BrklynLiberal |
Nov-23-08 06:03 PM |
#286 |
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K&R |
Seldona |
Nov-22-08 07:37 PM |
#171 |
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We skinny-weanies will be next |
liberaltrucker |
Nov-22-08 07:45 PM |
#172 |
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Yeah, we're not allowed to talk about that though. -nt- |
ContinentalOp |
Nov-23-08 12:18 AM |
#208 |
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I am appalled...and saddened. |
Dystopian |
Nov-22-08 08:29 PM |
#174 |
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Like all bigotry, it's just ignorance on the part of stupid people |
anotheryellowdog |
Nov-22-08 08:41 PM |
#176 |
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Overweight people are THE, that's the MOST discriminated against in hiring and the workplace. nt |
MookieWilson |
Nov-22-08 08:55 PM |
#177 |
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This is a big deal |
Spiffarino |
Nov-22-08 09:14 PM |
#181 |
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Re: "We're never going to be complete until we can accept good people for who they are, regardless |
anotheryellowdog |
Nov-22-08 09:39 PM |
#183 |
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My hero! |
Spiffarino |
Nov-22-08 11:52 PM |
#206 |
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Einstein may have been considered fat at the time, but he looks like today's average weight. |
quantessd |
Nov-23-08 01:03 AM |
#211 |
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Re: "Einstein may have been considered fat at the time..." |
anotheryellowdog |
Nov-23-08 01:52 AM |
#216 |
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It's not quite that bad. |
Ms. Toad |
Nov-23-08 04:47 PM |
#283 |
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Absolutely it's vanity. It's a flattery gimmick to sell more clothes. |
quantessd |
Nov-23-08 09:34 PM |
#300 |
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I'm now about the same size I was in high school. |
Ms. Toad |
Nov-23-08 10:33 PM |
#304 |
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my mother is over weight |
MrsBrady |
Nov-22-08 09:46 PM |
#185 |
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May I add that the hatred toward heavy |
femrap |
Nov-22-08 09:50 PM |
#186 |
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overweight people need to stop blaming their metabolism, and start eating the proper diet. |
QuestionAll |
Nov-22-08 09:58 PM |
#187 |
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Questionall-- |
Amber Waves |
Nov-22-08 10:31 PM |
#194 |
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i had to give up ALL dietary starch at age 36, due to the onset of an autoimmune condition |
QuestionAll |
Nov-22-08 10:36 PM |
#195 |
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Also poverty causes obesity ... |
mntleo2 |
Nov-22-08 09:59 PM |
#188 |
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Exactly right. |
superduperfarleft |
Nov-22-08 10:06 PM |
#191 |
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Well, there are lots here who could benefit from your wisdom |
hlthe2b |
Nov-22-08 10:02 PM |
#190 |
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get a life |
harmonicon |
Nov-22-08 10:09 PM |
#192 |
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Geebus... |
hlthe2b |
Nov-22-08 10:44 PM |
#196 |
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Your inner Republican is fighting to get out -- using someone's pain as a launch pad for your gripes |
KrazyKat |
Nov-23-08 12:08 AM |
#207 |
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Mighty tough hiding behind the keyboard eh? nt |
cat_girl25 |
Nov-23-08 12:52 AM |
#209 |
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You come here to have discussions with people? |
GreenJ |
Nov-23-08 01:56 AM |
#218 |
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I have no hate |
harmonicon |
Nov-23-08 06:38 AM |
#233 |
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That's just mean. If you don't want to read it, skip it. But why post something nasty? |
yardwork |
Nov-23-08 06:52 PM |
#294 |
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that was my point |
harmonicon |
Nov-23-08 09:13 PM |
#297 |
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welcome to my ignore bin |
Caoimhe |
Nov-24-08 12:12 PM |
#347 |
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fantastic! |
harmonicon |
Nov-24-08 08:54 PM |
#360 |
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Thank you for your post!!! |
OwnedByFerrets |
Nov-22-08 10:48 PM |
#197 |
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Watch the research on body weight and health |
happyslug |
Nov-22-08 11:03 PM |
#198 |
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Everyone has a grievance.... |
dmesg |
Nov-22-08 11:12 PM |
#199 |
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This is a Greatest Post on the Front Page of DU? |
pengillian101 |
Nov-22-08 11:18 PM |
#200 |
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Pft. Just for that, I gave the 109th Recommendation. Sez who that DU isn't taken seriously"? |
Hekate |
Nov-23-08 04:02 AM |
#227 |
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what |
Arkana |
Nov-22-08 11:26 PM |
#202 |
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on here it's common to hate on Obese, then Christian, then Gay - if you're not one of them |
themartyred |
Nov-22-08 11:46 PM |
#203 |
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Damn. |
tpsbmam |
Nov-23-08 06:50 AM |
#235 |
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We need a pill. Until medical science figures out how to curb appetite, |
mistertrickster |
Nov-22-08 11:46 PM |
#204 |
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I'm sorry to be reading so much nasty stuff aimed at people who weigh more |
MrMickeysMom |
Nov-23-08 01:00 AM |
#210 |
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One measurement of social structure's influence on weight |
