DarrinM

Electrical Engineer, Saltwater Fisherman, Hobby Woodworker, CFB Fan, adopted the Carnivore way of Eating last 3+ years.

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

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[The Real Mike Rowe @mikeroweworks]

Lots of people with deeply held opinions and reliable Internet connections are working very hard to get your attention with insightful commentary, witty observations, and hot takes on breaking news. Some are better than others, but no one is better – or more prolific - than @jchilders98 .

I first stumbled across Jeff’s blog, Coffee and Covid, early in the lockdowns, and took enormous pleasure in his daily musings. Jeff is a lawyer by trade, but don’t hold that against him. He used his legal expertise to push back against the local officials in Alachua County, Florida who tried to force the citizenry to mask up while INSIDE their own homes – or face arrest. For Jeff, that was a bridge too far, and his determination to fight that particular variant of authoritarianism eventually led to a day in court and a winning verdict – a verdict that caused dozens of neighboring counties to return to their senses and overturn their mandatory masking mandates. He was right, in other words, at a time when being right was very risky, very unpopular, and very expensive.

It was during this time that Jeff began to chronicle his legal adventures in a blog called Coffee and Covid, where he shared the details of his case, along with a lot of other information relevant to the pandemic – much of which ran counter to the fear and dread that seemed to define every headline. Jeff offered his readers a steady diet of context, perspective, honesty, and most of all, hope – all of which were in short supply six years ago. Today, Coffee and Covid has grown into something truly extraordinary – a daily vituperation of all the mendacity fit to print on a rich variety of headlines, that clocks in between 2,000 and 6,000 words. Again, that’s every day, seven days a week.

The sheer volume is both impressive, and unprecedented. In just five years Jeff has published the equivalent of ten Bibles. But it’s not the volume of content that’s led to Coffee and Covid’s success – it’s the weird mix of intelligence, sarcasm, exasperation, determination, humor, and relentless optimism that’s turned this small-town southern lawyer into a trusted citizen journalist with far more readers than CNN has viewers.

Here’s a link to today’s post, which is a fine example of what he churns out every day. https://t.co/bhaIrCQFHU And here’s a link to our conversation. https://t.co/O7iEAn9Xxj

What a pleasure to meet a lawyer who can speak in plain English, and his lovely wife, Michele. Thank you both for flying across the country and spending a few days in Gomorrah.

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

Looks like some movement happening on beef labeling and the supply chain.🤞https://t.co/z2XkdVDdIX

[SAVE BEEF 🇺🇸 BeefMaps.com @BeefMaps]

🇺🇸 Something is cooking…

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

@modernTman @beefinitiative If anyone has a shot at it, my money is on Dr.Baker @SBakerMD I have seen him eat a 3+ pound Picana in a few minutes. An additional 1.5lbs should be doable for him.

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

@GuntherEagleman It sure seems pretty simple doesn’t it?

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

Just watched Dr. Huff's @AGHuff Tucker interview, it's like the movie “The Fugitive: but instead of jumping off a dam, he's dropping lab-leak bombshells while the FBI tases his dog. Kimble had one bad arm to chase; Huff's got the whole deep state playing whack-a-mole with his whistle. #FugitiveFromWuhan #OneArmedManWho?

This is a made for Hollywood story with very little embellishments needed to be a great movie. Very entertaining.

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

@SenatorRounds It got cut off. Here is a link to the rest of the plan.

https://t.co/OlBqpLmqAz

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

Here is a comprehensive plan considering our friends in Argentina while not harming our local small farmer without lining the pockets of the big corp interests.

This approach balances support for Argentinian producers with protection for U.S. small farmers by leveraging market differentiation, value-added processing, consumer education, and policy advocacy.

It ensures that economic benefits are directed toward small-scale operations rather than large corporations, fostering resilience and sustainability in both countries' agricultural sectors. To support Argentinian beef producers without harming U.S. local cattle farmers, while prioritizing small farmers over large corporate entities, consider the following multi-faceted approach:

1. Differentiated Market Access Proposal: Allow limited, controlled imports of Argentinian beef, but with strict conditions that favor small U.S. farmers and processors.

How It Works: Import quotas could be set to ensure they do not flood the market, thus protecting U.S. prices.

