What potatoes say about the state of US democracy

Alex · 08-19-12, 04:59 PM

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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 · 08-19-12, 07:09 PM

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

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?

Takeda Shingen · 08-19-12, 07:11 PM

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

Onkel Neal · 08-20-12, 12:05 AM

Born in the USA! Pass the fries.

Oberon · 08-20-12, 05:39 AM

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

Betonov · 08-20-12, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Takeda Shingen

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

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 ???

TarJak · 08-20-12, 07:30 AM

Cauliflower cheese is a good replacement for spuds.

Betonov · 08-20-12, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by TarJak

Cauliflower cheese is a good replacement for spuds.

How does one milk a cauliflower

TarJak · 08-20-12, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

How does one milk a cauliflower

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/2487...+cheese+gratin

Penguin · 08-20-12, 08:03 AM

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.

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Looks like Oberon wins!

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Originally Posted by Betonov

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

How can one get tired of potatoes?

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 · 08-20-12, 08:11 AM

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

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.

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?

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...

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,696 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.

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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.

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Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	It's been about a month since I've had any potatos.

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Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Pfft, we Brits probably eat more chips than the average US...and yes, that's CHIPS, not Fries...

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TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Cauliflower cheese is a good replacement for spuds.

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	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