AJ McCarron to run for Lt. Governor

[92tide]

From Wikipedia:
"McCarron registered to vote for the first time three days before announcing his candidacy. In a statement to the Alabama Daily News, his campaign stated that he had been, "inspired to run by the assassination last month of Charlie Kirk.""

He never bothered to vote before running for the office. Wow

a true outsider

 

[92tide]

Not necessarily.
For example, a company executive would be qualified to run for a governor or lieutenant governor.
Our new city mayor has an extensive business, school board, etc. experience, while it is her first time being elected into an office.
What experience does he has besides playing football?

i think he has a degree in p.e.

 

[some_al_fan]

i think he has a degree in p.e.

He is in the wrong State to use it. We are typically in the top 3 fattest in the nation

 

[CrimsonJazz]

He is in the wrong State to use it. We are typically in the top 3 fattest in the nation

True, but the obesity epidemic is a country-wide problem and is the largest driver of healthcare costs. Every time SNAP benefits enter the conversation (as it currently is due to the shutdown) some jerk in the crowd (usually me) brings up the fact that we have the fattest "poor people" in the entire world. That's just how great the U.S. is; even our poverty-stricken tend to be 50-100 pounds overweight. No wonder so many terrorist organizations want to wipe us off the map.

 

[some_al_fan]

True, but the obesity epidemic is a country-wide problem and is the largest driver of healthcare costs. Every time SNAP benefits enter the conversation (as it currently is due to the shutdown) some jerk in the crowd (usually me) brings up the fact that we have the fattest "poor people" in the entire world. That's just how great the U.S. is; even our poverty-stricken tend to be 50-100 pounds overweight. No wonder so many terrorist organizations want to wipe us off the map.

To be fair, unlike the rest of the world, it is much cheaper to be fat in the US than thin and healthy.
Our food industry has perfected the art of cheap and unhealthy “food".

 

[selmaborntidefan]

i think he has a degree in p.e.

Pulmonary emboli?????

 

[some_al_fan]

we have the fattest "poor people" in the entire world.

We are reversing the curve.
It used to be that poor people were thin and rich people were fat. You can see it in the old photos.
In our times, poor people are fat and rich people are thin.
The fattest states in the nation are also the poorest states in the nation.

 

[CrimsonJazz]

We are reversing the curve.
It used to be that poor people were thin and rich people were fat. You can see it in the old photos.
In our times, poor people are fat and rich people are thin.
The fattest states in the nation are also the poorest states in the nation.

It's no coincidence, that's for sure. Fresh produce and unprocessed meats straight from the butcher shop are among the highest-cost food items one can consume. This is why, as weird as he is, I am glad to see RFK Jr. at least attempting to do something about the problems that processed foods have created. We eat and drink things in this country that have been thoroughly outlawed in other developed countries. Most Americans are blissfully unaware of this, of course. Between high-end marketing and a bought-and-paid-for media apparatus that takes in those advertising dollars, the only way to know the truth about what we are eating is to actively seek out that information and most people are too busy making SnapFaceTok posts to bother with it.

 

[dayhiker]

Everyone that has ever run for any kind of political office the first time was "unqualified ".

But they usually don't start off with a position like Lt Gov.

 

[75thru79]

To be fair, unlike the rest of the world, it is much cheaper to be fat in the US than thin and healthy.
Our food industry has perfected the art of cheap and unhealthy “food".

With all due respect, the food industry will supply whatever the consumer demands. There is a reason McDonalds, Burger King, etc., feed so many people every day. People like the food, even though it's not necessarily the best choice for your health. Should fast food establishments play big brother and decide what Americans are allowed to eat? How does that idea square with the freedoms provided in our constitution?

I wish everyone would eat more healthy but some people just don't want to. Fatty and sugar-filled food just tastes better. It's hard to resist. Bottom line is if people want healthy food they need to demand it, make it part of the culture so people are embarrassed about being unhealthy and overweight. Not embarrassed like people making fun if them but in the sense that they are disappointed in themselves for being overweight when there is an easy solution if they really care enough about it. Everyone can lose weight if they want to. Regardless of claims about thyroid problems, insulin-resistance, if you consume more calories then you burn then you will gain weight. If nothing else works, meaning psychologically you can't push your chair away from the dinner table, then Ozempic can help. The ridiculous thing about Ozempic is that all it does is take your hunger away. Nothing else. So, if you can lose weight when Ozempic is making you not hungry why can't you just not eat without needing a drug?