Prioritize imports from small-scale Argentinian producers (e.g., those with herds under a certain size) to align with supporting smaller operations globally.

Require clear labeling (e.g., "Imported from Small Argentinian Farms") to differentiate from U.S. beef, maintaining consumer trust in domestic products.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: Use part of the tariff revenue from these imports to fund programs that directly benefit small U.S. farmers, such as subsidies for sustainable practices, infrastructure development, or marketing support.

2. Value-Added Processing IncentivesProposal: Encourage value-added processing of beef in the U.S., particularly by small processors, to capture more economic benefit domestically.

How It Works: Offer tax breaks or grants to small U.S. processors who can handle both domestic and imported beef, creating jobs and retaining economic value.

Mandate that any imported beef must undergo secondary processing (e.g., packaging, specialty cuts) in the U.S. before reaching consumers, boosting local employment and infrastructure.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: This approach ensures that even if some beef is imported, the economic benefits (jobs, tax revenue) stay within U.S. communities, particularly benefiting small processors often linked to local farmers.

3. Regional Trade Agreements with Safeguards Proposal: Negotiate a bilateral agreement with Argentina that includes safeguards for U.S. small farmers.

How It Works: Agreement could include clauses that protect U.S. market share for small farmers by limiting import volumes during peak domestic production seasons.

Establish a joint fund, contributed by both countries, to support sustainable farming practices among small producers in both nations.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: Safeguards ensure that imports do not undermine domestic prices or market access, while the joint fund could provide U.S. small farmers with resources for innovation or resilience against global competition.

4. Consumer Education and Premium Labeling Proposal: Launch a robust consumer education campaign about the benefits of buying locally sourced beef, coupled with premium labeling for U.S. small-farm products.

How It Works: Highlight the environmental, economic, and quality benefits of supporting local U.S. farmers through marketing campaigns.

Create a "Small Farm Certified" label for U.S. beef that meets certain criteria (e.g., processed within 100 miles of the farm, no corporate ownership).

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: This increases demand for their products, allowing them to command higher prices and compete more effectively against imported beef, regardless of price differences.

5. Support for Small Farmer Cooperatives Proposal: Strengthen cooperative structures among U.S. small farmers to enhance their bargaining power and market access.

How It Works: Provide legal and financial support for cooperatives to pool resources, share processing facilities, and negotiate better terms with distributors.

Encourage cooperatives to explore niche markets (e.g., organic, grass-fed) that can coexist with imported conventional beef.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: Cooperatives can level the playing field against large corporate farms by reducing costs and improving market reach, making them more resilient to import competition.

6. Technological and Sustainable Farming IncentivesProposal: Invest in technology and sustainable practices that make U.S. small farms more competitive.

How It Works: Fund research into drought-resistant cattle breeds or sustainable grazing practices that reduce costs and environmental impact.

Offer grants for small farmers to adopt precision agriculture technologies that improve efficiency.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: These innovations can lower production costs and improve product quality, allowing small farmers to maintain competitiveness even if import prices are lower.

7. Policy Advocacy for the PRIME Act and MCOOLProposal: Aggressively push for the passage of the PRIME Act and reinstatement of MCOOL, as highlighted in the X post.

How It Works: The PRIME Act would allow small processors to operate more freely, reducing reliance on large corporate slaughterhouses.

MCOOL would ensure consumers can identify U.S. beef, boosting demand for domestic products.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: These policies directly empower small farmers by reducing regulatory burdens and enhancing market transparency, countering the impact of imports.

8. International Cooperation on StandardsProposal: Work with Argentina to align on higher standards for beef production, particularly for small farms.

How It Works: Encourage both countries to adopt similar certifications for sustainable and humane practices, creating a level playing field.

Share best practices and technology to improve small-farm productivity in both nations.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: Higher standards for imports can mitigate unfair competition, while cooperation can lead to mutual benefits in global markets.

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

Here is a comprehensive plan considering our friends in Argentina while not harming our local small farmer without lining the pockets of the big corp interests.

This approach balances support for Argentinian producers with protection for U.S. small farmers by leveraging market differentiation, value-added processing, consumer education, and policy advocacy.

