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4. Why don't we....

Reply to GaYellowDawg (Original post)

Sun Sep 15, 2019, 04:04 AM

Sep 2019

..... show the video, and let people who have not watched the segment make up their own mind about context. I'm probably at least 60 pounds overweight, and I am not offended by what Bill Maher is saying. How can I possibly justify being offended by hearing a harsh truth that no one else will voice because of the possibility they may offend someone?

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As for me, I need to lose this weight. Whether I have the fortitude to do just that is up to me. The one thing I won't do is use being offended as an excuse to keep doing what I've been doing.

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Bill Maher and fat shaming. [View all] GaYellowDawg Sep 2019 OP

Thanks for this, GaYellowDawg. democrank Sep 2019 #1

Weight Loss Is A Rock Fight ... Hermit-The-Prog Sep 2019 #2

I read the article at the link. madaboutharry Sep 2019 #9

I'm sorry for what you've been through. I've been slim my whole life, but in old age I've gained 40 Karadeniz Sep 2019 #3

Why don't we.... quickesst Sep 2019 #4

I'm cross posting this because I think it is an incredible response by James Corden... tecelote Sep 2019 #6

"We don't all have a sense of superiority that burns 35,000 calories a day." Jim__ Sep 2019 #10

James Corden says ... quickesst Sep 2019 #20

What Makes Me Angry Is Why Folks Are Overweight And They Don't Have To Be SeaTownBlue Sep 2019 #5

I'm glad you've found what works for you; no one diet is right for everyone however. eShirl Sep 2019 #11

"Being not fat is so easy"....for you. WhiskeyGrinder Sep 2019 #17

Exactly. If it were easy, there would be very few fat people. LisaL Sep 2019 #19

I would be careful loading up on the ribeyes and cheese. ooky Sep 2019 #23

Do you have a Keto friendly PCP? TexasBushwhacker Sep 2019 #31

He's not wrong that many, many Americans eat bad food, and overeat. NCLefty Sep 2019 #7

K&R Kurt V. Sep 2019 #8

I stopped watching years ago JonLP24 Sep 2019 #12

"people eat shit, and too much of it", jb5150 Sep 2019 #13

I disagree JonLP24 Sep 2019 #14

LOL, at least I know much more about you now! nt USALiberal Sep 2019 #16

Nice post! It is amazing how many DUers love fat shaming people they do not like..... USALiberal Sep 2019 #15

This. cwydro Sep 2019 #24

Fat shaming is the last acceptable form of discrimination. Runningdawg Sep 2019 #29

You are right, it is the last acceptable form of discrimination Bettie Sep 2019 #32

I have an eating disorder vercetti2021 Sep 2019 #18

IMO it's sugar Johnny2X2X Sep 2019 #21

Lol, plenty of us were into exercise in the 70s. cwydro Sep 2019 #25

Some people did exercise Johnny2X2X Sep 2019 #33

Bill Maher is not a doctor. He can kiss off. KentuckyWoman Sep 2019 #22

Maher is really calling for diet shaming. And he's right to do so. Poor diets are ruining people ... Auggie Sep 2019 #26

Once again Bill Maher shows his superiority complex... Archae Sep 2019 #27

He should know that food is different in Europe. LisaM Sep 2019 #28

I wonder what Bill's weight would be if he suddenly couldn't smoke weed? TexasBushwhacker Sep 2019 #30

Fat shamming and off the cuff suggestions are a pet peeve of mine. fleabiscuit Sep 2019 #34

thank you Skittles Sep 2019 #35