November 26, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
Don Luskin links to Jonathan Hoenig, who points out "The average American will consume 3,000 calories and 229 grams of fat this Thanksgiving."
And while I don't advocate an unhealthy lifestyle, a little gluttony and overindulgence on Thanksgiving has become simply part of the celebration. It's a truly American holiday, one that celebrates not a mystical god or military victory, but abundance and success. Consider the average American will take in more calories in one meal than those in socialist wastelands like Cuba or North Korea will eat over a number of days. I happen to believe that's something we can be proud of.
Luskin adds "And without denying anybody's hardship, you've got to admit that, if you're going to be poor and suffering anywhere in the world, modern-day America is just about as good as a place and time as any."
Indeed. Warm ThreeSources wishes to David Schuster at MSNBC -- enjoy that turkey!