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ucrdem

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56. On top of that, childhood obesity rates have fallen between 2008 and 2011

Reply to freshwest (Original post)

Tue Aug 13, 2013, 10:04 PM

Aug 2013

in 19 states, according to the CDC:

Nineteen of the states and the U.S. Virgin Islands saw a small but significant decline in preschoolers' obesity rates between 2008 and 2011, according to the CDC.

http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2013/08/06/signs-of-progress-in-childhood-obesity-fight/

Thanks, Obamas!

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I Blame Obama! A Poll for Members of the BOG. [View all] freshwest Aug 2013 OP

The bolded text is really funny, in my opinion. nt ZombieHorde Aug 2013 #1

Thank you, kind sir. Or lady. Or cat. Or zombie. Or all of those. freshwest Aug 2013 #19

Just had too Politicalboi Aug 2013 #2

Kudos on the coconut milk comment. giftedgirl77 Aug 2013 #3

I love coconut milk myself! OREOs not so much, they don't agree with my digestion. freshwest Aug 2013 #5

Yeah, that was funny.. lol I'm on Cha Aug 2013 #6

I blame Obama for a lot of things too, fresh.. and one of them is.. Cha Aug 2013 #4

Indeed! On October 1st, tens of millions of Americans will get the chance for affordable healthcare. freshwest Aug 2013 #7

Amen sistah.. Cha Aug 2013 #8

:) BlancheSplanchnik Aug 2013 #9

Hey ya! Hope things are going well for you. freshwest Aug 2013 #14

I'm one of them! greatauntoftriplets Aug 2013 #10

Good for you, and so many others! And pre-existing conditions are part of life. Denying was wrong. freshwest Aug 2013 #11

Thanks, freshwest. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2013 #12

That's what I'm being told now, too, I just can't believe it. I never did before. freshwest Aug 2013 #13

It's great, isn't it? greatauntoftriplets Aug 2013 #15

And I'm very grateful. I supported it when I thought I wouldn't be helped, for the future of others. freshwest Aug 2013 #16

Oh what wonderful news for you, freshwest! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #52

Well there is that whole "why can't you be as good a husband/father" look I get whenever grantcart Aug 2013 #17

Also, you must prove that you can body surf just as well. Sorry: freshwest Aug 2013 #18

Arrrh, do I love that photo. I have it on a coffee mug, I love it so much. Hekate Aug 2013 #45

Where'd you get the mug? I'd love one like that. Obamanista freshwest reporting here! freshwest Aug 2013 #47

It says Hawaiian Style, and I got it on Cafe Press.com... Hekate Aug 2013 #49

Be more Cha Aug 2013 #20

In pictures~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #22

Thanks for that one! PBO is aware and grateful of those around him. Look at that Marine smiling. freshwest Aug 2013 #23

I love the smile on the marines face! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #25

That is like the greatest medley of pics. she! Cha Aug 2013 #31

Smiles are so good Cha! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #32

This is great to come home to~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #21

Making me grin, cry and laugh all in the same post. Now get some rest! We'll take care of the DU! freshwest Aug 2013 #24

Glad I could do that for you~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #27

That looks like a Norman Rockwell moment there. freshwest Aug 2013 #28

People know Obama Cares: freshwest Aug 2013 #50

Obama Cares sheshe2 Aug 2013 #51

I battle with Chihauhau syndrome myself, not President Obama orpupilofnature57 Aug 2013 #26

Michelle for those who want her to... freshwest Aug 2013 #29

That is a breathtaking bit of wish-fulfillment photoshop worthy of a round of applause Hekate Aug 2013 #46

It definitely pulls it all together. I love that look. I've wanted to give that one so many times! freshwest Aug 2013 #48

Thanks Obama! bravenak Aug 2013 #30

Thank you, bravenak. Come by and see us more often! freshwest Aug 2013 #39

You have a nice place here. bravenak Aug 2013 #42

What the hell is wrong with your apostrophe key??? /'/'/'/'/'/'/'/'/'/' ??? Common Sense Party Aug 2013 #33

It's something that occurs with Polls, not anywhere else. freshwest Aug 2013 #34

I blame Obama for forward slashes /// Politicub Aug 2013 #36

Yes, one would have to braindead to vote for him. Don't do it, look away, quick! freshwest Aug 2013 #37

Where the hell are your manners? All you need to know is that Cha Aug 2013 #40

Yes, he littered on the thread. Didn't rec or answer the poll, either. EPIC FAIL. freshwest Aug 2013 #43

Awesome Gene Wilder grahpic, fresh! Cha Aug 2013 #44

How dare he! I blame Obama Politicub Aug 2013 #35

Yes, indeed, the absolute nerve of *that man*! freshwest Aug 2013 #38

Not only do you not f- with Smedley, but you never Politicub Aug 2013 #41

I voted -not sure if I can be considered a member of the BOG, though Grateful for Hope Aug 2013 #53

Thanks! Welcome to the BOG! freshwest Aug 2013 #54

BOG! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #57

Sounds like me! mimi85 Aug 2013 #55

On top of that, childhood obesity rates have fallen between 2008 and 2011 ucrdem Aug 2013 #56

I think JustAnotherGen Aug 2013 #58