fnord wrote:

Malthus was right about what happens when population outstrips the ability of the land to produce food.  The misguided feeding of starving children that has occurred for several generations has lead to tragic scenes all across the Turd World.

Don't you mean the misguided selling of oil to island nations?

Tojo wrote:

Don't you mean the misguided selling of oil to island nations?

Walk across the border to the Dominican Republic on the same island and you'll see how misguided you are, NipNuts.  The Dominicans are poor but not destitute.  Haiti's long line of corrupt strongman rulers and uncontrolled birthrates are a more likely cause.

Tojo wrote:

It specifically cites the fact that food prices have skyrocketed due to the increase in fuel prices.

Ahhhhhhh, I assumed you were starting in on an anti Capitalism rant.  Sorry.

Fled wrote:

Phred - I think you need some fodder to work with.  Here you go - have at it.  And remember, there are morons in every camp.

http://www.peopleforglobalwarming.com/Stupid_Quotes.htm

Good timing, I just posted one.