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Tommy ChristopherSix Reasons to Love Dr. Sanjay Gupta as Surgeon General
With the news today that Barack Obama has offered the job of Surgeon General to CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta, I thought it might be helpful if I pitched in with some quick bullet points to smooth over any opposition to the pick. Sure, there may be some naysayers, like Michael Moore, but it should be obvious to anyone that Gupta is the right man for this job.
Here are six good things about the pick, in case you're not convinced:
#6 Two Words: Holographic Colonoscopy - "I'm beaming Will.i.am's polyps right into this studio!"
#5 No matter how many people die, he can't be President - The Surgeon General is not in the line of succession, I checked. This should allay any concerns about his lack of political experience. Here's an interesting fact, though. Come Jan. 20, older-than-dirt's-father Senator Robert Byrd will be 3rd in line, behind Nancy Pelosi and just ahead of Hillary Clinton.
#4 He's younger than me - Wait, that's not good, that sucks.
#3 Four to eight years of needling Biden by bringing him a Slurpee every day - Think of it as a kind of gaffe aversion therapy, although I don't think Biden needs the brain freeze.
#2 Endless fodder for cheap, easy jokes about television personalities in government - kinda like this one:
#1 Softens public up for Leon Panetta's replacement as CIA director-designate by Jack Bauer - Not Kiefer Sutherland. Jack Actual Bauer. Obama can do it.
SEE ALSO: Mo Rocca on Sanjay Gupta
Here are six good things about the pick, in case you're not convinced:
#6 Two Words: Holographic Colonoscopy - "I'm beaming Will.i.am's polyps right into this studio!"
#5 No matter how many people die, he can't be President - The Surgeon General is not in the line of succession, I checked. This should allay any concerns about his lack of political experience. Here's an interesting fact, though. Come Jan. 20, older-than-dirt's-father Senator Robert Byrd will be 3rd in line, behind Nancy Pelosi and just ahead of Hillary Clinton.
#4 He's younger than me - Wait, that's not good, that sucks.
#3 Four to eight years of needling Biden by bringing him a Slurpee every day - Think of it as a kind of gaffe aversion therapy, although I don't think Biden needs the brain freeze.
#2 Endless fodder for cheap, easy jokes about television personalities in government - kinda like this one:
#1 Softens public up for Leon Panetta's replacement as CIA director-designate by Jack Bauer - Not Kiefer Sutherland. Jack Actual Bauer. Obama can do it.
SEE ALSO: Mo Rocca on Sanjay Gupta
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coymoy
10:02PM Jan 6th 2009
He's HOT! I'm shallow. He's HOT!!! Best pick yet!!!
Something for me. He's HOT! He's smart ... who cares ... because he's TOH (that's HOT backwards).
Something for me. He's HOT! He's smart ... who cares ... because he's TOH (that's HOT backwards).
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coymoy
10:13PM Jan 6th 2009
Was this eye candy was suggested by Michelle? I think she may want to head up a fitness effort. Bet we see him on Oprah ... because he's H O T!
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(0) June
10:42PM Jan 6th 2009
Really Dr. Gupta Fodder? Right. I'm thinking tv personalities like Former Senator Fred Thompson (imagine if had he become a real contender for President) and even movies with Ronald Reagan (Bedtime For Bonzo) now Dr.Sanjay Gupta. How could Obama do such a thing? Cuz Dr. Gupta is actually good at breaking down complex medical concerns into basic terms that even your party could understand.
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(0) brntrewesl
11:30PM Jan 6th 2009
Either Sanjay Gupta or his brother Ireaily Fa would be splendid additions to the Obama Cabinet! Both should be considered. If a medical error of major proportion occurs, Sanjay can take responsibility for Ireaily Fa Gupta.
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(0) Diana
12:16AM Jan 7th 2009
Excellent choice! This made my day. Seriously. I remember quoting some statistics he had aired on his CNN show comparing Hillary's and Barack's health care plans in my "epic" comment making the case for Hillary for President early in the Dem Primary campaign (he leaned toward her plan, not to mention the fact that he was one of the architects of her plan as First Lady). Hopefully, he'll also facilitate the incorporation of key components of her plan into Barack's (such as mandatory coverage, which is necessary in order to have a TRULY universal healthcare plan). Great move!
Hilarious pic! I can just hear Rahm shouting, "I will end you!" I'm with you on that point, coymoy ;-)
Hilarious pic! I can just hear Rahm shouting, "I will end you!" I'm with you on that point, coymoy ;-)
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(0) Wish Belkin
6:15AM Jan 7th 2009
Reason #7:
Free and favorable air time.
He knows where the bodies are buried at CNN.
(That's usually metephorical)
Free and favorable air time.
He knows where the bodies are buried at CNN.
(That's usually metephorical)
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(0) joedenver60
7:45AM Jan 7th 2009
excellent choice......hello diane
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(0) Frank
7:49AM Jan 7th 2009
how about a new office. commissioner of Holistic Medicine. then, at least, Americans would have freedom of choice about their medical care. hoe'bout it barak step up to the plate.
