Originally posted by: lordjedi
Congratulations. That´s why Americans need movies like "An Inconvenient Truth", which explain facts that almost every nation in Europe knew 20-25 years ago. And yet, a lot of you seem to believe it is just a pro Gore, pro democratic propaganda plot.
I don't really have anything on topic to say, I'm just getting tired of seeing your constant ignorance toward what goes on in the U.S. Sure, I may not know much about what goes on in Germany, but you don't see me posting a bunch of negative talking points that I've heard on the news or talk radio.
Originally posted by: Nanner Split
From a European perspective, both the USA and China are the big polluters, you are right. China is a 2nd world nation, and yes, they are indeed about to surpass you both in economical power and of course environmental pollution. So again, sorry if I have been sooo hard to Americans.
Just look at the gas prices you had when I was in San Francisco in October this year. 2,35$ per gallon!!!! Do you know how expensive fuel here in Europe is? 7$!!!!!! Look at the cars you drive. You are literally throwing energy away and flushing it down the toilet! Why? Because you can still afford it. Driving an American car in Germany is ridiculously expensive.
And you might want to do some homework on the whole "ignoring thing" since we never fully approved it here (Clinton signed it, Congress did not approve it).
Originall posted by: Vigo
Oh no! The Bratwurst! Mit Sauerkraut!
I recite: McDonald´s, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Subway, Dunkin' Donuts,...... With lots of pancakes, sweet soda, a milkshake....
Come on guys! You produce more food than you can eat yourself! You are the inventors of FAST FOOD. "Super-Size-Me" is an American movie for a good reason.
Hey now, have you not seen Subway's commercials?! Subway is good for you!
Subway is good for you (leave off the mayo and mustard). Out of all the fast food places mentioned, Subway is probably the best place to eat. The proof is actually better than "Super-Size-Me". One takes a look at personal responsibility (Jared and Subway). The other takes a look at just taking everything fast food has to offer. The only thing "Super-Size-Me" proved is that as long as people don't even try to control themselves, they'll get bigger. Some other lady actually managed to lose weight on an all McDonald's diet, so take "Super-Size-Me" with a huge grain of salt.
Ummm... McDonald's Diet??? *LOL* Yes, one BigMac per day and a diet coke makes you healthy, wealthy and wise...
I can´t imagine how big the laughter would be if McDonald's would try such a marketing gag here.
Nevertheless, it's funny how fast McDonald's reacted to Super-Size-Me by introducing salads, trying to shake off the negative image. Imagine, SALADS!!!!! WHAT AN INNOVATION!!!
I'm sure someone can name 5 or 6 German restaurants that if people ate at uncontrollably would cause the same problem. Remember, it doesn't matter if you eat at a nice restaurant or a fast food place, you can still get fat from eating to much fatty foods.
We don´t have our own fast food chains. The only fast food chains here are American. We used to have one (Wiener Wald), but it fell into obscurity when McDonald´s became popular among the youth here in the 80's and 90's.
Nevertheless, the most popular fast food in Germany is Turkish, and called Döner Kebap. Not the Bratwurst.....
And I sincerely hope you don't compare Restaurants here with fast food chains. I don't know what Restaurants you have over there...
I guess I expected a little better from you Vigo. Do some real research on the Kyoto treaty to see who the real gross polluters are (hint: it's not the U.S.) before you go spouting off about it. It's meant to cut emissions from "industrialized nations", but since China is still considered a third world nation, they get to continue to pollute as much as they want, even though they're one of the worst polluters on the planet right now.
Oh no! The Bratwurst! Mit Sauerkraut!
I recite: McDonald´s, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Subway, Dunkin' Donuts,...... With lots of pancakes, sweet soda, a milkshake....
Come on guys! You produce more food than you can eat yourself! You are the inventors of FAST FOOD. "Super-Size-Me" is an American movie for a good reason.
Hey now, have you not seen Subway's commercials?! Subway is good for you!
Subway is good for you (leave off the mayo and mustard). Out of all the fast food places mentioned, Subway is probably the best place to eat. The proof is actually better than "Super-Size-Me". One takes a look at personal responsibility (Jared and Subway). The other takes a look at just taking everything fast food has to offer. The only thing "Super-Size-Me" proved is that as long as people don't even try to control themselves, they'll get bigger. Some other lady actually managed to lose weight on an all McDonald's diet, so take "Super-Size-Me" with a huge grain of salt.
Ummm... McDonald's Diet??? *LOL* Yes, one BigMac per day and a diet coke makes you healthy, wealthy and wise...
I can´t imagine how big the laughter would be if McDonald's would try such a marketing gag here.Nevertheless, it's funny how fast McDonald's reacted to Super-Size-Me by introducing salads, trying to shake off the negative image. Imagine, SALADS!!!!! WHAT AN INNOVATION!!!
I'm sure someone can name 5 or 6 German restaurants that if people ate at uncontrollably would cause the same problem. Remember, it doesn't matter if you eat at a nice restaurant or a fast food place, you can still get fat from eating to much fatty foods.
We don´t have our own fast food chains. The only fast food chains here are American. We used to have one (Wiener Wald), but it fell into obscurity when McDonald´s became popular among the youth here in the 80's and 90's.
Nevertheless, the most popular fast food in Germany is Turkish, and called Döner Kebap. Not the Bratwurst.....
And I sincerely hope you don't compare Restaurants here with fast food chains. I don't know what Restaurants you have over there...
I guess I expected a little better from you Vigo. Do some real research on the Kyoto treaty to see who the real gross polluters are (hint: it's not the U.S.) before you go spouting off about it. It's meant to cut emissions from "industrialized nations", but since China is still considered a third world nation, they get to continue to pollute as much as they want, even though they're one of the worst polluters on the planet right now.
From a European perspective, both the USA and China are the big polluters, you are right. China is a 2nd world nation, and yes, they are indeed about to surpass you both in economical power and of course environmental pollution. So again, sorry if I have been sooo hard to Americans.
Just look at the gas prices you had when I was in San Francisco in October this year. 2,35$ per gallon!!!! Do you know how expensive fuel here in Europe is? 7$!!!!!! Look at the cars you drive. You are literally throwing energy away and flushing it down the toilet! Why? Because you can still afford it. Driving an American car in Germany is ridiculously expensive.
And you might want to do some homework on the whole "ignoring thing" since we never fully approved it here (Clinton signed it, Congress did not approve it).
Congratulations. That´s why Americans need movies like "An Inconvenient Truth", which explain facts that almost every nation in Europe knew 20-25 years ago. And yet, a lot of you seem to believe it is just a pro Gore, pro democratic propaganda plot.
I don't really have anything on topic to say, I'm just getting tired of seeing your constant ignorance toward what goes on in the U.S. Sure, I may not know much about what goes on in Germany, but you don't see me posting a bunch of negative talking points that I've heard on the news or talk radio.
How can you say I´m being ignorant if you admit that all the reference points you have is, in fact, only your own country?