there has been only one 9/11 and there is still only one American government. If the nation were to split up over terrorism. I am unsure that the new nation would call itself America.
You should never expect a person to understand something when their salary depends on not understanding it. They are getting rich by imposing huge costs on everyone else and prefer to be ignorant of those costs, because it is uncomfortable to think about.
A subculture is not a counterculture. A consumer culture is not a subculture. We are not all in this together
It is reasonable to buy all of the things you describe. some are expensive and the quality can vary from store to store. availability is also subject to season and supply.
processed foods are always going to be much cheaper. they contain the least amount of real food and can be stored the longest.
RE: Do you consider astrology to be a legitimate science?
it is as legitimate a science as religion, political science and psychology.which is to say:
dont expect to see the Amazing Kreskin behind the wheel of the Large Hadron collider anytime soon