New York mayor seeks ban on sale of big sugary drinks

Started by garbon, May 31, 2012, 09:44:16 AM

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Phillip V

#75
March 11, 2013, 03:37:59 PM
Bloomberg should use this challenge to justify a 4th term as mayor.

11B4V

#76
March 11, 2013, 05:18:43 PM
Quote from: derspiess on March 11, 2013, 03:35:33 PM
:nelson:  Go to hell, Bloomie.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323826704578354543929974394.html

QuoteJudge Halts New York City Soda Ban

A state judge on Monday stopped Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration from banning the sale of large sugary drinks at New York City restaurants and other venues, a major defeat for a mayor who has made public-health initiatives a cornerstone of his tenure.

DOUBLE  :nelson:
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"We've reached one of our phase lines after the firefight and it smells bad—meaning it's a little bit suspicious... Could be an amb—".

Malthus

#77
March 11, 2013, 05:28:53 PM
The law hath struck a mighty blow for freedom ... to be fat.  :D
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DGuller

#78
March 11, 2013, 05:31:24 PM
I bet all the fatties would be jumping from joy over this decision, if they still could.

Eddie Teach

#79
March 11, 2013, 05:32:39 PM
I can jump perfectly fine, but then I'm good with 12 ounces at a time.  :hmm:
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CountDeMoney

#80
March 11, 2013, 05:42:53 PM
Quote from: Malthus on March 11, 2013, 05:28:53 PM
The law hath struck a mighty blow for freedom ... to be fat.  :D

No kidding, right?  It's funny to see critics who complain about those individuals leeching the healthcare system by not exercising personal responsibility are defending their right not to be forced to exercise personal responsibility.

DontSayBanana

#81
March 11, 2013, 06:08:33 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on March 11, 2013, 05:42:53 PM
No kidding, right?  It's funny to see critics who complain about those individuals leeching the healthcare system by not exercising personal responsibility are defending their right not to be forced to exercise personal responsibility.

It's a good cause, but you gotta play by the rules.  If this had gone through the city council, it might not even be an issue.
Experience bij!

garbon

#82
May 20, 2013, 10:29:22 PM
A 7-11 opened on my way to work where I now routinely see college aged kids buying double gulps at 9am. I'm glad we kept our freedoms to obesity and diabetes.
"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."
I drank because I wanted to drown my sorrows, but now the damned things have learned to swim.

derspiess

#83
May 20, 2013, 10:37:26 PM
Cry me a river.
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Eddie Teach

#84
May 20, 2013, 10:38:11 PM
Two gulps isn't that much fluid. I doubt I could down a 12 oz can that quick.  :hmm:
To sleep, perchance to dream. But in that sleep of death, what dreams may come?

garbon

#85
May 20, 2013, 10:41:15 PM
Quote from: derspiess on May 20, 2013, 10:37:26 PM
Cry me a river.

No need. We can just have our tax monies go to footing their care. :)
"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."
I drank because I wanted to drown my sorrows, but now the damned things have learned to swim.

11B4V

#86
May 20, 2013, 10:42:14 PM
Quote from: Peter Wiggin on May 20, 2013, 10:38:11 PM
Two gulps isn't that much fluid. I doubt I could down a 12 oz can that quick.  :hmm:

I'd throw up after drinking that. Fucking ridiculous.
"there's a long tradition of insulting people we disagree with here, and I'll be damned if I listen to your entreaties otherwise."-OVB

"Obviously not a Berkut-commanded armored column.  They're not all brewing."- CdM

"We've reached one of our phase lines after the firefight and it smells bad—meaning it's a little bit suspicious... Could be an amb—".

garbon

#87
May 20, 2013, 10:44:38 PM
Apparently the double gulp shrank from 64 oz to 50 oz so it could fit in cup holders...
"I've never been quite sure what the point of a eunuch is, if truth be told. It seems to me they're only men with the useful bits cut off."
I drank because I wanted to drown my sorrows, but now the damned things have learned to swim.

11B4V

#88
May 20, 2013, 10:47:47 PM
Quote from: garbon on May 20, 2013, 10:44:38 PM
Apparently the double gulp shrank from 64 oz to 50 oz so it could fit in cup holders...

User friendly to the auto industry.  :lol: Thing is I've known people that drink two to three of those during the week. :yuk:
"there's a long tradition of insulting people we disagree with here, and I'll be damned if I listen to your entreaties otherwise."-OVB

"Obviously not a Berkut-commanded armored column.  They're not all brewing."- CdM

"We've reached one of our phase lines after the firefight and it smells bad—meaning it's a little bit suspicious... Could be an amb—".

MadImmortalMan

#89
May 21, 2013, 01:07:59 PM
There has to be 400-500 calories in that thing.
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