# Trump is dying **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Tags:** trump\ **Created:** [August 27, 2025, 7:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520 "2025-08-27T07:09:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 114
**Author:** ![Thing.Fish](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thing.fish/32/9168_2.png) [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2262 "2026-04-16T15:40:06Z")
Urine is actually pretty sterile, assuming the “source” doesn’t have UTI, and even then, your stomach acid will probably kill the bacteria. I’m certainly not recommending this practice, nor am I claiming it’s _impossible_ to get sick from drinking urine. But I don’t think this even makes the top 100 list of “Things RFK Jr thinks are good for you, but are actually stupid and dangerous”. Safer than raw milk, certainly. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 3:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2263 "2026-04-16T15:41:42Z")
> [@Thing.Fish](#): > > Safer than raw milk, certainly. Talk about a low bar. ---
**Author:** ![Thing.Fish](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thing.fish/32/9168_2.png) [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2264 "2026-04-16T15:44:38Z")
Well, that’s the Trump administration for you. “I don’t think it’s possible for us to set the bar any lower” “Drill, baby, drill!” ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2265 "2026-04-16T15:52:05Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > The bit about weak on crime takes slightly more awareness to understand. The “crime” trump’s talking about is being an immigrant. The various Popes for decades have gone on about the _obligation_ of all civilized nations to welcome refugees and immigrants into their better, safer countries. The current Pope is no exception. > > But in trump’s eyes, all immigrants are criminals, and the undocumented or refugees are especially criminal. Not wanting those folks rounded up into ICE concentration camps is being weak on crime. The current Pope has spoken out explicitly about the horrors of ICE’s recent behavior. Which pissed trump off mightily. As it was intended to do. Right- I suspect when you boil it all down, Leo XIV and the last several popes’ proclamations/advice about how the poor/downtrodden should be treated with compassion, etc… is being interpreted by Trump as “soft on crime” or some such, because it’s at odds with his illegal immigrant-persecution policies and the mustache-twirlingly cruel way they’re implemented. He and his most likely literally view any compassion as being “soft on criminals”, most of which are making a very pointed choice to break our (misdemeanor) laws for the sake of trying to find a better life for their families and themselves. ---
**Author:** ![bump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/7c8e57/32.png) [@bump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bump)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2266 "2026-04-16T15:59:18Z")
> [@Roderick\_Femm](#): > > That seems to me a very unrealistic standard for just about any American adult over 40. 5 times in 15 seconds? Or perhaps it just requires some kind of definition of “much shorter lifespan.” How much shorter? Shorter than what? Huh? I’m 53, fat, and I managed 16 in 15 seconds just now. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2267 "2026-04-16T16:02:51Z")
> [@Thing.Fish](#): > > Urine is actually pretty sterile, assuming the “source” doesn’t have UTI, and even then, your stomach acid will probably kill the bacteria. In the venerable words of Rip Torn as Patches O’Houlihan in _Dodgeball_: > Is it necessary for me to drink my own urine? No, but I do it anyway because it’s sterile and I like the taste. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 4:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2268 "2026-04-16T16:19:41Z")
> [@Yllaria](#): > > My mom used to believe that circles of dead grass were caused by the urine of dogs in heat. I heard once (can’t remember where) that if your dog’s pee turns grass yellow he’s probably eating poor quality dog food. Can’t remember what was the ingredient either in or out of the food that was the problem. I live in a very doggy neighborhood, and the grass on the parkways is constantly being peed on by dozens of dogs a day. There aren’t any noticeable yellow spots. ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2269 "2026-04-16T16:25:41Z")
> [@carrps](#): > > I heard once (can’t remember where) that if your dog’s pee turns grass yellow he’s probably eating poor quality dog food. Can’t remember what was the ingredient either in or out of the food that was the problem. According to this source, it’s due to excessive nitrogen and/or salt. > **[Urine Scalding on Grass | VCA Animal Hospitals](https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/urine-scalding-on-grass)** It’s not necessarily that the food is low quality, but rather the amount of protein and your dog’s level of hydration. > Most dogs require moderate protein levels in their diets. Diets that are very high in protein can result in more nitrogen in the urine. Restricting protein or feeding a low-protein diet is not recommended as it can be detrimental to their health. Your veterinarian can help you to determine what protein level would be adequate for your dog. > > Encouraging your dog to consume more water will help to dilute the urine, and thereby dilute the amount of nitrogen, making it less likely to burn the grass. You can encourage fluid consumption by having multiple water sources, offering canned food, or adding water to your dog’s dry food. There are also diets specific for urinary tract health that encourage water consumption due to a higher salt content. Ask your veterinarian if these diets would be appropriate for your dog. ---
**Author:** ![carrps](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carrps/32/2957_2.png) [@carrps](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carrps)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2270 "2026-04-16T16:28:54Z")
Thanks! I’ll try to remember that now. ---
