Kate B wrote:
> "Mark Thorson" > wrote in message
> ...
>> dtwright37 wrote:
>>> On Mar 9, 8:48 pm, Mark Thorson > wrote:
>>>> What "American" foods exist in other countries?
>>>>
>>> Well, just off the top of my head, anything having
>>> to do with peppers, tomatoes, vanilla, potatoes,
>>> corn (=maize in some cultures), beans, squash.
>> I meant foods called "American" in other countries,
>> whether or not they had any origin in America.
>> Presumably, to enhance the status of a food by
>> associating it with the U.S.
>
> Given the current administration's policies and behavior since 9/11 and it's
> utter lack of competence in fulfilling it's responsibilities (Hurricane
> Katrina, Iraq war, Homeland security ... just to name a few) I can't imagine
> calling any food "American" would "enhance" its' "status" pretty much
> anywhere abroad right now. Based on the last 6 years it might be a new
> synonym for bungling, radicalized, right wing irresponsibility although it's
> not a synonym one would easily associate with potatoes or tomatoes.
>
> OB Food: I don't think I'll be naming the delicious braised escarole and
> white bean soup I made last night "American" any time soon but hope springs
> eternal ...
>
> Kate
>
>
Could you please do your goebbelling elsewhere?
It isn't good for the digestion.