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In reply to the discussion: Philly Trump Fan Shocked to Be Fired by 'Wrecking Ball' DOGE [View all]Xolodno
(7,380 posts)...they will nod yes with the trade groups, such as the Raisin Bargaining Association, go home and call them all a bunch of crooks. They will use all the water that is allotted to them, even if they don't need it, because in their view, if they don't use it all, they will get less next year and I can go on with numerous examples. Yes, its a hard life and those higher up are often screwing them over. But they comply. They think individually and often grow things that are not needed.
They are going to have to think harder about what they grow and how much. And maybe part of it is our own fault, mainly the GOP, they fight for these subsidies and keep rewarding bad behavior. I don't like it that its being done this way as there are better methods of approach, but putting cash in hand gets you re-elected despite the system needing a major overhaul and some regulation.
And maybe some of is our own fault for not addressing issues with ADM, John Deere, etc. They force thier operating costs to go up so the average farmer keeps chasing the quick buck to pay for it. Even if one farmer refused to use a new seed, he gets sued to hell by ADM and being accused of using his nieghbors excess seed of which is a violation of contract. It's a bad system that needs some serious regulation, but they voted to get rid of it.