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Israeli settler violence leaves Ramallah-area villages reeling after five Palestinians killed in two weeks #Palestine mondoweiss.net/2025/07/israeli…

Israeli settler violence leaves Ramallah-area villages reeling after five Palestinians killed in two

Israeli settlers have been targeting villages on the eastern slopes of Ramallah for months, with the latest attacks turning deadly. Villagers say it’s all part of Israel’s plans to drive Palestinians out of the area and pave the way for annexation.
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Satori Saturday
A mind reader she may be, she still has her own insecurities too. Reading minds makes her all the more aware of how people view her. One of the despised youkai being so small and frail. Even though nobody would voice such thoughts, they still linger out there. She's cute regardless but such thoughts would never reach her. Her perceptions of the mind paint her understanding far too much.
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"Smith's criticism of the wealth of the few (Spain and Portugal are mentioned there) which have left the rest of the nation in the "beggarly" condition."
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@BrankoMilan: When in my recent talk in Edinburgh I claimed that Adam Smith could be seen as "a man of the left" (these terms btw are not used in the Visions of Inequality) this was based...
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Shakira - Poem to a Horse (Official Audio)

🇬🇧 "Poem to a Horse" is a beautifully crafted track from Shakira's celebrated album "Laundry Service," released in 2001. This song showcases Shakira's poetic lyricism and her unique ability to blend heartfelt emotions with captivating melodies. The official audio allows listeners to fully appreciate the depth of her artistry. At the time of its release, Shakira was 24 years old, further solidifying her reputation as a talented and innovative artist.

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🇪🇸 "Poem to a Horse" es una canción bellamente elaborada del aclamado álbum "Laundry Service" de Shakira, lanzado en 2001. Esta canción muestra la lírica poética de Shakira y su capacidad única para combinar emociones profundas con melodías cautivadoras. El audio oficial permite a los oyentes apreciar plenamente la profundidad de su arte. En el momento de su lanzamiento, Shakira tenía 24 años, consolidando aún más su reputación como una artista talentosa e innovadora.

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► Listen to Shakira: tube.matrix.rocks/a/shakiramus…
► Listen to Shakira's "Laundry Service": tube.matrix.rocks/w/p/pq2Je4iL…
► Listen to Shakira's "Laundry Service: Washed and Dried (Expanded Edition)": tube.matrix.rocks/w/p/vJLXdaEw…
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🎵 L Y R I C S / L E T R A S 🎵:
You're too far to bring you close
And too high to see below
Just hanging on your daily dose

I know you never needed anyone
But the rolling papers for your grass
How can you give what you don't have?

You keep on aiming for the top
And quit before you sweat a drop
Feed your empty brain with your hydroponic pot

Start out playing with yourself
You get more fun within your shell
Nice to meet you, but I gotta go my way

I'll leave again cause I've been waiting in vain
But you're so in love with yourself
If I say "my heart is sore"
Sounds like a cheap metaphor
So I won't repeat it no more

I'd rather eat my soup with a fork
Or drive a cab in New York
Cause to talk to you is harder work

So what's the point of wasting all my words?
If it's just the same or even worse
Than reading poems to a horse

You keep on aiming for the top
And quit before you sweat a drop
Feed your empty brain with your hydroponic pot

I bet you'll find someone like you
Cause there's a foot for every shoe
And I wish you luck, but I've other things to do

I'll leave again cause I've been waiting in vain
But you're so in love with yourself
If I say "my heart is sore"
Sounds like a cheap metaphor
So I won't repeat it no more

I'll leave again 'cause I've been waiting in vain

If I say "my heart is sore"
Sounds like a cheap metaphor

I'll leave again cause I've been waiting in vain
But you're so in love with yourself
If I say "my heart is sore"
Sounds like a cheap metaphor
So I won't repeat it no more

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Album Artist: Shakira
Album(s): Laundry Service, Laundry Service Washed and Dried
Written by: Luis Ochoa, Shakira Isabel Mebarak
Music genre(s): Pop, Rock
Released: 2001
Decade for first release: #2000sMusic

