Comments on: Vegetarianism… a Different Perspective http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/ General interest observations and true web-log. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:19:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: dr. haha http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/comment-page-2/#comment-1555651 dr. haha Wed, 22 Jul 2009 20:52:48 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=53689#comment-1555651 If your a vegan do not eat soy. As for this joke. Ricky Garvis does this same thing in his standup act. If your a vegan do not eat soy.

As for this joke. Ricky Garvis does this same thing in his standup act.

]]> By: Rakiah http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/comment-page-2/#comment-1555622 Rakiah Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:45:28 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=53689#comment-1555622 People should be able to eat meat if they so choose, but the cost of meat should relate to the true cost of producing that meat, and not the situation we have now where much of the environmental and economic costs are externalized onto the surrounding communities and the US taxpayer. For instance, I don't understand why the Pilgrims Pride Corp. should get: $26,461,206 worth of USDA funding, Cargill Turkey Products get $17,593,150 in govt funding, etc. But I don't think you would be happy paying the real market cost of the meat you eat...with all costs internalized to the industrial farm corporations that push for market forces to determine everything...except for their own bottom line. People should be able to eat meat if they so choose, but the cost of meat should relate to the true cost of producing that meat, and not the situation we have now where much of the environmental and economic costs are externalized onto the surrounding communities and the US taxpayer. For instance, I don’t understand why the Pilgrims Pride Corp. should get: $26,461,206 worth of USDA funding, Cargill Turkey Products get $17,593,150 in govt funding, etc.

But I don’t think you would be happy paying the real market cost of the meat you eat…with all costs internalized to the industrial farm corporations that push for market forces to determine everything…except for their own bottom line.

]]> By: Some Dude http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/comment-page-2/#comment-1555525 Some Dude Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:33:52 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=53689#comment-1555525 Take a look at your teeth, they are not made for killing animals any more, you are in the process of evolving. They are probably best suited for scavenging road kill! mmmm Tasty tire flavor! Take a look at your teeth, they are not made for killing animals any more, you are in the process of evolving. They are probably best suited for scavenging road kill! mmmm Tasty tire flavor!

]]> By: Benjamin http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/comment-page-2/#comment-1555512 Benjamin Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:51:37 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=53689#comment-1555512 I recovered the dashboard of my pickup truck, which runs on dead dinosaurs, with wolf fur. I recently installed a fishing rod rack in the truck so when I go fishing I can have my rods all ready. I also have a leather steering wheel. It is much cooler to the hands. In my old vehicles I would burn my hands on the steering wheel on a hot day. My favorite food is New York strip steak with a side of grilled asparagus. It's so yummy I might have to get a steak for breakfast. I am going to buy a hunting device and take a hunting safety course so I can go hunting for deer meat when deer season begins. I recovered the dashboard of my pickup truck, which runs on dead dinosaurs, with wolf fur. I recently installed a fishing rod rack in the truck so when I go fishing I can have my rods all ready. I also have a leather steering wheel. It is much cooler to the hands. In my old vehicles I would burn my hands on the steering wheel on a hot day.

My favorite food is New York strip steak with a side of grilled asparagus. It’s so yummy I might have to get a steak for breakfast.

I am going to buy a hunting device and take a hunting safety course so I can go hunting for deer meat when deer season begins.

]]> By: BdgBill http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/comment-page-2/#comment-1555503 BdgBill Wed, 22 Jul 2009 13:23:59 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=53689#comment-1555503 I am convinced that the majority of people who claim to be vegetarians or vegans do so for the pleasure of telling others about their lifestyle. Same goes for people who claim not to own a television. I am convinced that the majority of people who claim to be vegetarians or vegans do so for the pleasure of telling others about their lifestyle.

Same goes for people who claim not to own a television.

]]> By: Toxic Asshead http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1555487 Toxic Asshead Wed, 22 Jul 2009 11:31:09 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=53689#comment-1555487 Mmmm. Meat, It's what to eat! Mmmm. Meat, It’s what to eat!

]]> By: Cursor_ http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1555478 Cursor_ Wed, 22 Jul 2009 09:02:50 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=53689#comment-1555478 Exclusively vegan and vegetarian diets are contrary to human evolution. If you must eat them due to specific health issues, you have my sympathy. Cursor_ Exclusively vegan and vegetarian diets are contrary to human evolution.

If you must eat them due to specific health issues, you have my sympathy.

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]]> By: Greg Allen http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1555459 Greg Allen Wed, 22 Jul 2009 05:04:43 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=53689#comment-1555459 Jaywontart, I'm glad you are not a bother. Here in American, vegetarians are rivaling preachy conservative Christians as the biggest "holier than thou" pains-in-butts. Worse, many are not dedicated vegetarians but are neurotics with eating disorders who use vegetarianism to cloak their food hang-ups with a posture of superiority. Jaywontart,

I’m glad you are not a bother.