 

[UAH]

True, but the obesity epidemic is a country-wide problem and is the largest driver of healthcare costs. Every time SNAP benefits enter the conversation (as it currently is due to the shutdown) some jerk in the crowd (usually me) brings up the fact that we have the fattest "poor people" in the entire world. That's just how great the U.S. is; even our poverty-stricken tend to be 50-100 pounds overweight. No wonder so many terrorist organizations want to wipe us off the map.

I see the food ads on TV particularly during football games. It is criminal not by statute but from a moral standpoint to push this stuff at the public as "food" that should be consumed.

Regarding SNAP benefits : Go shopping in any Walmart and look at what is going into carts of those individuals who in all probability have SNAP or other benefits. There is a night and day difference in the quantity and quality of food being purchased.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

But they usually don't start off with a position like Lt Gov.

no, sometimes they are reality TV personalities or married to a president

 

[dayhiker]

no, sometimes they are reality TV personalities or married to a president

Or former college football coaches.

 

[dayhiker]

Or former college football coaches.

However, I WOULD vote for CNS for any office because he would provide actual leadership.

 

[some_al_fan]

With all due respect, the food industry will supply whatever the consumer demands. There is a reason McDonalds, Burger King, etc., feed so many people every day. People like the food, even though it's not necessarily the best choice for your health. Should fast food establishments play big brother and decide what Americans are allowed to eat? How does that idea square with the freedoms provided in our constitution?

I wish everyone would eat more healthy but some people just don't want to. Fatty and sugar-filled food just tastes better. It's hard to resist. Bottom line is if people want healthy food they need to demand it, make it part of the culture so people are embarrassed about being unhealthy and overweight. Not embarrassed like people making fun if them but in the sense that they are disappointed in themselves for being overweight when there is an easy solution if they really care enough about it. Everyone can lose weight if they want to. Regardless of claims about thyroid problems, insulin-resistance, if you consume more calories then you burn then you will gain weight. If nothing else works, meaning psychologically you can't push your chair away from the dinner table, then Ozempic can help. The ridiculous thing about Ozempic is that all it does is take your hunger away. Nothing else. So, if you can lose weight when Ozempic is making you not hungry why can't you just not eat without needing a drug?

If you’d replace “food” with “drugs” in your post, then you would see the fallacy in your logic.

For example, I am only replacing “food” with “drugs”:

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People like the drugs, even though it's not necessarily the best choice for your health. Should drug establishments play big brother and decide what Americans are allowed to use? How does that idea square with the freedoms provided in our constitution?
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Why can we outlaw drugs and not outlaw corn-syrup-filled food-like products?

 

[crimsonaudio]

From Wikipedia:
"McCarron registered to vote for the first time three days before announcing his candidacy. In a statement to the Alabama Daily News, his campaign stated that he had been, "inspired to run by the assassination last month of Charlie Kirk.""

He never bothered to vote before running for the office. Wow

Not defending him, but considering McCarron's playing career meant he lived outside of Alabama until the end of 2024 he may well have been registered in other states.

 

[some_al_fan]

Not defending him, but considering McCarron's playing career meant he lived outside of Alabama until the end of 2024 he may well have been registered in other states.

Wiki does not say “registered to vote in Alabama”. It sounds like it was his first time registering to vote anywhere.

 

[CrimsonJazz]

Wiki does not say “registered to vote in Alabama”. It sounds like it was his first time registering to vote anywhere.

Yeah, but since Wiki is about as reliable as a Temu air compressor, I wouldn't read too much into that.

 

[crimsonaudio]

Wiki does not say “registered to vote in Alabama”. It sounds like it was his first time registering to vote anywhere.

I don't trust Wikipedia, but you are correct:

"McCarron’s campaign confirmed to Alabama Daily News that he had not registered before in Alabama or in the other states where he lived during his NFL career."

Former Alabama QB who is new to politics is also new to voting: The ‘ultimate outsider candidate’

He announced last week he was running for lieutenant governor.

www.al.com

 

[bamacpa]

I don't trust Wikipedia, but you are correct:

"McCarron’s campaign confirmed to Alabama Daily News that he had not registered before in Alabama or in the other states where he lived during his NFL career."

Former Alabama QB who is new to politics is also new to voting: The ‘ultimate outsider candidate’

He announced last week he was running for lieutenant governor.

www.al.com

So our top 2 officials in this state will be a washed up coach who hasn't lived here since 2008 and a guy who never had time to vote before voting for himself. Wow.