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Title: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: Tess Anderson on June 21, 2011, 01:31:04 PM: link (http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x1336471)

Ummm . . . economics?:

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Cronus Protagonist (1000+ posts) Tue Jun-21-11 06:18 AM
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Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent
There goes a few hundred jobs, 'cos I'm not paying $1.29 for a KitKat when it was $0.85 yesterday, and i know I'm not alone.

WTF are they thinking? Don't the candy manufacturers know their products are very price sensitive and NO ONE is getting a 30% increase in pay? I hope this is not a harbinger of doom for the rest of the convenience store products, because I already live on bread, peanut butter and candy... I got nowhere cheaper to go!
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: BlueStateSaint on June 21, 2011, 01:35:44 PM: I'll take "The Law of Unintended Consequences" for $1000, Alex . . . ::)
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: Ralph Wiggum on June 21, 2011, 01:38:19 PM: Did Moochelle 0bama say you can even buy that candy bar?
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: BannedFromDU on June 21, 2011, 01:41:43 PM: Quote from: BlueStateSaint on June 21, 2011, 01:35:44 PM
I'll take "The Law of Unintended Consequences" for $1000, Alex . . . ::)

That DUmbass probably needs gasoline a lot worse than they need candy. But high gas prices are GOOD, right?
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: BEG on June 21, 2011, 01:55:27 PM: Under my plan, the price of candy will necessarily skyrocket. ~ BHO
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: DumbAss Tanker on June 21, 2011, 01:56:27 PM: Quote from: BlueStateSaint on June 21, 2011, 01:35:44 PM
I'll take "The Law of Unintended Consequences" for $1000, Alex . . . ::)

Teh Winnah!

:cheersmate:
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: Texacon on June 21, 2011, 01:57:42 PM: Quote
WTF are they thinking? Don't the candy manufacturers know their products are very price sensitive and NO ONE is getting a 30% increase in pay? I hope this is not a harbinger of doom for the rest of the convenience store products, because I already live on bread, peanut butter and candy... I got nowhere cheaper to go!

If you're shopping at a convenience store I have some good news! There are ways to save you money.

God what an idiot.

I just bought 900 candy bars at Sams for an average price of $.43/each. I'll sell the DUmmie all the candy bars it wants for $.85.

KC
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: BannedFromDU on June 21, 2011, 01:57:54 PM: Quote from: BEG on June 21, 2011, 01:55:27 PM
Under my plan, the price of candy will necessarily skyrocket. ~ BHO

^5 to the pretty lady with the acid tongue.
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: BlueStateSaint on June 21, 2011, 01:59:24 PM: I was just thinking about this . . .

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because I already live on bread, peanut butter and candy...

Is this the Las Vegas Leviathan?

(PS--thanks, DAT!)
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: Rebel on June 21, 2011, 02:08:52 PM: Quote
Cronus Protagonist (1000+ posts) Tue Jun-21-11 06:18 AM
Original message
Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent
There goes a few hundred jobs, 'cos I'm not paying $1.29 for a KitKat when it was $0.85 yesterday, and i know I'm not alone.

WTF are they thinking? Don't the candy manufacturers know their products are very price sensitive and NO ONE is getting a 30% increase in pay? I hope this is not a harbinger of doom for the rest of the convenience store products, because I already live on bread, peanut butter and candy... I got nowhere cheaper to go!

Then make your own.
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: FiddyBeowulf on June 21, 2011, 02:09:41 PM: Quote from: BEG on June 21, 2011, 01:55:27 PM
Under my plan, the price of ~~candy~~ everything will necessarily skyrocket. ~ BHO
FTFY

Seriously, the DUmmie has no clue this is a result of Obama, his party and the policies they support?
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: BlueStateSaint on June 21, 2011, 02:22:12 PM: Quote from: FiddyBeowulf on June 21, 2011, 02:09:41 PM
FTFY

Seriously, the DUmmie has no clue this is a result of Obama, his party and the policies they support?

It would appear so. :thatsright:
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: Karin on June 21, 2011, 02:43:17 PM: Instead of reflecting on economics, they immediately fell into nanny-state squabbling about how sugar is bad for you, toxic really, and forget about HFCS. Of course.

And oh God. GOBUCKS, CALLING GOBUCKS!

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snooper2 (1000+ posts) Tue Jun-21-11 09:53 AM
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36. nanners' are 39 cents a pound at Aldi, and much better for you
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: Evil_Conservative on June 21, 2011, 03:07:42 PM: Quote
because I already live on bread, peanut butter and candy...

