An apt comparison. I just finished an article coming to the same conclusion with a different approach. Our choices sickening, just as eating fast food is, and we can't even get people to stop eating fast food, the worst of all possible choices. That laziness and lack of recognition has resulted in this demoralizing choice. The people aren't just victims, they're enablers.
No, there is no "cream" in diet soda. And if there were, it would be an improvement, industrial or not.
For that matter, what's dangerous in the meal is the sugar and wheat and "vegetable" oils. Morgan Spurlock made himself sick eating a standard fast-food menu (all the food on it, I mean) for thirty days. Tom Naughton did the same thing but cut out fries, bread, and sugar, and his health markers improved.
Justin's not far off the mark in his metaphor, mind you, but humans evolved our big brains eating fat and cholesterol, not soybeans. If we're going to solve the problem we have to diagnose it correctly first.
That was the point. You could list reasons why Diet Coke is better or worse. It has fewer calories and no sugar. But the meal will kill you either way, so it’s a false choice at the end of the day.
For that matter are our leaders doing anything to prepare for the coming fascist onslaught and insurrection other than asking for campaign donations? Are they?
Biden‘s major accomplishment has been to bow out of campaigning. Is that what the President of the United States and the head of the executive branch, now with the power of a king, should be doing in the current political crisis of rampant lies and corruption? He’s a fish fillet and not a big Mac.
I am still surprised when intelligent people with valid complaints about our fragile quasi-Democracy have horrible timing with their righteous observations - 5 months out from the big 2024 election of all US elections, like the last one because of the evil anomaly that is traitor crook Trump. If Biden does not win - our quasi-Democracy is over and there will no longer be even a small light/window/opportunity in the dark, broken Democracy tunnel for any hope of ever fixing it. Thus every citizen’s life will be affected in a negative way because of this coup of Project 2025 Autocratic Christian (Not!) Nationalists/Hard Core Capitalists. Basically all the worst aspects of our current situation and none of the good ones - for the foreseeable future with King Trump or until the country breaks down - which will happen unless some consensus of tolerance and progress occur soon. Please stop sowing seeds of doubt about an excellent underrated president and yes - old dude Biden (minus a couple recent blunders) who passed some major BFD legislation for important US Domestic issues, in a polarized nation no less! Let’s Just help Biden win so we save Democracy for another 4 years and try to fix it! Here is a list of some of the those amazing accomplishments to remind those with short term memories…
Passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package to increase investment in the national network of bridges and roads, airports, public transport and national broadband internet, as well as waterways and energy systems.
Helped get more than 500 million life-saving COVID-19 vaccinations in the arms of Americans through the American Rescue Plan.
Stopped a 30-year streak of federal inaction on gun violence by signing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that created enhanced background checks, closed the “boyfriend” loophole and provided funds for youth mental health.
Made a $369 billion investment in climate change, the largest in American history, through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Ended the longest war in American history by pulling the troops out of Afghanistan.
Provided $10,000 to $20,000 in college debt relief to Americans with loans who make under $125,000 a year.
Cut child poverty in half through the American Rescue Plan.
Capped prescription drug prices at $2,000 per year for seniors on Medicare through the Inflation Reduction Act.
Passed the COVID-19 relief deal that provided payments of up to $1,400 to many struggling U.S. citizens while supporting renters and increasing unemployment benefits.
Achieved historically low unemployment rates after the pandemic caused them to skyrocket.
Imposed a 15% minimum corporate tax on some of the largest corporations in the country, ensuring that they pay their fair share, as part of the historic Inflation Reduction Act.
Recommitted America to the global fight against climate change by rejoining the Paris Agreement.
Strengthened the NATO alliance in support of Ukraine after the Russian invasion by endorsing the inclusion of world military powers Sweden and Finland.
Authorized the assassination of the Al Qaeda terrorist Ayman al-Zawahiri, who became head of the organization after the death of Osama bin Laden.
Gave Medicare the power to negotiate prescription drug prices through the Inflation Reduction Act while also reducing government health spending.
Held Vladimir Putin accountable for his invasion of Ukraine by imposing stiff economic sanctions.
Boosted the budget of the Internal Revenue Service by nearly $80 billion to reduce tax evasion and increase revenue.
Created more jobs in one year (6.6 million) than any other president in U.S. history.
Reduced healthcare premiums under the Affordable Care Act by $800 a year as part of the American Rescue Plan.
Signed the PACT Act to address service members’ exposure to burn pits and other toxins.
Signed the CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen American manufacturing and innovation.
Reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act through 2027.
Halted all federal executions after the previous administration reinstated them after a 17-year freeze.
I will do no such thing. People understand all that malarkey already because the media rams that down our throats nonstop. I never said “don’t vote for Biden.” But we are also at 11:59 on the doomsday clock. My job is to tell the truth because there ain’t enough people doing that.
And if you want to start your own blog, go for it! This is a comment section.
An apt comparison. I just finished an article coming to the same conclusion with a different approach. Our choices sickening, just as eating fast food is, and we can't even get people to stop eating fast food, the worst of all possible choices. That laziness and lack of recognition has resulted in this demoralizing choice. The people aren't just victims, they're enablers.
Agreed, it is similar to domestic abuse: the wife complains but keeps going back for more.