#Shakira #ShakiraIsabelMebarakRipoll #LaundryService #LaundryServiceWashedandDried #PoemToAHorse #Pop #Rock #2000sMusic #femaleMusicians #femaleSinger #googleFree #youtubeFree

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Spirillen

🇬🇧 I just wanted to express my admiration for Shakira's "Poem to a Horse," a powerful track from her album Laundry Service. This song, released in 2001, showcases her unique blend of rock and soul, with lyrics that delve into themes of addiction and self-absorption. The live version, which was later released as a promotional single in 2004, captures the raw energy of her performances.

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🇪🇸 Quería expresar mi admiración por "Poem to a Horse" de Shakira, una poderosa canción de su álbum Laundry Service. Esta canción, lanzada en 2001, muestra su mezcla única de rock y soul, con letras que profundizan en temas de adicción y narcisismo. La versión en vivo, que se lanzó más tarde como un sencillo promocional en 2004, captura la energía cruda de sus actuaciones.

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🇬🇧 What a powerful song! Shakira's "Poem to a Horse" is a brilliant blend of rock and soul, showcasing her incredible vocal range and emotional depth. The live performance in the music video captures the raw energy of her Tour of the Mongoose, and the lyrics poignantly address themes of addiction and self-absorption. It's a reminder of how art can reflect personal struggles. If you haven't seen it yet, check it out on tube.matrix.rocks. What do you all think about the message behind the song? Let's discuss!

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🇪🇸 ¡Qué canción tan poderosa! "Poem to a Horse" de Shakira es una brillante mezcla de rock y soul, mostrando su increíble rango vocal y profundidad emocional. La actuación en vivo en el video musical captura la energía cruda de su Tour of the Mongoose, y las letras abordan de manera conmovedora temas de adicción y egocentrismo. Es un recordatorio de cómo el arte puede reflejar luchas personales. Si aún no lo has visto, échale un vistazo en tube.matrix.rocks. ¿Qué opinan sobre el mensaje detrás de la canción? ¡Hablemos!

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“#UNRWA has enough #food for the entire population of Gaza for over three months stockpiled in warehouses-including this one in Al Arish, Egypt-awaiting entry. The supplies are available. The systems are in place. Open the gates, lift the siege, allow UNRWA to do its work, and help people in need among them 1 million children”

via Eye On Palestine on Telegram

@palestine
@israel

t.me/Eyeonpalestine2/16391

#Press #Israel #Gaza #Genocide #Starvation #Murder #Zionism #Barbarity #FreePalestine


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UNRWA has enough food for the entire population of Gaza for over three months stockpiled in warehouses-including this one in Al Arish, Egypt-awaiting entry. The supplies are available. The systems are in place.
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Quick reminder : if you see someone shoplifting, no you didn't.

This illustration is still available as prints to buy. No need to steal it, there's a free (and open price) digital version too!
All links 👉 social.lokipropagand.art

#FediArt #FediArtist #PixelFedArt #PixelFedArtist #DigitalArt #Vintage #Anarchy #Anticapitalism #Solidarity #ClassSolidarity #Boar #WildBoar #MutualAid #FediGiftShop #ArtForSale #FreeDL

Vintage style illustration with a boar crossing through the poster while carrying food and medecine. A text reads "if you see someone shoplifting, no you didn't"

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#Milei hat die #Renten der sozial Schwächsten real um rund 20% erhöht.


Gemessen an der Grundnahrungsmittelmenge, die für die Berechnung der Armutsgrenze verwendet wird, stiegen die Renten im Mai 2025 gegenüber November 2023, dem letzten Monat vor Amtsantritt Mileis, angeblich um 25,4 %, nachdem sie bei der Vorgängerregierung zwischen Dezember 2022 und November 2023 um 36,6 % gefallen waren.

