Congress considering soda tax

[QUOTE="TBoogy"]

[QUOTE="XD4NTESINF3RNOX"]

WTF how does saying that have to do with southerners that really doesn't make any sense what a pathetic attempt.....:roll:

XD4NTESINF3RNOX

Only making note that I usually hear southerners go into the whole "This is Americuh!" thing. I am sure others use the term as well, but southerners is what first comes to my mind.

wow you just made yourself look like a complete **** I'm southern and I don't talk like that...God i hate ignorant people such as yourselves.....I would probably have punched you right now...

Flying off the handle and letting your emotions get the best of you is not smart. And in the case of punching me, could get you a near death experience. ;)

But anyway, I did not say all southerners talk like that. I said all people I have seen use that term are southern. There is a difference. And by the way, my whole family is in Mississippi and I was raised there as much as my home state of Missouri (which is pretty country in and of itself). I have no ill will toward the south, and try to go back as often as possible.

[QUOTE="XD4NTESINF3RNOX"]

[QUOTE="TBoogy"]

Only making note that I usually hear southerners go into the whole "This is Americuh!" thing. I am sure others use the term as well, but southerners is what first comes to my mind.

TBoogy

wow you just made yourself look like a complete **** I'm southern and I don't talk like that...God i hate ignorant people such as yourselves.....I would probably have punched you right now...

Flying off the handle and letting your emotions get the best of you is not smart. And in the case of punching me, could get you a near death experience. ;)

But anyway, I did not say all southerners talk like that. I said all people I have seen use that term are southern. And by the way, my whole family is in Mississippi and I was raised there as much as my home state of Missouri (which is pretty country in and of itself). I have no ill will toward the south, and try to go back as often as possible.

you just did in your post.....

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[QUOTE="TBoogy"]

Good point.

When you hear that, do you hear it with an extreme southern drawl like I do?

TBoogy

WTF how does saying that have to do with southerners that really doesn't make any sense what a pathetic attempt.....:roll:

Only making note that I usually hear southerners go into the whole "This is Americuh!" thing. I am sure others use the term as well, but southerners is what first comes to my mind.

This Is America!!!!!!!!

OMG THIS ISN"T EVEN A BIG DEAL. Nobody understands how the tax ACTUALLY works!

LINK WATCH THIS. Steven Colbert will explain why your all being crazy.

http://www.colbertnation.com/the-colbert-report-videos/227615/may-13-2009/stephen-s-coke-party-protest

(skip to 2:05)

Basicilly the tax is only about 5 FREAKIN CENTS. Soda costs TWO CENTS to make and the companies themselves overcharge and your complaning about this?

[QUOTE="TBoogy"]

[QUOTE="XD4NTESINF3RNOX"]

wow you just made yourself look like a complete **** I'm southern and I don't talk like that...God i hate ignorant people such as yourselves.....I would probably have punched you right now...

Flying off the handle and letting your emotions get the best of you is not smart. And in the case of punching me, could get you a near death experience. ;)

But anyway, I did not say all southerners talk like that. I said all people I have seen use that term are southern. And by the way, my whole family is in Mississippi and I was raised there as much as my home state of Missouri (which is pretty country in and of itself). I have no ill will toward the south, and try to go back as often as possible.

XD4NTESINF3RNOX

you just did in your post.....

Read what I said again, slowly. Here let me help....

I said "I did not say ALL southerners talk like that, I said all the people I have heardUSE that phrase have been southern".

All southerns would be millions of people. All people I have heard use that phrase (even if all of them are from the south) would be dozens. Understand?

[QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]

[QUOTE="fidosim"] I'm referring to that old tired Republican "me first" philosophy, and Bush/McCain economics.fidosim

Umm, I'm still failing to see the relation of this to the posts you quoted... :?

It's not a matter of that, and I do agree with you. But, referring to a president, candidate, etc. as "unamerican" is really where I draw the line. If you have an issue with someone's policies, offer an actual criticism. Don't call them "unamerican."

[QUOTE="TBoogy"]

[QUOTE="XD4NTESINF3RNOX"]

WTF how does saying that have to do with southerners that really doesn't make any sense what a pathetic attempt.....:roll:

chessmaster1989

Only making note that I usually hear southerners go into the whole "This is Americuh!" thing. I am sure others use the term as well, but southerners is what first comes to my mind.

This Is America!!!!!!!!

LOL. Funny, but why is he kicking Will Smith? What did the fresh prince ever do?!?

:)

[QUOTE="chessmaster1989"]

[QUOTE="TBoogy"]

Only making note that I usually hear southerners go into the whole "This is Americuh!" thing. I am sure others use the term as well, but southerners is what first comes to my mind.

