Comments on: Maybe Higher Food Prices Are Actually Good For Us as a Society http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/ Helping a unique generation achieve financial independence. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:37:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: The Cost of a Family Cookout is Soaring - And by Soaring, I Mean $1.65 : Generation X Finance http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-75371 The Cost of a Family Cookout is Soaring - And by Soaring, I Mean $1.65 : Generation X Finance Tue, 27 May 2008 16:49:06 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-75371 [...] already ascertained that higher food prices may actually be good for some of us, but the example shines through in this story as well. Look no further than to Tony’s comment [...] [...] already ascertained that higher food prices may actually be good for some of us, but the example shines through in this story as well. Look no further than to Tony’s comment [...]

]]> By: Booboo http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-73824 Booboo Sat, 10 May 2008 17:01:04 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-73824 I don't think we need a swift kick, I think we need to get smart. Smart about our leaders, read and think through issues, and turn off the media. We are being led around like sheep. Even the so-called "green" movement is politically motivated. Sure save, but don't make it into a religion. There's more to life than that. I drive 200 miles each day because I HAVE TO. There are no jobs in my area. My 4 hr daily commute feeds my family and pays my bills. Geez, everyone doesn't live in the "city", wear black, has the retro "unkempt" look, and frequent coffee shops. Maybe I'm just angry today. Maybe I'll fire up my F-250 and go down the road and kill groundhogs. I don’t think we need a swift kick, I think we need to get smart. Smart about our leaders, read and think through issues, and turn off the media. We are being led around like sheep. Even the so-called “green” movement is politically motivated. Sure save, but don’t make it into a religion. There’s more to life than that. I drive 200 miles each day because I HAVE TO. There are no jobs in my area. My 4 hr daily commute feeds my family and pays my bills. Geez, everyone doesn’t live in the “city”, wear black, has the retro “unkempt” look, and frequent coffee shops. Maybe I’m just angry today. Maybe I’ll fire up my F-250 and go down the road and kill groundhogs.

]]> By: The Financial Blogger | April Monthly Top Ten http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-73579 The Financial Blogger | April Monthly Top Ten Wed, 07 May 2008 09:37:21 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-73579 [...] Maybe Higher Food Prices Are Actually Good For Us by Generation X [...] [...] Maybe Higher Food Prices Are Actually Good For Us by Generation X [...]

]]> By: Mrs. Common Cents http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-72849 Mrs. Common Cents Sat, 03 May 2008 17:37:07 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-72849 I agree with you, particularly about the entertainment value of CNN, which is what prompted me to read your article. It's actually healthier for our society to be taking less wasteful measures. We definitely could have used this wakeup call, and gas prices in America are still far lower than in other countries. However, the impact on emerging economies is also real, which is what Dan White emphasized. People who are subsiding on $1 a day are drastically impacted by food inflation, although I don't think that's the point or the target of your article. For wasteful American's, it's the swift kick in the pants we needed. I agree with you, particularly about the entertainment value of CNN, which is what prompted me to read your article. It’s actually healthier for our society to be taking less wasteful measures. We definitely could have used this wakeup call, and gas prices in America are still far lower than in other countries. However, the impact on emerging economies is also real, which is what Dan White emphasized. People who are subsiding on $1 a day are drastically impacted by food inflation, although I don’t think that’s the point or the target of your article. For wasteful American’s, it’s the swift kick in the pants we needed.

]]> By: Tony Wheeler http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-72485 Tony Wheeler Thu, 01 May 2008 17:03:28 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-72485 Great points here. My family and I just moved across the country and I gotta say that we are feeling the crunch. I took a decent pay cut to move here, like half! So I would have to work twice as much to make the same amount..insane! Glad I'm not having to do that, but I empathize with the people who do it every week. Great points here. My family and I just moved across the country and I gotta say that we are feeling the crunch. I took a decent pay cut to move here, like half! So I would have to work twice as much to make the same amount..insane! Glad I’m not having to do that, but I empathize with the people who do it every week.