**Author:** ![Pleonast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pleonast/32/1183_2.png) [@Pleonast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Pleonast)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 4:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2271 "2026-04-16T16:32:22Z")
> [@carrps](#): > > if your dog’s pee turns grass yellow he’s probably eating poor quality dog food If your dog’s pee turns blue, he’s probably taking too much methylene. ---
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2272 "2026-04-16T17:07:46Z")
Yeah I was wondering what color “grass yellow” was. ---
**Author:** ![Euphonious\_Polemic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/euphonious_polemic/32/3002_2.png) [@Euphonious\_Polemic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Euphonious_Polemic)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2273 "2026-04-16T17:16:40Z")
> [@Roderick\_Femm](#): > > > [@DWMarch](#): > > > > From what I remember, the test for this is that a person must get up from their chair unassisted (as in not using their arms for support) five times in a row in fifteen seconds. > > That seems to me a very unrealistic standard for just about any American adult over 40. 5 times in 15 seconds? I’m over 65, with chronic asthma, and I just did 12 of these in 15 seconds. If you can’t do 5 in 15 seconds, I would be quite worried for you. ---
**Author:** ![wguy123](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wguy123/32/3161_2.png) [@wguy123](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wguy123)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2274 "2026-04-16T17:47:43Z")
> [@Pleonast](#): > > If your dog’s pee turns blue, he’s probably taking too much methylene. > [@](#): > > Is that what the blue water is? It’s not good for him? -Uncle Buck ---
**Author:** ![DesertDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/desertdog/32/11503_2.png) [@DesertDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DesertDog)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 5:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2275 "2026-04-16T17:59:23Z")
> [@Thing.Fish](#): > > Urine is actually pretty sterile, assuming the “source” doesn’t have UTI, and even then, your stomach acid will probably kill the bacteria. [The Perfect Master speaks.](https://www.straightdope.com/21342195/why-are-men-supposed-to-wash-their-hands-after-urination-plus-urine-therapy) Scroll to the bottom for the most relevant part. ---
**Author:** ![Thing.Fish](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thing.fish/32/9168_2.png) [@Thing.Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Thing.Fish)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2276 "2026-04-16T18:02:53Z")
“Would you be willing to take the concept of recycling a step farther?” Um, no. Ick. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2277 "2026-04-16T18:22:53Z")
> [@Thing.Fish](#): > > Safer than raw milk, certainly. Like urine, milk is pretty safe if it’s fresh and the animal it came from is healthy. The danger of raw milk is that one of the cows whose milk is in that batch might _not_ be healthy. ---
**Author:** ![Mollie\_Magill](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mollie_magill/32/20882_2.png) [@Mollie\_Magill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mollie_Magill)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2278 "2026-04-16T18:27:58Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > The danger of raw milk is that one of the cows whose milk is in that batch might _not_ be healthy. Also, if any contaminates are introduced, it can be quite dangerous. ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2279 "2026-04-16T18:38:47Z")
> [@](#): > > The research carried out by the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) discovered urine samples from healthy cows contained 14 types of harmful bacteria. Escherichia coli, which causes stomach infections, was most commonly detected. [https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/cow-urine-drink-india-ayurveda-medicine-harmful/](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/cow-urine-drink-india-ayurveda-medicine-harmful/) ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2280 "2026-04-16T19:07:41Z")
> [@puzzlegal](#): > > The danger of raw milk is that one of the cows whose milk is in that batch might _not_ be healthy. In Japan, they serve chicken sashimi called [torisashi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torisashi); either lightly seared or completely raw. > **[What It’s Like to Eat Raw Chicken Sashimi in Tokyo](https://matadornetwork.com/read/raw-chicken-sashimi-tokyo/)** > > Torisashi, or raw chicken sashimi, is a Japanese delicacy. These are the safe restaurants where you can eat raw chicken. The reason why it’s safe is because the chickens are high in quality and raised very carefully, and the preparation of the chicken is extremely precise. This all ensures a very healthy chicken free of parasites and disease, and elimination of the risk of contamination. If you tried this casually with a regular chicken, you’re probably going to make people extremely ill. So, for the sake of safety, people should not drink cow urine or unpasteurized milk, or eat raw chicken. Even if all of those practices might be completely safe under ideal circumstances. ---
**Author:** ![themapleleaf](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/themapleleaf/32/14349_2.png) [@themapleleaf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/themapleleaf)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520/2281 "2026-04-16T19:30:03Z")
> [@Atamasama](#): > > In Japan, they serve chicken sashimi called [torisashi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torisashi); either lightly seared or completely raw. > > [Where to Eat Raw Chicken Sashimi (or Torisashi) in Tokyo, Japan](https://matadornetwork.com/read/raw-chicken-sashimi-tokyo/) > > The reason why it’s safe is because the chickens are high in quality and raised very carefully, and the preparation of the chicken is extremely precise. This all ensures a very healthy chicken free of parasites and disease, and elimination of the risk of contamination. If you tried this casually with a regular chicken, you’re probably going to make people extremely ill. I can’t stand undercooked chicken. In general I like my meat rather well done. I think I’ll pass. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520.md?page=113) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/trump-is-dying/1022520.md?page=115)