Brett Meiselas @bmeiselas.bsky.social · Dec 1 Remember how mad they got when Bloomberg wanted to ban Big Gulps and Michelle Obama tried to get kids healthier school meals? I guess they are cool with big government telling you what you can and can’t consume now?
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Once a hypocrite always a hypocrite.
Once again, it's because it's their side saying it that they agree.
Midwest corn growers are going to be highly upset. Especially when they can not grow soy because of the tariff war well be fighting with China. Remember who voted for this.
GOPHYPOCRISY
This is what they are concerned about!?
The corn farmers will not like this. Too bad. they voted for it.
🤭America pays twice the world market price for sugar, to support corn syrup industry and farmers and the US sugar cane and beet producers. This isn't happening. Big Corn won't let it. Bet some big board rooms are NOT happy to hear this kind of talk.
They never cared about personal freedoms; they only get angry when they're NOT the ones fucking with peoples' freedoms.
Never ending hypocrisy
Oh my the twists and turns of bs is here for awhile!
This is sad. We have wanted better food standards for years, we had some, they took them away and now they wanna put it in like they care?! Why not work with dems and add more not just take away cause dems did it. And then put in some small changes. We need alot more health changes.
Coca cola tried using cane sugar years ago and it was a terrible flop...taste was horrid and of course noone wanted to buy them!
He’ll probably substitute heroin because, according to him, that shit is good for you.
Such hypocrisy.
I cannot believe those comments are seriously discussing changes that will make Coke "healthier"???
RFK Jr has his finger on the pulse of the nation, and he clearly sees that what the nation's youth need most is more sugar. Who would ever guess that he's not a doctor?
I do not agree with the policy but when I buy sweet Coca Cola I buy the Mexican cokes. I avoid all high fructose content products totally. And the Mexican coke in the glass bottle has a fresh taste and flavor.
Yes they’re all hypocrites and Kennedy is trash who has a lot shitty ideas, but we can all agree that getting rid of hfcs and artificial dyes is still a good thing right? We don’t have to give him props, just we’re all on board with that. Let’s please not switch sides on this now.
Wait till they start telling you when you can go grocery shopping.
RFK is so hell bent on fluoride but admitted to using heroine to help him do good in school. He’s a fucking loser
To be honest, I don't know what RFK says. Ever
There is no consistent "Republican philosophy" any more -- it's all just "be as crazy-ass conspiracyish as possible; hate the Others Du Jour; be as anti-woke as possible (which you can define any crazy-ass way you want to); and then you can do whatever crazy-ass shit sparks your imagination"
I get the hypocrisy of this, but this is a good move.
Okay, I have to say it… Coca-Cola with real sugar tastes soooo much better 😊
Yep and I also remember how much they complained about inflation. Came sugar is bad for you but it also cost more money. Enjoy more expensive coke suckas!
Dear Jeezus. They steal our ideas, repackage them with bullshit hype and... I'm worn out already.
I wonder where they think they'll get that much "real sugar" from during a trade war. Sugar beets maybe, but I'm pretty sure they mean specifically sugar cane.
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I certainly do remember. Hypocrisy. Always with them.
If RFKj manages to knock corn syrup on its ass I could hardly care about petty arguments of hypocrisy. I don’t expect it to work out but your message priority feels conflicted.
I wonder how it feels to worry about HFCS but have no problem with child sex predators everywhere in the administration??? Seems like another set of Priorities fuc*ed up
I am with real sugar but I think it's just talk. I will believe it when I see it
Feels a bit like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic, but ok.
Good thing I’m not a coke fan. But you know what fuck you jfk you condescending dirty ass wipe
Lots of Trump supporting corn farmers are about to lose their sh*t
The party of freedom can't wait to tell you what you can do.
It's no wonder he wants to change Coke...heroin was his drug of choice.
That's why they want a dictator. They're unable to think for themselves. That's what really makes it a cult.
I would actually get behind this if they removed high fructose syrup from a lot of our foods
I can't say I'm against this. Why do I feel so conflicted?!?
It’s because they see inconveniences placed upon them as control and inconveniences placed upon you as beneficial.
The party of hypocrites.
Sugar regulation and tariffs costs consumers billions. Why wouldn't pop makers use a sugar substitute? Why wouldn't a smart business move Oreo manufacturing to Mexico to get access to sugar.
They're all about it now.
Almost as though it was really about culture wars.
RFK Jr: High fructose corn syrup bad, heroin good.. so, soo good. 🤦🏻♀️😂😂
I'm waiting for government subsidised heron to help study.
Health gains from changing one sugar to another are probably negligible. There is still zero nutritional value.
If RFK is doing this to improve health, sugar water is sugar water. Just bad for you in either formulation. He’s missing some very basic knowledge of health.
The party that MPG standards and goals because of free market principles wants to tell Coke how to make soda.
Is RFK jr.’s TRT injections gluten free? That’s my main concern.
