The men who made us fat
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I think people got way off on a tangent.
The OP asked what foods were your surprised that they had added sugar.
So far, here in Australia, sugar isn't added to everything and it isn't promoted as a health food.
I was comparing labels on bread for the US and here and was surprised sugar is added to plain white bread in the USA.
Yes people, usually Americans raised on Ayn Rand, will go on and on about personal responsibility. The world is black and white, and terms are always absolute and determined before the conversation started. Other cultures are strange and arbitrary, ours is rational.
Because, you know, taking high fructose corn syrup off the GRAS list would be COMMUNISM
I think you'll find a totallitarian body imposing rules on the free market is fascism.
Every individual making the same decision to not buy products with corn syrup to bring the capitalists down is communism.
It's not. That was my point.0 -
lighten up a bit guys xxxx
We can't because of all the corn syrup they are putting in ours foodz.
*BA DUM BOOSH*0 -
ha...ok ok0
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Socialist! Hitler was a vegetarian!
Hello!
On my way to Germany in a few weeks, trying to get a job there.
Please read the whole thread. I am being facetious and I believe in a reasonable balance between collective and individual welfare rather than an all or nothing proposition and dramatic name calling.
Just saying the OP (me) is actually German too lol so Hello to both
Am all in favour of a balance between collective and individual welfare. And while we are all responsible for our own choices, we can not ignore the effect they have on the collective and vice versa. As a collective we are also responsible for the individual. So my point is to not lose sight of either
Its taken me 2 hours to read through every single post and all I can say is I am baffled by the dynamic the thread has taken on. Fascinating! keep them coming!
You have no idea what a relief it is to encounter an OP who opens a debate and enjoys it, rather than opening a debate and then reporting everyone that disagrees with them.0 -
And here I thought people were getting fat from eating too much and being lazy.0
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I NEVER used to check calories on products. It was a case of "if I want it, I'll eat it" I pretty much threw caution to the wind.
Now I check everything, or I'm aware of exactly what is in what I'm eating.0 -
OP:
How's about no...
I will be damned if I am going to blame any poor decision that I have made on anybody else. Also, sugar is not evil and don't talk bad about bacon. Geez.
Lighten up and read again: it's just about a documentary on tv last night. I'm not saying at all sugar is evil nor do I talk bad about bacon .... Though good quality bacon (or salmon or whatever) does not need added sugar to make it taste better. I love my bacon sandwich and my chocolates0 -
Socialist! Hitler was a vegetarian!
Hello!
On my way to Germany in a few weeks, trying to get a job there.
Please read the whole thread. I am being facetious and I believe in a reasonable balance between collective and individual welfare rather than an all or nothing proposition and dramatic name calling.
Just saying the OP (me) is actually German too lol so Hello to both
Am all in favour of a balance between collective and individual welfare. And while we are all responsible for our own choices, we can not ignore the effect they have on the collective and vice versa. As a collective we are also responsible for the individual. So my point is to not lose sight of either
Its taken me 2 hours to read through every single post and all I can say is I am baffled by the dynamic the thread has taken on. Fascinating! keep them coming!
You have no idea what a relief it is to encounter an OP who opens a debate and enjoys it, rather than opening a debate and then reporting everyone that disagrees with them.
You're welcome isn't the debate about a topic (and various aspects of it) part of the fun?0 -
lighten up a bit guys xxxx
We can't because of all the corn syrup they are putting in ours foodz.
*BA DUM BOOSH*
Pmsl ... That's the funniest yet lol0 -
I'm with the OP.
I loves me some high fructose corn syrup concoctions like the McDonald's chocolate dipped cone.
I just think the price should reflec the cost.
Sorry for any jokes I missed, people. As implied a few responses ago, I am stupid.
Great post OP and thanks for the lively debate everyone!0 -
I'm with the OP.
I loves me some high fructose corn syrup concoctions like the McDonald's chocolate dipped cone.
I just think the price should reflec the cost.
Sorry for any jokes I missed, people. As implied a few responses ago, I am stupid.
Great post OP and thanks for the lively debate everyone!
Thanks and there I was thinking last night nobody is going to read my post to begin with lol .... Thoroughly enjoyable responses. Let's see what part 2 of the documentary next week will spark off0 -
Socialist! Hitler was a vegetarian!
Hello!
On my way to Germany in a few weeks, trying to get a job there.
Please read the whole thread. I am being facetious and I believe in a reasonable balance between collective and individual welfare rather than an all or nothing proposition and dramatic name calling.
Just saying the OP (me) is actually German too lol so Hello to both
Am all in favour of a balance between collective and individual welfare. And while we are all responsible for our own choices, we can not ignore the effect they have on the collective and vice versa. As a collective we are also responsible for the individual. So my point is to not lose sight of either
Its taken me 2 hours to read through every single post and all I can say is I am baffled by the dynamic the thread has taken on. Fascinating! keep them coming!
