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Offline krissel

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« on: April 06, 2018, 11:07:14 PM »
Maybe you guys should think about putting tariffs on some imports. smile.gif

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/...80327111402.htm


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« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2018, 07:41:07 AM »
..."Few studies of free trade and investment agreements and diets isolated their impact from other factors, and none examined any effect on caloric intake, despite its critical role in causing obesity...." To borrow a phrase; what do facts have to do with it?! laughhard.gif

Of course, there is that mighty variable called 'lack of self-restraint' among consumers. Companies have been catering to that for decades in practically every area of our lives; it's called advertising. I can remember when many thought 'advertising' would supply information about a product! rolleyes.gif That was the day of "World Book" and "Britannica" encyclopedias.
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« Reply #2 on: April 07, 2018, 05:12:46 PM »
Over here, the government has just introduced a "sugar tax" on soft drinks. Too little, far too late, I fear  sad.gif
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« Reply #3 on: April 07, 2018, 09:59:41 PM »
We've had several large cities do/try that. Usually a ruse to find more tax dollars. rolleyes.gif It's easier to find something to tax than something to cut from the budget.
There's more than one weigh to get the fat out!
THERE ARE TWO TYPES OF COUNTRIES
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And the United States = The Banana system
CAUTION! Childhood vaccinations cause adults! :yes: