Earlier this week I bought 4 apples for about $6. On the same trip I bought 6 candy bars for $2. (I really like candy.) How is this possible? A gallon of milk: $7. Two 2-liters of coke: $2.50. Comparing calories the value is with the coke and snickers. Comparing nutrition, the milk and apples. But please someone* tell me the basic economics going on here? Never mind the subtle and not so subtle health and social implications.
* Yes, I've read all Michael Pollan has to say so I do know the answer. I'm completely flabbergasted nonetheless.
While we're on the topic of despicable things, there's this. More here. What is wrong with people? There has to be a separate level of hell for people who would intentionally poison babes to make a buck. Sick.
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I know! I spent $50 on one bag o' groceries. ONE BAG, people!
I didn't click on the hyperlinks, but I'm assuming this is referring to the tainted baby formula. seriously, right, about the level of hell? I swear, I'm becoming one of those paranoid-about-chemicals moms for this very reason. and I really find those moms annoying. but I'm becoming one of them.
it's really bad when you come out of Fred Meyer feeling like you just shopped at New Seasons.
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