As long as it's from McDonald's ... LOL
Somebody tell him that govt doesn't run private corporations. He can pass regulations & hope that the follow them. Trump can't tell him, because he doesn't know himself.
They are statist big-government [expletive]s all the way, every one of these trumplings.
Let's all listen to the brain worm heroin addict.
I’m actually OK with this idea. we have too many additives, artificial coloring and flavors, etc. in our food
The Republican mantra: “Do as I say, not do as I do”
Bobby w/ more puerile poppycock. At molecular level no health difference. Cane from virtuous 3rd world mostly, while fructose made by monster Megacorps in large vats from corn raised by evil white Iowans. Masters in Chem Eng here, Ma'm.
I like the policy, real sugar is better than hfcs, however I think consumers should just be able to vote with their wallet. Corn farmers may have something to say about it though. Have a hard time believing republican congress will be able to swart the farm/corn lobby.
Can we just think this through for a second: replacing fructose with cane sugar is not making a 'healthier' drink. You are making it more expensive though. I'm not against it, I'm just saying, your healthiest option is to not drink these drinks. Drink more water, people.
Just proves that even crackpots and dangerous idealogues have some redeeming thoughts and beliefs. Corn syrup is bad as is JFK in charge of HHS
Have you all ever met the Iowa corn lobby?
I see. 15D chess here. Tariff everything, deport the workers...over spend on sugar cane. BRILLIANT! Now Florida can TRY to meet the demand and maybe they COULD but what happens when the immigrants get deported?
Hey kiddos, sugar is sugar, even in FRUIT. ASK A DOCTOR, instead of some RANDO on X
Pepsi has a version available with “real sugar.” Tastes like the 1960s…
I remember when they threw a fit at calorie counts on menus, calling it the nanny state.
They're cool with Diaper Don telling them. He'll never be seen as "the government" in their eyes.
I literally have one vice and they are going to mess with that too?!
I'm confused by this. HFCS is banned in Europe. It is one of the most addictive substances on the planet, and is a leading cause of obesity. It should totally be banned. On the rare occasion that I want a soda, I seek a coke bottled in Mexico. Where HFCS is also banned
Wonder how that’s going to work with most of sugarcane being imported and half of that is from Mexico. 🤷🏽♀️
Brain rotted by worms and heroin… Only the best!🤦🏻♀️
It’s the twilight zone, the way things are going.
*whispers* but I support this change cause Mexican coke is elite.
Exactly!
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How can those weirdos be so right about high fructose corn syrup and so wrong about vaccines, and then try to tell us they're not brainwashed trolls who are in a cult.
Well, Mr. Kennedy, I will call him RFK because his father was RFK and he was great. He’s a piece of shit and he will be handing out bags of heroin because it helped him get through school.
Doesn't anyone realize hfcs is just sugar that has been heated with water and turned into syrup. Next thing you know they will be banning maple syrup in favor of molasses, it's all the same thing, tree sap just 2 different trees and processes.
Kennedy has some good ideas, especially regarding the environment. But his anti-vax stance is unacceptable to me. Put him in charge of the EPA. He could, at least make some positive changes there. (Just looking for the silver lining.)
Really good point. Hypocrites.
This "argument" drives me crazy. They are both sugar and neither is healthier than the other.
Make obesity and diabetics great again.
The kosher for passover coke uses real sugar.
I’m guessing heroin will be on the menu now?
The Republican hypocrisy is astounding and disgraceful to say the least.
If they didn't have double standards, they wouldn't have any standards at all
I am always torn with TFK jr. Half the time I agree with him but the other half the time he is so crazy I wouldn't let him near my picnic let alone make the laws
After my first visit to Europe and discovering how much better soda tastes without HFCS in it… I can’t drink regular soda in the US anymore.
I hear heroin helps you study…!
Crazy for an idiot who does not believe in Science and Vaccines.
It’s only okay if the fascists do the controlling It’s also insane his these idiots confuse “informative” and “controlling”.
I said the same thing!
These people are ridiculous.😒
Will it triple the cost?
😡😡😡😡
This is why it is used instead of sugar. Yes they are about the same. It will raise the cost of products. Whether one is supposedly healthier than the other is debatable. I personally don't use sugar in my house.
Iowa farmers will have to start growing sugar cane
We all know this marriage won’t last. RFKJ will cheat on Trump. Trump will cheat on RFKJ. I give it less it 6 mths and we will be hearing someone singing ‘We’ve lost that loving feeling’.
Republicans believe whatever they're told to. They are very obedient and docile.
Wait just a gosh-dang minute. First, a confession - I LIVE ON Coca Cola. Second, if reject RFK Jr tries to force one of the loves of my life to change for him I will be forced to write to Marco Rubio.
Next hell be wanting to put the cocaine back in coke!😉
We can also apply the same logic to masks. They don't mind the fact that big government mandates that you to wear shirts and pants/skirts/dresses in public. But temporarily requiring masks during a highly infectious pandemic? That's over reach!
