Does New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's Obesity Signal A Lack Of Discipline, Determination And Willpower?

by Tigger Too Posted 2012/07/03 17:34:53

Related Topics: Chris Christie, ABC News, Republican, Family, ABC, Obese, Diet, Obesity, Discipline, New Jersey, Surgery, Living, New Jersey Governor

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	YES! He lacks the willpower to go on a strict diet.	14 votes	40%
	NO! His obesity isn't a sign of weakness.	11 votes	31%
	Undecided	10 votes	29%

In an interview with ABC News, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie discussed the issue of his weight, saying, "It's a really difficult thing to deal with." The Republican governor said, "I've been living with it for a long time, and I'm going to try to get better." He added, "And if I can get better, that'll be great for me and for my family and for the public who likes me ... it's something that's not easy. If it were easy, I'd already have it fixed.” Christie signaled that he's never considered gastric bypass surgery as a viable solution to address his weight, calling the procedure "too risky."

Does New Jersey Governor Chris Christie's Obesity Signal A Lack Of Discipline, Determination And Willpower?

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Skeptikat 2012/07/03 18:46:40

Undecided

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Flyingbug 2012/07/10 05:31:04

NO! His obesity isn't a sign of weakness.

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Losing weight can be very difficult and cannot be done overnight. He didn't gain the weight overnight.

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Tigger Too to Flyingbug 2012/07/10 17:22:57

Thanks for your response, Flyingbug!

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politicaljunkie 2012/07/07 16:13:25

Undecided

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This is a tough one for me, for I now have to admit my bias when it comes to the obese. I believe that the obese are a big part of the reason our health care cost are so high and I believe that if you can't fit in one seat on a plane you should pay for two. That being said, I do believe being obese shows a lack of willpower, but Chris Christie's absence of tact and out-right rudeness has nothing to do with his weight.

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Tigger Too to politic... 2012/07/08 08:06:21

I tend to agree with your viewpoints. Chris Christie's morbid obesity only serves to uphold the conventional wisdom that he's a bombastic buffoon. And you're 100% correct in saying that the large percentage of Americans who are overweight are putting an undue burden on the American health care system. The inherent medical problems associated with obesity, such as heart attack, high cholesterol, stroke, type 2 diabetes, etc., put a burden on every American taxpayer. Thanks for your comments, politicaljunkie!

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CAROLYN NTARWNJBS 2012/07/06 00:17:50

Undecided

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I really can't say why he is so large but most chairs only hold 300 lbs.

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Tigger Too to CAROLYN... 2012/07/06 20:04:14

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Oh, I'm pretty sure that Chris Christie has a custom-made chair in his office in the capitol building so he can sit his fat ass down. I'd sure hate to invite him to a dinner party! He'd bogart the buffet table and break the chairs! Thanks for your response, CAROLYN, and have a beautiful day!

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CAROLYN... to Tigger Too 2012/07/06 23:47:22

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Lol, you made my day more beautiful!

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Tigger Too to CAROLYN... 2012/07/07 09:24:13

I'm glad to oblige! I was joking that if [God forbid!] Chris Christie ever became the president, they'd have to haul the old William Howard Taft bathtub out of the White House basement!

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Seriously Folks 2012/07/05 02:17:02

Undecided

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The only thing Chris Christie lacks is MANNERS. He is a RUDE TANKISH BULLY.

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Tigger Too to Serious... 2012/07/06 20:06:44

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Oh, I agree with you 1,000%. There's being straightforward and honest and no-nonsense, and then there's being just a plain old fat prick. Chris Christie is the latter. Thanks for your response, Seriously Folks!

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mich52 2012/07/05 01:11:47

YES! He lacks the willpower to go on a strict diet.

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All of the above actually lack of discipline, determination and willpower.. Which also shows in his rude behavior towards other people...

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Tigger Too to mich52 2012/07/06 20:09:02

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There's being straightforward and honest and no-nonsense, and then there's being just a plain old fat prick. Chris Christie is the latter. His being morbidly obese only adds to his public persona of being a bombastic buffoon. Thanks for your comments, mich52!

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mich52 to Tigger Too 2012/07/07 14:36:58

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You're very welcome Tigger.

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Edwin 2012/07/05 01:07:11

NO! His obesity isn't a sign of weakness.

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His obesity is his business, not mine. I don't like his politics, but his weight doesn't bother me... at all.

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Tigger Too to Edwin 2012/07/06 20:09:24

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Thanks for your response, Edwin!

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Edwin to Tigger Too 2012/07/07 00:18:54

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You're welcome!