It ensures that economic benefits are directed toward small-scale operations rather than large corporations, fostering resilience and sustainability in both countries' agricultural sectors. To support Argentinian beef producers without harming U.S. local cattle farmers, while prioritizing small farmers over large corporate entities, consider the following multi-faceted approach:

1. Differentiated Market Access Proposal: Allow limited, controlled imports of Argentinian beef, but with strict conditions that favor small U.S. farmers and processors.

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

@SenatorFischer It got cut off. Here’s a link to the rest of the plan.

https://t.co/OlBqpLmqAz

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

Here is a comprehensive plan considering our friends in Argentina while not harming our local small farmer without lining the pockets of the big corp interests.

This approach balances support for Argentinian producers with protection for U.S. small farmers by leveraging market differentiation, value-added processing, consumer education, and policy advocacy.

It ensures that economic benefits are directed toward small-scale operations rather than large corporations, fostering resilience and sustainability in both countries' agricultural sectors. To support Argentinian beef producers without harming U.S. local cattle farmers, while prioritizing small farmers over large corporate entities, consider the following multi-faceted approach:

1. Differentiated Market Access Proposal: Allow limited, controlled imports of Argentinian beef, but with strict conditions that favor small U.S. farmers and processors.

How It Works: Import quotas could be set to ensure they do not flood the market, thus protecting U.S. prices.

Prioritize imports from small-scale Argentinian producers (e.g., those with herds under a certain size) to align with supporting smaller operations globally.

Require clear labeling (e.g., "Imported from Small Argentinian Farms") to differentiate from U.S. beef, maintaining consumer trust in domestic products.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: Use part of the tariff revenue from these imports to fund programs that directly benefit small U.S. farmers, such as subsidies for sustainable practices, infrastructure development, or marketing support.

2. Value-Added Processing IncentivesProposal: Encourage value-added processing of beef in the U.S., particularly by small processors, to capture more economic benefit domestically.

How It Works: Offer tax breaks or grants to small U.S. processors who can handle both domestic and imported beef, creating jobs and retaining economic value.

Mandate that any imported beef must undergo secondary processing (e.g., packaging, specialty cuts) in the U.S. before reaching consumers, boosting local employment and infrastructure.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: This approach ensures that even if some beef is imported, the economic benefits (jobs, tax revenue) stay within U.S. communities, particularly benefiting small processors often linked to local farmers.

3. Regional Trade Agreements with Safeguards Proposal: Negotiate a bilateral agreement with Argentina that includes safeguards for U.S. small farmers.

How It Works: Agreement could include clauses that protect U.S. market share for small farmers by limiting import volumes during peak domestic production seasons.

Establish a joint fund, contributed by both countries, to support sustainable farming practices among small producers in both nations.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: Safeguards ensure that imports do not undermine domestic prices or market access, while the joint fund could provide U.S. small farmers with resources for innovation or resilience against global competition.

4. Consumer Education and Premium Labeling Proposal: Launch a robust consumer education campaign about the benefits of buying locally sourced beef, coupled with premium labeling for U.S. small-farm products.

How It Works: Highlight the environmental, economic, and quality benefits of supporting local U.S. farmers through marketing campaigns.

Create a "Small Farm Certified" label for U.S. beef that meets certain criteria (e.g., processed within 100 miles of the farm, no corporate ownership).

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: This increases demand for their products, allowing them to command higher prices and compete more effectively against imported beef, regardless of price differences.

5. Support for Small Farmer Cooperatives Proposal: Strengthen cooperative structures among U.S. small farmers to enhance their bargaining power and market access.

How It Works: Provide legal and financial support for cooperatives to pool resources, share processing facilities, and negotiate better terms with distributors.

Encourage cooperatives to explore niche markets (e.g., organic, grass-fed) that can coexist with imported conventional beef.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: Cooperatives can level the playing field against large corporate farms by reducing costs and improving market reach, making them more resilient to import competition.

6. Technological and Sustainable Farming IncentivesProposal: Invest in technology and sustainable practices that make U.S. small farms more competitive.

How It Works: Fund research into drought-resistant cattle breeds or sustainable grazing practices that reduce costs and environmental impact.

Offer grants for small farmers to adopt precision agriculture technologies that improve efficiency.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: These innovations can lower production costs and improve product quality, allowing small farmers to maintain competitiveness even if import prices are lower.

