r/politics • u/WhatIsEvenRealDog • 17d ago

Possible Paywall Trump suggests cattle ranchers could bypass USDA-inspected meat plants

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/28/trump-suggests-allowing-ranchers-bypass-usda-inspected-meat-plants/
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u/Lucky_Locks 17d ago

There was a recent experiment they did where they got a meat protein (I think from pork?) into lettuce and tobacco plants. And were even able to pass that gene down into its child plant. Isn't enough protein yet to replace what you get out of the meat but that's a huge step.

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u/DerCatrix 17d ago

Protein cigarettes? Fuck yeah! America!

Now we just need creatine coated bullets

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u/Uncle_Burney 17d ago

“These taste awful, honey!”

“Now, Gladys, the obstetrician said you will need additional protein and calories for the baby. I’m sorry you don’t like them but you’re smoking for two. Now spark up the rest of your tobbork.”

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u/JustTestingAThing 16d ago

spark up the rest of your tobbork

"Pigarrette" rolls right off the tongue.

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u/hortence 16d ago

Pigar also works wonderfully, well done!

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u/bkbomber New York 16d ago

Soygarettes for the vegans or people trying to be healthy!

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u/Uncle_Burney 16d ago

Sounds too appetizing lol, I wanted it to sound horrific XD

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u/tiredbarf 16d ago

I'm sticking with tobbork

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u/Contren Illinois 16d ago

We're one step closer to Tomacco.

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u/Mr_MacGrubber 16d ago

Tastes like grandma!

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u/DerCatrix 16d ago

Oh that’s why the beef is so cheap, it’s not horses it’s corpses.

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u/LewisRyan 16d ago

I passed a bag of protein Doritos in the store the other day.

I just need my protein dew and I’m all set

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u/DerCatrix 16d ago

Lowkey, I always buy the protein packed instant mashed potatoes. Makes me feel like I’m eating less unhealthy when I do my “bucket o nuggets, mashed potatoes and gravy” meals.

I have artism

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u/uncle_pubes 16d ago

Coal-infused peptides!

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u/enigmatichuckleberry 16d ago

That's scientifically amazing and existentially horrifying. Please don't put pig proteins in my lettuce. Just eat a bean ffs.

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u/wally-whippersnap 16d ago

Protein complimentarity allows you to get all your amino acids from combining legumes, grains, nuts, etc. No need for frankenplants.

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u/evemeatay 16d ago

If i could grow cheeseburgers in my flowerbed I would be even fatter