So here is something to chew on, literally. We all know the cost of gas continues to rise, and with the summer season around the corner I don't think we will see that happening anytime soon. So as most of us have heard, one of the solutions is increasing the production of ethanol which stateside is most commonly derived from corn (Brazil produces ethanol using genetically altered sugar cane due to a government subsidized program started in the 1970's. Don't tell me they didn't see this one coming. Why do you think Bush is trying to partner with them in ethanol production. Carnival is not the only thing Brazil has to offer). Corn for the most part in America has been used for consumption by people or animals, then animals by people, so in the end mostly by people.
Now According to the Associate Press (AP) the demand for corn being used in ethanol production is driving up the cost of corn used in farming and food production. To no surprise, this in turn drives up the cost of feed, and then the cost of meat production, which then gets passed right on back to us the consumer. So in the midst of us trying to quench our petroleum thirst, we are slowly starving ourselves of meat not to mention that big happy bowl of corn flakes in the morning. So now it is going to be expensive to drive, expensive to eat, and expensive to have fun.
This is not a happy blog. No Sir. But leaves you with something to think about.
Believe, me I like driving my car to the store to buy a nice big steak, only to come home and cook it on the gas grill.
Maybe I should just buy a bicycle and a cow. Maybe a couple of chickens.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
3 comments:
Try swallowing the bill on some fat juicy filet mignon's for 5 every night; or fueling an urban assault vehicle every 6 days to transport your enlisted (plus gear).
Is this my happy place? no.
Bottom line: my troops are fueled and safe.
Now if you don't mind - I have a bike to go ride, using energy consumed from the beef I ate for lunch.
Later holmes.
Bro. Please disregard my previous ramblings. You caught me at the end of my work day, at the end of the week --- and --- believe it or not, was trying to be funny. Probably came across somewhat different. My apologies if it did.
I think the blog stuff might be a great way to keep our extended family and friends updated on the kiddos activities -- so I'll give it a shot, provided it doesn't take more than 3 spare minutes p/day.
Catch you soon homeboy. Big hug to you all.
The history of corn flakes dates to the late 19th century, when a group of Seventh-day Adventists began to make new foods to fit the standards of their strict vegan diet.
Post a Comment