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Matt Lauer Hammers Mayor Bloomberg Over Banning Large Sodas…While Supporting National Donut Day

Jun. 1, 2012 2:28pm Madeleine Morgenstern

Matt Lauer took on New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg on Friday over his administration’s plan to ban the sale of large soft drinks — while coming out in support of National Donut Day at the same time.

“Your administration has come out in support of National Donut Day,” Lauer said on NBC’s “Today.” “It sounds ridiculous.”

“It doesn’t sound ridiculous, one donut is not going to hurt you,” Bloomberg, a political independent, defended. “In moderation, most things are OK.”

He continued, “Number two, think about what National Donut Day is. National Donut Day celebrates a lot of young ladies during World War I called ‘donut lassies’ who went and gave donuts to our soldiers while they were fighting to protect democracy. I’ll stand behind it.”

“Your honor,” Lauer cut in. “That was before obesity was a national epidemic in this country….if moderation works for donuts, why not with soft drinks?”

“That is exactly what we’re trying to do with soft drinks,” Bloomberg. “Instead of the big 32-ounce, get two 16 ounces if you want. But history shows, all the tests show what you’ll do is probably drink one.”

“Happy National Donut Day,” Lauer said to close the segment.

“Thank you very much,” Bloomberg replied.

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Comments (133)

Al J Zira
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 4:38pm
Wow! That was some hard-hitting journalism from Lauer! The guy put out a question, the mayor gives his mealy-mouthed answer and Lauer says: OK. Why didn’t he ask him who the hell he thinks he is for trying to tell 6 million people they don’t know enough to make their own decisions? Why didn’t he ask Bloomin’ Idiot berg why he thinks he knows more than everyone else? This is just one more reason I never watch daytime TV. Actually I don’t watch too much network TV at all, it all stinks.

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matinva
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 4:37pm
Since when is a dandelion considered a hammer?

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dimitrisokolov
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 4:36pm
New Yorkers are idiots if they let Bloomberg get away with this ridiculousness.

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okredstate
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 4:35pm
One baseball bat to the head of every liberal. Details at 10:00

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TEIN
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 4:27pm
If it is “sugar” drinks that is a problem, can I then buy Diet DP in 32 oz. and larger???? Or is it hate for the soda pop industry in general as well as helping the environment by limiting the amount of CO2 released when drinking carbonated beverages??

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ronin_6
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 4:23pm
Why did you folks in New York elect this special needs goomba?

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rx4nv
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 4:09pm
I agree with Mr Bloomberg. If you have to carry 2 or 3 cups of soda, you are more likely to just get one. So, that being said, why is he not supporting a ban on bags or boxes that can hold more than 1 donut? People don’t buy just one donut, they usually buy a dozen.

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jlcook
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 4:08pm
What an absolute IDIOT! New York City, you suck. Is this guy for real? I’m sick of this socialist take over, NYC you had better get this jackass out of office, QUICK, before he installs cameras in your house to make sure your not eating more than one doughnut.

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- My Two Cents
  Posted on June 1, 2012 at 4:38pm
  ……or sneaks in their bathrooms to wipe their rear ends for them.
  
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I Aint PC
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 4:04pm
If the convenience stores cannot sell larger than 16oz drinks in the cups, what if someone went over to the rack and bought a 2 liter in the “take home” bottle? They could then take that 2 liter bottle and drink from it while driving around. Will that next lead to police ticketing the driver for excessive quantity of a controlled substance, or having an open container in the car?

Hey New Yorkers, get a dozen box of donuts and a 2 liter of your favorite soda, and sit in front of city hall and enjoy a snack.

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tbo
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 4:01pm
solution is free refills. Ask for a pitcher of soda so you can refill your own cups to save them time.

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tbo
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 4:00pm
Add your comments

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tbo
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:59pm
Put PE back in schools. Eliminate the ethnic studies to pay for PE. Eliminate some of the bloated bureaucracy of the school boards and managment. Get rid of the Unions and use the dues to pay for the PE teachers. Do it for the kids! But don’t take away my right to pursue happiness. You cannot legislate morality, health or my physical appearance.

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Justone View
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:55pm
The people in Government have lost their minds.
Can they not see how idiotic they sound with all of this nanny state crap?
My take is this….they find these non issues and make them issues then they make laws so that it looks like they are actually working. Through these lazy bums out!
I want REAL leaders not idiots Dem or Rep get real or get the hell out of my government.
I want my country back!!!
What the hell is freedom anymore?
We must vote them out!!

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crusaderx9
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:41pm
I missed that this is “Single Donut Day” or “Less than 16 ounces Donut Day”. The absurdity of bloomberg is on display for the world to see. Presuming that one’s preferred junk food is superior to another’s preferred junk food is a foolish debate for bloomberg to assert. The greater issue is that such a restraint on choice and fee enterprise is tolerated.

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paperpushermj
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:40pm
That’s what’s called Hammering the Mayor… Really?

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LOJ
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:36pm
Alot of Democrats are getting their eyes opened as the Progressive agenda moves forward…Hope they enjoy getting their freedoms dissolved!

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13th Imam
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:36pm
Gloomburg, rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic, eating donuts and washing it down with 64oz. of Jolt cola.

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Conservalibertaral
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:33pm
This has noting to do with the concern for people’s health. It is about the elimination of the bulk discount. Can you imagine the increase in tax revenue due to people having to purchase 2 sodas as opposed to only one to get the same quantity? Look at the price spread between the sizes of sodas. It is minuscule. This is a money maker. What about the increased volume of trash created from this? Anyone think of that? Does anyone hold stock in the cup manufacturers?

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South Philly Boy
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:31pm
Got my Donut Today… And it was GOOD

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Treaty
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:30pm
I’m moving to New York because I need the the nanny state to watch over me. When I get old and wear Depends maybe they’ll come wipe my behind for me with recyclable TP.

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republic2011
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:28pm
Bull crap, Bloomberg! Go to hell and stay there.

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jg2pto
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:25pm
Demolition Man. Go rent it or stream it. Amazingly close to current times in NYC.

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deeberj
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:19pm
I heard Matt giving him hell this morning. Boy, he can be relentless.

The mayor actually said that banning sugar drinks over 16 oz. FORCES a person to think about what they are doing if they order another one. He used the word forces.

It also FORCES the person to spend more money on another drink. And it also FORCES, once again, the gov’ts idea of what is healthy down the throats of supposedly free Americans.

Congrats NYC on always being in the forefront of government intruding where they don’t belong regarding food.

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RightUnite
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:18pm
What a joke! Ya, he really got hammered, huh?? Sheez! What a waste of time!

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rocker98
Posted on June 1, 2012 at 3:17pm
“That is exactly what we’re trying to do with soft drinks,” Bloomberg. “Instead of the big 32-ounce, get two 16 ounces if you want. But history shows, all the tests show what you’ll do is probably drink one.”

And the purpose of this ban is….what? Increased sales tax…straight up. Has nothing to do with keeping people healthy. Hell, buy four for all he cares. More money for the city.

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