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Fossil fuels being subsidised at rate of $13m a minute, says IMF (www.theguardian.com)
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[–] [email protected] 43 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (11 children)

We subsidize all the wrong things. A McDouble is out of reach for most as a casual snack without subsidies, and arguably it should be out of reach so plant based alternatives have a chance at competing. Same with oil. Should gradually roll back the subsidies so people can have time to switch, but they should still be rolled back.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (9 children)

McDouble

casual snack

I don't necessarily disagree with you, but casual snack?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I think he means in terms of a dollar menu item which sorta disapeared with the latest inflation.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I get that, just commenting on referring to a McDouble as a casual snack

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

yeah was more the frugal entree choice

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