But the purpose of modern American agriculture isn’t to feed people, its to profit landlords.
If landlords can’t profit, they won’t produce a surplus. And without a surplus, our economy contracts, forcing more workers into unemployment. Without employment, they can’t afford food, utilities, or rent. And that leads to malnutrition, poverty, and eventually death.
Does it actually matter though? If you export more than you eat, no one is going to starve. At least they wouldn’t in a sensible country.
But the purpose of modern American agriculture isn’t to feed people, its to profit landlords.
If landlords can’t profit, they won’t produce a surplus. And without a surplus, our economy contracts, forcing more workers into unemployment. Without employment, they can’t afford food, utilities, or rent. And that leads to malnutrition, poverty, and eventually death.
Ireland would like a word
There wasn’t a sensible country in charge of it
How many potatoes does it take to kill an Irishman?