Food Politics

Jan 31 2008

Cheers for globalization

Aren’t you happy to know that Dunkin’ Donuts plans to open 100 outlets in Shanghai? Or how about McDonald’s plan for 125 outlets throughout China?

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Jack at Fork & Bottle
January 31, 2008
12:30 pm

Perhaps these two corporations could move all of their US outlets to China over the next 10 years? Or do they not think that they are a blight on the landscape, the environment and the health of Americans?

Sheila
January 31, 2008
8:08 pm

Gives new meaning to the term food fight. They send us melamine and lead, we send them fried portions of high fructose corn syrup. All in the name of making a dollar.

Migraineur
February 1, 2008
5:15 pm

Sheila – right on!

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