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20. I have no sympathy for these Trumpanzees

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Wed Jun 27, 2018, 12:26 AM

Jun 2018

Really, Trumplandia had this coming. The fly over parts of this country are raping what they have sown for decades.

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Farmers Are Killing Themselves In Staggering Numbers [View all] appalachiablue Jun 2018 OP

Farming used to be a very profitable (and physically taxing) way to make a living. bearsfootball516 Jun 2018 #1

Nope, and terribly sad for farmers, communities and America. appalachiablue Jun 2018 #7

most of US farming is owned by corporations onetexan Jun 2018 #22

Heartbreaking news. badhair77 Jun 2018 #2

Awful situation; US suicide is on the rise in general according to the CDC. appalachiablue Jun 2018 #6

Thanks for the link. badhair77 Jun 2018 #18

Not surprising. Things keep getting worse and people aren't seeing any hope. OliverQ Jun 2018 #36

I've heard of farmers in India doing this. Sad seeing US farmers are suffering this much, as well. Judi Lynn Jun 2018 #3

It's tragic, especially with the lack of medical and mental heath services. appalachiablue Jun 2018 #4

The Crash - "is coming" Civic Justice Jun 2018 #5

So it's been stated, several years now. And it will be major! appalachiablue Jun 2018 #8

republicans are making the crash far more likely Achilleaze Jun 2018 #37

We best start paying attention to this issue.... KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2018 #9

All true and it's likely coming to the ultimate point of giant consolidation appalachiablue Jun 2018 #10

I was just going to post the same thing. The last thing you want is to wipe out family farms. Frustratedlady Jun 2018 #11

Just like with family-owned stores, the huge difference is.... KY_EnviroGuy Jun 2018 #13

Genetically engineered animals already exist. Genetically-altered PIGS appalachiablue Jun 2018 #14

Have you seen the chickens with huge breasts? So huge, they fall on them. Frustratedlady Jun 2018 #17

I've heard of it & how their legs break because of the weight. Just awful. appalachiablue Jun 2018 #35

I posted this in the other thread that think it's tougher because it's a change in lifestyle JI7 Jun 2018 #12

corporate consolidation and vertical integration have destroyed thousands of communities Achilleaze Jun 2018 #23

Many farmers are also exposed to harmful pesticides which cause chronic health problems womanofthehills Jun 2018 #15

That I can believe, heavy pesticide exposure for years. Neurological, appalachiablue Jun 2018 #16

Don't forget COPD. Frustratedlady Jun 2018 #19

I have no sympathy for these Trumpanzees RainCaster Jun 2018 #20

Many voted for tRump out of desperation. He's giving more despair: labor shortages & tariffs. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2018 #21

They were conned. maxsolomon Jun 2018 #33

All the Farmers here in Capital of Dumbfuckistan [AL] ,,,,,,, Cryptoad Jun 2018 #24

I wonder how many of them voted for Trump. Anyone who pinned their hopes on Trump must be Nitram Jun 2018 #25

Could apply this plight to others besides farmers too, lots of others trying to live on same ... SWBTATTReg Jun 2018 #26

suicide rates very high for 'suffering' Americans. Farmers should sell DIRECTLY to Sunlei Jun 2018 #27

I like the idea.... Bayard Jun 2018 #28

don't know how farmers work inspections but we buy plenty of meats,produce & fruits Sunlei Jun 2018 #31

Lots of farmers aren't Trump types MountCleaners Jun 2018 #29

Here's the thing Bayard Jun 2018 #30

Really hate to see that... Maxheader Jun 2018 #32

The average age of US farmers is pushing 60 NickB79 Jun 2018 #34