Brees to be in a commercial with Obama

neugey · 11-19-2009, 02:15 PM

I just question the effectiveness of fighting any kind of obesity on Thanksgiving

Danno · 11-19-2009, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by xan

You want Mr. Obama to stop spending time on free public service announcements trying to convince people to be healthy, which would reduce taxes and the federal deficit?

You must be against reason and the NFL.

If your stupid enough not to think obesity is bad, you got way more problems than just an obese kid.

And spending taxpayer dollars on stupid people and stupid campaigns telling people that fat is bad is not the way to reduce taxes and the deficit.

Whats next, a multi-million dollar campaign telling folks don't run out in front of moving busses?

You must be a liberal.

The way to reuce taxes is by "REDUCING TAXES"

The way to shrink the deficit is to "ELIMINATE BIG GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS"

Reminding people that fat kids aren't good is meaningless.

exile · 11-19-2009, 02:25 PM

I think that it would be fair to have Hollis Thomas and Michael Moore do a follow up commercial about the benefits of obesity.

xan · 11-19-2009, 02:49 PM

I'm not ever going to suggest that I'm an expert, though I do know more than most on economic policy, healthcare policy and tax policy, but Americans actually DO need to be told that obesity is bad, because nearly 30% of our population is, by recognized guidelines, obese. The NFL requires people to be inactive in order to participate in their entertainmnet. It is doubly harmful in that most games are produced during peak exercise time for children - on weekends, during the day, in the fall when the weather for outdoor exercise is at its optimum.

As an economist, we never forget the axiom that people are generally stupid and forgetful. Danno, double down on that.

If by liberal, you mean conscious of the greater good, like Jefferson, Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt (Teddy and Frank) and Eisenhower, then I accept your epithet, spat out as it was. I'm sure you will use that term to berate Mr. Brees for participating in such a wasteful and self-promoting program with the leader of the free world.

For a list of what "Big Government Programs" our Federal, State and Local governments spend tax dollars on, follow this link

Federal Spending, State and Local Public Spending for 2009 - Charts

If you can find money that is truly wasteful in there, contact your representative.

aquaboogie · 11-19-2009, 03:30 PM

Out of nearly 2000 players on NFL rosters, We should be honored as Saints fans that one of 3 selected comes from our team.

Danno · 11-19-2009, 04:14 PM

Originally Posted by aquaboogie

Out of nearly 2000 players on NFL rosters, We should be honored as Saints fans that one of 3 selected comes from our team.

Not if it involves a photo op with a Marxist.

Dasidreidia · 11-19-2009, 04:19 PM

Drew gets to be in a commercial with the President of the United States. Let me say that again. The President of the United States. And it's for a good cause. Let's not forget that NFL Play 60 and Keep Gym in School are already in place. This is merely an extension of the NFL's already established program. Regardless of your opinion of Obama, you have to respect this venture.

voodooido · 11-19-2009, 04:38 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Wow, I wonder how much tax dollars are being used to tell parents that childhood obesity isn't good.

Wow, just wow. Ridiculous.

Here's a thought Obama, how about you stop spending my money on this type of useless crap.

This is only his first year! He has not begun to spend.Obama =

I miss

!!!!!!! But atlest the saints are winning!

aquaboogie · 11-19-2009, 05:15 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Not if it involves a photo op with a Marxist.

Then Just admit that you are anti- Obama and not against the Public service announcement.

Danno · 11-19-2009, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by aquaboogie

Then Just admit that you are anti- Obama and not against the Public service announcement.

I'm both, and damn proud of it.

11-19-2009, 02:15 PM	#11
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,671 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Brees to be in a commercial with Obama I just question the effectiveness of fighting any kind of obesity on Thanksgiving

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,713	Re: Brees to be in a commercial with Obama Originally Posted by xan You want Mr. Obama to stop spending time on free public service announcements trying to convince people to be healthy, which would reduce taxes and the federal deficit? You must be against reason and the NFL. If your stupid enough not to think obesity is bad, you got way more problems than just an obese kid. And spending taxpayer dollars on stupid people and stupid campaigns telling people that fat is bad is not the way to reduce taxes and the deficit. Whats next, a multi-million dollar campaign telling folks don't run out in front of moving busses? You must be a liberal. The way to reuce taxes is by "REDUCING TAXES" The way to shrink the deficit is to "ELIMINATE BIG GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS" Reminding people that fat kids aren't good is meaningless.
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exile Cake or Death? Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,608	Re: Brees to be in a commercial with Obama I think that it would be fair to have Hollis Thomas and Michael Moore do a follow up commercial about the benefits of obesity.
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xan Professor Crab and Site Donor 2014 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Princeton Posts: 3,368 Blog Entries: 34	Re: Brees to be in a commercial with Obama I'm not ever going to suggest that I'm an expert, though I do know more than most on economic policy, healthcare policy and tax policy, but Americans actually DO need to be told that obesity is bad, because nearly 30% of our population is, by recognized guidelines, obese. The NFL requires people to be inactive in order to participate in their entertainmnet. It is doubly harmful in that most games are produced during peak exercise time for children - on weekends, during the day, in the fall when the weather for outdoor exercise is at its optimum. As an economist, we never forget the axiom that people are generally stupid and forgetful. Danno, double down on that. If by liberal, you mean conscious of the greater good, like Jefferson, Washington, Lincoln, Roosevelt (Teddy and Frank) and Eisenhower, then I accept your epithet, spat out as it was. I'm sure you will use that term to berate Mr. Brees for participating in such a wasteful and self-promoting program with the leader of the free world. For a list of what "Big Government Programs" our Federal, State and Local governments spend tax dollars on, follow this link Federal Spending, State and Local Public Spending for 2009 - Charts If you can find money that is truly wasteful in there, contact your representative.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,713	Re: Brees to be in a commercial with Obama Originally Posted by aquaboogie Out of nearly 2000 players on NFL rosters, We should be honored as Saints fans that one of 3 selected comes from our team. Not if it involves a photo op with a Marxist.

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Dasidreidia 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte (Kill me), but born in Gretna. Posts: 721	Re: Brees to be in a commercial with Obama Drew gets to be in a commercial with the President of the United States. Let me say that again. The President of the United States. And it's for a good cause. Let's not forget that NFL Play 60 and Keep Gym in School are already in place. This is merely an extension of the NFL's already established program. Regardless of your opinion of Obama, you have to respect this venture.

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voodooido 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 2,761	Re: Brees to be in a commercial with Obama Originally Posted by Danno Wow, I wonder how much tax dollars are being used to tell parents that childhood obesity isn't good. Wow, just wow. Ridiculous. Here's a thought Obama, how about you stop spending my money on this type of useless crap. This is only his first year! He has not begun to spend.Obama = I miss !!!!!!! But atlest the saints are winning!
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aquaboogie 100th Post Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 196	Re: Brees to be in a commercial with Obama Originally Posted by Danno Not if it involves a photo op with a Marxist. Then Just admit that you are anti- Obama and not against the Public service announcement.
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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,713	Re: Brees to be in a commercial with Obama Originally Posted by aquaboogie Then Just admit that you are anti- Obama and not against the Public service announcement. I'm both, and damn proud of it.