]]> By: What I’m Reading While The Baby Sleeps In My Arms - A Stroll Through My Blogroll http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-72469 What I’m Reading While The Baby Sleeps In My Arms - A Stroll Through My Blogroll Thu, 01 May 2008 15:10:46 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-72469 [...] prices.  I must say, I find that food prices are up, across the board.  Generation X wonders if higher food prices are actually good for us.  Keeping with the food theme - The Family CEO started a very good series about how to save money [...] [...] prices.  I must say, I find that food prices are up, across the board.  Generation X wonders if higher food prices are actually good for us.  Keeping with the food theme – The Family CEO started a very good series about how to save money [...]

]]> By: » April Link Love (Selected Investment Links) # The Shark Investor http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-72370 » April Link Love (Selected Investment Links) # The Shark Investor Wed, 30 Apr 2008 19:32:54 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-72370 [...] X Finance suggests that maybe higher food prices are good for us as a society. They are maybe good for your personal health as well (eat less, stay [...] [...] X Finance suggests that maybe higher food prices are good for us as a society. They are maybe good for your personal health as well (eat less, stay [...]

]]> By: JM http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-72354 JM Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:20:06 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-72354 Drink water instead of soda. Its not quite free, but in my area its like $3.50 per 1000 gallons. Seriously though, I am getting sick of people complaining that they have to actually cook at home and eat their left overs. I've been doing that forever. We eat out from time to time, but as a luxury, not as a supposed time saver. My wife and I spend an average of $6 a day to feed ourselves all three meals, and we eat healthy too. fresh fruits and veggies every day, barely anything out of a can or box. Somebody should tell those people to get a rice cooker for Pete's sake! Drink water instead of soda. Its not quite free, but in my area its like $3.50 per 1000 gallons.

Seriously though, I am getting sick of people complaining that they have to actually cook at home and eat their left overs. I’ve been doing that forever. We eat out from time to time, but as a luxury, not as a supposed time saver. My wife and I spend an average of $6 a day to feed ourselves all three meals, and we eat healthy too. fresh fruits and veggies every day, barely anything out of a can or box.

Somebody should tell those people to get a rice cooker for Pete’s sake!

]]> By: The Simple Dollar » The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Twitter and Media Appearances Edition http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-72320 The Simple Dollar » The Simple Dollar Weekly Roundup: Twitter and Media Appearances Edition Wed, 30 Apr 2008 14:05:08 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-72320 [...] Maybe Higher Food Prices Are Actually Good For Us as a Society If the fear of financial meltdown pushes people towards this kind of behavior instead of fear-based food shopping, then it really can be helpful. (@ generation x finance) Related Posts Deconstructing David BachThe Simple Dollar Morning Roundup: Molar Teething EditionSlowing Down, or Starting on My DreamsThe Simple Dollar Morning Roundup: Speaking Opportunities Edition Did you like this article? You can get the complete text of all the latest articles at The Simple Dollar in your email inbox each morning by entering your email address below. Your address will only be used for mailing you the articles, and each one will include a link so you can unsubscribe at any time. Report an unethical ad No comments yet. Be the first. Leave a reply [...] [...] Maybe Higher Food Prices Are Actually Good For Us as a Society If the fear of financial meltdown pushes people towards this kind of behavior instead of fear-based food shopping, then it really can be helpful. (@ generation x finance) Related Posts Deconstructing David BachThe Simple Dollar Morning Roundup: Molar Teething EditionSlowing Down, or Starting on My DreamsThe Simple Dollar Morning Roundup: Speaking Opportunities Edition Did you like this article? You can get the complete text of all the latest articles at The Simple Dollar in your email inbox each morning by entering your email address below. Your address will only be used for mailing you the articles, and each one will include a link so you can unsubscribe at any time. Report an unethical ad No comments yet. Be the first. Leave a reply [...]

]]> By: Higher food prices may actually be good for us - Smart Spending http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-72233 Higher food prices may actually be good for us - Smart Spending Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:55:50 +0000 http://genxfinance.com/2008/04/21/maybe-higher-food-prices-are-really-good-for-us-as-a-society/#comment-72233 [...] Jeremy at Generation X Finance isn't a fan of how the news media cover the economy -- "sensationalistic" and "comedic" are two adjectives he employs -- but he uses a recent story about higher food prices to make a point. [...] [...] Jeremy at Generation X Finance isn’t a fan of how the news media cover the economy — “sensationalistic” and “comedic” are two adjectives he employs — but he uses a recent story about higher food prices to make a point. [...]

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