commies

[moose eater]

- as kids - we would be sure to be around the fruit/veg market - just after they closed down - late in the day - and root around in what was left over by the traders - we always found some salvageable food to take back to the family - we had fruit and veg every day -

- 55 years later - just last night - I passed thru the same market - and sure enough - there is discarded but edible fruit and vegetables there to be had - same as it was over half a century ago -

- surplus of food = no-one starves - so long as you can get it before it rots -

Produce stores got hit here locally pretty hard, years ago, by the hog farmers, as well as by those who were baiting black bears.

What was once plentiful, not to mention the grocers being relieved to see it taken away by folks who'd use it, became z bit of a burden for them. If only due to the number of persons asking for it.

Now they tend to have contracts with a small handful, maybe even one or two hog farmers, and those folks get the lion's share of the unmarketable fruits and veggies... and the produce manager doesn't have to mess with 15 or 20 different arrangements to have someone pick up a bit of this or that.

Another outcome of population increases, and the related demands.

By the way, the produce department has sometimes been privately referred to by other managers in the stores as the 'garbage department' for the sheer amount of veggies and fruit they dispose of.... But the hogs are likely happier for it.

 

[Gypsy Nirvana]

Produce stores got hit here locally pretty hard, years ago, by the hog farmers, as well as by those who were baiting black bears.

What was once plentiful, not to mention the grocers being relieved to see it taken away by folks who'd use it, became z bit of a burden for them. If only due to the number of persons asking for it.

Now they tend to have contracts with a small handful, maybe even one or two hog farmers, and those folks get the lion's share of the unmarketable fruits and veggies... and the produce manager doesn't have to mess with 15 or 20 different arrangements to have someone pick up a bit of this or that.

Another outcome of population increases, and the related demands.

By the way, the produce department has sometimes been privately referred to by other managers in the stores as the 'garbage department' for the sheer amount of veggies and fruit they dispose of.... But the hogs are likely happier for it.

Ya - once someone makes a business out of bacon - they get onto the traders for 'slop' - discarded food-stuffs - for the pigs - seen it out in Asia - nothing is wasted - but here in the UK - its left out for the bin-men to pick up in the early morning - and most probably taken to some land-fill site for burial - along with a bunch of boxes and plastic and other assorted rubbish/garbage - left over from the trading day before - what a waste -

- it has been reported that over a third of all food ends up being wasted - thrown-away - and not eaten - even by the pigs -

Ian Dury and The Blockheads - What A Waste (Official HD Video) - YouTube

 

[VenerableHippie]

i think it's more than that. most of the people who think communism is taking over are completely out of touch with reality (you can see a few of them on this very forum). it comes from a long history of americans distrusting government and corporatists and snake oil salesman taking command of the narrative after that which completely confuse most people. once you exploit the anti government narrative of most older +45 types, they're literally open to beleving anything lol. including that commies are right around the corner ready to pounce at any moment.

i come from german and italian ancestry. my german side, my grandpa and his brother was hitler youth, they fled germany with my great grandma and they both eventually joined the US army. my italian side, same deal with my grandpa. i believe he was a mechanic in WW2. It's unfortunate my italian grandfather is seemingly unaware that many of his sons are repeating tucker carlson levels of white supremacy and fascistic talking points (ie- the white population is dying, etc). it's honestly embarrasing lol.

Sorry for your Embarrassment! Yeah, I think I get where you're at! Well, the Commie threat is not very big in Oz. It's Asians for us, particularly Chinese. Omigosh! I just realised they are Commies! Damn, there's no escaping .... in fact our present Gov is in on the act promulgating fear of this race ... it began with our PM's friendship with Trump I think. But ironically the Chinese buy our coal and iron ore at a highly inflated price which gives retirees like me a good pension and keeps dole bludgers in dope. So it's not all bad. Ooroo!

 

[armedoldhippy]

all of the local Pizza Huts save their leftovers for an old boy that raises hogs. they get a couple of free hams per store each year at Christmas...