Get out of my house.
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: miskie on June 21, 2011, 03:39:27 PM: (http://images2.fanpop.com/images/photos/2600000/Scared-misadventures-of-flapjack-2695591-360-289.jpg)

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH !!!!!!
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: jukin on June 21, 2011, 03:40:23 PM: The Kit-Kat is still worth a Kit-Kat. It that your dollar is worth 20% less.
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: Freeper on June 21, 2011, 04:54:09 PM: Candy prices should be high. Can you imagine the carbon footprint that making that candy bar must leave?
First of all its made in Mexico probably in a plant with no green regulations. Then you figure the carbon put out from trucking it to the distribution center. Then when it's shipped to the store that's another diesel burning monster that is being used.
Why do you hate the planet so much DUmmy? All you care about is your stupid kit kat, that according to Michelle you shouldn't be eating anyway you fatass. Go buy some organic grapes or something.
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: JohnnyReb on June 21, 2011, 04:56:35 PM: A 10 cent candy bar is now $1.39. Ain't socialism grand.

Well, DUmmie, if you weren't putting all that "corn" in your gas tank, maybe food prices wouldn't be so high.
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: Ballygrl on June 21, 2011, 05:23:58 PM: Quote
There goes a few hundred jobs, 'cos I'm not paying $1.29 for a KitKat when it was $0.85 yesterday, and i know I'm not alone.

The drug stores had them on sale last week for .39, and if you used a Buy 2 Get 1 Free coupon you could've loaded up on it.
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: BannedFromDU on June 21, 2011, 05:38:13 PM: Quote from: Freeper on June 21, 2011, 04:54:09 PM
Candy prices should be high. Can you imagine the carbon footprint that making that candy bar must leave?
First of all its made in Mexico probably in a plant with no green regulations. Then you figure the carbon put out from trucking it to the distribution center. Then when it's shipped to the store that's another diesel burning monster that is being used.
Why do you hate the planet so much DUmmy? All you care about is your stupid kit kat, that according to Michelle you shouldn't be eating anyway you fatass. Go buy some organic grapes or something.

You forgot the farts. The carbon buttprint from that alone is terrible.
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: miskie on June 21, 2011, 05:46:04 PM: Quote from: JohnnyReb on June 21, 2011, 04:56:35 PM
Well, DUmmie, if you weren't putting all that "corn" in your gas tank, maybe food prices wouldn't be so high.

Indeed. In related news, I propose that we change the name of the the cars 'fill tube' to 'cornhole'. Then we can just make it official - since we get cornholed every-time we fill the tank.
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: GOBUCKS on June 21, 2011, 06:33:34 PM: I have no idea what Kit Kat costs. If I want a bag of Kit Kats (or is it Kits Kat?), I will get them. But usually I get bags of Almond Joys. Or Peanut M&Ms. Or Snickers. Or Reese's Cups. Or Jelly Bellies. Did they go up, too?
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: Evil_Conservative on June 21, 2011, 06:53:39 PM: I know DUmmies hate Walmart, but Walmart sells candy bars for .50 as a regular, every day price.
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: Ballygrl on June 21, 2011, 06:58:49 PM: I love Reese's Peanut Butter Cups and M & M's with Peanut Butter, Peanut Butter and Chocolate are my weakness, but I also love regular M & M's and Mounds Bars. I love Ben & Jerry's Phish Food and any Ice Cream that has Oreo's in them. Now I'm freaking hungry!
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: dandi on June 21, 2011, 07:23:12 PM: Anyone ever order from Savannah Sweets? Their Pecan Pralines and White Chocolate Cashew Paws are deadly good. Mrs. dandi and I have to hit their store every time we go to St. Augustine or Savannah.

I'm also addicted to the Spicy Pineapple-Rum Sauce from pamperedchef.com. Poured over a block of cream cheese and dipped into with Ritz crackers. Good stuff. A bit pricey but great for special occasions.
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: Ballygrl on June 21, 2011, 08:00:12 PM: The caramel apples look so good at Savannah Sweets.
Title: Re: "Candy prices near me just went up by over 30 percent" (Cronus Protagonist )
Post by: true_blood on June 21, 2011, 08:09:45 PM: Quote from: BannedFromDU on June 21, 2011, 01:41:43 PM

That DUmbass probably needs gasoline a lot worse than they need candy. But high gas prices are GOOD, right?
That's the liberal way of thinking. If it feeeelllls good, then it's ok and then worry about the consequences later.
Liberalism = it's a mental disorder.