kristopher |
Nov-23-08 01:42 AM |
#214 |
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A DUer who I'd otherwise respected |
Pithlet |
Nov-23-08 01:58 AM |
#219 |
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Good luck with this... |
newtothegame |
Nov-23-08 02:04 AM |
#220 |
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The 70% figure is being misrepresented, no real doctor would say 70% of obese people in the US... |
joshcryer |
Nov-23-08 02:17 AM |
#221 |
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And all of that still misses the point |
Pithlet |
Nov-23-08 02:22 AM |
#222 |
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I'm not hating. |
joshcryer |
Nov-23-08 02:38 AM |
#224 |
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It wasn't a strawman. The hate actually exists here. |
Pithlet |
Nov-23-08 02:45 AM |
#226 |
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Sure it is. Genetics don't play such a large role, thus disliking that argument isn't unfair. |
joshcryer |
Nov-23-08 04:22 AM |
#229 |
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I see your point and I couldn't even read it all, |
FREEWILL56 |
Nov-23-08 02:29 AM |
#223 |
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I am one of those genetic predispositions people to overweight and it |
Maraya1969 |
Nov-23-08 02:38 AM |
#225 |
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The link to the original thread seriously made me lose respect for people |
Wetzelbill |
Nov-23-08 04:20 AM |
#228 |
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Sometimes it really is genetic. |
moriah |
Nov-23-08 05:37 AM |
#230 |
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That is true.... |
and-justice-for-all |
Nov-23-08 05:56 AM |
#231 |
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prejudice against large people is pretty much a western aberration of nature |
Douglas Carpenter |
Nov-23-08 06:45 AM |
#234 |
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As an overweight person, I find the antifat bigotry appalling but predicatble. |
Lerkfish |
Nov-23-08 09:14 AM |
#239 |
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Yes. Yes it is. |
fudge stripe cookays |
Nov-23-08 09:17 AM |
#240 |
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Yes, it is |
Tarc |
Nov-23-08 09:29 AM |
#241 |
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I have 2 sons. One is short and thin. The other is tall and obese. |
JenniferZ |
Nov-23-08 10:07 AM |
#243 |
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A few short points... |
Unca Jim |
Nov-23-08 10:27 AM |
#244 |
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70% Genetic? Not so fast. 2/3 of Americans are overweight. 1/3 clinically obese. 17% of children |
Danieljay |
Nov-23-08 10:35 AM |
#245 |
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While you're at it, study and observe the |
FREEWILL56 |
Nov-23-08 06:36 PM |
#291 |
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The answer is pretty simple. Eat foods as they are found in nature. Eliminate processed food. |
Danieljay |
Nov-24-08 02:19 PM |
#354 |
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im learning not everyone here at DU is of liberal state of mind |
iamthebandfanman |
Nov-23-08 10:56 AM |
#248 |
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I used to be skinny but now I'm getting fat. I used to look down on fat people. It's payback. |
kerry-is-my-prez |
Nov-23-08 11:13 AM |
#250 |
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That's going to happen to all the fat-bigots in these threads eventually. |
distantearlywarning |
Nov-23-08 12:45 PM |
#265 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Nov-23-08 11:18 AM |
#254 |
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I am so sorry that you are leaving DU over this. You're right - attacks like this are just wrong. |
yardwork |
Nov-23-08 12:40 PM |
#261 |
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Please don't go, Really Annoyed. |
hardtoport |
Nov-23-08 12:44 PM |
#263 |
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1: Aw! I missed the flamewar???? 2: The following statements of yours are heuristically inconsistent |
BlooInBloo |
Nov-23-08 12:57 PM |
#267 |
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A couple of points. |
VoodooGuru |
Nov-23-08 01:06 PM |
#268 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Nov-23-08 01:18 PM |
#269 |
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Disgusting |
Ohio Joe |
Nov-23-08 01:38 PM |
#270 |
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Ah, the advantaged of an anonymous forum. |
Bucky |
Nov-23-08 01:54 PM |
#271 |
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You are no progressive. "much as i love obama, nader is the better man" |
uppityperson |
Nov-23-08 02:09 PM |
#272 |
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Amen, baby ... you preach that !! |
foxglove1 |
Nov-23-08 02:38 PM |
#274 |
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Amazing post |
tsegat01 |
Nov-23-08 03:31 PM |
#277 |
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I hope you will not be *really annoyed* by what I'm posting below ... |
puebloknot |
Nov-23-08 05:49 PM |
#284 |
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Well said. |
itsrobert |
Nov-23-08 06:28 PM |
#290 |
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Yes. Dr. Lipton is a very intellligent and interesting person! nt |
puebloknot |
Nov-24-08 02:24 PM |
#357 |
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A word of caution to you and others concerning this, |
FREEWILL56 |
Nov-23-08 07:15 PM |
#296 |
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Thank you. I am aware of all this, but it's good that you posted ... |
puebloknot |
Nov-24-08 02:23 PM |
#356 |
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good story |
stuntcat |
Nov-24-08 08:18 AM |
#329 |
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"That chick" gave up *dieting* and just started eating meals she cooked herself. |
