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March 04, 2009, 11:53:17 AM
Associated Press
W.Va. lawmaker wants Barbie banned
Associated Press, 03.04.09, 08:00 AM EST
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Barbie could get an unwelcome present for her 50th birthday: outlawed in West Virginia.

A state lawmaker proposed a bill Tuesday to ban sales of the iconic Mattel (nyse: MAT - news - people ) doll and others like her.
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The proposal from Democratic Delegate Jeff Eldridge says such toys influence girls to place too much importance on physical beauty, at the expense of their intellectual and emotional development.

A Mattel spokeswoman did not immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday. The Barbie doll officially turns 50 on March 9, and the toy maker has made big plans this year to mark the anniversary.

Barbie has had her foes over that half-century. Critics say the doll promotes materialism and an unnatural body image.

http://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2009/03/04/ap6123726.html

Unbelievable.  This ranks real high up on the stupid chart for sure.  :mad:
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Palehorse

#1
March 04, 2009, 11:58:15 AM
Guess Mattel didn't make a contribution to his campaign huh. . .

Another example of the usesless tripe our elected officials waste our money on!  :mad:
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Henry Hawk

#2
March 04, 2009, 12:05:01 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on March 04, 2009, 11:58:15 AM
Guess Mattel didn't make a contribution to his campaign huh. . .

Another example of the usesless tripe our congress wastes our money on!  :mad:

exactly!!!..........how can anybody in washington actually have the balls to waste time and money on this type of crap!!!
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Exterminator

#3
March 04, 2009, 12:52:58 PM
Quote from: Henry Hawk on March 04, 2009, 12:05:01 PM
exactly!!!..........how can anybody in washington actually have the balls to waste time and money on this type of crap!!!

Hint: state lawmakers from Virginia aren't in Washington; they're in Richmond.
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Locutus

#4
March 04, 2009, 01:06:55 PM
Associated Press
W.Va. lawmaker wants Barbie banned

Here's another hint.  West Virginia lawmakers are neither in Richmond, nor Washington.  They're in Charleston.  :razz: :biggrin:

Sorry, couldn't resist. 
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Henry Hawk

#5
March 04, 2009, 01:09:19 PM
Quote from: Locutus on March 04, 2009, 01:06:55 PM
Associated Press
W.Va. lawmaker wants Barbie banned

Here's another hint.  West Virginia lawmakers are neither in Richmond, nor Washington.  They're in Charleston.  :razz: :biggrin:

Sorry, couldn't resist. 

;D
"The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of the fool to the left."
Ecclesiastes 10:2 - It all makes sense to me now...


"The future ain't what it used to be."– Yogi Berra

"Square roots are rarely found on any plant." FTW

Sandy Eggo

#6
March 04, 2009, 03:10:34 PM
:biggrin: You beat me to it, Locutus! It's a waste of time, money and it's phony. It took them 50 years to become concerned about the effect/stereotyping of the doll? and why target Barbie who is tame compared to Bratz dolls?
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Exterminator

#7
March 04, 2009, 03:18:23 PM
Quote from: Locutus on March 04, 2009, 01:06:55 PM
Associated Press
W.Va. lawmaker wants Barbie banned

Here's another hint.  West Virginia lawmakers are neither in Richmond, nor Washington.  They're in Charleston.  :razz: :biggrin:

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Doh!
Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Palehorse

#8
March 04, 2009, 03:41:09 PM
Quote from: Palehorse on March 04, 2009, 11:58:15 AM
Guess Mattel didn't make a contribution to his campaign huh. . .

Another example of the usesless tripe our elected officials waste our money on!  :mad:

There. I fixed it.
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Bo D

#9
March 04, 2009, 04:02:09 PM
Those of us who grew up in Southwestern Virginia have a saying about where we're from when people mistake that part of the state for West Virginia .....

"I was born dangerously close to West Virginia."

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Exterminator

#10
March 04, 2009, 06:11:59 PM
The best thing in West Virginia is the New River Gorge Bridge!

Arguing with Christians is like playing chess with a pigeon.  No matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock over the pieces, shit on the board and strut around like it's victorious.

The truth is slow, but relentless. Over time it becomes irresistible.

Mr442

#11
March 05, 2009, 10:43:43 AM
Maybe they need a WV version of Barbie?  Toothless. pregnant, and holding a can of beer.   :rolleyes:
Mr442

Palehorse

#12
March 05, 2009, 10:57:15 AM
Quote from: Mr442 on March 05, 2009, 10:43:43 AM
Maybe they need a WV version of Barbie?  Toothless. pregnant, and holding a can of beer.   :rolleyes:

And no shoes!  :biggrin:
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Bo D

#13
March 05, 2009, 11:39:08 AM
Quote from: Mr442 on March 05, 2009, 10:43:43 AM
Maybe they need a WV version of Barbie?  Toothless. pregnant, and holding a can of beer.   :rolleyes:




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Palehorse

#14
March 05, 2009, 12:37:42 PM
Quote from: Bo D on March 05, 2009, 11:39:08 AM



:icon_twisted:

Wait. . .Tha looks like Anderson Barbie!  :spooked: :biggrin:
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That which fails to kill me. . .should run!

Any "point" made by one that lacks credibility, is only as useful as toilet paper; and serves the same purpose. ~ Palehorse 4/22/2017

May you find charity when it is needed, and the ability to extend it when it is not. ~Palehorse 7/4/2012

To the last, I grapple with thee; From Hell's heart, I stab at thee; For hate's sake, I spit my last breath at thee.~Herman Melville
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