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Food costs hit home: Utahns are struggling to cope with skyrocketing prices
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Mid-40's Man | 7:04 p.m. April 20, 2008
Times change with the passing of the years. There will always be challenges in
ones life. It's how one deals with ones challenges that provides the
characture of ones life. There will always be greed and envy. It's a
given. But life in these times we live in today are a whole lot better than even
a mere century ago, when life's challenges were a whole lot harder. Just
read up on history if you don't believe it. Nothing remains the same.
To: Greed! | 7:06 p.m. April 20, 2008
The US government does not pay farmers not to grow products. They subsuidize
farmers that grow food that they can't sell. Think of it as food insurance.
If a natural disaster happens in one area of the nation that wipes out that
areas cops then the government will have given other farmers incentive to grow
crops that will replace the wiped out crops. It is actually a really smart thing
for the govenment to be involved in. Prices in the US still are not as bad as
other nations becuase of that program.
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Dependency | 7:20 p.m. April 20, 2008
We have stretched ourselves far from the source of our needs. As long as
everything works, people are "fat and happy".
What about when something goes wrong?
All the money in the world will do no good if what you need is just not available.
There is a term called "Proof of Concept".
Consider what would happen if right now you turned off your power and turned off the water. Now for the next month you cannot go buy food or fill up your car.
How do you suppose things will go?
What about when something goes wrong?
All the money in the world will do no good if what you need is just not available.
There is a term called "Proof of Concept".
Consider what would happen if right now you turned off your power and turned off the water. Now for the next month you cannot go buy food or fill up your car.
How do you suppose things will go?
Plenty of space... | 7:28 p.m. April 20, 2008
Anyone who wants to grow some of their own food, can. We live in Eagle Mountain
where many lots are tiny and have found ways to use the space we have.
We dug up some lawn by the fence for peas, another section in the front for a row of potatoes. We've been digging up sod for grapes and strawberries, as well. We are moving the grill off the porch to make room for pots of tomatoes and peppers. It is not a huge amount of food, but every little bit helps!
If you make 4 loaves of bread and one batch of tortillas each week instead of purchasing from the store, you can save over $500 a year. Eating oatmeal, homemade pancakes or waffles saves even more. We cut powdered milk we had in storage with whole fresh milk and do just fine.
There are lots of ways to save- you just have to be willing to make the effort. Stop complaining people!
We dug up some lawn by the fence for peas, another section in the front for a row of potatoes. We've been digging up sod for grapes and strawberries, as well. We are moving the grill off the porch to make room for pots of tomatoes and peppers. It is not a huge amount of food, but every little bit helps!
If you make 4 loaves of bread and one batch of tortillas each week instead of purchasing from the store, you can save over $500 a year. Eating oatmeal, homemade pancakes or waffles saves even more. We cut powdered milk we had in storage with whole fresh milk and do just fine.
There are lots of ways to save- you just have to be willing to make the effort. Stop complaining people!
Anonymous | 7:40 p.m. April 20, 2008
"President Bush last week released $200 million in food aid, the White
House said, not only to help other nations, but to address the impact of rising
food and fuel prices on our own country's emergency food programs."
Great. The government uses food for fuel then spends taxpayer money in food aid. Ridiculous.
Great. The government uses food for fuel then spends taxpayer money in food aid. Ridiculous.
Blue | 7:41 p.m. April 20, 2008
Get used to high prices and inflation. The value of the dollar is going to
continue to fall. The Republicans have damaged the country so that we will
suffer the consequences for generations to come. All of our debt is being held
by China and Japan. With the value of the dollar plummeting, they are going to
be unwilling in the future to keep subsidizing the Republican spend now, pay
later mentality. Without anyone to borrow from, things are only going to get
worse.
Anonymous | 7:44 p.m. April 20, 2008
You can't blame the oil prices for the increase in fuel costs. Increases
in oil prices are increasing oil company profits. Profits -- after they account
for the cost of oil. The greed of the oil companies are causing this crunch.
