What potatoes say about the state of US democracy

[Skybird]

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-political-potato-battle-shows-influence-of-lobbies-in-us-congress-a-843595-druck.html

Hits the nail on top, I would say.

And this is David Gergen, who has worked for Nixon and Reagan as PR manager, on that and why the US political system is dysfunctional by now.

http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/ronald-reagan-s-pr-director-david-gergen-on-barack-obama-a-838954.html

[Alex]

Enemies of Ordinary People
Since the eruption of the financial crisis, paranoia has taken hold in American politics. Americans' faith in institutions has been shaken. The government has become the adversary of the citizens, and the elites the enemies of ordinary people.Where's the paranoia in a statement of the obvious ? That is valid for every citizen of almost every nation.

[mookiemookie]

There is hardly an American meal that makes do without Tater Tots, mashed potatoes or French fries Well, that's news to me. :roll: I suppose we all eat at least one cheeseburger a day, too? And we all wear Levi's and blast Bruce Springsteen all day long, too, right?

[Takeda Shingen]

It's been about a month since I've had any potatos.

[Onkel Neal]

Born in the USA! Pass the fries.

[Oberon]

Pfft, we Brits probably eat more chips than the average US...and yes, that's CHIPS, not Fries... :O:

[Penguin]

There is hardly an American meal that makes do without Tater Tots, mashed potatoes or French fries
Well, that's news to me. :roll: I suppose we all eat at least one cheeseburger a day, too? And we all wear Levi's and blast Bruce Springsteen all day long, too, right?

Just checked out the menu of a HS I attended, and here's the choice for today:

Daily dish: BBQ Chicken or Pork Sandwich
Sides: Broccoli or Broccoli Salad and Tator Tods :o; Chilled and Fresh Fruit

- spelling error in the original (Source) (http://www.cobbk12.org/centraloffice/foodservices/schoolmenupages/menus/high/lunch/HS%20Lunch%20Website%20Menu%20Aug%2013-31.pdf)

*Hannibal Smith voice* I love it when a cliché comes together! :sunny:

I hope they won't get any repurcussions from crazy Bush-fans for offering Broccoli! :D

[Penguin]

In defense of the Spiegel-article, I also hope you guys know that the points it makes about the state of congress and lobbyism are very valid statements.

[August]

Well, that's news to me. :roll: I suppose we all eat at least one cheeseburger a day, too? And we all wear Levi's and blast Bruce Springsteen all day long, too, right?


Now now Mookie, that's a Speigel article. It has to be the pure unadulterated truth. :dead:

[Betonov]

It's been about a month since I've had any potatos.

You lucky devil.
Potato is a part of every meal in my fammily and to be honest, I'm sooo sick and tired of potatoes right now :down:

I'm guessing this is one of those politics thread turned food thread right.

Lets derail it some more. Any good recipees an alternatives to potatoes ??? :D

[TarJak]

Cauliflower cheese is a good replacement for spuds.

[Betonov]

Cauliflower cheese is a good replacement for spuds.

How does one milk a cauliflower :hmm2:

[TarJak]

How does one milk a cauliflower :hmm2:

No idea but I know how to sprinkle cheese over the top of it and stick it in the oven. http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/24875/cauliflower+cheese+gratin

[Penguin]

Potato consumption per capita in 2009 in the countries of the members who posted here, Balarus for comparision only, they are the top potato-addicts.

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/9851/potatog.jpg
(source (http://faostat.fao.org/site/609/DesktopDefault.aspx?PageID=609#ancor))

Looks like Oberon wins! :smug:



You lucky devil.
Potato is a part of every meal in my fammily and to be honest, I'm sooo sick and tired of potatoes right now :down:


How can one get tired of potatoes? :stare: You can fry them, grill them, bake them, mash them, smash them. So much variety, not even speaking of the hundreds of sorts there are with distinguished tastes.

You should also taste sweet potatoes one day - different from normal potatoes.

[Betonov]

If my fammily would emigrate, Slovenia wouldn't have 61kg, but 35kg of potatoes per capita yearly.
There's tooooo much potatoes being eaten around me :Kaleun_Sick:

[Skybird]

Are we collecting recipes for Pommes Frites now, or what...? :o

Nothing against Fritten, but you seem to have missed the real matter of the two articles, guys. The interview in the second may help to get yourself back on track.

