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Congressman Warns U.S. Could Be 'Weeks Away' From Food Shortages
pjmedia.com ^ | 4/13/2020 | Rick Moran

Posted on 04/14/2020 10:17:29 AM PDT by rktman

Civilization truly is a fragile thing. The electrical grid is susceptible to sabotage, the internet is vulnerable to being shut down, and our transportation industry is highly sensitive to fuel availability and price.

And we're never more than a few days away from anarchy when it comes to the food supply.

Rep. Thomas Massie is warning that the supply chain has been so disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic that we'll be seeing food shortages sometime in the next few weeks.

Washington Examiner:

Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie warned that the United States could face food shortages due to the “brittle” supply chain, bankrupting farmers and forcing them to euthanize livestock.

“We are weeks, not months, away from farmers euthanizing animals that would have been sold for meat/food. Also, fruits and vegetables are going to rot in the fields. A drastic change in policy this week could ameliorate this inevitability,” he tweeted Monday.

Massie shared an interview he did with a local radio show host for the tri-state area of Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky, during which he spoke about how the U.S. could see farmers going bankrupt and euthanizing cattle and hogs because meat processing plants have shuttered during the coronavirus pandemic.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Government; Philosophy; US: Kentucky
KEYWORDS: food; hysteria; incitingariot; kentucky; prepper; preppers; supply; supplychains; thomasmassie
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To: V_TWIN

“Isn’t this the same guy that tried to hold up the stimulus?”

Yep.

I’m starting to think this guy is one of these “Loose Change” troofer, conspiracy videos on YouTube are real types.


21 posted on 04/14/2020 10:28:51 AM PDT by 2CAVTrooper (Political Science degrees, so easy Obama has one.)
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To: rktman

I disagree with the premise of this argument. But this is a good reason to open back up again.


22 posted on 04/14/2020 10:31:20 AM PDT by dgbrown
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To: Diogenesis

“is this not exactly why the Michigan Governor, Halfwit,
made the selling of seeds illegal.”

I cannot understand that move, not at all.

Sprouting time is now. Many existing gardeners were ok on seeds, or got theirs in time, but newby reactionary gardeners will be late to plant.

There will next be runs on vegetable and fruit plantings, when MI stores are again allowed to sell them.

I hope the protest car caravan shuts Lansing down tight tomorrow. With lots of honking.


23 posted on 04/14/2020 10:31:41 AM PDT by polymuser (It's discouraging to think how many people are shocked by honesty and so few by deceit. Noel Coward)
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To: chuckee

"Uh, oh, tofu hell! I rather stave or eat the drywall."


Some of the TP hoarders may turn to their hoarded stash to assuage their hunger.


     

24 posted on 04/14/2020 10:31:58 AM PDT by Songcraft
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To: rktman

Today’s scripts have been distributed. Big Media on the radio was VERY concerned about this early AM.


25 posted on 04/14/2020 10:32:04 AM PDT by treetopsandroofs
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To: rktman

Support your local restaurant that is offering curbside right now!


26 posted on 04/14/2020 10:32:38 AM PDT by RushingWater
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To: rktman
Civilization truly is a fragile thing.

But Americans, when not hampered by liberal wokeness, are not.
27 posted on 04/14/2020 10:34:36 AM PDT by RushingWater
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To: rktman

“...the supply chain has been so disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic...”

Not so much the pandemic itself but rather many politicians reaction to it.


28 posted on 04/14/2020 10:34:46 AM PDT by Bonemaker (invictus maneo)
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To: rktman
"Congressman Warns U.S. Could Be 'Weeks Away' From Food Shortages"

Here it comes - hoarding, part 2.
Welcome to Venezuela.


29 posted on 04/14/2020 10:35:31 AM PDT by clearcarbon
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To: clearcarbon
"Here it comes - hoarding, part 2 here comes that 19th nervous breakdown."
30 posted on 04/14/2020 10:37:29 AM PDT by newfreep ("INSIDE EVERY PROGRESSIVE IS A TOTALITARIAN SCREAMING TO GET OUT" - DAVID HOROWITZ)
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To: rktman

I was in a Walmart yesterday.

The food shelves were spotty, but they had a massive supply of toilet paper.

One can live without food, but TP is essential for life.


31 posted on 04/14/2020 10:39:12 AM PDT by Fresh Wind (This tagline is an advertisement-free zone.)
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To: rktman
so how many will die of starvation or malnutrition?...dehydration?...how many will die from aggression at stores that have little inventory?...

so killing off the economy will probably have the effect of thousands of deaths from other causes due to poor nutrition....

going to the store later today...buy what I can.....

32 posted on 04/14/2020 10:40:06 AM PDT by cherry
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To: polymuser

“I cannot understand that move, not at all.”

Rats KNOW they are at war against all America stands for.


33 posted on 04/14/2020 10:41:08 AM PDT by treetopsandroofs
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To: rightwingcrazy

The seed companies are already out of many seeds... unless you want to live on cardoons and Jerusalem artichokes.


34 posted on 04/14/2020 10:41:54 AM PDT by piasa (Attitude adjustments offered here free of charge.)
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To: rktman

Another HUGE reason we need to reopen our country to commerce and let’s get back to work.


35 posted on 04/14/2020 10:43:11 AM PDT by Java4Jay (The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people.)
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To: RushingWater

Actually we did yesterday. Mrs rktman was over the moon happy to NOT have to cook a home meal. A simple Sonic #1 with tots and a vanilla shake. LOL! Mmmm mmm mmmm mmm mmmm.


36 posted on 04/14/2020 10:44:25 AM PDT by rktman ( #My2ndAmend! ----- Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?)
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To: rktman

My husband is in the industry - just FYI, the reason that restaurants are still open, drive-through only, is to support the food chain and lighten the load on grocery stores.

This was explained by the WH in calls to food industry CEOs. These restaurants are essential services.

They are also required to wear masks. My husband had stockpiled N95 for his employees back during H1N1, but the CDC says they cannot wear those, they must be cloth. So he and thousands like him are trying to find sources for cloth masks for quick turnaround while waiting for corporate to provide a few million later this week,


37 posted on 04/14/2020 10:44:48 AM PDT by LilFarmer
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To: calljack

Huh?


38 posted on 04/14/2020 10:46:52 AM PDT by Osage Orange (FWIW)
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To: chuckee

“Uh, oh, tofu hell! I rather stave or eat the drywall.”

Just found several places where mice have chewed through my drywall. Maybe it’s tasty?


39 posted on 04/14/2020 10:47:08 AM PDT by neverevergiveup
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To: rktman

Most Girbilists are not aware that food prepared by restaurants comes in bulk institutional packaging and can be prepared into meals in the home.

Back when we were raising children I fed the family on sixty dollars a month primarily preparing large quantities and keeping the freezer full of prepared dishes.


40 posted on 04/14/2020 10:47:12 AM PDT by MrEdd (Caveat Emptor)
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