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Thread #21993   Message #236035
Posted By: catspaw49
30-May-00 - 07:42 PM
Thread Name: Why are Americans so fat?
Subject: RE: Why are Americans so fat?
Like I said Aine.....we got a few people starving right around here. Pickle onion, tomato, lettuce and cheese on that burger Aine?

John, I know there are starving folks and that WE are a gluttonous nation, but assuage your guilt and do what you feel best wherever..........But remember that this country produces more and is often in a position to trade for more yet. What drives the production here is that gluttony and the accompaning economy. If we consume less are the producers going to give away the excess or sell more for no profit? My guess is that they won't produce it.

I used to get the line from my parents that I could never figure out.....so I don't use it on my kids.........

"You eat that! There are starving people all over the world who would be happy to have it!!!" .......... Even the dumbest kid in the world eventually responds, "I'm sorry Mom.....Where shall I send my turnips? Do you have an envelope that won't leak?" My Mom's response to this was.... FWWAAPPP!!!

Spaw