What happened NYC? — Page 2

Then we'll get Christine Quinn. What's her position on buttered popcorn and Milk Duds?

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"So Bloomberg, a lifelong Republican ISN'T a Republican? I don't know what gave me the idea he was....except maybe the fact that he is."

Wrong, he was part of the Democratic Party until 01 and he only switched to run for Mayor. He then switched to the Independent party for the last election in 09 but the Republican party decided to back him which was another mistake.

Just a fyi, I'm not a Republican or Democrat, I'm not registered with either party as my views are somewhere down the middle depending on the subjects.

Our wonderful joke of a mayor has done this city more harm then good.

Updated On: 6/13/12 at 04:55 PM

"NOT that this was the topic of the thread...."

Well it's hard not to talk about Bloomberg when he's the one who brings up all this nonsense.

The 1% aren't huge supporters of fast food joints or the garbage those places generate.

My guess is Ms. Quinn is a fan of both buttered popcorn and Milkduds. And now I'm going to hell.

Although I can't actually stand the little creature from Middle Earth that somehow became our mayor, these policies don't bother me. It's his condescension...his 'knowing better' that cheeses me off.

But as a sometimes smoker, I'm perfectly happy to pop outside for a smoke instead of filling up a crowded space with those noxious fumes. I was in New Orleans this past Xmas, and it was nearly unbearable being in such a smoke-filled room. Even when I was smoking in said room.

I'm actually a fan of posted calories in restaurants. It actually may not change what I order, but it makes me make other choices throughout the day to mitigate the calories I'll be ingesting.

Back in the day, I used to get the larges at movie theatre for only FIFTY CENTS MORE!!! I decided to stop that, mostly because I never finished what I bought. Now, when I go to they movies, I order smaller sizes. The people behind the counter always look at me askance when I say I don't want more for only FIFTY CENTS MORE because I don't want that much food.

Ya know what would really be helpful in curbing the meaningless calories of soda? Banishment of the term 'free refills.' You want that much soda, Diabetes Donny? Then pay for it.

Ya know, I think the 'nanny state' is just a relfection of our nanny culture. At some point, children went from small humans we needed to tolerate to precious resources that need to be protected from every possible threat that exists in the world. At some point, it became de rigeur to hose children down with Purell, lest they actually develop a cold that would help build up their immune systems. When 'play dates' replace unstructured play time, what can we possibly expect as a result except pre-packaged, sanitized 'fun.' I don't know when we crossed that threshold, but I think the Bloomberg administration is in response to the culture, not something that's leading it.

As I've said before: My grandmother lives in the South. She makes Paula Deen look like a vegetarian. My grandmother has never passed up a second helping of fried chicken, pecan pie or sweet tea. Her idea of exercise is lifting the remote control to change channels when the Lawrence Welk reruns are over. All five of her children were born at home. She's been a patient one time in the hospital when she had a gall bladder attack. She'll be 96 in July. It's all in the genes that you inherit.

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I think stating as fact that it's all in the jeans is as silly as a mayor thinking he's going to keep people from guzzling too much soda.
That sounds more like a reason that some overeat, smoke and drink sugary drinks to the point of making themselves ill.

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Eating as opposed to not eating?

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In my opinion, stress plays more of a role in poor health than diet does. Many people who are stressed out turn to food to comfort them. Making people miserable where food is concerned (ie food bans) is not the answer. Get to the root of why people are so stressed out and you will have more healthy people.

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"They can also buy a slice of whole wheat crust pizza topped with vegetables and a water for the same or less."

Lol. I don't think there is a whole wheat pizza within in miles of the school where I work.

I get your drift but don't agree with it. After working here for 9 plus years I know what the reality is.
The whole "they don't have to sweeten their tea" made me laugh too. The places around here don't give that option. They make one big ole batch of sweet tea and dole it out in giant Tupperware like containers for 50 cents. It costs less than a bottle of water.

'They can also buy a slice of whole wheat crust pizza topped with vegetables and a water for the same or less.'

Yes...but are those choices particularly accessible in the more underserved urban areas? It's not just about price, it's about access.

I do, however, agree with you that healthy eating doesn't have to be particularly more expensive...especially if you're cooking for yourself.