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darkspd96 t1_j6lmcxl wrote

Well when 80/20 ground beef is $2.5/lb, vs impossible at $6/lb... I know what I'm getting everytime

If they could undercut I'd buy it everytime!!

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TRBigStick t1_j6mpizw wrote

Imagine trying to compete with an industry that gets $38 billion in subsidies from the federal government every year.

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Cryptic0677 t1_j6n06r8 wrote

They also treat the animals like complete shit to get those prices so low. Ethically raised beef is expensive even with the subsidies

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paradox501 t1_j6nnmrv wrote

Hopefully they treat their genetically modified plants better

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aKnightWh0SaysNi t1_j6n9mip wrote

It takes a gold medal in mental gymnastics to arrive a place where raising something for the sole purpose of killing and eating it is ethical if you’re nice to them first, but not if you’re mean to them before the murdering.

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Cryptic0677 t1_j6nakx2 wrote

I’m not saying it’s optimal and imo we should all resolve to eat less or no meat, but if we’re gonna do it we definitely shouldn’t lock animals in cages and or let them walk all over and shit on each other

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callmecrude t1_j6noz2f wrote

As a farmer, the answer is obvious to me. But I’m genuinely curious if the average person thinks the government is only subsidizing the meat and dairy industry?

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TRBigStick t1_j6nyaeq wrote

I can’t speak to the average person because I’m on WSB and thus below average intelligence.

I do, however, know that the federal government creates massive market inefficiencies in farming, healthcare, pharma, and higher education.

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_BreakingGood_ t1_j6oggtj wrote

As a person with common sense, I genuinely wonder if people really think it could ever be cheaper to raise a fucking cow to slaughter than grow some soybeans.

It's not cheaper, you're just pre-paying for it with your taxes

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lost_in_life_34 t1_j6o9rhr wrote

corn and soybeans used in these things get more subsidies

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_BreakingGood_ t1_j6og8xv wrote

Looks like soybeans get about 14 million in subsidies per year from the US gov.

Slightly less than the 38 billion for meat

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[deleted] t1_j6n354f wrote

80/20 is $2.5/lb ? I get 88/12 for $4/lb at costco, where u buying at that cheap? or do you not have freedom

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what_is_blue t1_j6matdf wrote

Yeah, exactly. Only wealthier people can afford the luxury of being ethical when it comes to feeding themselves and their families.

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dzigizord t1_j6mfl5p wrote

Lentils and beans are cheap as f*** though

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Low-Equipment-2621 t1_j6msqi1 wrote

But wealthier people wouldn't feed such trash to their families. Look at the ingredients list.

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darkspd96 t1_j6md3fq wrote

What do you mean ethical? Who gives a shit shot cows?

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what_is_blue t1_j6md8xl wrote

A lot of people. And even more pretend to. Remember that old adage:

"How do you spot a vegan at a dinner party?"

"You don't. They'll soon let you know."

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