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04/12/2004 Archived Entry: "The White House should take these words to heart."
The White House should take these words to heart.
This was actually uttered by a Republican on the House floor this morning.
"We've got to get back to those old-fashioned principles of personal responsibility, of common sense, and get away from this new culture where everybody plays the victim and blames other people for their problems."
Of course, they were talking about limiting lawsuit liabiliy for fast-food chains. As far as the fiasco in Iraq is concerned, it's still Clinton's fault.
Replies: 7 people speak up
I get it. Personal responsibilty of the victim for injuries caused by the one seeking immunity. Up is down.
JC
Posted by JC @ 04/12/2004 02:51 PM NY
huh?
Like no one knew that overindulging in fatty, mass produced food was bad for you? We need the government to tell us that grease and fat laden food is not healthy and we should not stuff it down our gullets? And, if we are that stupid... someone else should pay for it?
-K
Posted by K @ 04/12/2004 05:54 PM NY
Well first we hook them young with playgrounds and Happy Meals. Then we advertise the hell out of the fun and flavor of eating stuff that may be unhealthy. Then we deny any responsibilty and pass the profits on to the shareholders. Thank god Republicans will protect our dividends.
JC
Posted by JC @ 04/12/2004 08:37 PM NY
Weird. I always figured that taking care of kids was up to the parents, not up to an ad agency. Silly me -I must have been deprived of all that wonder that is Mc Donalds. I must have missed all the advertising... Oh! That's right, now I remember! I also seem to be one of the very few whose tv has an "off" button. Maybe we should sue the tv stations, too... like that guy who got free cable for nine months.
-K
Posted by K @ 04/12/2004 09:26 PM NY
Okay, even if my parents screwed up, they didn't make any money off it - they were simply doing what they could. But somebody did make LOTS of money off it all. Seems to me this ought to be part of the cost of doing business. If you're going to make money selling (and promoting, esp. to kids) burgers or unhealthy food, you ought to pay the FULL cost. And not look to Congress to take you off the hook.
JC
Posted by JC @ 04/12/2004 10:08 PM NY
I'm sure all you "personal responsibility" freaks maintain, at your own expense, a full testing lab to analyse prescriptions, test the load ratings on your tires, check food for pesticide and chemical residue.
You filter all the air and water coming into your house, and never leave except in an armored car, with an armored escort.
And you personally check the background of every person who comes into contact with your kids.
What a bunch of tools. Corporate CEOs thank God every day for fools like you.
Why do you care more about their profits than your own health, safety, or your own kids?
Maybe the CEOs will pat you on the head and tell you what a responsible guy you are. Just before they poison your kids.
Posted by Mooser @ 04/12/2004 10:20 PM NY
I always thought it bizarre that those who argue "personal responsibilty" are the same ones who are looking for (Republican) Congressional immunity and looking to duck their own "personal responsibilty." So the victim or injured person ends up paying. And those making the profits are home free.
Unless you are making the profits and have no soul, how can anyone argue on behalf of those seeking legal immunity?
JC
Posted by JC @ 04/12/2004 10:39 PM NY