Im Vergleich zum gesamten (abgespeckten) Warenkorb, der für die Berechnung der Armutsgrenze verwendet wird, stiegen sie unter Milei um 19,2 %, nachdem sie unter der Vorgängerregierung um 31,8 % gefallen waren.
Libertäre sind eben die wirklich Sozialen.

An den Renten sieht man die Bedeutung makroökonomischer Ordnung und eines konsistenten Finanzprogramms.
Insgesamt stiegen die Renten unter Milei zwischen November 2023 und Mai 2025 real (gegen den gesamten Warenkorb) um 9,5 Prozent und der Haushalt war ausgeglichen.

Zwischen Dezember 2022 und November 2023 sanken unter der Vorgängerregierung die Renten um 30 % und es gab trotzdem ein Haushaltsdefizit von fast 5 % des BIP.

#Argentinien #Wohlstand #WenigerStaat

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Οι νέες χρεώσεις προμηθειών των Τραπεζών στα ΑΤΜ
0,30€ το λεπτό αναμονής στην ουρά
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Η #αντιδημοφιλης_αποψη της ημέρας με αφορμή την ιστορία του CEO και της CPO ερωμένης του στην συναυλία των Coldplay.
Όχι παιδιά, δεν είναι παιχνιδάκι να στοχεύουμε τον κόσμο με κάμερες και να τον βγάζουμε σε γιγαντοθόνες.
Το ότι έχουν εξωσυζυγική σχέση είναι θέμα δικό τους και των οικείων τους καθότι τίποτα δε μένει κρυφό στο τέλος.
Αλλά να διαλέγουμε τυχαία άτομα χωρίς να ξέρουμε τι γίνεται στη ζωή τους, να τους καρφώνουμε μια κάμερα και να τους δίνουμε ακούσια δημοσιότητα που αναπόφευκτα καταλήγει σε βορά στη νοσηρότητα των μέσων κοινωνικής δικτύωσης όπου η υποκρισία πάει σύννεφο είναι απαράδεκτο.
Κι από τη στιγμή που δεν ξέρουμε τι προβλήματα θα δημιουργήσει η στιγμιαία εστίαση της κάμερας, την κλείνουμε, καρφώνουμε το καπάκι στο φακό για να έχουμε την ησυχία μας και την ξεχνάμε.
Οι άνθρωποι δεν είναι διακοσμητικά στοιχεία στα βίντεο ή έστω τις εκδηλώσεις, δημόσιες ή ιδιωτικές.

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Shakira - Fool

🇬🇧 "Fool" is a captivating track from Shakira's celebrated album "Laundry Service," released in 2001. This song highlights Shakira's emotive vocal delivery and her ability to blend pop and rock elements seamlessly. The music video complements the song's themes of love and longing, showcasing Shakira's artistic vision. At the time of its release, Shakira was 24 years old, further solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the music industry.

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🇪🇸 "Fool" es una canción cautivadora del aclamado álbum "Laundry Service" de Shakira, lanzado en 2001. Esta canción destaca la emotiva interpretación vocal de Shakira y su capacidad para mezclar elementos de pop y rock sin esfuerzo. El video musical complementa los temas de amor y anhelo de la canción, mostrando la visión artística de Shakira. En el momento de su lanzamiento, Shakira tenía 24 años, consolidando aún más su estatus como una figura prominente en la industria musical.

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► Listen to Shakira: tube.matrix.rocks/a/shakiramus…
► Listen to Shakira's "Laundry Service": tube.matrix.rocks/w/p/pq2Je4iL…
► Listen to Shakira's "Laundry Service: Washed and Dried (Expanded Edition)": tube.matrix.rocks/w/p/vJLXdaEw…
► Subscribe to the official Shakira channel: tube.matrix.rocks/c/shakira_mu…

🎵 L Y R I C S / L E T R A S 🎵:
Tell me lies
Slap me on the face
Just improvise
Do something really clever
That′ll make me hate your name forever
You might swear
You'd never touch a lady
Well, let me say
You′re not too far from maybe
Every day you find new ways to hurt me

