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40. This kind of coercive governing is bullshit

Fri May 1, 2026, 09:52 AM

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When the federal gov't withheld highway funds from states that didn't implement a 55 mph speed limit on highways, conservatives characterized it as government opression. Any federal gov't monetery incentives used to implement (i.e., 'force') a government policy has been labeled 'overreach'.

Now, suddenly, we're blackmailing hospitals into banning Cheerios and Jello by threatening Medicare and Medicaid money?

The word 'hypocrisy' doesn't begin to cover this.

Also, things like Jello, Cheerios, saltine crackers and such are mild foods that provide a soft touch to the system when recovering from surgery and general anesthesia. You don't eat steak and broccoli as your first meal after waking up. That'll put you into gastric violence.

Further, small children undergoing hospitalization need to consume food - any food - so they don't fall into malnutrition. You can't feed them liver and onions.

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RFK Jr threatens to withhold millions in funding for hospitals that serve Jell-O and other sugary treats [View all] BumRushDaShow Yesterday OP

After all, Dr. Kennedy knows best. oasis Yesterday #1

When does that start? Ray Bruns Yesterday #19

I was expecting Jr. to ban Jello because gelatin used to come from horses. no_hypocrisy Yesterday #2

I looked it up because I thought it came from horses too. ratchiweenie Yesterday #55

It could come from horses ToxMarz 19 hrs ago #90

Sometimes jello is all you can keep down. And you need the calories and hydration. Irish_Dem Yesterday #3

Common food before colonoscopy question everything Yesterday #39

Exactly. And when people have the flu. Irish_Dem Yesterday #43

And after oral surgery. (Usually outpatient, but not when other conditions involved) nt eppur_se_muova Yesterday #51

Our mothers always kept jello stocked in their cupboards. Irish_Dem Yesterday #53

I remember as a kid when we had a set of "sundae" glasses like these BumRushDaShow 19 hrs ago #88

Yep. Most homes probably had the same. Irish_Dem 19 hrs ago #89

Hello! I have my boxes of LIME GREEN ready for this month! ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #72

Also lonely bird 14 hrs ago #108

Nurses are going to be really angry if RFK takes away jello in the hospital. Irish_Dem 7 hrs ago #111

+1. People need extra protein and calories after surgery dalton99a Yesterday #56

Exactly. Irish_Dem Yesterday #58

+1. It is common sense, and hospitals have been doing it for 100 years dalton99a Yesterday #59

I know! It's what I always start with after a G.I. virus. Laffy Kat 13 hrs ago #109

There needs to be a law that says the director has to have a medical license. yourout Yesterday #4

Yes plain Cheerios are served in many hospitals. Hugin Yesterday #5

Full of glysophate samplegirl Yesterday #10

The same can be said of lots of "healthy" foods. ShazzieB Yesterday #21

But he's not horrified by germs... as in snorting cocaine off toilet seats! deurbano Yesterday #66

An old carcher's mitt! ShazzieB 20 hrs ago #84

I can't take credit for comparing his face to an old catcher's mitt, but thought it was pretty funny... and apt! deurbano 46 min ago #112

It (the plain kind) as an example, has been something recommended for toddlers as an early "solid finger food" for years BumRushDaShow Yesterday #31

Having had too many hospital stays... Hugin Yesterday #41

Oh I know BumRushDaShow Yesterday #50

"Let them eat roadkill." rzemanfl Yesterday #6

Fix the disgusting mess we're feeding the soldiers none of you care about first ms liberty Yesterday #7

With only a few excrptions, hospital food is fine, Ilsa Yesterday #22

What might Wormboy recommend for a post-op meal? Pureed roadkill? Vinca Yesterday #8

Raw sewage durablend Yesterday #14

Uhhhhhhhhhhh, I thought they were the party of "personal accountability". Ferrets are Cool Yesterday #9

Why don't he samplegirl Yesterday #11

Note to self: lastlib Yesterday #12

Out with Jello squares and IN with raccoon penis! Bengus81 Yesterday #13

Knowledge of a subject has never stopped that jack wagon from speaking about that subject. Botany Yesterday #15

I eat sugar free jello and it's good. BigmanPigman Yesterday #16

Possibly because some people are allergic to artificial sweeteners? niyad Yesterday #30

Jello is considered a clear liquid. People on clear liquid diets need sugar. LeftInTX Yesterday #36

Me and my sisters laugh about the "clears" BumRushDaShow Yesterday #38

I was on a "clear" for three weeks back in the day... Hugin Yesterday #47

When I was little, recovering, measles + pneumonia, I remember the fat droplet floating on top. Zackzzzz 23 hrs ago #68

Because sometimes the doctors are more concerned with keeping your strength up than putting you on a diet. Hassin Bin Sober 17 hrs ago #95

Why should they have to? TexasBushwhacker 17 hrs ago #96

The sugar is the point. Healing requires calories. pat_k 16 hrs ago #100

What he doesn't know is harmful Historic NY Yesterday #17

Yep, sometimes something dissolvable, safe, and Ilsa Yesterday #24

He really is one dumb SOB Bristlecone Yesterday #18

Kick that hornet's nest, you miserable brain-dead incompetent... hlthe2b Yesterday #20

