The politics of Fat

[sabang]

Now I guess this is a somewhat flippant Issues thread, but nevertheless I find it quite startling -

There is a substantial, if imperfect, correlation between a map of the obese and overweight in the United States and maps of polling for the presidential race on websites such as RealClear Politics.

Of the 10 fattest states, nine show strong support for the Republican nominee, John McCain, with only Michigan - once considered a battleground state, but recently abandoned by McCain's campaign - as the exception.

Of the 10 least obese and overweight states, eight support the Democratic nominee, Barack Obama, although Colorado, where Obama is ahead by four points, is still considered a toss-up. The exceptions are the conservative mountain states of Utah and Montana.

The bigger picture reinforces this story. In the heaviest half of the 50 states, polls in 68 per cent show support for McCain. Of the lightest half of the states, plus the District of Columbia, 84 per cent are for Obama...


It is shocking to consider that in Mississippi, the "biggest" state in the nation, 32.6 per cent of people are obese, and if you add in those who are overweight, the figure is 68.1 per cent. Ten per cent of the population has diabetes and 33 per cent has high blood pressure.
Even in Colorado, the state with the lowest obesity rate in the nation, more than half the population is either obese or overweight. The figures are getting worse, not better.

The weight is behind McCain, but Obama has the votes - Opinion - smh.com.au

There is a distinct correlation between Republicanism and obesity in the US. I wonder why?

[Jesus Jones]

Being overweight is great news for the neocons. Shorter life expectancy, slow the population growth down. The UK is even making sterilazation look cool for young girls.

Fook the politicians, and as for the overweight and obese, your not looked down upon by these criminals, your greatly appreciated.

[foreigner]

there is a positive correlation between obesity & republican states:

the fatter a states population the more likely it to be republican.
http://calorielab.com/news/2008/07/0...t-states-2008/

does obesity cause republicanism?
or does republicanism cause obesity?

there is direct correlation between smoking rates & republicanism
http://www.in.gov/itpc/files/Smoking...ystate2006.pdf

cancer & coronary heart disease may be the planets savior.


thank you jesus!

[Camel Toe]

True, seen it with my on eyes. Not just by state but in small Repub towns too. Maybe they have higher incomes, less active.

[foreigner]

True, seen it with my on eyes. Not just by state but in small Repub towns too. Maybe they have higher incomes, less active.

University of Florida researchers have discovered a link between morbid obesity in toddlers and lower IQ scores, cognitive delays
Study Shows Link Between Morbid Obesity, Low IQ In Toddlers

The new five-year study of more than 2,200 adults claims to have found a link between obesity and the decline in a person's cognitive function
The greater your weight, the lower your IQ, say scientists - Telegraph

the effect of smoking on memory, problem-solving, and IQ was most pronounced among those men who had smoked for many years
FOXNews.com - Smoking Linked to Lower IQ, Diminished Thinking - Health News | Current Health News | Medical News

[Mr Earl]

there is a positive correlation between obesity & republican states:

I think a bit more data is necessary to support this conclusion.

The article itself makes no such claim.
Poverty and obesity have a closer correlation.

The only point you seem to be making crystal clear is that you hate republicans and look for any scraps of info on the net to support your narrow mindedness.

[Jet Gorgon]

^ My neighbour is a libbie/socialist. She's about 5' and weighs about 220lbs. I should tell her she's in the wrong party.

[sabang]

I think a bit more data is necessary to support this conclusion.

I merged this thread with an older one 'The politics of Fat'.

The correlation is actually quite remarkable, if you check out the OP above- 9 out of the 10 fattest states are republican. Eight out of ten of the least obese states are democrat.

The weight is behind McCain, but Obama has the votes - Opinion - smh.com.au

[S Landreth]

It’s corny but this is the first thing that came to mind of while reading the thread,………

Will someone tell me that I am a light weight, cause I’m liberal?

[foreigner]

^ My neighbour is a libbie/socialist. She's about 5' and weighs about 220lbs. I should tell her she's in the wrong party.

blue cross wants to do IQ tests before 'fatty surgery' .. = are you smart enough to be healthy.

& there are republicans with 'fros.
& there might even be a fox noise person who is not retarded

[foreigner]

Now I guess this is a somewhat flippant Issues thread, but nevertheless I find it quite startling -

There is a substantial, if imperfect, correlation between a map of the obese and overweight in the United States and maps of polling for the presidential race on websites such as RealClear Politics.

Of the 10 fattest states, nine show strong support for the Republican nominee, John McCain, with only Michigan - once considered a battleground state, but recently abandoned by McCain's campaign - as the exception.

Of the 10 least obese and overweight states, eight support the Democratic nominee, Barack Obama, although Colorado, where Obama is ahead by four points, is still considered a toss-up. The exceptions are the conservative mountain states of Utah and Montana.

The bigger picture reinforces this story. In the heaviest half of the 50 states, polls in 68 per cent show support for McCain. Of the lightest half of the states, plus the District of Columbia, 84 per cent are for Obama...


It is shocking to consider that in Mississippi, the "biggest" state in the nation, 32.6 per cent of people are obese, and if you add in those who are overweight, the figure is 68.1 per cent. Ten per cent of the population has diabetes and 33 per cent has high blood pressure.
Even in Colorado, the state with the lowest obesity rate in the nation, more than half the population is either obese or overweight. The figures are getting worse, not better.

The weight is behind McCain, but Obama has the votes - Opinion - smh.com.au

There is a distinct correlation between Republicanism and obesity in the US. I wonder why?

the GOP's addiction correlation is even more dramatic .. top 11 addiction states are red!

http://www.in.gov/itpc/files/Smokingratesbystate2006.pdf