Iowa is going to be big mad!
Jesus, can we stop doing this? Yes, Republicans were lying both times, but sure, pretend that's new. Pretend you've proven something. So, now what? What do you want to happen next? What's your goal or point? Sorry, I don't mean to be cruel, but all these arguments end at outrage. I'm tired of it.
So, if I understand correctly, the 🟠 admin plans to eliminate regulations AND regulatory agencies, while also regulating unhealthy products to be just as, or more unhealthy. Fascinating. Just one question: how do they plan to enforce such a regulation with no regulatory body in place? 🤨
It is always okay to have government over reach so long as Republicans are the ones writing the bills and enforcing them
I had coca cola made with sugar cane in Belize and it was so good! But where are they going to get enough sugar cane for US consumption? As usual, nothing is ever thought through.
Why does he want to bankrupt @cocacolagb.bsky.social ?
They use HFCS because of (wait for it) high tariffs on sugar cane.
The corn lobby will never let it happen. Also, sugar is sugar, and Coke with real cane sugar won’t be any better for you than the stuff you drink now (although some feel it tastes better). It will be more expensive though. We Don grow much sugar in the US. Tariffs!
Good-by Iowa corn production. Good-by Cokes. The US can't grow enough sugar cane. Hello high prices. Good thing we are all Kennedys.
LOL. It will be fun to watch the pissing contest between the Midwest ag politicians and the Florida politicians.
RFK Jr. sure didn’t think twice about a photo opp. with a McDonald’s extra value meal!
Yup Irony is not dead. ☠️
These people don’t realize sugar is one of the most heavily subsidized corporate welfare hustles. Th is isn’t about health it’s about wealth
You’re on point (hypocrisy on display) but in this case, the change is actually a good thing. HFCS is processed much differently by the body than cane sugar. There’s a reason it’s not widely used outside the US.
The high fructose syrup lobby isn’t going to like this😆
Longing for simpler days
Good intentions way too latte. I stopped drinking Coke when I found out I can use it for a rust remover among many other cleaning products. Try it! It works. Also helpful to clean car batteries, old coins. Stop blaming the corn lol
High fat, sugar and sodium= the people's opium in North America... actual addiction. Ever seen a fast food meltdown video, people literally rioting over chicken nuggets? Sadly, taste buds and endorphins will be favored over health any day. I feel like trash every time I return from eating in the US
MAGA hypocrites.
Oh for freaking sure - this is really a burgeoning issue🙄 Tell Ukraine 🇺🇦 for example that they have no more worries about US government bc we’ll have less fructose in our fucking diet.
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lol. Is he going to get Mexico to pay for it too? Can’t wait to hear what the food giants think about this regulation that will cost them tons of money. Sugar prices will soar. But in the end, it’s still all sugar.
I wonder what they’ll tell all the corn farmers in the Midwest when their farms go belly-up? Especially since the DOGE will have eliminated those pesky farm subsidies…
And when sugar is used over high fructose corn syrup, the cost will triple, if not quadruple.
That’s not a bad thing. It’s a good move as long as he stays away from our vaccines.
Promotes sugar and takes fluoride out of water. Is Bobby Kennedy a plant of the American Dental Association?
I gotta say, this example has 1 big flaw: Mexican Coca-Cola, made with cane, is soooo much better than US version. Hands down. Lol
In terms of empty calories it's 🚫 different. The only difference is for those who have a corn or fructose intolerance who won't end up twisted into knots.
I thought these people couldn’t afford eggs…
Oh. NOW these hypocritical white crackers are worried about their food consumption and health? Good fucking God...🤦♂️
Just like two weeks after the election they magically thought the economy was better.
Cane sugar is a no-go because of production limitations and costs, but more importantly it would threaten corn production and corn subsidies. Those have lobbies as powerful as oil. Hence ethanol as a fuel being pushed. ... Unless Trump bails-out the corn industry too!
Corn growers in the Midwest would not be happy.
That's high fructose CORN syrup. Coke & all other processed food manufacturers use it because it's cheap. It's cheap because it's heavily subsided by the fed govt (Attention: DoGE). The Reps & Sens from the corn producing states might not be happy or a lot of hedge funds.
Swallowing four more years of you-know- who is a Big Gulp for sure.
Well we don't need RFKjr to tell us what better nutrition is. But he should be requiring manufacturing to stop using HFCS. Or as my hubs would say "hfc<shit>." It's so bad for you.
And Don Jr. is going to require Coca Cola to make them use real cocaine again.
Yeah, funny how that works.
I don’t drink Coke or any other soda so I don’t care.
Double standard!
Oh the hypocrisy train is just getting started 🙄
And sugar is sugar. M
It’s called Freedom. Didn’t you read 1984?
I don’t drink soda, so I really have no dog in this fight. I will say, sugar is sugar and salt is salt.