[Ohcrap]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('I_Like_Plants', 'T')hey go back to something like today's Tacofest, I think I had 5, my buddy had 4....

made at home, all ingredients fresh and some leftovers, we're getting good at cranking 'em out.

In the future, maybe Abuelita has a stand where there are people, for the horse market or the weekly swapmeet, etc. Good old Abuelita, with her blonde braids and blue eyes....

[I_Like_Plants]

I used to spend $10 eating somewhere without a thought. And spend up to $30 on sushi, mmmmm sushi.....

But now I think extremely carefully about the price ...... fast food is getting nearly nothing from me. I'll go to micky-D's for an egg mcmuffin because for a dollar, it's a good deal. One. And water if I'm thirsty. Now, this is someone who could easily spend $5, now I'm down to $1.09


And next time I'm in micky-D's there's a good chance I'm going to have the guitar or the sketchpad with me and make the $$ right there.

[FoolYap]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Ohcrap', 'I') went to local Subway this evening because I like the taste of the Chicken Bacon Ranch and got a 12 footer

[jdumars]

I expect to see a thriving business in McDonald's post-PO menu:

- The McHubbert -- the burger that seems to go a lot faster when you're halfway through with it
- McSoylent Green -- the preferred doomer burger*
- International Chicken Sandwich -- it's made with unidentified meat that tastes surprisingly like chicken

Prices will be listed in fractional gold coinage, or pre-1964 silver coinage.


*Prices and participation may vary by location.

[kadoomsoon]

Each town will have one or two or more eating houses that will be open at two times a day. Ladies will cook big batch and it will always run out, get ther early.

[frankthetank]

I remember my first time in Subway i got a 6inch cold cut combo for $1.49... Not sure what it sells for today, but i'm guessing its $3 or more.

Look for a lot more french fries and less meat!

[PenultimateManStanding]

I used to pay 25 cents for a gallon of gasoline.

[da23]

you ate my future dude and i'm 40

[Ferretlover]

Triarc, owned by billionaire investor Peltz, agrees to pay $2.34 billion
Thurs., April. 24, 2008
COLUMBUS, Ohio - After at least two rejections, billionaire Nelson Peltz has finally succeeded in landing Wendy’s in a $2.3 billion deal that would add the chain known for its square burger and chocolate Frosty dessert to his ownership of Arby’s and its roast beef sandwiches.
Now, the investor known for agitating corporations to boost their stock price has to figure out how to make both profitable while the economy slumps and more Americans are saving money on food and fuel by staying home to eat. …
Have it your way

[mattduke]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', ' ')The sputtering economy has caused an increase in prices of many staples including gasoline, rice, ice cream, even beer. Now some lawmakers in New Jersey are considering taking food taxes a step further and install a proverbial "sin" tax on fast food.

[Tyler_JC]

At least I can choose to avoid this particular tax.

New Jersey desperately needs revenue to avoid defaulting on its obligations, a junk food tax might be the way to go.

[mattduke]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Tyler_JC', 'A')t least I can choose to avoid this particular tax.

New Jersey desperately needs revenue to avoid defaulting on its obligations, a junk food tax might be the way to go.

[auscanman]

That's one tax I would support, particularly in Canada. With our public health care system I (and all taxpayers) are penalized for the poor dietary choices of others, which lead to health problems down the road. An ounce of prevention goes a lot further than a ton of treatment does.

I doubt this tax will ever be imposed. The power of the fast food lobby ensures that measures will be limited to the likes of eliminating 'trans' fats.

[jlw61]

The reason this is such a bad idea is two fold. First, it's a form of class division (and modern democratic government is based on dividing the people). This is class warfare, plain and simple.

Second is, where does it stop? So we tax Hardee's and McDonald's today. Next week we tax Applebee's (they have curbside pickup). Next month we tax all restaurants, but give waivers to McDonald's and Hardees because they had a good lobbying effort. Next year, we're charging extra for chips in the grocery store.

By adding a tax on fast food, you cut the amount of fast food being sold, cutting the number of workers needed to sell less product. Unemployment increases. More handouts are needed because the economy sours further. Fewer taxes come in and more taxes are raised on the backs of the people.

If New Jersey wants to protect itself from default, perhaps it should start by cutting spending.

[Novus]

I would rather they just tax the Drive-thru. If people want their fast food at least make them get out of their cars to get it and if they still want to use the Drive-thru then they have to pay a hefty fee. Apply the Drive-thru tax to bank drive up windows too.

We are in the middle of an energy crisis and nobody wants to give up damn thing. Well it is high time people start waking up. A bucket of cold water and slap in the face is really what this stubborn public needs.

[wisconsin_cur]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Novus', 'I') would rather they just tax the Drive-thru. If people want their fast food at least make them get out of their cars to get it and if they still want to use the Drive-thru then they have to pay a hefty fee. Apply the Drive-thru tax to bank drive up windows too.

We are in the middle of an energy crisis and nobody wants to give up damn thing. Well it is high time people start waking up. A bucket of cold water and slap in the face is really what this stubborn public needs.

[jlw61]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('Novus', 'A') bucket of cold water and slap in the face is really what this stubborn public needs.

[charliebrownout]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('mattduke', '')$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('', ' ')The sputtering economy has caused an increase in prices of many staples including gasoline, rice, ice cream, even beer. Now some lawmakers in New Jersey are considering taking food taxes a step further and install a proverbial "sin" tax on fast food.

[vision-master]

$this->bbcode_second_pass_quote('auscanman', 'T')hat's one tax I would support, particularly in Canada. With our public health care system I (and all taxpayers) are penalized for the poor dietary choices of others, which lead to health problems down the road. An ounce of prevention goes a lot further than a ton of treatment does.

I doubt this tax will ever be imposed. The power of the fast food lobby ensures that measures will be limited to the likes of eliminating 'trans' fats.

[3aidlillahi]

What about salads and the like at fast food places? Would those healthy items be taxed as well?