puebloknot |
Nov-24-08 02:22 PM |
#355 |
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I'm sorry but |
Akilleez |
Nov-23-08 06:08 PM |
#287 |
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Yep. I was "chubby" till I joined the Marines and woo-boy that's when the truth came out. |
MALEVOLENT MARINE |
Nov-23-08 06:45 PM |
#292 |
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Good on you! |
Pholus |
Nov-23-08 09:28 PM |
#299 |
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Sounds like you got issues |
itsrobert |
Nov-23-08 10:23 PM |
#302 |
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And you don't have issues? |
Pholus |
Nov-23-08 10:31 PM |
#303 |
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I'm not the one pretending to be better than the rest |
itsrobert |
Nov-23-08 10:53 PM |
#308 |
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You like inserting words that aren't said. |
Pholus |
Nov-23-08 11:22 PM |
#309 |
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That's ok |
itsrobert |
Nov-23-08 11:32 PM |
#311 |
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you too |
Pholus |
Nov-23-08 11:39 PM |
#312 |
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Enjoy your crawl back into hiding. |
gatorboy |
Nov-24-08 07:02 AM |
#325 |
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That presumes that I hide. |
Pholus |
Nov-24-08 07:22 AM |
#327 |
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Yes, 25 posts since 2002 is hiding. |
gatorboy |
Nov-24-08 08:31 AM |
#330 |
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I only speak when it's worth speaking. |
Pholus |
Nov-24-08 10:07 AM |
#336 |
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Oooh, you know what? I think I mis-read your original post. |
gatorboy |
Nov-24-08 10:23 AM |
#338 |
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I'm sorry too. |
Pholus |
Nov-24-08 10:35 AM |
#340 |
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Obesity caused by food & water |
Danchi |
Nov-23-08 09:25 PM |
#298 |
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Another problem is lack of sleep. Scientists know an overeating hormone is triggered when |
gauguin57 |
Nov-23-08 09:40 PM |
#301 |
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I have no problem with fat people. Unless they're short...or violent...or clowns. |
Blue-Jay |
Nov-23-08 10:36 PM |
#305 |
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So we should appreciate fat people because they will die sooner and not burden our health care? |
Fire_Medic_Dave |
Nov-23-08 10:39 PM |
#306 |
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what changed in human genetics (and specifically in Americans) in the last 20-30yrs? |
Roland99 |
Nov-23-08 10:52 PM |
#307 |
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People on here that offend or get offended by anything |
jennied |
Nov-23-08 11:25 PM |
#310 |
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This is a discussion board..... |
tpsbmam |
Nov-24-08 07:02 AM |
#326 |
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This thread was at the top of the Greatest Threads, which right above the "latest news" column... |
jennied |
Nov-24-08 11:27 AM |
#342 |
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"Greatest" threads often have nothing to do with news. If you want news, glance at |
tpsbmam |
Nov-24-08 11:33 AM |
#344 |
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The only group of folks more obnoxious than the "fat acceptance" crowd are the Vegans. |
apocalypsehow |
Nov-24-08 12:12 AM |
#314 |
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yes, lets throw more hate ontop of a conversation about eliminating intolerance... |
toadzilla |
Nov-24-08 01:31 AM |
#317 |
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Gasoline...fire. No mixy mixy. |
YOY |
Nov-24-08 09:59 AM |
#335 |
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I am sorry you are leaving. |
caseymoz |
Nov-24-08 01:04 AM |
#315 |
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It's not just here. |
Eugenian |
Nov-24-08 01:17 AM |
#316 |
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How one carries weight is largely genetic; obesity is NOT -- it's a choice. n/t |
stevietheman |
Nov-24-08 01:37 AM |
#318 |
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Genetics are an excuse |
Fedja |
Nov-24-08 01:55 AM |
#319 |
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As a society, what I find interesting is the ritual shaming of the "other" |
Lerkfish |
Nov-24-08 06:16 AM |
#323 |
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You make a very good point |
tsegat01 |
Nov-24-08 03:26 PM |
#358 |
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It's not just DU. |
kegler14 |
Nov-24-08 09:42 AM |
#331 |
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Who cares about FR? |
YOY |
Nov-24-08 09:55 AM |
#334 |
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I've got the build of a brick wall...a short one. Genetically so by all accounts. |
YOY |
Nov-24-08 09:54 AM |
#333 |
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Excellent Post! And I have one more thing to add... |
SweetieD |
Nov-24-08 10:35 AM |
#339 |
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"fat people". Is there really only one kind? |
sui generis |
Nov-24-08 11:32 AM |
#343 |
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Why do I feel like I've read this 9 or 10 times in the past? |
theboss |
Nov-24-08 11:36 AM |
#345 |
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I just wanted to say thank you and I wish you weren't leaving |
Caoimhe |
Nov-24-08 11:54 AM |
#346 |
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Thank you. |
obiwan |
Nov-24-08 12:56 PM |
#351 |
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It's partly a frustration with ignorance, |
sheldon |
Nov-24-08 01:54 PM |
#352 |
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