The derailment exempt thread

[laylalex 7,282]

57 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

It’s only $10 a bottle.  Please let the liberal lady enjoy the fruits of her labors.

It's a local, women-owned business I'm happy to support. It costs more because the ingredients are high quality and the workers are paid well. Don't know what is wrong with any of that.  Glad to support my local community.

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

1 hour ago, laylalex said:

It's a local, women-owned business I'm happy to support. It costs more because the ingredients are high quality and the workers are paid well. Don't know what is wrong with any of that.  Glad to support my local community.

Are the ingredients high quality because it says so on the label?  Or have you personally supervised the picking of the fruits and veggies? 🤪

Edited June 13, 2020 by Voice of Reason

[laylalex 7,282]

2 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

Are the ingredients high quality because it says so on the label?  Or have you personally supervised the picking of the fruits and veggies? 🤪

My understanding is that the ingredients (all organic) are purchased in local farmer's markets. So I suppose I could just walk over on Wednesday and ask.  (Can't make the one tomorrow.)

[TBoneTX 44,679]

7 hours ago, laylalex said:

I live with someone who can eat an entire bag of Doritos and sink a few beers on the regular and he doesn't gain a thing.

Just wait.  

[TBoneTX 44,679]

On 6/11/2020 at 7:49 PM, Ban Hammer said:

world of warships [...] the hooker

Reminds me of an argument that I overheard between two military guys -- one said, "Your mother swims after troop ships!"

[Ban Hammer 13,111]

7 hours ago, laylalex said:

My understanding is that the ingredients (all organic) are purchased in local farmer's markets. So I suppose I could just walk over on Wednesday and ask.  (Can't make the one tomorrow.)

soylent green was organic too.

[Nature Boy 2.0 8,368]

18 hours ago, Ban Hammer said:

is the name what it causes to your lower intestines 12 hours later........lots of destress?  

P.T Barnum said something 

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

22 hours ago, laylalex said:

My understanding is that the ingredients (all organic) are purchased in local farmer's markets. So I suppose I could just walk over on Wednesday and ask.  (Can't make the one tomorrow.)

"Organic" has virtually zero meaning when it comes to food labeling.  Many items labeled "organic" are very bad for you.

[Steeleballz 7,550]

11 hours ago, Voice of Reason said:

"Organic" has virtually zero meaning when it comes to food labeling.  Many items labeled "organic" are very bad for you.

 

   It would be helpful if you elaborate. There are general standards for levels of pesticides and fertilizers required for organic certification. I would say it is more important to look at the actual ingredients. Some ingredients are not good for you regardless, and being organic doesn't change that,  but I would not say the organic label doesn't give you some information. 

[laylalex 7,282]

Well, I am going to pick up more juices today. "Organic" definitely has a meaning as Steeleballz points out. The ingredients in these juices are all fruits, vegetables, spices, plant extracts and water. That's about it. (Maybe they sell a boba tea? Not sure.) All I know is I think they're delicious, which is as good a reason as any to buy them. 

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

So what is the difference between bananas and the twice-the-price organic bananas sitting beside them?

[Ban Hammer 13,111]

17 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

So what is the difference between bananas and the twice-the-price organic bananas sitting beside them?

capitalism! 

[laylalex 7,282]

32 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

So what is the difference between bananas and the twice-the-price organic bananas sitting beside them?

It depends on the supply chain. Certain growers of conventional bananas may have better human rights records than organic farms, so it might be a better choice to buy those conventionally grown bananas if that's important to you. It is to me. But bananas are one of the food items where the difference between conventional and organic in terms of safety is pretty much nothing. The Dirty Dozen/Clean Fifteen lists out there spell out where it's worth it and where it's pretty much not necessary.

 

Okay, someone here is whingeing about needing a burrito so I'd better go take care of that! 

[Voice of Reason 10,298]

1 minute ago, laylalex said:

It depends on the supply chain. Certain growers of conventional bananas may have better human rights records than organic farms, so it might be a better choice to buy those conventionally grown bananas if that's important to you. It is to me. But bananas are one of the food items where the difference between conventional and organic in terms of safety is pretty much nothing. The Dirty Dozen/Clean Fifteen lists out there spell out where it's worth it and where it's pretty much not necessary.

 

Okay, someone here is whingeing about needing a burrito so I'd better go take care of that! 

You research the practices of the various companies that grow/harvest/ship your produce?  If so, you should consider getting a job or a hobby.  I have never thought about where the food I buy comes from, only about the price-gouging companies.

[Burnt Reynolds 5,058]

48 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

So what is the difference between bananas and the twice-the-price organic bananas sitting beside them?

None, only plebs buy from supermarkets. Real organic is at farmers markets. 

 

Then I take it home and mix it into a soylent smoothie.