7. Policy Advocacy for the PRIME Act and MCOOLProposal: Aggressively push for the passage of the PRIME Act and reinstatement of MCOOL, as highlighted in the X post.

How It Works: The PRIME Act would allow small processors to operate more freely, reducing reliance on large corporate slaughterhouses.

MCOOL would ensure consumers can identify U.S. beef, boosting demand for domestic products.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: These policies directly empower small farmers by reducing regulatory burdens and enhancing market transparency, countering the impact of imports.

8. International Cooperation on StandardsProposal: Work with Argentina to align on higher standards for beef production, particularly for small farms.

How It Works: Encourage both countries to adopt similar certifications for sustainable and humane practices, creating a level playing field.

Share best practices and technology to improve small-farm productivity in both nations.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: Higher standards for imports can mitigate unfair competition, while cooperation can lead to mutual benefits in global markets.

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

Here is a comprehensive plan considering our friends in Argentina while not harming our local small farmer without lining the pockets of the big corp interests.

This approach balances support for Argentinian producers with protection for U.S. small farmers by leveraging market differentiation, value-added processing, consumer education, and policy advocacy.

It ensures that economic benefits are directed toward small-scale operations rather than large corporations, fostering resilience and sustainability in both countries' agricultural sectors. To support Argentinian beef producers without harming U.S. local cattle farmers, while prioritizing small farmers over large corporate entities, consider the following multi-faceted approach:

1. Differentiated Market Access Proposal: Allow limited, controlled imports of Argentinian beef, but with strict conditions that favor small U.S. farmers and processors.

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

I would say this was the most surprising side effect of switching to the Carnivore way of eating. I, in no way, thought quitting drinking was possible nor was it ever a goal or even a distant thought. It just happened and I still don’t completely understand it but I am glad you started this discussion. I am enjoying seeing others comments and experiences.

I thought it might be from feeling infinitely better, healing my mind, and returning to focusing on my spirituality, creating the perfect storm of healing and positivity for this to spontaneously happen.

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

Here is a comprehensive plan considering our friends in Argentina while not harming our local small farmer without lining the pockets of the big corp interests.

This approach balances support for Argentinian producers with protection for U.S. small farmers by leveraging market differentiation, value-added processing, consumer education, and policy advocacy.

It ensures that economic benefits are directed toward small-scale operations rather than large corporations, fostering resilience and sustainability in both countries' agricultural sectors. To support Argentinian beef producers without harming U.S. local cattle farmers, while prioritizing small farmers over large corporate entities, consider the following multi-faceted approach:

1. Differentiated Market Access Proposal: Allow limited, controlled imports of Argentinian beef, but with strict conditions that favor small U.S. farmers and processors.

How It Works: Import quotas could be set to ensure they do not flood the market, thus protecting U.S. prices.

Prioritize imports from small-scale Argentinian producers (e.g., those with herds under a certain size) to align with supporting smaller operations globally.

Require clear labeling (e.g., "Imported from Small Argentinian Farms") to differentiate from U.S. beef, maintaining consumer trust in domestic products.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: Use part of the tariff revenue from these imports to fund programs that directly benefit small U.S. farmers, such as subsidies for sustainable practices, infrastructure development, or marketing support.

2. Value-Added Processing IncentivesProposal: Encourage value-added processing of beef in the U.S., particularly by small processors, to capture more economic benefit domestically.

How It Works: Offer tax breaks or grants to small U.S. processors who can handle both domestic and imported beef, creating jobs and retaining economic value.

Mandate that any imported beef must undergo secondary processing (e.g., packaging, specialty cuts) in the U.S. before reaching consumers, boosting local employment and infrastructure.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: This approach ensures that even if some beef is imported, the economic benefits (jobs, tax revenue) stay within U.S. communities, particularly benefiting small processors often linked to local farmers.

3. Regional Trade Agreements with Safeguards Proposal: Negotiate a bilateral agreement with Argentina that includes safeguards for U.S. small farmers.

How It Works: Agreement could include clauses that protect U.S. market share for small farmers by limiting import volumes during peak domestic production seasons.

Establish a joint fund, contributed by both countries, to support sustainable farming practices among small producers in both nations.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: Safeguards ensure that imports do not undermine domestic prices or market access, while the joint fund could provide U.S. small farmers with resources for innovation or resilience against global competition.

