Comments by "Some Guy" (@someguy2135) on "The New York Times" channel.

  1. "We have met the enemy and he is us." -Pogo
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  2. Every citizen of the USA needs to watch the entire video.
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  3. If he had shown any leadership, it would have helped him. It was his first real crisis, and he botched it as badly as anyone could have.
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  4.  @litedawg  It sounds like you are talking about tRump. He is nowhere to be seen and screwed up the initial stage of the vaccine roll out before he left office. He could get air time with Fox news and admit his mistakes and apologize, as he should.
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  5. Some of it had to be intentional. The Pentagon failing to immediately authorize the National Guard in this situation is criminal! POTUS's slow response (only after the attempt to thwart the election failed) was even worse.
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  6. Good. Now do videos that do the same for cheap pig flesh, cow flesh, lamb flesh, turkey flesh, and fish. Be sure to cover government subsidies and promotion.
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  7. I agree, but not just him. Several speakers were guilty of inciting a riot and sedition.
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  8.  Champion  You don't have to completely stop it to reduce the spread. Regular masks do that.
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  9.  @jimbrown609  He was one of the rabble rousers that incited the riot, and helped tRump destroy reality in the eyes of tRump's cult following.
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  10. A cult of incredible proportions.
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  11.  @user-qx9wv3xf6u  Scaling down animal agriculture to a sustainable level would require heavy regulation by governments. Since governments don't tend to do that (as the video documented) it is up to us as consumers to boycott this industry and reduce demand, which will bring about fewer animals being bred into existence according to the law of supply and demand. The dairy industry is already feeling the effect of changing consumer demand. "Borden Dairy filed for bankruptcy Sunday, becoming the second major milk producer in as many months to seek Chapter 11 protection. Chief executive Tony Sarsam said the company’s debt burden, coupled with industry head winds, left Borden with few options. “This was our final resort,” he told The Washington Post on Monday. Dean Foods, the nation’s largest milk producer, filed for bankruptcy protection in November. From major corporations to small farmers, milk processors are seeing their margins pinched as wholesale milk costs climb and consumers gravitate to dairy-free options such as almond, soy and oat beverages." -Washington Post
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  12. I agree with you. There is one way to cook more. Make a big batch of food on the weekend and freeze or refrigerate to heat and eat during the week. Microwave ovens help.
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  13. Since you are aware of the cruelty of the dairy industry, you probably know that the best way to avoid paying $6 for chicken is to not buy chicken at all. Your comment could be misunderstood.
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  14. Eating chickens of any sort, as well as eating other animals (and what comes out of them) is detrimental to health and longevity. Vegans have lower rates of ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and multiple types of cancer. That was the finding of the peer reviewed Adventist Studies. Link on my channel under "About."
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  15. “A vegan diet is probably the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth, not just greenhouse gases, but global acidification, eutrophication, land use and water use.”. -Joseph Poore, Environmental Science Researcher, University of Oxford
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  16. We have to produce food, but we don't need to produce meat dairy or eggs for humans to thrive. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so. "It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases." The British nutritional organization said basically the same thing.
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  17. A pure plant based diet can be cheaper than eating meat. Cheap staple foods include rice, beans, potatoes, pasta, oatmeal and bananas. Even in food deserts, many of these can be found in cans, dried or frozen.
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  18. “A vegan diet is probably the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth, not just greenhouse gases, but global acidification, eutrophication, land use and water use.”. -Joseph Poore, Environmental Science Researcher, University of Oxford
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  19.  @erikstolzenberger1517  A true demagogue!
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  20. And I thought I was old since I was around for Watergate! 😉
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  21. The expert panel set up by the UN found that animal agriculture contributes more to climate change than all transportation combined! They urged mankind to switch to a more plant based diet ASAP. This is a direct quote from the UN web site. "Nov 29, 2006 — Cattle-rearing generates more global warming greenhouse gases, as measured in CO2 equivalent, than transportation..."
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  22. I agree. The good news is that there is something that each of us can do- Go vegan. "Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" “A vegan diet is probably the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth, not just greenhouse gases, but global acidification, eutrophication, land use and water use.”. -Joseph Poore, Environmental Science Researcher, University of Oxford Links on my channel under "About."
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  23. This may be the biggest story they have ever reported.
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  24. I don't like foods with added sugar, but I do like fruit.
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  25. Too many people equate large muscles with heath. Health and muscles aren't necessarily the same thing.
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  26. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  27.  @p4rad0x  Animal agriculture is not sustainable for a growing population. There is not enough land and resources. The methane cows and sheep produce is 20-80 times more potent than CO2 for cliamte change. Animal ag is a major cause of deforestation. Why is the Amazon being intentionally burned? To graze cattle and to grow soy. 70% of soy is used for animal feed. Google veganic farming for the most sustainable method of producing food.
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  28. More than 70% of soy is used to fatten animals and to produce dairy and eggs. Most crops are fed to our "food." We need to cut out the animals from the food equation.
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  29.  Toe Rogan  "All of a sudden?" The vegan society was founded in 1944. Vegetarians have been around since Pythagoras, DaVinci, and many other wise people from the past.
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  30.  Toe Rogan  Actually, the largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said just that. "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements."