And the government is short sighted enough to turn scarce food into more fuel.
If the oil companies are going to act monopolistic, the government should solve
the real problem and either regulate the price of gas, or make it easier to
compete in the oil industry (thus making gas prices more elastic).
Re; Just The Truth | 8:50 p.m. April 20, 2008
Wow! Have you ever been duped by the 4 Horseman of Neo-Con facism lies, lies,
lies (Limbaugh/Riely/Hannity/Coulture).
Read carefully: Bush/Chaeny, Bush/Chaeny, Bush/Chaeny are the sole responsible party, politically and economically speaking, for the damn inflationary and recession ridden situation this nation is in.
Thank goodness a Democratic congress was voted in in 2006, or we'd be in much worse circumstances. So the Democratic controlled congress appears to not have done much, on the surface that is. Actually, they stopped the runaway Republican party bankruptcy freight train that they let Bush in high gear with nary a single instance of accountability to congress, and even worse, to the Middle Class Americans who foolishly voted him in the second time (we can be forgiven for being duped the first time, but not a second time).
Fact is Democratic congress has done the most important thing that can be done to a runaway out of control congress... halt the madness... even if it means stalemating the government... giving it time to catch its breath and get some clarity and bearing where to actually go when the dust settles.
Thank God for the Democratic changeover of 2006, and may it continue in November08.
Read carefully: Bush/Chaeny, Bush/Chaeny, Bush/Chaeny are the sole responsible party, politically and economically speaking, for the damn inflationary and recession ridden situation this nation is in.
Thank goodness a Democratic congress was voted in in 2006, or we'd be in much worse circumstances. So the Democratic controlled congress appears to not have done much, on the surface that is. Actually, they stopped the runaway Republican party bankruptcy freight train that they let Bush in high gear with nary a single instance of accountability to congress, and even worse, to the Middle Class Americans who foolishly voted him in the second time (we can be forgiven for being duped the first time, but not a second time).
Fact is Democratic congress has done the most important thing that can be done to a runaway out of control congress... halt the madness... even if it means stalemating the government... giving it time to catch its breath and get some clarity and bearing where to actually go when the dust settles.
Thank God for the Democratic changeover of 2006, and may it continue in November08.
Grocery Gertie | 9:12 p.m. April 20, 2008
Did you know that today we actually spend a smaller percentage of our paychecks
on food than 30 years ago? Think about where your money REALLY goes. Big-screen
TVs with monthly cable fees. People have to have cell phones so they can
text-message, they can't talk face to face anymore. And yes, this laptop
that I'm writing this on, plus the monthly fee for Internet service.
Don't forget iPods, DVDs, X-Box, and so on. I'll bet if you added up
what you pay on technology/entertainment you'd find it's more than
your food bill. We spend a lot more on convenience foods since we don't
have time to fix a meal because we're too busy playing Game Cubes, surfing
the Net and watching TV. So we get what we pay for.
Perhaps it's almost time | 9:13 p.m. April 20, 2008
It will not surprize me if the 'law of consecration' is used in the
near future. I think at that time we will learn who is and is not willing to
live it. The reason some will end up with less then what they have now while
others will gain more than what they have now.
RE:Just The Truth | 10:14 p.m. April 20, 2008
Unless you didn't notice, Clinton hasn't been president for 7 years,
has nothing to do with the current economic situation, and this article
isn't about taxes. Clinton left office with a surplus, Bush will leave
office with the largest trade and budget deficits in the history of the nation.
The Greedy Old Party mantra of "Clinton! Clinton!" just doesn't
work anymore except for the uninformed few. Neither does trickle down economics,
or lowering taxes for the wealthy in time of war. Need proof? Turn off Limbaugh
and look around.
Entrepenuer | 10:28 p.m. April 20, 2008
To: To Greed
"The US government does not pay farmers not to grow products." You're kidding, right? My son-in-law lives in Idaho and his family is being paid by the government to NOT GROW PRODUCTS. I fear you are sorely misinformed.
