Brainwashing, Aisle 3 (Whole Foods Market and Peter Singer)

The Weekly Standard ^ | 5/18/05 | Andrew Breitbart

[Dallas59]

Although some people can't take food additives, I haven't seen any 110 year old naturalists. Almost everybody dies between 75 and 85. Doesn't matter where your squash was grown.

[OKSooner]

81% of all statistics are made up on the spot.

[yarddog]

I enjoy the series "Smallville" even if it is about as PC as most of the others.

One thing I noticed is the Kent farm always sells "organic" produce.

[TheBigB]

I can't speak for the accuracy of the source itself, but here's one report from the center for Consumer Freedom..."A study by the Center for Global Food Issues found that although organic foods make up about 1 percent of America's diet, they also account for about 8 percent of confirmed E. coli cases."

http://www.consumerfreedom.com/news_detail.cfm/headline/2334

[Constitution Day]

Whole Foods has a great selection of cheeses and meats, which is the only reason I occasionally shop there.

When I do, I sometimes wear conservative-themed t-shirts like my "Celebrate Diversity" one.

I also made a point of shopping there the weekend after Election Day in my "W - Still the President" shirt.
You should have seen some of the pinched-up, annoyed faces. LOL!!

[TalonDJ]

'Whole foods' means my donut does not already have a bite out of it.

[cyborg]

Just because you've not seen them doesn't mean they don't exist. One doesn't have to be a vegetarian to live to a ripe old age but 'almost everyone dies betwween 75 and 85' is a stretch. Insurance companies would love you.

[sleeper-has-awakened]

My wife loves to shop at Whole Foods, I've renamed the store "Whole Paycheck"

[ELS]

Whole Paycheck Foods

LOL!

[cyborg]

Just as people don't wash their meats before seasoning them, some people don't wash their vegetables. I was mortified to see a cooking show where the cook didn't wash the meat.

[cyborg]

LOL

[Ron in Acreage]

http://www.consumerfreedom.com/news_detail.cfm/headline/2334

[TheBigB]

Pork rinds!

[cyborg]

They're about as reliable as peta, to whom they're waging a campaign against. I guess as long as it's NOT organically grown, then people have 'freedom' to buy it?

[bboop]

I love TJs too. But I cannot go to Whole Foods anymore. There is the organics/ e coli connection and then the self-righteousness of the whole experience. And ours is definitely a Mission Field -- lots of pierced/ tattooed body parts.

[cyborg]

Some people are obsessed with buying organic foods. I buy it whenever I can but I grow my own, right in my backyard. No chemicals and no animal manure either.

[Guht]

Even if that is the case, it is a simple fact of life, organic or non-organic produce should always be washed before you consume it.

[Ron in Acreage]

http://www.cgfi.org/materials/articles/2002/jun_25_02.htm

8 times i was off a bit

[TheBigB]

Oh, that's a good shirt....a very, very good one. I can imagine how well it'd go over here in my college town. :) I got tired of seeing the kids driving around who still have their DEFEND AMERICA-DEFEAT BUSH bumper stickers, so I got a couple for my SUV that say W=WINNER! FOUR MORE YEARS! and "PEACE...THROUGH SUPERIOR FIREPOWER!"

[manic4organic]

I love Whole Foods. Their staff looks like a tattoo convention, but you can't beat their stuff. The fish is unbeatable inland. Their breakfast blend organic coffee is heavenly. Do what you like. I'll take my produce, milk, etc., pesticide- and hormone-free for me and my family.