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  31. Hanna Helton- Switching to a Whole Food Plant Based diet from the Standard American Diet means eating more fiber. If you add more fiber gradually, most people will improve their digestion and overall health. BTW the need to supplement with B12 does not change this fact.
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  32. Most vegans will tell you that after a short transition period, it is automatic and effortless. I will.
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  33. Can't figure out how to eat ethical chicken? That's because it can't be done. The only ethical "chikn" is made from plants. Eventually, it will be made using lab technology without the need for inflicting suffering and death to innocent, sentient beings.
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  34.  @MrJames_1  Here is one link. Switching from eating animals and what comes out of them to a pure plant based diet can result in a much lower risk of needing the health care industry to deal with chronic conditions. Vegans have lower rates of ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and multiple types of cancer. Link to evidence on my channel under "About" then "Chronic."
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  35. I already learned the truth and switched to a pure plant based diet. I used to think I needed meat for protein. It turns out a whole food plant based diet is superior for health, vitality, and longevity. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  36.  @SaveMoneySavethePlanet  I am in my mid 60's and fully support current student protests about several things, including climate change. They have the most to lose from climate change.
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  37. Currently, the US government heavily subsidizes animal agriculture and promotes its products. Ending that would be a good start. That way, plant based alternatives would be able to compete on a level playing field.
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  38. You make some interesting points, but this is the most effective change we need to make. Go vegan. "Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" “A vegan diet is probably the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth, not just greenhouse gases, but global acidification, eutrophication, land use and water use.”. -Joseph Poore, Environmental Science Researcher, University of Oxford Links on my channel under "About."
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  39. Growing the vegan movement will put pressure on our leaders to make the needed changes. They will see that our environment is important to us.
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  40. If you switched to a whole food plant based diet you would actually save money. What is cheaper than meat? Beans, rice, pasta, oatmeal, potatoes, bananas, etc. You would also improve your chances for a longer, healthier life. Vegans have lower rates of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, and multiple types of cancer. Link on my channel to credible evidence under "About" then "Chronic." Year round access to healthy veggies, etc? Buy frozen. Cheap, convenient, and healthful.
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  41.  @cheeseman0125  Food needs to be generated and people will have jobs producing it. The question is how to do it sustainably without destroying our only home. Here is how to do it. Eliminate animal agriculture and adopt veganic farming.
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  42. E Roll Excessive heme iron (which you get from meat) is bad for you. Non heme iron (which you get from certain plants) is good for you. To get enough, eat those plants (like beans and greens) preferably with foods containing vitamin C to enhance absorption. Vitamin C is found in many plant foods, like bell peppers.
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  43. Here is a related video by Vox that shows how animal agriculture (especially factory farming) makes pandemics, epidemics, and new antibiotic resistant pathogens a lot more likely. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwuujiHvduc Previous zoonotic diseases from animals include swine flu, avian flu, SARS, AIDS, Ebola, and the last pandemic virus in 1918 which came from a small Kansas poultry farm.
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  44. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  45. Kudos. Now educate yourself about the cruelty of egg and dairy production. Cheese is the hardest to give up, but it can be done. Kick the casomorphin habit by switching to Cheetos and tapering off gradually. That's how I did it. Now I enjoy nutritional yeast and occasionally Hippeas when I crave Cheetos.
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  46. I agree, but "eating less meat" can include eating no meat for those of us who are willing to do so. Humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive! The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so- "It is the position of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that appropriately planned vegetarian, including vegan, diets are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. These diets are appropriate for all stages of the life cycle, including pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood, adolescence, older adulthood, and for athletes. Plant-based diets are more environmentally sustainable than diets rich in animal products because they use fewer natural resources and are associated with much less environmental damage. Vegetarians and vegans are at reduced risk of certain health conditions, including ischemic heart disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, certain types of cancer, and obesity. Low intake of saturated fat and high intakes of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, soy products, nuts, and seeds (all rich in fiber and phytochemicals) are characteristics of vegetarian and vegan diets that produce lower total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and better serum glucose control. These factors contribute to reduction of chronic disease. Vegans need reliable sources of vitamin B-12, such as fortified foods or supplements." Link on my channel under "About."
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  47. Less is helpful, but humans do not need to eat animals or what comes out of them to thrive. The largest organization of nutrition professionals officially said so. "It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases." The British nutritional organization said basically the same thing.
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  48. Are you vegan yet?
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  49. If any of them are vegan, they are doing the most effective thing possible. "Eating a vegan diet could be the “single biggest way” to reduce your environmental impact on earth, a new study suggests. Researchers at the University of Oxford found that cutting meat and dairy products from your diet could reduce an individual's carbon footprint from food by up to 73 per cent.Sep 24, 2020" “A vegan diet is probably the single biggest way to reduce your impact on planet Earth, not just greenhouse gases, but global acidification, eutrophication, land use and water use.”. -Joseph Poore, Environmental Science Researcher, University of Oxford. Links on my channel under "About."
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  50. Here is a relevant YouTube video that was posted a couple of months ago and already has been viewed 5.8 million times. Very engaging, entertaining, and backed by science. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1Hq8eVOMHs
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