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Retired Generals Say Kids Today Are Too Fat To Fight
2015 May 1, 11:59am 6,132 views 16 comments
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MisdemeanorRebel
2015 May 1, 12:00pm
Get rid of buses for those who live within a few miles of school. Problem solved.
If kids 50 years ago, when the crime rate was similar, could walk to school, so can kids today.
How many Generals are too fat to fight & never had to fight next to fellow soldiers? Fuck that fancy uniform with all the crap on the shoulders.
FortWayne
2015 May 1, 3:32pm
Get rid of buses for those who live within a few miles of school. Problem solved.
If kids 50 years ago, when the crime rate was similar, could walk to school, so can kids today.
Amen
HydroCabron
2015 May 1, 8:16pm
That's a Dylan lyric right there, if I ever heard one.
Isn't this fat shaming, which leads to Obamacare?
Or is it okay because the generals aren't liberal?
Strategist
2015 May 1, 9:59pm
The group’s new mission report, titled “Too Fat, Frail and Out-of-Breath to Fight,†highlights health problems active military members face, such as respiratory problems and weak bones.
Just try taking away the burgers from some kids and you will discover their fighting abilities real quick.
Vicente
2015 May 1, 10:44pm
Downsize the War Machine by 90% then they'll be able to pick & choose the small amount of grist needed for the mill.
Tenpoundbass
2015 May 2, 9:28am
Isn't this fat shaming, which leads to Obamacare?
NO this is the too damned Old bitching about the too damned fat.
While those that are fit to do anything. Just want to chill.
The old and fat shall inherit the earth, and an old scrap book with a lot of handsome selfies.
Dan8267
2015 May 2, 11:59am
He's just not recruiting the right ones.
I think the white one is CIC.
komputodo
2015 May 2, 1:43pm
I think the white one is CIC.
Which one is the white one? I'm a liberal. I don't see colors.
Surprising?......Hmmm not!
Was reading an article recently about our hunter gather ancestors of about 200,000 yrs. ago. (oops forgot most Americans believe the Earth is 6000 yrs. old and we were created magic) In any case, in that time frame average person would have had the fitness of pro-athletes.
casandra
2015 May 11, 5:55pm
he also knows the rest of the riddle is "and too stupid" but he won't say that !!
Strategist
2015 May 11, 7:23pm
Surprising?......Hmmm not!
Was reading an article recently about our hunter gather ancestors of about 200,000 yrs. ago. (oops forgot most Americans believe the Earth is 6000 yrs. old and we were created magic) In any case, in that time frame average person would have had the fitness of pro-athletes.
What a difference 200K years makes.
At that time it could take them days to hunt down some meat, and they would have to carry it back to feed their families. Now they don't even need to get out of their air-conditioned comfort while going through a drive thru and ordering any animal you want to eat. If that is too much effort, you can stay on the couch and just order a pizza with any variety of animals your heart desires. No wonder the average life span was just 25 years, just a few hundred years ago.
We work less and less, get fatter and fatter, and complain more and more.
One day technology will destroy us. :(
http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2015/04/30/retired-generals-say-kids-today-are-too-fat-to-fight/
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Some former top-ranked military officials say prioritizing gym class and healthier school meals are a matter of national security.
A group of retired generals from Minnesota say 69 percent of the young adults in our state cannot serve in the military due to poor health.
Their organization, called “Mission: Readiness,” is encouraging changes so more people can enlist.
They include encouraging walking and biking, promoting fitness and academic achievement, and providing healthy school meals.
“Walking and biking, it's good exercise,” said retired Brig. Gen. Dennis W. Schulstad at a press conference on Thursay. “Experts are recommending that all children should have a minimum of one hour of vigorous walking or biking, or physical activity, every day.”
The group's new mission report, titled “Too Fat, Frail and Out-of-Breath to Fight,” highlights health problems active military members face, such as respiratory problems and weak bones.
It also applauds Minnesota for encouraging activity, expanding the state's bike trail systems and updating nutrition standards at schools.