On 2013-03-12 13:26, Woland wrote:
I agree that the only thing wrong about the Manning case is that it has already taken far too long to escort him to the gallows.

On 2013-03-12 02:37, mastermindreader wrote:
For those who think that, as a liberal, I automatically support this kind of legislation, I want to make it clear that I think Bloomberg is a terrible example of liberalism. I cannot figure out how this kind of intrusion into privacy and personal choice is any different from that espoused by the religious right in matters of birth control, freedom of choice, etc.

Now that I think of it, I'm probably slowly changing into a progressive libertarian, if there is such a thing.

On 2013-03-12 02:37, mastermindreader wrote:
For those who think that, as a liberal, I automatically support this kind of legislation, I want to make it clear that I think Bloomberg is a terrible example of liberalism. I cannot figure out how this kind of intrusion into privacy and personal choice is any different from that espoused by the religious right in matters of birth control, freedom of choice, etc.

Now that I think of it, I'm probably slowly changing into a progressive libertarian, if there is such a thing.

On 2013-03-13 10:07, Al Angello wrote:
Mississippi just passed an anti Bloomberg law, and with a 35% obesity rate I think it could shoot up to 40% very soon. Those good old boys in Mississippi sure showed mayor Bloomberg that they have the unalienable right to die young.

On 2013-03-12 02:58, mastermindreader wrote:
Yes, they are. Like oil, progressives float atop the sea of liberty, while regressives sink to the bottom.

(Couldn't resist!)

On 2013-03-13 23:29, RobertSmith wrote:

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On 2013-03-12 02:58, mastermindreader wrote:
Yes, they are. Like oil, progressives float atop the sea of liberty, while regressives sink to the bottom.

(Couldn't resist!)

Ha! Hope you didn't hurt yourself coming up with that one.

On 2013-03-12 19:07, rockwall wrote:

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On 2013-03-12 02:37, mastermindreader wrote:
For those who think that, as a liberal, I automatically support this kind of legislation, I want to make it clear that I think Bloomberg is a terrible example of liberalism. I cannot figure out how this kind of intrusion into privacy and personal choice is any different from that espoused by the religious right in matters of birth control, freedom of choice, etc.

Now that I think of it, I'm probably slowly changing into a progressive libertarian, if there is such a thing.

You mean you seriously don't think that the regulatory power of the government is necessary to resolve the problem of obesity?

On 2013-03-13 13:40, Dannydoyle wrote:

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On 2013-03-13 10:07, Al Angello wrote:
Mississippi just passed an anti Bloomberg law, and with a 35% obesity rate I think it could shoot up to 40% very soon. Those good old boys in Mississippi sure showed mayor Bloomberg that they have the unalienable right to die young.

Why such a hater Al?

Every post you have is hate filled name calling. Take a break and mellow out some. Stop trying to run everyone's life and just worry about your own.

I never saw someone so angry. Is there anything you don't hate over or call names about?

On 2013-03-14 01:31, mastermindreader wrote:

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On 2013-03-12 19:07, rockwall wrote:

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On 2013-03-12 02:37, mastermindreader wrote:
For those who think that, as a liberal, I automatically support this kind of legislation, I want to make it clear that I think Bloomberg is a terrible example of liberalism. I cannot figure out how this kind of intrusion into privacy and personal choice is any different from that espoused by the religious right in matters of birth control, freedom of choice, etc.

Now that I think of it, I'm probably slowly changing into a progressive libertarian, if there is such a thing.

You mean you seriously don't think that the regulatory power of the government is necessary to resolve the problem of obesity?

The only regulations I agree with are those that establish nutritional standards for public school lunches and those that require nutritional information on product packaging.

On 2013-03-14 01:31, mastermindreader wrote:

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On 2013-03-12 19:07, rockwall wrote:

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On 2013-03-12 02:37, mastermindreader wrote:
For those who think that, as a liberal, I automatically support this kind of legislation, I want to make it clear that I think Bloomberg is a terrible example of liberalism. I cannot figure out how this kind of intrusion into privacy and personal choice is any different from that espoused by the religious right in matters of birth control, freedom of choice, etc.

Now that I think of it, I'm probably slowly changing into a progressive libertarian, if there is such a thing.

You mean you seriously don't think that the regulatory power of the government is necessary to resolve the problem of obesity?

The only regulations I agree with are those that establish nutritional standards for public school lunches and those that require nutritional information on product packaging.