In the Category 200 rapids that were the news conference President Trump held Thursday, his comment about how drugs are cheaper than candy bars was my slow-moving log. Trump: "Drugs are becoming cheaper than candy bars." After all, Cadbury once sold a $1,600 candy bar in Britain, more than enough to afford an assortment of drugs. For our comparison with candy bar prices to work uniformly, we need to settle on a common unit from which to compare prices. (The Washington Post)Except for that fancy-wrapped Cadbury candy bar, the cost of candy bars per ounce is substantially lower than the price of illegal drugs.

Source: Washington Post February 16, 2017 21:22 UTC