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vgabndo
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Careful SFand H you're making far too much sense here.
During the last election when the conservative claimed that 47% of the voters were "users and takers", I did some research. Here's the map of how
people voted in 2012.
The conservatives and the lard butts live in the same states generally. Also, the highest rates of teen pregnancy, divorce, alcoholism, and absolute
certainty that a monster in the sky is watching their every move. (especially in bed). We should have let them go in 1860. We'd still have a border
problem though. Run-away slaves would be the new undocumented immigrants.
Do we really have to love Mississippi kind of people????? The fattest of the fat. Do we even have to show them respect???
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greengoes
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Lee
Sad? Was the US number 1 sometime? In what?
How about alcoholism in MX? Do Mexicans lead the way? Or ex-pats? |
I believe we are still #1 in military strength, number of incarcerated citizens per capita and ex pats.
I would say the ex pats (and gringos) are heads above the crowd for alcohol consumption.
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SFandH
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| Quote: | Originally posted by greengoes
| Quote: | Originally posted by Lee
Sad? Was the US number 1 sometime? In what?
How about alcoholism in MX? Do Mexicans lead the way? Or ex-pats? |
I believe we are still #1 in military strength, number of incarcerated citizens per capita and ex pats.
I would say the ex pats (and gringos) are heads above the crowd for alcohol consumption.
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Don't forget per capita gun ownership.
[Edited on 7-10-2013 by SFandH]
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wessongroup
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Interesting, the seat of the confederacy appears to be an exception, but then, they are close to DC ......... just saying 
| Quote: | Originally posted by vgabndo
Careful SFand H you're making far too much sense here.
During the last election when the conservative claimed that 47% of the voters were "users and takers", I did some research. Here's the map of how
people voted in 2012.
The conservatives and the lard butts live in the same states generally. Also, the highest rates of teen pregnancy, divorce, alcoholism, and absolute
certainty that a monster in the sky is watching their every move. (especially in bed). We should have let them go in 1860. We'd still have a border
problem though. Run-away slaves would be the new undocumented immigrants.
Do we really have to love Mississippi kind of people????? The fattest of the fat. Do we even have to show them respect??? |
The map did show ...... my mother, sister and her husband live in VA and they are Democratic ...... Big Time
[Edited on 7-10-2013 by wessongroup]
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Bajahowodd
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I find it so sad that while the US is far behind many nations in many measurements of positives, the far right continue to to "jingo-up" the idea that
we are the greatest nation on earth, bar none.
My wife's son by a previous marriage is a VP on Wall Street. With an enthusiastic straight face he has told me many times that US corporations don't
give a rat's patoot about the typical American. It's all about our corporations making profit, even if it comes from foreign sales, foreign jobs. His
excuse is that the poor in the US today, are still far better off than the poor of other nations.
Gave me such a warm and comfy feeling.
On some level, the great American experience is drawing to a close.
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Skipjack Joe
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| Quote: | Originally posted by SFandH
It's cheaper to get a bag of dried split peas or lentils or beans, chop up onions and carrots and make a pot of soup that makes enough for six meals
that include some bread or crackers (about 2 dollars) than it is to buy Big Macs. Way cheaper.
I often buy apples for 50 cents a pound, bananas are usually cheap. Rice is cheap. Nope, it's not that healthy food is more expensive, it's
because junk food is easy and tastes good.
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You mean that the poor have different taste buds than the rich?
from the article that is the target of this thread:
http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/17212/20130708/mexico-o...
With over 50 percent of the population living below the poverty line, healthier diets are becoming less affordable for many, who therefore resort to
consuming fried snacks, sodas, and fast food, leading to malnourishment and obesity.
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SFandH
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With over 50 percent of the population living below the poverty line, healthier diets are becoming less affordable for many, who therefore resort to
consuming fried snacks, sodas, and fast food, leading to malnourishment and obesity.
I know for a fact that I can make a healthy meal for less than a meal at a fast food joint - it's a fact. Rice, beans, and tortillas are cheap. As are
all root vegetables and many fruits, especially when a crop is in season.
Last night I ate a bowl of rice with black beans and sweet potatoes cooked with piloncillo. $2 dollars max for the entire meal. Probably closer to one dollar.
This morning I'm going to eat a bowl of raisin bran with soy milk and a diced apple. Maybe $1.00, perhaps $1.50.
The above conclusion that poor people resort to junk food because it's a cheaper way to eat is wrong.
People eat junk food because it's easy (no preparation), tastes good (full of salt, sugar, and fat), and readily available, not because it's cheaper.
Now, if I would just cut out drinking so much beer........naw! 
[Edited on 7-11-2013 by SFandH]
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monoloco
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Skipjack Joe
| Quote: | Originally posted by SFandH
It's cheaper to get a bag of dried split peas or lentils or beans, chop up onions and carrots and make a pot of soup that makes enough for six meals
that include some bread or crackers (about 2 dollars) than it is to buy Big Macs. Way cheaper.
I often buy apples for 50 cents a pound, bananas are usually cheap. Rice is cheap. Nope, it's not that healthy food is more expensive, it's
because junk food is easy and tastes good.
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You mean that the poor have different taste buds than the rich?
from the article that is the target of this thread:
http://www.medicaldaily.com/articles/17212/20130708/mexico-o...
With over 50 percent of the population living below the poverty line, healthier diets are becoming less affordable for many, who therefore resort to
consuming fried snacks, sodas, and fast food, leading to malnourishment and obesity.
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I think that a lot of it may have to do with the fact that low income people tend to be less educated
which makes them more susceptible to advertising campaigns and less knowledgable about nutrition. Judging from the numbers of obese children I'm
seeing, Mexico is facing a serious public health crisis in the future.
"The future ain't what it used to be"
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MrBillM
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Looking on the BRIGHT Side
IF, it is TRUE that the problem lies with the POOR (economically and educationally), ULTIMATELY it is a situation which will
be beneficial and result in culling that Herd.
So, whatever short-term medical societal costs are involved should be looked upon as a necessary investment leading to greater enlightenment.
It's ALL gonna work out and, someday, we'll be living in a healthy Vegan Paradise.
Maybe.
In the meantime, pass the Chips and Twinkies.
Rib-Eye tonight.
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Skipjack Joe
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Ribeye? I see you too are doing your part for elimination.
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MrBillM
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The GOOD news is ..........
That we don't have to worry about the Poor ruining their health with Rib-Eyes.
Which have been running around $10.50 LB.
Bought the latest on sale at $7.99.
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