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First they came for the lightbulbs... April 29, 2011 9:42 am TB

The FTC sets “guidelines” for the food industry. Many of them.

Here’s someone complaining that the edict isn’t totalitarian enough.

Who controls every aspect of an industry, owns that industry.

  • So what did you expect? Market forces are NOT solving this problem, can't and won't, unless forced. Period. ... by Eri 2011-04-29 12:15:55
    • Oddly, I completely expected an answer like that. Naturally, since I oppose giving demented academics absolute power over what ... by TB 2011-04-29 13:31:14
      • But back in those days, they did not add high fructose corn syrup to every damn thing they put on ... by Eri 2011-04-29 14:42:22
        • You might be on to something there with the corn syrup. Certainly it's not like kids years ago were ... by TB 2011-04-29 17:12:32
          • On the other hand, there are other theories about the obesity epidemic. As with other issues, we need to ... by TB 2011-04-29 17:38:36
            • It's obvious you have no useful ideas to solve the childhood obesity problem, considering that you know what you suggested ... by Eri 2011-04-29 23:14:52
              • Interesting that the only alternatives you give me is control over people's lives or lining them up and shooting them. If ... by TB 2011-04-30 07:31:22
    • More from Marion Nestle and the food fascists here. by TB 2011-04-29 11:47:30

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