 

[JKD]

Where I live there is an organisation that collects food from local businesses and gives it away from their own shop front to anyone that wants it - As long as it’s not past it’s expiry and is safe to eat.

 

[flylowgethigh]

Is commie from Sacto?

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/202...s-cause-video/

 

[Cannavore]

project veritas and gateway pundit. the double whammy of authentic sources

i literally believe nothing james o'queefe says.

 

['Boogieman']

You can get away with a lot , if you don’t look homeless. After awhile they’re bound to recognize you. The longer you’re on the street, the less likely you’ll get away with it and the less likely you are to rely on pranks.
Besides it’s actually fraud. I have more respect for the dumpster divers.
That’s only a short term solution. It doesn’t help you out and it doesn’t get you off the street. It just gets you through another day. It’s not the way to get by in America. It’s not fair to McDonald’s to expect them to bear the burden created by the lack of governance.

I don't agree with enabling addicts and putting the burden on taxpayers.

 

[unclefishstick]

I don't agree with enabling addicts and putting the burden on taxpayers.

not everyone has a parent to bail them out with a job

 

[Cannavore]

 

['Boogieman']

not everyone has a parent to bail them out with a job

I could get a 30k+ a year job at the mills and many local factories which is what I currently make. I choose to work for family especially considering that I won't be forced to take the covid vaccine. anyone can get a good paying job right now. I have been offered better paying jobs from other plumbing contractors but im against the unions and they test for thc. If shit hit the fan however I would go with it.

 

[h.h.]

I don't agree with enabling addicts and putting the burden on taxpayers.

Better to rip off McDonald’s.

 

[h.h.]

I could get a 30k+ a year job at the mills and many local factories which is what I currently make. I choose to work for family especially considering that I won't be forced to take the covid vaccine. anyone can get a good paying job right now. I have been offered better paying jobs from other plumbing contractors but im against the unions and they test for thc. If shit hit the fan however I would go with it.

Anybody can pass a piss test.

 

['Boogieman']

Better to rip off McDonald’s.

I agree, my favorite were the pizza joints.

 

[h.h.]

I agree, my favorite were the pizza joints.

We shouldn’t be turning our citizens into ripoffs in order to survive.

 

['Boogieman']

We shouldn’t be turning our citizens into ripoffs in order to survive.

Make stupid choices, win stupid prizes.

 

[h.h.]

Make stupid choices, win stupid prizes.

Never mind the victims.
You were lucky enough to have your parents to bail you out. It was only a game to you. You were able to make stupid choices and bounce back.
So was I.
Others aren’t so lucky.
By the grace of God, there go I.
I didn’t do it by myself.
Neither did you.
Few have.
It’s not a disgrace to receive help.
It’s only a disgrace to refuse to give back.

 

['Boogieman']

Never mind the victims.
You were lucky enough to have your parents to bail you out. It was only a game to you. You were able to make stupid choices and bounce back.
So was I.
Others aren’t so lucky.
By the grace of God, there go I.
I didn’t do it by myself.
Neither did you.
Few have.
It’s not a disgrace to receive help.
It’s only a disgrace to refuse to give back.

Assumptions again, I didn't work for my dad until late 2015 - 2016. I was clean and had my own apartment well before that. I made roughly the same working for the state, more hours yes and a shitty environment. If anything I owe my best friend, he got me the maintenance gig which paid for schooling and counted towards apprenticeship.

 

[h.h.]

Assumptions again, I didn't work for my dad until late 2015 - 2016. I was clean and had my own apartment well before that. I made roughly the same working for the state, more hours yes and a shitty environment. If anything I owe my best friend, he got me the maintenance gig which paid for schooling and counted towards apprenticeship.

Like assuming all in need of help are drug addicts.

it comes from a limited world view.

 

[Cannavore]

Make stupid choices, win stupid prizes.

you mean like catching covid, losing your job, your home, your health insurance and going homeless? what choice specifically did they make?