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Grace 2012/07/05 00:53:48

YES! He lacks the willpower to go on a strict diet.

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Yes and also he comes across as a big mouth bully

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Tigger Too to Grace 2012/07/06 20:10:32

Oh, I agree with you that Chris Christie's morbid obesity just adds to his reputation as a bombastic blowhard. Thanks for your response, Grace!

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Giantfan 2012/07/05 00:20:42

Undecided

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It's most likely a sign of lack of exercise and not eating healthy or just overeating. He should keep his mouth closed (food out) and his body in motion. Being that heavy is just asking for trouble.

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Tigger Too to Giantfan 2012/07/06 20:12:07

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Perhaps Chris Christie could reasonably reduce his caloric intake of food, but you couldn't get him to keep his mouth closed if you put a 9mm to his head. This guy sure does like the sound of his own voice. Thanks for your comments, Giantfan, and have a great evening!

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Giantfan to Tigger Too 2012/07/06 20:59:29

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You're very welcome and you have a great night also.

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Tigger Too 2012/07/04 20:38:31

YES! He lacks the willpower to go on a strict diet.

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Unless Governor Chris Christie has a "thyroid" problem (which is rare), then I think he lacks the discipline and willpower to lose weight. I don't understand why he says gastric bypass surgery is "too risky." Granted, any surgical procedure can be iffy, but being so morbidly obese is setting Christie up for a heart attack, stroke or other weight-related health problem. Bottom line, the guy needs to shed some serious L-B's.

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Wilde~MoonChild ™ 2012/07/04 19:08:25

NO! His obesity isn't a sign of weakness.

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I really dislike CC but there could be several reasons he's a big guy, doesn't mean he has a lack of willpower and is weak.

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Tigger Too to Wilde~M... 2012/07/04 20:13:23

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Thanks for your response, Wilde~MoonChild!

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Wilde~M... to Tigger Too 2012/07/04 20:14:12

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Sure thing!

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Jane 2012/07/04 13:27:25

YES! He lacks the willpower to go on a strict diet.

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duh

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Tigger Too to Jane 2012/07/04 20:13:43

Thanks for your response, Jane!

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A Lionheart 2012/07/04 03:37:55

Undecided

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I have no idea.

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Tigger Too to A Lionh... 2012/07/04 20:14:08

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Thanks for your response, A Lionheart, and have a great Fourth Of July holiday!

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Charlie 2012/07/04 02:30:15

NO! His obesity isn't a sign of weakness.

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I wonder how many sitting at their computer right now that said yes to this question are closet internet fat asses themselves?

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Tigger Too to Charlie 2012/07/04 20:14:37

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You have a point there... Thanks for your response, Charlie!

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Balladeer-PWCM-POTL 2012/07/04 01:35:53

NO! His obesity isn't a sign of weakness.

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hmmm so he's obese so any sort of weight on a person is a sign of weakness????

I guess in MOOchelle's amerrica fat people are akin to jews in Nazi germany

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Tigger Too to Ballade... 2012/07/04 20:16:24

Why are you making this question into a political commentary on Michelle Obama? Besides, she may be a big woman, but she's nowhere CLOSE to being morbidly obese, like Chris Christie. I'm just saying... Thanks for your response,

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Ballade... to Tigger Too 2012/07/05 00:29:52

so why is his obesity a factor AT ALL....better an hhonest fat man than the corrupt skinny guy we have as POTUS

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Giantfan to Ballade... 2012/07/05 00:24:37

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CC is fat period. There is no way to sugatcoat it. It's time to face reality. Put MO up against CC send them to a doctor and see who is healthier. I'll give you 2 to 1 it ain't your fat boy.

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Ballade... to Giantfan 2012/07/05 00:30:40

ahh so let me guess hate and bigotry against the obese is now allowed

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Giantfan to Ballade... 2012/07/05 00:37:00

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I have friends and relatives who are both heavy and in really good shape. I judge people by their personalities. Christie is very over weight and no matter what if he want's to live longer he'll have to take care of his weight problem. Correct?

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Ballade... to Giantfan 2012/07/05 00:39:21

not really...you seen his PRIVATE medical record.??...let me tell you moron...I am 350 lbs with LOW Blood pressure and LOW cholesterol...so bugger your bigotry

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Giantfan to Ballade... 2012/07/05 00:46:10

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Good luck with your future health. Try working out a little bit and you won't be 175 lbs over weight. Move your body more and your lips less.

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Ballade... to Giantfan 2012/07/05 00:57:25

riight from an obama bootlicker and probable union slug i will take advice?

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