That thread was full of claims that they were barely making it because they were “paying for all the illegals who get everything for free” and that people on food stamps eat better than they do. So basically, low income folks who would have the most to gain from better education and free school lunch for their…

In the US, we have a Child Tax Credit worth up to $2,000 per child with a refundable amount of up to $1,400 per child (for incomes less than $200k.) Not nearly enough to keep many families above the poverty line. American parents also spend far more than Germans for basic healthcare and child care.

Yes! Some fool on FB said they “often” see people with the latest $1000 iPhone buying junk food with food stamps. I had to let them know:

That’s me too. I actually believed it was universally recognized that a strong public educational system is key to a successful country. I see now I was mistaken. I have asked if they want to have the kind of country with children begging on the streets (because we’re not far off, honestly.)

Tell me about it. I made the classic mistake of posting a FB comment in support of a private program to provide free lunch to needy kids over the summer. MOST of the commenters were incensed their tax money was going to school lunch programs. I pointed out that even if the parents were irresponsible or fraudulent, the…

Or if you’re lazy super busy, you could get this:

You’ve completely misunderstood all my comments. You also seem determined to be offended. I’ll leave you to it.

Snapchat for sure. I’d also be renting out billboards.

Yep. I’m a 54 yo white lady and he’s always going to my president too. Election Night 2008 was one of the highlights of my life.

That’s not the reason

I didn’t mean it in a snarky way at all. Not giving advice on your diet. It was intended as a acknowledgement that there are many healthy ways of eating. And it was directed at all readers of the thread as a positive message.

I wish I could go back and tell myself: you’re going to be just fine on your own.

I get your point. But again, many fruits are recommended on Keto, not just berries. And if I visit NYC, I’m def going to have a slice of excellent pizza and plan the rest of the day’s menu around that. Enjoy all the wonderful food out there and be well!

If people are binging they are not following the Keto diet, they are plain overeating. That’s my point. If your way of eating works for you, great. Many commenters seem to have a misconception about Keto. There are many different versions but most emphasize high quality, unprocessed foods including lots of non starchy…

Uh oh, I think you just ate the Unhealthiest Meal You Can Eat at an American Chain Restaurant.

Like hot in the store or frozen?

Yes, the right doctor. Mine suggested I go on the Subway diet and I have HBP. Yes, I’m looking for a new doc.

Potatoes are forbidden on Keto, as is binging on anything.

Actually many people on Keto are spending on extra on high quality, unprocessed foods and are learning to cook at home. I will not debate the long term effects of Keto, but I challenge your assumption that everyone trying it is lazy.

Or...they have a genuine interest in losing their excess weight.