4. Consumer Education and Premium Labeling Proposal: Launch a robust consumer education campaign about the benefits of buying locally sourced beef, coupled with premium labeling for U.S. small-farm products.

How It Works: Highlight the environmental, economic, and quality benefits of supporting local U.S. farmers through marketing campaigns.

Create a "Small Farm Certified" label for U.S. beef that meets certain criteria (e.g., processed within 100 miles of the farm, no corporate ownership).

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: This increases demand for their products, allowing them to command higher prices and compete more effectively against imported beef, regardless of price differences.

5. Support for Small Farmer Cooperatives Proposal: Strengthen cooperative structures among U.S. small farmers to enhance their bargaining power and market access.

How It Works: Provide legal and financial support for cooperatives to pool resources, share processing facilities, and negotiate better terms with distributors.

Encourage cooperatives to explore niche markets (e.g., organic, grass-fed) that can coexist with imported conventional beef.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: Cooperatives can level the playing field against large corporate farms by reducing costs and improving market reach, making them more resilient to import competition.

6. Technological and Sustainable Farming IncentivesProposal: Invest in technology and sustainable practices that make U.S. small farms more competitive.

How It Works: Fund research into drought-resistant cattle breeds or sustainable grazing practices that reduce costs and environmental impact.

Offer grants for small farmers to adopt precision agriculture technologies that improve efficiency.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: These innovations can lower production costs and improve product quality, allowing small farmers to maintain competitiveness even if import prices are lower.

7. Policy Advocacy for the PRIME Act and MCOOLProposal: Aggressively push for the passage of the PRIME Act and reinstatement of MCOOL, as highlighted in the X post.

How It Works: The PRIME Act would allow small processors to operate more freely, reducing reliance on large corporate slaughterhouses.

MCOOL would ensure consumers can identify U.S. beef, boosting demand for domestic products.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: These policies directly empower small farmers by reducing regulatory burdens and enhancing market transparency, countering the impact of imports.

8. International Cooperation on StandardsProposal: Work with Argentina to align on higher standards for beef production, particularly for small farms.

How It Works: Encourage both countries to adopt similar certifications for sustainable and humane practices, creating a level playing field.

Share best practices and technology to improve small-farm productivity in both nations.

Incentive for U.S. Small Farmers: Higher standards for imports can mitigate unfair competition, while cooperation can lead to mutual benefits in global markets.

[James Melville 🚜 @JamesMelville]

The University of Nebraska completely debunks out the misleading narrative on cow burps & methane on climate change:

“They have not accounted for the capture part, they only account for methane being released. Carbon capture in soil and grass - helped out by cow grazing and manure - can far outweigh the emissions from cattle. Grasslands can take up more CO2 and carbon in the soil and plants, that offsets the CO2 that cattle are producing but it also offsets the methane.

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

@grok @DisrespectedThe I found this during COVID and sent this video to a few friends but they were too far gone to wake up from it at the time. Sad really.
https://t.co/mQePccM3oK

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

@CaryKelly11 This is a great chart and I have used it many times to make a point about the moving target of good colesterol numbers now targeting less than 100...🙄 Do you know what year it was done, just curious?

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

@southernyankee @grok Did it work? I saw a change yesterday for a few hours but then it went back to Libtards doing ”No Brains” protests. Kind of in and out this morning but seems better overall.

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

@AjRockatansky The struggle is real. I also use scissors but wonder if there is a better way each morning. How do they get the bacon in the side seams so there is no room to cut the package open without cutting into the bacon. Glad it is not just me dealing with this…😜

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

@RobertKennedyJc @beefinitiative He is the biggest threat to humanity and the ancestral way of living and eating on the planet. Wish he would take his money and focus away from cows and farming.

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

@SamaHoole Post of the week! Where do I go to vote?

Very comprehensive. I find myself wincing when people tell me they are drinking protein drinks to get their protein up.

[DarrinM @Darrin_M67]

@RobertGreene Jonathan Livingston Seagull was a very impactful book as a child. Soon after that I already knew everything as a teenager 🤷‍♂️and very little got through until much later in life, unfortunately. Thanks goodness for this one and it’s timing in my life.