The majority of people are beyond salvation.
They say, "On average, it takes seven attempts to leave a domestic violence situation.
“In our experience, when a woman has access to financial resources, it may only take three attempts to leave,”
“Those who lack financial resources or social networks can actually take up to 30 attempts to leave.”
The sliver of hope is a handful of people effect change, good or bad. We don't need a majority, just an organized and courageous minority.
Keep in mind that the ‘diet’ drinks substitute industrial cream for the natural sugar. Really a worsening under the cover of ‘better’
Probably depends on if the Coke has high fructose corn syrup. :-)
No, there is no "cream" in diet soda. And if there were, it would be an improvement, industrial or not.
For that matter, what's dangerous in the meal is the sugar and wheat and "vegetable" oils. Morgan Spurlock made himself sick eating a standard fast-food menu (all the food on it, I mean) for thirty days. Tom Naughton did the same thing but cut out fries, bread, and sugar, and his health markers improved.
Justin's not far off the mark in his metaphor, mind you, but humans evolved our big brains eating fat and cholesterol, not soybeans. If we're going to solve the problem we have to diagnose it correctly first.
That was the point. You could list reasons why Diet Coke is better or worse. It has fewer calories and no sugar. But the meal will kill you either way, so it’s a false choice at the end of the day.
For that matter are our leaders doing anything to prepare for the coming fascist onslaught and insurrection other than asking for campaign donations? Are they?
Biden‘s major accomplishment has been to bow out of campaigning. Is that what the President of the United States and the head of the executive branch, now with the power of a king, should be doing in the current political crisis of rampant lies and corruption? He’s a fish fillet and not a big Mac.
I am still surprised when intelligent people with valid complaints about our fragile quasi-Democracy have horrible timing with their righteous observations - 5 months out from the big 2024 election of all US elections, like the last one because of the evil anomaly that is traitor crook Trump. If Biden does not win - our quasi-Democracy is over and there will no longer be even a small light/window/opportunity in the dark, broken Democracy tunnel for any hope of ever fixing it. Thus every citizen’s life will be affected in a negative way because of this coup of Project 2025 Autocratic Christian (Not!) Nationalists/Hard Core Capitalists. Basically all the worst aspects of our current situation and none of the good ones - for the foreseeable future with King Trump or until the country breaks down - which will happen unless some consensus of tolerance and progress occur soon. Please stop sowing seeds of doubt about an excellent underrated president and yes - old dude Biden (minus a couple recent blunders) who passed some major BFD legislation for important US Domestic issues, in a polarized nation no less! Let’s Just help Biden win so we save Democracy for another 4 years and try to fix it! Here is a list of some of the those amazing accomplishments to remind those with short term memories…
Passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package to increase investment in the national network of bridges and roads, airports, public transport and national broadband internet, as well as waterways and energy systems.
Helped get more than 500 million life-saving COVID-19 vaccinations in the arms of Americans through the American Rescue Plan.
Stopped a 30-year streak of federal inaction on gun violence by signing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that created enhanced background checks, closed the “boyfriend” loophole and provided funds for youth mental health.
Made a $369 billion investment in climate change, the largest in American history, through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
Ended the longest war in American history by pulling the troops out of Afghanistan.
Provided $10,000 to $20,000 in college debt relief to Americans with loans who make under $125,000 a year.
Cut child poverty in half through the American Rescue Plan.
Capped prescription drug prices at $2,000 per year for seniors on Medicare through the Inflation Reduction Act.
Passed the COVID-19 relief deal that provided payments of up to $1,400 to many struggling U.S. citizens while supporting renters and increasing unemployment benefits.
Achieved historically low unemployment rates after the pandemic caused them to skyrocket.
Imposed a 15% minimum corporate tax on some of the largest corporations in the country, ensuring that they pay their fair share, as part of the historic Inflation Reduction Act.
Recommitted America to the global fight against climate change by rejoining the Paris Agreement.
Strengthened the NATO alliance in support of Ukraine after the Russian invasion by endorsing the inclusion of world military powers Sweden and Finland.
Authorized the assassination of the Al Qaeda terrorist Ayman al-Zawahiri, who became head of the organization after the death of Osama bin Laden.
Gave Medicare the power to negotiate prescription drug prices through the Inflation Reduction Act while also reducing government health spending.
Held Vladimir Putin accountable for his invasion of Ukraine by imposing stiff economic sanctions.
Boosted the budget of the Internal Revenue Service by nearly $80 billion to reduce tax evasion and increase revenue.
Created more jobs in one year (6.6 million) than any other president in U.S. history.
Reduced healthcare premiums under the Affordable Care Act by $800 a year as part of the American Rescue Plan.
Signed the PACT Act to address service members’ exposure to burn pits and other toxins.
Signed the CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen American manufacturing and innovation.
Reauthorized the Violence Against Women Act through 2027.
Halted all federal executions after the previous administration reinstated them after a 17-year freeze.
I will do no such thing. People understand all that malarkey already because the media rams that down our throats nonstop. I never said “don’t vote for Biden.” But we are also at 11:59 on the doomsday clock. My job is to tell the truth because there ain’t enough people doing that.
And if you want to start your own blog, go for it! This is a comment section.
I could not agree more!