Edwards Has Plan to Eradicate Hunger

AZCONSERVATIVE ^ | 24 Nov 2007 | John Semmens

[John Semmens]

Presidential candidate and former senator John Edwards (D-NC) has released a plan to fight domestic hunger and called on Congress to immediately take action to fund a program that would provide universal food services for all Americans.

“Differences in nutrition are yet another manifestation of the ‘two Americas’ I’ve been talking about for the last four years,” Edwards declared. “On the one hand, there are those eating steak and caviar. On the other, we see people eating out of trash cans. We should be ashamed.”

Edwards’ six-point proposal is modeled on the Canadian National Health Service. It calls for Congress to pass a bill that would provide for conveniently located government-run cafeterias in every neighborhood “where all can receive a balanced diet of wholesome food,” Edwards asserted. “The poor must be cared for. The rich must be barred from taking more than their fair share of nature’s bounty.”

It is Edwards’ contention that over the long run, his plan will save money. “First, there will be tremendous economies-of-scale,” Edwards claimed. “By feeding everyone at centralized cafeterias we will be able to buy in bulk and conserve on preparation and clean-up tasks. Second, we will reduce the burdens on our health care system by combating the diseases of under and over eating. Third, the daily walks to and from the government dining facilities will add a modicum of exercise for our largely sedentary and obese population.”

The Edwards’ plan projects that eventually, society will also save on housing costs since dwelling units will no longer have to include space for cooking or dining activities.

“We will attain the equality envisioned by our nation’s founders and do it in a very cost-effective manner,” Edwards boasted. “The pursuit of happiness will be brought one step closer to realization for all Americans.”

House Speaker Nancy (D-Calif.) said that “While Senator Edwards’ proposal has a lot of merit for most Americans, I cannot see it passing without some exemptions. I represent a very wealthy district. Many of my constituents will not accept the idea of dining with the lower classes. Perhaps if we allow for the purchase of ‘dining credits’ I will be able to sell the plan to them.”

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[arthurus]

I looked but it doesn’t say “scrappleface”...

[arthurus]

Brave New World. It is a great plan to reduce obesity increase nutrition, etc. because it must come with bans on people buying and eating their own food. It fits right in with National Health Care. After that id established the next development is for the people to report every morning to the Exercise Yard. And it will be downhill from there into the collectivist regimented pot.

[K-oneTexas]

Is that beans or caviar for all?

[Jo Nuvark]

Doughnuts?

Edward’s takes our dough and we go nuts about it.

[Jo Nuvark]

Edwards is Jr. High dumb. Thinks he can get
votes by giving away free lunch. The only
problem is that people in the U.S. aren’t
starving. What a moron.

And there’s nothinig free about a “free” lunch.
You and I will pay for it. Our children will
reap the consequence of lack of motivation to
work. There’s nothing like hunger to motivate.

We’re doomed. Please let this be satire.

[JustaDumbBlonde]

Everyone knows that people don't die of starvation in this country. Almost everyone has access to plenty of food if you consider government assistance programs, food pantries, church giveaways, etc. Even most democrats are smarter than to fall for the premise that people are going without food. Unfortunately, there are enough lazy democrats that are looking at never having to prepare or provide a meal again.

We should all drop to our knees and thank God that Edwards will never be elected as POTUS.