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(0) DanRad
8:16AM Jan 7th 2009
Droll list! Cheered up my morning. Thanks.
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(0) Kim
8:49AM Jan 7th 2009
Gotta love that photo!
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(0) Nandi
8:58AM Jan 7th 2009
I love Sanjay in fact I am watching him Saturday b/c he is dedicating his whole segment on helping those of us who are trying to quit smoking. He is one of the few people who want to help smokers without condemning them. This man is an excellent choice for Surgeon General.
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(0) TtownTarza
9:00AM Jan 7th 2009
I think he is a good man for the job, he is great on CNN.
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(0) Jay
9:14AM Jan 7th 2009
Gupta supported the plan of San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom to impose a tax on drinks sweetened with "cheap" corn syrup in order to fight the "obesity epidemic." Dec. 18, 2007 "American Morning." At that time the price of corn was actually at an 11-year high.
On Nov. 9, 2007, CNN paged Dr. Gupta about "IPOD & IPHONE DANGER." Gupta reported that the cord connecting the earbuds to an iPod or iPhone contain phthalates and "may hinder the sexual development of mammals." CNN "American Morning" co-host John Roberts pointed out that the rodents in the study were fed the plastics and summarized the takeaway for viewers: "Don't Eat Your iPhone or your earbuds." "Or breathe it in," Gupta replied.
Gupta complained in April 2007 that the federal grant program Women, Infants and Children (WIC) was being "slashed" by the Bush administration. According to Gupta the proposed budget of $5.4 billion in 2008 for the food grant program wasn't large enough. The 2007 budget was $5.2 billion.
Gupta ate up a South L.A. councilwoman's plan to force her constituents to eat better by banning new fast-food restaurants. "[A]lthough obesity may not be eliminated entirely, studies show zoning laws are a good first step to fighting the problem," Gupta said on "American Morning" Nov. 16, 2007.
On Nov. 9, 2007, CNN paged Dr. Gupta about "IPOD & IPHONE DANGER." Gupta reported that the cord connecting the earbuds to an iPod or iPhone contain phthalates and "may hinder the sexual development of mammals." CNN "American Morning" co-host John Roberts pointed out that the rodents in the study were fed the plastics and summarized the takeaway for viewers: "Don't Eat Your iPhone or your earbuds." "Or breathe it in," Gupta replied.
Gupta complained in April 2007 that the federal grant program Women, Infants and Children (WIC) was being "slashed" by the Bush administration. According to Gupta the proposed budget of $5.4 billion in 2008 for the food grant program wasn't large enough. The 2007 budget was $5.2 billion.
Gupta ate up a South L.A. councilwoman's plan to force her constituents to eat better by banning new fast-food restaurants. "[A]lthough obesity may not be eliminated entirely, studies show zoning laws are a good first step to fighting the problem," Gupta said on "American Morning" Nov. 16, 2007.
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(0) gator
9:30AM Jan 7th 2009
another indian doctor given the job over an American doctor. look for more of this from hussein .
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(0) Sue
9:31AM Jan 7th 2009
Once you've seen it, you'll know why the brain-dead followers of NO-bama try their best to keep you from seeing --- HowObamaGotElected.com.........
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(0) pipa
9:32AM Jan 7th 2009
Dr. smiley? I love him. Great choice.
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(0) Sue
9:36AM Jan 7th 2009
Once you've seen it, you'll know why the brain-dead followers of NO-bama try their best to keep you from seeing...........HowObamaGotElected.com.........
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(0) Voice of Reason
10:02AM Jan 7th 2009
Yes
We
Can
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We
Can
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(0) Jim Mc
10:12AM Jan 7th 2009
GUPTA !!!!! WHAT A JOKE !!!!! THIS FALSE MESSIAH IS BECOMING AN EVEN BIGGER JOKE THAN HE ALREADY IS. IS HE BACK ON COCAINE AGAIN !!!!! PANETTA FOR CIA AND GUPTA FOR SURGEON GENERAL. THIS GUY AND HIS ADVISORS ARE NO OFFICALLY CERTIFED MORONS. WHATS NEXT, LUDACRIS FOR AMBASSOR TO JAMAICA ??? OR HEAD OF BLING.
THIS GUY NEEDS TO STOP TRYING TO ACT LIKE A CELEBRITY AND BE THE FREEKIN PRESIDENT WITHOUT CAUSING HARM TO THIS COUNTRY....HE IS ALREADY OFF TO A VERY POOR START.
THIS GUY NEEDS TO STOP TRYING TO ACT LIKE A CELEBRITY AND BE THE FREEKIN PRESIDENT WITHOUT CAUSING HARM TO THIS COUNTRY....HE IS ALREADY OFF TO A VERY POOR START.
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(0) Sue
10:14AM Jan 7th 2009
The average Obama voter didn't know who Nancy Pelosi was -- but the same moron knew Sarah Palin had a pregnant daughter..........HowObamaGotElected.com
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