Jello helps with digestion issues Racygrandma Yesterday #23

When my mom had cancer jfz9580m Yesterday #33

The new desserts will include stewed roadkill Wicked Blue Yesterday #25

When my husband was in ICU vankuria Yesterday #26

This message was self-deleted by its author vankuria Yesterday #27

Bill Cosby was not available for comment. twodogsbarking Yesterday #28

A little help -misanthroptimist Yesterday #29

Maybe trump university 💩 IcyPeas 22 hrs ago #74

Is this from "The Onion? It's got to be a joke. Ritabert Yesterday #32

shithole, administration, cabinet, republican party are all bat-shit crazy.................. Lovie777 Yesterday #34

RFK, Jr. is mandating liberalgunwilltravel Yesterday #35

Brain Worm speaks again. Joinfortmill Yesterday #37

No, that's the host speaking,... El Mimbreno Yesterday #61

This kind of coercive governing is bullshit SpankMe Yesterday #40

Why worry about Jello? We don't even NEED hospitals! 70sEraVet Yesterday #42

Yep. Eugenics. "Cleaning up the risk pool" pat_k 16 hrs ago #103

That's pretty damn funny coming from death warmed over jr and his boss the syphilitic pig. Grokenstein 15 hrs ago #107

Why are we taking medical advice from someone with a law degree, not a medical degree. Irish_Dem Yesterday #44

If he really wants to make hospital food healthier... bluescribbler Yesterday #45

RFK Jr knows all about Jell-O, generalbetrayus Yesterday #46

That is every hospital in the country. idahoblue Yesterday #48

This dip fuck should ban sugar. Or anything else he doesn't like Autumn Yesterday #49

This creature is demented. travelingthrulife Yesterday #52

I'm not a fan of jello -I don't eat the stuff myself - but it certainly has a place in hospitals for people in recovery Martin68 Yesterday #54

Democrats must impeach this utterly unqualified, incompetent, dangerous ghoul. dalton99a Yesterday #57

Is he anti-Ensure too? Jilly_in_VA Yesterday #60

JFC! People are in the hospital temporarily and the nutritionists know what they're doing. chowder66 Yesterday #62

You wanna help MF'er. Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #63

More possum penis. Or was that raccoon? Buddyzbuddy Yesterday #64

RFK Jr. is the same as all others popsdenver Yesterday #65

Is Jello still served in schools? Now they will get whale heads and racoon penis*s twodogsbarking Yesterday #67

I'm so old that I remember when you could smoke in hospitals. OMGWTF 23 hrs ago #69

When I was a nursing student in the early 1970s, I worked weekends as a unit clerk... 3catwoman3 16 hrs ago #101

Next, he'll ban glucose in IV's! LeftInTX 22 hrs ago #70

+1 dalton99a 22 hrs ago #73

Don't give him any ideas! 3catwoman3 16 hrs ago #99

THAT'S ALL THESE DJT THUGS DO: THREATEN. DEPRIVE. DESTROY. ColoringFool 22 hrs ago #71

Oh no, this is real. You got me; I was sure this was TheOnion. Grokenstein 22 hrs ago #75

And aren't mincing words about it... pat_k 16 hrs ago #105

See: Mayor Bloomberg and Michelle Obama .... IcyPeas 21 hrs ago #76

Bloomberg's "sugary drinks" thing eventually morphed into a tax on "sugary drinks" here in Philly BumRushDaShow 21 hrs ago #78

Someone needs to warn kegsbreath mercuryblues 21 hrs ago #77

And they come in so many pretty colors too! BumRushDaShow 21 hrs ago #79

Sure its all a joke now mercuryblues 20 hrs ago #85

The pudding was my second thought when he said "Jello" BumRushDaShow 19 hrs ago #86

;-{) The Jell-O Ultimatum Goonch 21 hrs ago #80

Next he'll demand thay don't provide sugar for the coffee they serve to the patients. patphil 20 hrs ago #81

Any excuse to withhold healthcare funding. Doodley 20 hrs ago #82

Oh just fuck off. Mblaze 20 hrs ago #83

Can they serve whale meat or racoon penis's? EX500rider 19 hrs ago #87

I'm sick. Give me my gyaddamn JELLO!!! Strawberry, not that lime crap. NoSheep 19 hrs ago #91

Not a "memo;" that was a threat. Grins 19 hrs ago #92

Who remembers that Sarah Palin brought sugar cookies to an elementary school, soon after Michelle Obama visited wiggs 19 hrs ago #93

Democrats were accused of creating a "nanny state" BumRushDaShow 18 hrs ago #94

Oh for fucks sake. As a person who was hospitalized multiple times as a kid... pat_k 16 hrs ago #97

I just bought lemon and lime sugar free jello for my upcoming procedure that I'm really not looking forward to wolfie001 16 hrs ago #98

deleted duplicate pat_k 16 hrs ago #102

Dietary advice from a man who stored roadkill in his freezer. sheshe2 16 hrs ago #104

Fuckin moron progressoid 15 hrs ago #106

What?!! I had Jello when I was hospitalized and often with lunch at school, my favorite flavor was green... Rhiannon12866 9 hrs ago #110