You have no idea what a relief it is to encounter an OP who opens a debate and enjoys it, rather than opening a debate and then reporting everyone that disagrees with them.
You're welcome isn't the debate about a topic (and various aspects of it) part of the fun?
in for ze'Germans debating.0 -
The OP said in a reply: "Its taken me 2 hours to read through every single post and all I can say is I am baffled by the dynamic the thread has taken on. Fascinating! keep them coming!"
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OP, what we have here is one facet of the most fundamental poli.tical debate in contemporary U.S. of A. When it comes to social welfare, health care, social safety nets, the education of children, crime, poverty and many many other issues facing America, the question comes down to the decision about whether these are ONLY a matter of individual choice/responsibility, or whether these are the result of a combination of personal responsibility AND societal factors.
In America, the Dem.ocr.ats usually (though not always) side with the combo option, and set policies accordingly, which sometimes means enacting government policies that regulate how corporations must label food and/or the quality/content of products sold for human consumption. Meanwhile the Rep.ubli.cans usually (though not always) side with the individual-only option, and set policies accordingly in the belief that consumer choice and the free market will result in products that are honest and safe.
I'm trying to tread carefully and represent these sides fairly and with relative objectivity, since this is not a pol.iti.cal forum. I only wanted to explain the baffling intensity and the strength of the opinions in the responses.
OP, my personal thoughts are akin to yours, as stated.0 -
The OP said in a reply: "Its taken me 2 hours to read through every single post and all I can say is I am baffled by the dynamic the thread has taken on. Fascinating! keep them coming!"
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OP, what we have here is one facet of the most fundamental poli.tical debate in contemporary U.S. of A. When it comes to social welfare, health care, social safety nets, the education of children, crime, poverty and many many other issues facing America, the question comes down to the decision about whether these are ONLY a matter of individual choice/responsibility, or whether these are the result of a combination of personal responsibility AND societal factors.
In America, the Dem.ocr.ats usually (though not always) side with the combo option, and set policies accordingly, which sometimes means enacting government policies that regulate how corporations must label food and/or the quality/content of products sold for human consumption. Meanwhile the Rep.ubli.cans usually (though not always) side with the individual-only option, and set policies accordingly in the belief that consumer choice and the free market will result in products that are honest and safe.
I'm trying to tread carefully and represent these sides fairly and with relative objectivity, since this is not a pol.iti.cal forum. I only wanted to explain the baffling intensity and the strength of the opinions in the responses.
OP, my personal thoughts are akin to yours, as stated.
I figure, debating is very much an American thing. I believe over here, the intense exchange of opinions and all that goes with it, would be more considered an argument than a debate. Hence people tend to take it personal when the other doesn't concurr with their opinion. I like the idea of getting all firy about a subject, really give it to each other, than shake hands after and still be friends As an observer I find it very stimulating0 -
The OP said in a reply: "Its taken me 2 hours to read through every single post and all I can say is I am baffled by the dynamic the thread has taken on. Fascinating! keep them coming!"
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OP, what we have here is one facet of the most fundamental poli.tical debate in contemporary U.S. of A. When it comes to social welfare, health care, social safety nets, the education of children, crime, poverty and many many other issues facing America, the question comes down to the decision about whether these are ONLY a matter of individual choice/responsibility, or whether these are the result of a combination of personal responsibility AND societal factors.
In America, the Dem.ocr.ats usually (though not always) side with the combo option, and set policies accordingly, which sometimes means enacting government policies that regulate how corporations must label food and/or the quality/content of products sold for human consumption. Meanwhile the Rep.ubli.cans usually (though not always) side with the individual-only option, and set policies accordingly in the belief that consumer choice and the free market will result in products that are honest and safe.
I'm trying to tread carefully and represent these sides fairly and with relative objectivity, since this is not a pol.iti.cal forum. I only wanted to explain the baffling intensity and the strength of the opinions in the responses.
OP, my personal thoughts are akin to yours, as stated.
And then there is the bipartisan consensus that actually determines outcomes and is untouchable0 -
Nothing like absolving yourself of personal responsibility!
I agree! The market doesn't dictate what we CHOOSE to eat, we do.0 -
I'm gonna be the devil's advocate here. Industry and politicians are partially responsible for making people fat. When junk food is subsidized and healthy food is not, the price of the end product is often the factor why people reach for some food over the other. When people can't afford healthy food, they buy what's within their range.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNENeM4LPh4 -- this documentary is worth watching.
last time I checked, you can buy any kind of food with food stamps...but nice try, trying to absolve everyone of any kind of personal responsibility ...
Suuuuuuure the politicians made me fat, because they made me eat big macs everyday...rolling eyez...0 -
I see this thread has gone from moronic to idiotic over night...0
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I thought this was going to be about unsupportive or abusive husbands that kept us barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen.0
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I thought this was going to be about unsupportive or abusive husbands that kept us barefoot and pregnant in the kitchen.
Me, too. Thought I was going to get to go and beat up my first husband or something. :grumble:0
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