But I can't help it if I'm just a fool
Always having my heart set on you
Till the time you start changing the rules
I′ll keep chasing the soles of your shoes
Fool

God resigned
From hearing my old story
Every night
I′m paying hell for glory
I'm embarrassed
But I′m much more sorry
All this pain
Begins to feel like pleasure
With more tears
You'd make a sea a desert
Salt my wounds
And I′ll keep saying "thank you"

But I can't help it if I′m just a fool
Always having my heart set on you
Till the time you start changing the rules
I'll keep chasing the soles of your shoes
Fool

But I can't help it if I′m just a fool
Always having my heart set on you
Till the time you start changing the rules
I′ll keep chasing the soles of your shoes
Fool

I can't help it, baby
Fool
I can′t help it, baby
Fool
I can't help it, baby
Fool
I can′t help it, baby, baby
Fool
I'm a fool, I′m a fool

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Album Artist: Shakira
Album(s): Laundry Service, Laundry Service Washed and Dried
Written by: Brendan Buckley, Shakira Isabel Mebarak
Music genre(s): Pop, Rock
Released: 2001
Decade for first release: #2000sMusic

#Shakira #ShakiraIsabelMebarakRipoll #LaundryService #LaundryServiceWashedandDried #loveSongs #lyrics #Fool #Pop #Rock #2000sMusic #femaleMusicians #femaleSinger #googleFree #youtubeFree

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Spirillen

🇬🇧 Just wanted to share my thoughts on Shakira's song "Fool" from her iconic album Laundry Service. This pop rock gem showcases her incredible vocal talent and emotional depth. Although it was primarily released in Brazil, where it topped the charts, it deserves more recognition globally.

Note: "Fool" reached number 1 on the Brazilian charts, becoming one of Shakira's biggest hits in that region.

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🇪🇸 Quería compartir mis pensamientos sobre la canción "Fool" de Shakira, del icónico álbum Laundry Service. Esta joya del pop rock muestra su increíble talento vocal y profundidad emocional. Aunque se lanzó principalmente en Brasil, donde alcanzó el número uno en las listas, merece más reconocimiento a nivel mundial. El video musical es un deleite visual que complementa perfectamente los temas de amor y desamor de la canción.

Nota: "Fool" alcanzó el número 1 en las listas brasileñas, convirtiéndose en uno de los mayores éxitos de Shakira en esa región.

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Der #AfD wird #Putin-Nähe und -Geld vorgeworfen. Jetzt stellt sich heraus: Alte #SPD - #Seilschaften pendeln regelmäßig nach #Moskau. Warum?

Wer zahlt? Eine Analyse der jüngsten #Sozi-Hintertreppe-Diplomatie und Verleumdung anderer Parteien.


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Platzecks brisante Moskau-Reisen gehen weiter

Die Bundesregierung gesteht: Es gibt keine Russland-Partei – außer in ihren eigenen Reihen. Was für Krah und Bystron gilt, soll für Platzeck und Pofalla nicht gelten.
Matthias Nikolaidis (Tichys Einblick)

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On Self-Determination and Failed Rhetoric

We are told that #Taiwan is an international flash point and the #USA is honor-bound to defend Tawian against reunification with the mainland because, and I quote: “Taiwan’s 23 million people deserve self-determination”.


  • Why didn’t the 9,103,332 people of the Confederate States of America deserve self-determination?
  • Why don’t the 4,543,126 people of Palestine deserve self-determination?
  • Why didn’t the 10.3 million people of the separatist oblasts of Ukraine deserve self-determination?
  • Why don’t the 8,012,231 people of Catalunya deserve self-determination?

#Self-determination is just another #Enlightenment #inversion. It means that #ClownWorld will claim it is a casus belli whenever it wants a #war, and use military force to deny whenever it fears losing control. Unless the USA is going to go to war with #Israel, #Ukraine, and #Spain, and permit the former-Confederate states to depart the #Union in #peace, it has absolutely no business claiming any right or responsibility to “defend” one part of #China from the rest of it.

