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70sEraVet

(5,202 posts) Tue Dec 9, 2025, 10:21 AM Dec 9

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Question: Would a farmer have difficulty applying for a loan if their...... [View all]

only real income for the previous year was a government bailout?
After all, getting a one-time bailout indicates NOTHING about what their income will be in future years.
Certainly some DUer has some knowledge of this scenario.

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Question: Would a farmer have difficulty applying for a loan if their...... [View all] 70sEraVet Dec 9 OP

Their loans are usually government subsidized anyway Prairie Gates Dec 9 #1

We farm and are lifelong Democrats and activists. murielm99 Dec 9 #2

Well said Wifes husband Dec 9 #3

I agree but kacekwl Dec 9 #4

The truth is that Trump had very strong support from farm communities in 2024. patphil Dec 9 #6

The level ForgedCrank Dec 9 #7

Ridiculous Cirsium Dec 9 #8

No more bailouts. They chose and they need to live with it. Blue Full Moon Dec 9 #5

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