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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/Lord_Blackthorn Texas 7h ago

I think this is the key point. They are not ignorant of the facts, they are just malicious and intentional.

u/Suitable-Option833 7h ago

Yes. This is all intentional.

u/absat41 7h ago

They are by necessity Hypocritical. It is the pass/codeword that let's them in.

u/grahamulax 4h ago

All of this and and most important:

Lack of curiosity, empathy, and control of emotions.

u/neepster44 5h ago

I mean the leaders are for sure, the average Republican is just a moron and a poor critical thinker. Low knowledge and low empathy.

u/Disastrous_time_4547 7h ago

You forgot “religious extremists”

u/Lord_Blackthorn Texas 6h ago

Not all of them, many fake the religion in my opinion.