On Self-Determination and Failed Rhetoric - Vox Popoli

We are told that Taiwan is an international flash point and the USA is honor-bound to defend Tawian against reuinification with the mainland because, and I quote: “Taiwan’s 23 million people deserve self-determination”.
VD (Vox Popoli)

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Yemen Targets Israeli Airport With Hypersonic Missile iranpress.com/content/308175

Yemen Targets Israeli Airport With Hypersonic Missile

Brigadier General Yahya Saree, Spokesperson for Yemen’s armed forces, announced Friday night that Yemen carried out a special and effective operation targeting Lod Airport in the occupied Jaffa area, in direct response to the criminal actions of the …
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Das neue Tal der Ahnungslosen


Nicht #Fake News und „falsche“ #Meinungen sind das Problem. #Öffentlich-rechtliche #Medien und dominierende Agenturen machen #Politik mit #Auslassungen. So sind viele Menschen schlecht bis gar nicht und damit falsch #informiert.

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Wir leben in einer Mediengesellschaft. Für diese Aussage wären im Grunde fünf Euro ins Phrasenschwein fällig, denn die Anzahl der Medien, die um die Gunst der Leser und Zuschauer buhlen, war noch nie so hoch. Wir leisten uns in #Deutschland den Luxus eines hochbezahlten öffentlich-rechtlichen #Rundfunks, für den die #Sendeanstalten 8,74 Milliarden Euro im vergangenen Jahr eingesammelt haben. Dazu kommt eine sehr große Anzahl an Zeitungen, die sich von der klassischen regionalen #Tageszeitung bis hin zum überregional bedeutenden Blatt bewegen. Auch die neuen oder alternativen Medien haben in den vergangenen Jahren ein enormes Wachstum hingelegt. Hinzu kommen Fachzeitschriften für jede noch so ausgefallene Profession und mannigfaltige Hobbies. Man könnte also im Grunde von einer bestens informierten Gesellschaft ausgehen und läge damit so weit daneben, wie es nur eben noch geht.

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2025-07-19 17:35:40

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Acquaintance of mine adopted a kitten but her senior cat (female) keeps attacking him. She was about to take him back to the Humane Society. I agreed to foster him for a few days to see if Momo (my senior male) accepts him. If so I will adopt the newcomer.

It’s been a while since I’ve interacted with a kitten and good lord he’s got a lot of energy. I adopted all my other cats as adults. Young adult cats have more than enough energy for me; this little guy is bonkers.


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Die vereinigte #Linke inszeniert gerade einen #Staatsstreich; die #Union pennt, jedenfalls, wenn sie noch nicht erkannt haben sollte, daß Ann-Kathrin #Kaufhold ebenso wenig wählbar ist wie Frauke #Brosius-Gersdorf:
„Wenn eine kleine, ideologisch orientierte Gruppe über den Hebel der Richterwahl die Richtung der Verfassungsrechtsprechung systematisch verändert, obwohl sie politisch nicht mehrheitsfähig ist, ist das kein demokratischer Normalfall, sondern ein institutioneller Umsturz mit System ...“:
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#CDU #NurNochAFD

Bundesverfassungsgericht: Ein institutioneller Umsturz - WELT

Ob Trump oder Orbán, Polen oder Israel: Wenn rechtskonservative Regierungen den Justizapparat politisch besetzen, wittert die Linke stets einen Staatsstreich. Jetzt droht etwas Vergleichbares in Deutschland – von ganz links.
DIE WELT

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**How do you know a bunker will stand forever?**
Not by the thickness of its walls.
Not by the depth of its foundation.
But by the attention to the details no one will ever see.
When concrete is poured — it's not just about the mix.
Air temperature, humidity levels, the condition of the rebar — all of it matters.
When cables are laid — it’s not just connection,
it’s about foresight: replacement, overloads, insulation.
A bunker is not just "shelter".
It’s a philosophy of resilience.
There is no place for “maybe” here.
Everything is deliberate.

