Thumbs Up on Plant-Based Meat
A new We all need to expect the first assertion (about health) to be cause for controversy for a very long time, if the issue is ever resolved at all. At best, studies like these are retrospective, meaning that they look back on people who eat mainly beef or plant-based meat, and compare various aspects of their health. The problem is that these cohorts could have predispositions to better or worse heath: other morbidities, smoking, exercise, food supplements, etc.
The second assertion is completely noncontroversial. Fewer acres of rainforest destroyed, fewer cows producing methane and waste, less water and feed consumed, are all good things.
From a reader:
The meme at left is just silliness. I suppose if you want a plant-based opiate, or booze, or whatever, then fine.
A reader comments: (Liz Cheney) hated Trump before ever sitting on the committee, that’s why Pelosi appointed her. Unfortunately, there are 75 million who know Trump took this country in a better direction, regardless of her feelings about him.
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Here’s another good statement on science and the limits of our understanding.
FWIW, I don’t believe the content of the meme here at all. I think there are certain lies we’re stuck with, if only because “the history books are written by the victors.”
Based on our current trajectory, my guess is that Trump will be held accountable for his attempt to overthrow the U.S. government, and will be regarded by history accordingly.
Most people don’t realize how far wrong this could have gone. America’s reputation on the world stage was temporarily dashed to pieces, but it will return intact. Our handling of the pandemic was butchered, but most of us will recover. Racial tension has risen to a level not seen in the last 100 years, but it will subside. A coup was attempted, but it failed, and it appears that those responsible are being held accountable.
The photo here (that I altered) reminds me of the Earth Day celebration in Santa Barbara a few years ago. As a band had just finished up and was leaving the stage, the lead singer took the mic and said, “Thanks for comin’ out, everyone. Happy Earth Day. Hope you’re having a good time, and, of course, f*** Trump!”