[Skybird]

So not to launch another thread about this: this bigot moron left me speechless.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-19319240

I do not know what is more frigthening: that a man can be so retarded and dumb, or that he can still be able to convince others that it is a good idea to vote for him.

"Who is the bigger fool: the fool, or those following him?"

[Sailor Steve]

You can fry them, grill them, bake them, mash them, smash them. So much variety, not even speaking of the hundreds of sorts there are with distinguished tastes.
A long time ago I started to enjoy ocassionally eating one raw, with just a little salt.

You should also taste sweet potatoes one day - different from normal potatoes.
Hate sweet potatoes.

[August]

This is what we do to potatoes in Rhode Island...

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V3cU0-CsHm0/T37j9UV7tII/AAAAAAAAD88/ATW3-y9BogM/s1600/mr_potato_head_1952.jpg

[Ducimus]

There is hardly an American meal that makes do without Tater Tots, mashed potatoes or French fries

Ah damn, and here i've been eating rice. Where have i gone wrong? :haha:

[Takeda Shingen]

Ah damn, and here i've been eating rice. Where have i gone wrong? :haha:

Pinko commie.

[Tribesman]

Bloody Irish Americans with their spuds, they get everywhere you know, sneaky buggers are in every meal.

[nikimcbee]

This is what we do to potatoes in Rhode Island...

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V3cU0-CsHm0/T37j9UV7tII/AAAAAAAAD88/ATW3-y9BogM/s1600/mr_potato_head_1952.jpg

That would explain the RI drivers.:hmmm:

[Oberon]

I have a weakness for Sautée potatoes.

[MH]

Are we collecting recipes for Pommes Frites now, or what...? :o

Nothing against Fritten, but you seem to have missed the real matter of the two articles, guys. The interview in the second may help to get yourself back on track.


http://www.haaretz.com/polopoly_fs/1.459521.1345487388%21/image/1562623203.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_640/1562623203.jpg


Potatoes......

[Karle94]

Well, that's news to me. :roll: I suppose we all eat at least one cheeseburger a day, too? And we all wear Levi's and blast Bruce Springsteen all day long, too, right?

Or maybe that`s just me.

[frau kaleun]

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/9851/potatog.jpg


This is very disturbing. WE CANNOT ALLOW A POTATO GAP!

How can one get tired of potatoes?

...

Is that a trick question?

[u crank]

Is that a trick question?

Yes it is. :O:

[mapuc]

Speaking of potatoes
Here is a classic Swedish national dish

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyttipanna

Jamie writing about it

http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/beef-recipes/pytt-y-panna-little-pieces-in-a-pan

Markus

[Kongo Otto]

Well, that's news to me. :roll: I suppose we all eat at least one cheeseburger a day, too? And we all wear Levi's and blast Bruce Springsteen all day long, too, right?

Cheeseburger? One a day? Are you kidding? :O:
But a good Fried Bologna Sandwich, hmmmm welll.... :up:

[Penguin]

http://www.haaretz.com/polopoly_fs/1.459521.1345487388%21/image/1562623203.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_640/1562623203.jpg


Potatoes......

I'll see your Obama and raise you a Dan Quayle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdqbi66oNuI

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/4615/danquayle.jpg
:sunny:



Is that a trick question?

I wish, but I can't figure out a non-lame answer other than taking a valium... :yawn:

[u crank]

So not to launch another thread about this: this bigot moron left me speechless.

Agreed. That guy didn't get one foot out of his mouth before he put the other one in.

He should have been eating potatoes. :O:

I used to live 4 kilometres from this.

http://www.swallowfood.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/museum.jpg

In this place, Prince Edward Island, potatoes are a big deal. I like 'em.:D

[Oberon]

Must be coming up for potato harvest season about now, either this month or next. IIRC harvest begins mid to late September for most crops, although I think potatoes have a 7-12 week growth period, so planting them in March/April...should be round about now.

Given that we've had quite a damp summer, I don't think we're going to see a good harvest this year, lots of rot I'd wager. That'll push prices up...


God, listen to me, I sound like a right old boy. :haha:

[nikimcbee]

You lucky devil.
Potato is a part of every meal in my fammily and to be honest, I'm sooo sick and tired of potatoes right now :down:

I'm guessing this is one of those politics thread turned food thread right.

Lets derail it some more. Any good recipees an alternatives to potatoes ??? :D

Just for you Betonov:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrQVFZx7XX4&feature=fvwrel