#BunkerPhilosophy #ConcreteWisdom #BuildBelow #StructuralConsciousness
#DeepDesign #ReverseArchitecture #UndergroundRealism #WhiteRabbitLab
#CyberSanctuary #FutureHabitat #DetailMatters #ResilientStructures

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LIVE BLOG: Abu Obeida Outlines Al-Qassam’s Strategy Amidst Israeli Massacres of Civilians in Gaza – Day 651 #Palestine palestinechronicle.com/live-bl…

LIVE BLOG: Abu Obeida Outlines Al-Qassam's Strategy Amidst Israeli Massacres of Civilians in Gaza - Day 651 - Palestine Chronicle

Abu Obeida warned of a prolonged resistance campaign, accusing Israel of genocide and rejecting any return to partial ceasefire deals.
admin (Palestine Chronicle)

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The #Trump admin's decision to slash nearly all #US #ForeignAid has left dozens of #water & #sanitation projects half-finished across the globe, creating new hazards for some of the people they were designed to benefit, Reuters has found.

Reuters has identified 21 unfinished projects in 16 countries after speaking to 17 sources familiar with the #infrastructure plans. Most of these projects have not previously been reported.

#SoftPower #HumanitarianAid #geopolitics
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The Controversial Practice of Seafood Farming with Pig Waste
Dirk

In today’s global food market, consumers are increasingly concerned about the safety and origins of their seafood. A particularly controversial practice has emerged in some Asian aquaculture industries: raising seafood using pig feces as a primary feed source. This practice raises significant questions about food safety, health risks, and environmental sustainability.

In certain regions of Asia, fish farmers have developed a cost-effective but questionable method of raising seafood by using pig manure as a primary nutrient source for fish. This practice originated as an economic solution to reduce feed costs and manage agricultural waste. However, it has sparked intense debate about food safety and public health.

The process involves using untreated pig feces to fertilize fish ponds, providing nutrients that stimulate algae and microorganism growth, which in turn feed the fish. While economically advantageous for farmers, this method presents several critical concerns:

Potential transmission of harmful bacteria
Risk of parasitic contamination
Compromised food safety standards
FDA Regulations and Import Standards

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plays a crucial role in monitoring seafood imports. Despite the controversial farming practices, the FDA has established guidelines to ensure imported seafood meets minimum safety requirements. However, challenges persist in completely preventing contaminated products from entering the market.

According to FDA data, only a small percentage of seafood shipments undergo comprehensive testing. This leaves significant potential for contaminated products to reach American consumers. Past incidents have highlighted vulnerabilities in the current inspection system, including shipments containing antibiotic-resistant bacteria and other dangerous pathogens.

Health Risks and Potential Consequences

Seafood raised using such unconventional methods poses substantial health risks. Potential consequences include:

Increased risk of foodborne illnesses
Potential transmission of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Higher likelihood of parasitic infections
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that seafood-related illnesses affect thousands of Americans annually. Contaminated imported seafood can introduce serious health complications, particularly for vulnerable populations such as children, elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.

Environmental and Ethical Considerations

Beyond human health concerns, these aquaculture practices raise significant environmental and ethical questions. The use of animal waste in food production can lead to ecosystem disruption, water pollution, and potential long-term environmental damage.

Moreover, such practices highlight broader issues within the global food supply chain, including the prioritization of cost-cutting measures over sustainable and ethical food production methods.

Protecting Yourself as a Consumer

Consumers can take several steps to minimize risks associated with potentially contaminated seafood:

Purchase seafood from reputable sources
Look for certifications like Marine Stewardship Council (MSC)
Prioritize locally sourced seafood when possible
Ask retailers about the origin and farming practices of their seafood
Conclusion

The practice of raising seafood using pig feces represents a complex issue involving food safety, economic constraints, and global trade dynamics. While regulatory bodies work to establish and enforce standards, consumers must remain informed and proactive in making responsible seafood purchasing decisions.

By understanding these challenges and supporting sustainable, ethical food production methods, we can collectively work towards a safer, more transparent global food system.

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