"The US government does not pay farmers not to grow products." You're kidding, right? My son-in-law lives in Idaho and his family is being paid by the government to NOT GROW PRODUCTS. I fear you are sorely misinformed.
To Plenty Of Space | 10:41 p.m. April 20, 2008
I tried to grow food. Spent a lot of money on seed, small plants, tomato cages,
water, compost and worked very hard. Then...the deer came. And they were also
hungry. So, I spent more on methods to deter them. They only took one huge bite
out of each squash, ate all of the tomatos on the deck, ate all of the beans,
including the plants. So, it is wrong of you to assume that all can grow own
food. Did you stop to think about those on a fixed income? Those who may have
illness, but are just too embarrased to go ask for help. What we can do is not
waste a bite. Eat less. I canned peaches, they were expensive and the sugar,
jars and lids cost a lot.Do I worry. You bet. Besides illness, I have children
to feed and all of the other concerns and worries that go with parenting. I did
not ever think I would be a young widow on a fixed income. I did not ever think
I would get cancer. It is hard to plan for the unexpected. I will work as hard
as I can if someone can share a garden.
Nailed it | 10:39 p.m. April 20, 2008
I agree with Greed 100% as people will believe anything if they hear or read it
enough. I would also add the falling dollar value is also really hurting food
and oil prices
Go Outside | 10:45 p.m. April 20, 2008
Isn't it nice how the media chooses to word articles to sell papers. Many
commodities, like peppers mentioned in the article, go up every year because it
is the end of the storage season from the harvests. As soon as the harvests
come again, the price will go down. Stop worrying yourselves to the point of
this craziness and irrational distored thinking. Now... take a deep breath and
go outside and play with your kids!
HappyGirl | 12:36 p.m. April 21, 2008
It is about greed, our greed at wanting something for nothing. We have a family
of 8 and I never spend more than $400.00 a month on food! I usually spend a lot
less! I work hard feeding my family. We read books instead of staring at the
entertainment box.
It is not the Republicans vs. the Democrats. They are both to blame. It is about American Citizens - too lazy and greedy to learn about their government, to be involved. Let's stand up for morality and the family, give instead of take, love instead of hate. Let's spend the most precious commodity we have - time - doing something useful for our fellowmen.
Read "Whatever Happened to Penny Candy" by Richard Maybury. It's the best economics lesson you'll ever get (far more advanced in fundamental economic truth than your beginning college course). Supply and demand statements are too simplistic. We're seeing a massive devaluation of our currency. You can see a small part of the many billions of dollars that are being created every day on the NY Federal Reserve website. Our money is worth less every day. Watch "Corrupt Banking System" on you tube. (All 5 parts!)
It is not the Republicans vs. the Democrats. They are both to blame. It is about American Citizens - too lazy and greedy to learn about their government, to be involved. Let's stand up for morality and the family, give instead of take, love instead of hate. Let's spend the most precious commodity we have - time - doing something useful for our fellowmen.
Read "Whatever Happened to Penny Candy" by Richard Maybury. It's the best economics lesson you'll ever get (far more advanced in fundamental economic truth than your beginning college course). Supply and demand statements are too simplistic. We're seeing a massive devaluation of our currency. You can see a small part of the many billions of dollars that are being created every day on the NY Federal Reserve website. Our money is worth less every day. Watch "Corrupt Banking System" on you tube. (All 5 parts!)
KC | 4:10 p.m. April 23, 2008
In terms of food prices, I subscribe to a fabulous and inexpensive website where
they go through all of the utah weekly grocery ads every week and identifies the
best deals. It has helped us save a bunch of time and money! Google
MyFoodStorageDeals to find it. :-)
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I agree that the democrats have been bad for our country. Just as bad as the republicans have been for our country. In fact, I don't see much practical difference between them.
The reason we have seen such a downturn is that we were going up the mountain and getting higher on debt and lies. Now we are going down the other side of the mountain. This crackup has to happen no matter which party is going to preside over it.