TBoogy

This Is America!!!!!!!!

LOL. Funny, but why is he kicking Will Smith? What did the fresh prince ever do?!?

:)

I don't know, I just thought Will Smith's expression would look so funny for the picture :lol:

[QUOTE="XD4NTESINF3RNOX"]

[QUOTE="TBoogy"]

TBoogy

you just did in your post.....

Read what I said again, slowly. Here let me help....

I said "I did not say ALL southerners talk like that, I said all the people I have heardUSE that phrase have been southern".

All southerns would be millions of people. All people I have heard use that phrase (even if all of them are from the south) would be dozens. Understand?

[QUOTE="TBoogy"]

[QUOTE="XD4NTESINF3RNOX"]

you just did in your post.....

XD4NTESINF3RNOX

Read what I said again, slowly. Here let me help....

I said "I did not say ALL southerners talk like that, I said all the people I have heardUSE that phrase have been southern".

All southerns would be millions of people. All people I have heard use that phrase (even if all of them are from the south) would be dozens. Understand?

LOL. Realized you lost huh? I edited my post because my comment was listed under your name. I did not change a word, and both versions are on this page. NO hard feelings though, even if you think I am "trash".

Did anyone read my post? Basicilly this soda tax isn't even a big deal because its only a few cents (OMG FACISM!)

Soda costs around a few cents to make and its grossly overcharged as is. This isn't the same as say charging a few dollars more for each 12 pack or 2 Liter

Its a few cents! Its bad for you as well. This in my opinion isn't any worse than say a cigarette tax.

[QUOTE="XD4NTESINF3RNOX"][QUOTE="TBoogy"]

Read what I said again, slowly. Here let me help....

I said "I did not say ALL southerners talk like that, I said all the people I have heardUSE that phrase have been southern".

All southerns would be millions of people. All people I have heard use that phrase (even if all of them are from the south) would be dozens. Understand?

TBoogy

LOL. Realized you lost huh? I edited my post because my comment was listed under your name. I did not change a word, and both versions are on this page. NO hard feelings though, even if you think I am "trash".

how did i lose it's right there in your post the one that you didn't edit... you never said anything about not all southerners and you even said that's what first comes to mind i think you might need to re-read your post there buddy....

Did anyone read my post? Basicilly this soda tax isn't even a big deal because its only a few cents (OMG FACISM!)

Soda costs around a few cents to make and its grossly overcharged as is. This isn't the same as say charging a few dollars more for each 12 pack or 2 Liter

Its a few cents! Its bad for you as well. This in my opinion isn't any worse than say a cigarette tax.

IndigoSunrise

I read it, and agree completely.

[QUOTE="IndigoSunrise"]

Did anyone read my post? Basicilly this soda tax isn't even a big deal because its only a few cents (OMG FACISM!)

Soda costs around a few cents to make and its grossly overcharged as is. This isn't the same as say charging a few dollars more for each 12 pack or 2 Liter

Its a few cents! Its bad for you as well. This in my opinion isn't any worse than say a cigarette tax.

TBoogy

I read it, and agree completely.

Another point to be raised is that this isn't even the same as a "sin" tax which is designed to lower consumption. This isn't an attempt to stop consumption of soda because otherwise it would be MUCH higher. This is a marginal tax designed to counter some of the negative side effects soda has on society. Sounds pefectly fair to me.

[QUOTE="TBoogy"]

[QUOTE="XD4NTESINF3RNOX"] umm that's because you edited your own post to make you look good but whatever I'm done with ignorant trash like you mod me if you will... XD4NTESINF3RNOX

LOL. Realized you lost huh? I edited my post because my comment was listed under your name. I did not change a word, and both versions are on this page. NO hard feelings though, even if you think I am "trash".

how did i lose it's right there in your post the one that you didn't edit... you never said anything about not all southerners and you even said that's what first comes to mind i think you might need to re-read your post there buddy....

I just re-read it. I did not say "not all southerners". I also did not say "all southerners".

What I DID say is that "I am sure others use the term as well" but that "southerners is what comes to mind when I hear it".

So, can we be done with this now? As much as I want to fight over something , this is not it...

(funny thing, a couple of hours ago I was teased for sounding country. I am in Chicago and they think I sound country. Don't take it all so seriously.)

[QUOTE="IndigoSunrise"]

Did anyone read my post? Basicilly this soda tax isn't even a big deal because its only a few cents (OMG FACISM!)

