2020 Democratic Primary

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Also, I thought of a competing slogan to the MAGA beans that could flip their lids in all the best ways:

Make America Strong Again

Only, the acronym............

 

[Ryanna Enfield]

 

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Every vote counts...

Connecticut Voters Choose Trump, Biden in Primary

As expected, voters on Tuesday rubber-stamped Republican President Donald Trump and former Democratic Vice President Joe Biden in primary elections in Connecticut, where officials anticipated large numbers of absentee ballots because of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition to the presidential...

www.nbcnewyork.com

 

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Trump might rattle his sabre, but he actually acts in the best interests of peace advocates. Biden does not.

lol

 

[Soen Eber]

lol

Get in line, Zombie thread Apocalypse. Get in line ...

 

[Kamilah Hauptmann]

Get in line, Zombie thread Apocalypse. Get in line ...

I kept thinking about how to respond to this, and it strikes me as contemptuous of the act of remembering how we got here and who is responsible.

 

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it strikes me as contemptuous of the act of remembering how we got here and who is responsible.

Thanks, Obama.

 

[Soen Eber]

I kept thinking about how to respond to this, and it strikes me as contemptuous of the act of remembering how we got here and who is responsible.

It seemed like a good idea at the time.

I was pointing to the necro, not the content.

 

[Lexxi]

hmm. Neccos.

oh, necro. nevermind.

 

[Soen Eber]

hmm. Neccos.

oh, necro. nevermind.

You know, if I remember right those candies may even predate the American Civil War.

 

[Lexxi]

You know, if I remember right those candies may even predate the American Civil War.

Yeah, since 1847.

 

[Jopsy Pendragon]

Yeah, since 1847.

They taste like that's when they were made too

 

[Soen Eber]

They taste like that's when they were made too

Yeah, it's a good thing our taste buds in the U.S. have been trained on waxy, slightly "off" milk chocolate and orange cheese squares wrapped in plastic.

 

[Casey Pelous]

...waxy, slightly "off" milk chocolate ...

Those might be cannabis edibles.

 

[Soen Eber]

Those might be cannabis edibles.

Actually, no. When first starting out, the Hershey chocolate company used slightly expired milk for their chocolate because it was cheaper while still being safe to use. Which is why it has a sour taste compared to European chocolates, having set the baseline.

 

[GoblinCampFollower]

I kept thinking about how to respond to this, and it strikes me as contemptuous of the act of remembering how we got here and who is responsible.

Though I agree with you, I hope we can one day learn to harness the energy of your grudges to power cities.

 

[Free]

Actually, no. When first starting out, the Hershey chocolate company used slightly expired milk for their chocolate because it was cheaper while still being safe to use.

Actually, no. This is one of those food myths that can't be killed because it fits a neat narrative.

Milk chocolate is traditionally made with condensed or powdered milk, since the water in regular milk doesn't allow it to blend with cocoa butter. Nobody really uses regular milk to make milk chocolate - whether it's fresh, "slightly expired," or otherwise.

There are a number of...theories? behind Hershey's milk chocolate manufacturing process. Most likely he condensed the milk by adding sugar before the condensing process, along with a few other tweaks. He was definitely an experimenter. But his (and the company's current) claim of using fresh milk is an attempt to get off on a technicality.

 

[Innula Zenovka]

Actually, no. This is one of those food myths that can't be killed because it fits a neat narrative.

Milk chocolate is traditionally made with condensed or powdered milk, since the water in regular milk doesn't allow it to blend with cocoa butter. Nobody really uses regular milk to make milk chocolate - whether it's fresh, "slightly expired," or otherwise.

There are a number of...theories? behind Hershey's milk chocolate manufacturing process. Most likely he condensed the milk by adding sugar before the condensing process, along with a few other tweaks. He was definitely an experimenter. But his (and the company's current) claim of using fresh milk is an attempt to get off on a technicality.

Here's ChatGPT's take on it

Ingredients and Fat Content

U.S. Chocolate Standards:

• According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), milk chocolate must contain at least 10% chocolate liquor (also known as cocoa solids) and at least 12% milk solids. Our Everyday Life+2Santa Barbara Chocolate+2cocoasupply.com+2

European Chocolate Standards:

• The European Union's Directive 2000/36/EC stipulates that milk chocolate must contain at least 25% total dry cocoa solids, including a minimum of 14% dry milk solids. Food Safety Authority of Ireland+5Cocoa Supply BV - NL-BIO-01+5EUR-Lex+5

Fat Content Differences:

• European regulations require that milk chocolate contains at least 25% total fat, which includes both cocoa butter and milk fat. Wikipedia
• In contrast, U.S. regulations do not specify a minimum total fat content for milk chocolate, allowing for a broader range of formulations.

Butyric Acid in American Chocolate

Presence in Hershey's Chocolate:

• Hershey's chocolate is known for its distinctive tangy flavor, which is attributed to the presence of butyric acid. This compound is produced during a controlled lipolysis process, where milk fats are broken down to extend shelf life. Butyric acid is also found in substances like rancid butter and is responsible for the sour taste that some consumers associate with Hershey's chocolate.

Comparison with European Chocolate:

• European chocolate manufacturers typically avoid processes that produce butyric acid, resulting in a smoother and less tangy flavor profile. This difference in processing contributes to the distinct taste differences between American and European chocolates.

Fuller details here: ChatGPT - US vs EU Chocolate Taste

 

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Like I'd trust ChatGPT on a discussion about milk chocolate...