What potatoes say about the state of US democracy - Page 2

Skybird · 08-20-12, 09:10 AM

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

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 · 08-20-12, 09:20 AM

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 · 08-20-12, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Penguin

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.

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

Hate sweet potatoes.

August · 08-20-12, 09:44 AM

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

Ducimus · 08-20-12, 10:51 AM

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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?

Takeda Shingen · 08-20-12, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ducimus

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

Pinko commie.

08-20-12, 11:34 AM

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

nikimcbee · 08-20-12, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by August

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

That would explain the RI drivers.

Oberon · 08-20-12, 01:39 PM

I have a weakness for Sautée potatoes.

MH · 08-20-12, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

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

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.

Potatoes......

Karle94 · 08-20-12, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Well, that's news to me.

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 · 08-20-12, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Penguin

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

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How can one get tired of potatoes?

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Is that a trick question?

u crank · 08-20-12, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by frau kaleun

Is that a trick question?

Yes it is.

mapuc · 08-20-12, 06:03 PM

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/b...ieces-in-a-pan

Markus

Kongo Otto · 08-21-12, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

Well, that's news to me.

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?

But a good Fried Bologna Sandwich, hmmmm welll....

08-20-12, 09:10 AM	#16
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,694 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Are we collecting recipes for Pommes Frites now, or what...? 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. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

08-20-12, 09:20 AM	#17
Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,694 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	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?" __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

08-20-12, 09:44 AM	#19
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,221 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is what we do to potatoes in Rhode Island... __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

08-20-12, 11:34 AM	#22
Tribesman Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Bloody Irish Americans with their spuds, they get everywhere you know, sneaky buggers are in every meal.

08-20-12, 01:39 PM	#24
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	I have a weakness for Sautée potatoes.

08-20-12, 06:03 PM	#29
mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,545 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	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/b...ieces-in-a-pan Markus