Soda costs around a few cents to make and its grossly overcharged as is. This isn't the same as say charging a few dollars more for each 12 pack or 2 Liter

Its a few cents! Its bad for you as well. This in my opinion isn't any worse than say a cigarette tax.

TBoogy

I read it, and agree completely.

I really dislike the idea that paying fair taxes to help those in this country who need it is "socialism" and "unamerican" Aparently the only way to take back america is to create a unregulated super capitalistic free market hell hole where litting someone die is okay because "i had no obligation to help them"

If paying fair taxes to pay for somebodies health dues or welfareis "unamerican" then call me a traitor and hand me a flag to burn.

[QUOTE="TBoogy"]

[QUOTE="IndigoSunrise"]

Did anyone read my post? Basicilly this soda tax isn't even a big deal because its only a few cents (OMG FACISM!)

Soda costs around a few cents to make and its grossly overcharged as is. This isn't the same as say charging a few dollars more for each 12 pack or 2 Liter

Its a few cents! Its bad for you as well. This in my opinion isn't any worse than say a cigarette tax.

IndigoSunrise

I read it, and agree completely.

Another point to be raised is that this isn't even the same as a "sin" tax which is designed to lower consumption. This isn't an attempt to stop consumption of soda because otherwise it would be MUCH higher. This is a marginal tax designed to counter some of the negative side effects soda has on society. Sounds pefectly fair to me.

AWww, why did you edit?!?

I wanted to make a joke about the "sparing me eternal damnation" or whatever you said.

Well anyway, I consider myself lucky! ;)

[QUOTE="IndigoSunrise"]

[QUOTE="TBoogy"]

I read it, and agree completely.

TBoogy

Another point to be raised is that this isn't even the same as a "sin" tax which is designed to lower consumption. This isn't an attempt to stop consumption of soda because otherwise it would be MUCH higher. This is a marginal tax designed to counter some of the negative side effects soda has on society. Sounds pefectly fair to me.

AWww, why did you edit?!?

I wanted to make a joke about the "sparing me eternal damnation" or whatever you said.

Well anyway, I consider myself lucky! ;)

Its my rampart Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. It makes me change things. I had to change that because the crazy side of me considered it to be "too aggressive" see how messed up I am?

I edited most of my messages alot even going so far as to erase whole paragraphs because "there was something wrong with the way it was spaced" or some other random crap.

[QUOTE="XD4NTESINF3RNOX"]

[QUOTE="TBoogy"]

LOL. Realized you lost huh? I edited my post because my comment was listed under your name. I did not change a word, and both versions are on this page. NO hard feelings though, even if you think I am "trash".

TBoogy

how did i lose it's right there in your post the one that you didn't edit... you never said anything about not all southerners and you even said that's what first comes to mind i think you might need to re-read your post there buddy....

I just re-read it. I did not say "not all southerners". I also did not say "all southerners".

What I DID say is that "I am sure others use the term as well" but that "southerners is what comes to mind when I hear it".

So, can we be done with this now? As much as I want to fight over something , this is not it...

(funny thing, a couple of hours ago I was teased for sounding country. I am in Chicago and they think I sound country. Don't take it all so seriously.)

Lol a few countries do this already, France for example taxes heavily on "Junk Food" which is a good idea to be honest as its unhealthy and at the same time theres a lower tax on healthy foods.

Britain doesnt use it but in a way the governments only looking out for your own health, and it doesnt make things noticably more expensive, its a way of trying to make you eat more healthily.

[QUOTE="-Sun_Tzu-"][QUOTE="Pirate700"] Yeah he cut taxes for people who already weren't paying any. Jacobistheman

Yeah, great idea. Lets tax soda because we think people drink too much of it. Thanks for dictating how I live my life even more. Next up would be fast food and red meat. This sounds like something California would do... oh wait, look who is the Speaker of the House (I doubt this crap would pass anyways).cametall

they are sneaking in a tax on Baking Soda. what the heck are you peolpe talking about.:lol:

consumables taxation = communism AND socialism? You guys are hurting my brain.

That would mean more water and juice for me.

I don't even know what to think about this other than...come on, really?

Mr_Oblivio

Obama has his eyes on the greater good with this one.

Soda leads to broken homes, potholes, and drug cheats.

If the US was a more naturally healthy nation, you wouldn't be getting so many cheating baseball players and sprinters rising to the top. At the very least, you could have, say, 30% more competition in sports and therefore more naturally able sportspeople. Some would say that it can go the other way with extra competition -in cycling, for example. But the healthiest nations often take pride in sporting integrity and have less cheats -Sweden and Denmark for example, even Germany. In the US success is best, how you get there doesn't matter as much unfortunately.

Obama for a second term, and taxed soda for all.