Here in American, vegetarians are rivaling preachy conservative Christians as the biggest “holier than thou” pains-in-butts.

Worse, many are not dedicated vegetarians but are neurotics with eating disorders who use vegetarianism to cloak their food hang-ups with a posture of superiority.

]]> By: Mustardtits the blind harp blower http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1555455 Mustardtits the blind harp blower Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:35:51 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=53689#comment-1555455 http://www.cafepress.com/petameats http://www.cafepress.com/petameats

]]> By: chudez http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1555451 chudez Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:23:03 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=53689#comment-1555451 that was brilliant! that was brilliant!

]]> By: jaywontdart http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1555448 jaywontdart Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:02:14 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=53689#comment-1555448 Im a young New Zealand Vegan, Im not a pain in the ass to people about it, I visit peoples houses all the time to find them eating meat, sitting on leather couches, I dont make a big deal, I just say "no thankyou" if they offer me any meat, and wont sit on leather. Normally they will bring it up, and I'll brush it off "Im vegan" without a big speech, I'll be hassled about it and I'll give a few points, which I'll spare you guys from. Wish you had a friendlier tone to non animal product users! We're people too, and certainly not harming you, or the animals. Im a young New Zealand Vegan, Im not a pain in the ass to people about it, I visit peoples houses all the time to find them eating meat, sitting on leather couches, I dont make a big deal, I just say “no thankyou” if they offer me any meat, and wont sit on leather.

Normally they will bring it up, and I’ll brush it off “Im vegan” without a big speech, I’ll be hassled about it and I’ll give a few points, which I’ll spare you guys from.

Wish you had a friendlier tone to non animal product users! We’re people too, and certainly not harming you, or the animals.

]]> By: Mr. Fusion http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1555446 Mr. Fusion Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:37:06 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=53689#comment-1555446 Cute video. Thanks for the smile. Although I've seen a few T-shirts, I haven't seen any bumper stickers. Not that I would want either, I lead by example. Cute video. Thanks for the smile.

Although I’ve seen a few T-shirts, I haven’t seen any bumper stickers. Not that I would want either, I lead by example.

]]> By: Mike http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1555444 Mike Wed, 22 Jul 2009 03:31:05 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=53689#comment-1555444 Funny video, but I just have to say that not all vegans are like that, though some certainly are. I'm a vegan and I would gladly cook up a steak for a guest at my house. Also, while animals may in fact experience certain so called "negative" emotions, I don't believe they have the mental facilities to perceive those experiences the way we do. It is we who are defining their emotions for them as good or bad by reflecting on our own experiences. Animals experience life directly by instinct, without judgment. They simply accept life the way it is; a lesson some self righteous vegans just can't seem to grasp even while their entire daily lives revolve around a focus on the animal kingdom. Funny video, but I just have to say that not all vegans are like that, though some certainly are. I’m a vegan and I would gladly cook up a steak for a guest at my house.

Also, while animals may in fact experience certain so called “negative” emotions, I don’t believe they have the mental facilities to perceive those experiences the way we do. It is we who are defining their emotions for them as good or bad by reflecting on our own experiences. Animals experience life directly by instinct, without judgment. They simply accept life the way it is; a lesson some self righteous vegans just can’t seem to grasp even while their entire daily lives revolve around a focus on the animal kingdom.

]]> By: Luke http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1555426 Luke Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:01:33 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=53689#comment-1555426 I once had a waitron at a rather famous restaurant here in San Diego, who was an EXTREMELY rabid vegan. She started in on me one morning when I was having eggs and bacon. When she finally stopped for breath, I looked her in the eye and said, "If your ancestors hadn't killed animals to eat their flesh and wear their hides, you would never have existed, and that would have improved our entire species." Five seconds later, I had a new waitron and had made a point.... I once had a waitron at a rather famous restaurant here in San Diego, who was an EXTREMELY rabid vegan. She started in on me one morning when I was having eggs and bacon. When she finally stopped for breath, I looked her in the eye and said, “If your ancestors hadn’t killed animals to eat their flesh and wear their hides, you would never have existed, and that would have improved our entire species.”

Five seconds later, I had a new waitron and had made a point….

]]> By: Tippis http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/07/21/vegetarianism-from-a-different-perspective/comment-page-1/#comment-1555401 Tippis Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:41:50 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=53689#comment-1555401 …also, as a wise man once said, if the animals don't want to be eaten, they should stop being made of food. …also, as a wise man once said, if the animals don’t want to be eaten, they should stop being made of food.

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