[GZG] Future history silliness

A bit of future history silliness I wrote to distract myself from a 
far too serious day. It is of course unsanctioned, unofficial, and 
unlikely.

The GZG timeline has the US economy collapsing, the president being 
assassinated, and the 2nd American Civil War, all leading to the 
formation of the NAC. But what really triggered these events?

2040: Genetic manipulation is cheap and reliable enough for domestic 
animals, especially cows and goats, to be modified to synthesise 
proteins, enzymes, and other useful biological compounds in their 
milk. The pharmaceutical industry funds a rural "pharming" boom.

2042: In a refinement of the process, goats and sheep are used to 
synthesise compounds through the skin and hair, for instance creating 
naturally antibiotic or antihistamine fibres.

2043: A few technologically advanced fashion companies start 
modifying sheep and goats to synthesise pheromones and aphrodisiacs 
instead. Angora jackets, fleecy coats, and woollen sweaters become 
the ultimate in sensual clothing. That the effect quickly fades, and 
is lost entirely if the garment is washed, only increases repeat 
sales and profits.

2044: A new and conservative US administration, horrified by the 
popularity of "shag-wear" clothing, bans outright all unlicensed 
pharm animals.

2044-2048: An era similar to 1920s Prohibition, but electronic 
banking and communication, together with fast transportation, spreads 
criminal activity from coast to coast at breathtaking speed. 
Continual intensification of the "war on fleeces" only strengthens 
the crime lords.

2049: Every aspect of US society has been thoroughly corrupted by 
rich, ruthless, and heavily armed sheep smuggling syndicates.

	cheers,
	Hugh
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