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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFarmers refuse to cheer for Trump as he lies that he's fighting for them to keep their land
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As one viewer noted, there was noticeable silence when Trump mentioned land usage. It could be due to the fact that Trump is suing in court to take the land of farmers and ranches so he can build his border wall. For some, the land has been in their family since the founding of the state of Texas.
Clear Cider
? @TheClearCider
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Trump speaking to the American Farm Bureau convention in Austin right now.
Rants about farmers keeping their water rights & their rights to control their own land usage.
While speaking of land usage rights, there's a noticeable silence in the crowd.
Trump looks concerned.Link to tweet
Trump was also caught in multiple lies and twisting of the truth. He claimed that under former President Barack Obamas administration, farmer income fell. He didnt mention that it topped out at the highest its ever been, as one viewer noticed.
Chris Clayton
? @ChrisClaytonDTN
Trump points out net farm income fell 20% in previous administration, does not note net farm income peaked in 2013, but takes credit for increase in $30 billion increase in net farm income, much of which was government payments.Link to tweet
He also didnt address the costs hes forced on farmers due to his tariffs with China. While Trump provided corporate farms with multiple bailouts, those who dont run huge farms lost a lot of money and many were even forced to file for bankruptcy. Farmer suicides also saw an increase under Trump. Thanks to Trumps tariffs, equipment costs also significanlty increased.
None of the topics were ones Trump explained to those who deserved answers.
https://www.rawstory.com/2020/01/farmers-refuse-to-cheer-for-trump-as-he-lies-that-hes-fighting-for-them-to-keep-their-land/
Huh, are farmers slowly catching on to his bullshit?
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7wo7rees
(5,128 posts)TheBlackAdder
(28,211 posts)Golden Raisin
(4,612 posts)Hopefully not for Trump or down-ballot Republicans. That will be the true test.
getagrip_already
(14,818 posts)He is dropping lower than worm shit. Lets hope its real.
Vogon_Glory
(9,127 posts)Of course, that was a lifetime ago, back when farmers and ranchers were more numerous.
These days, though, I worry that farmers and ranchers might br outnumbered by exurban pecker-heads.
Of course, Id be DELIGHTED to be wrong.
bullwinkle428
(20,629 posts)Blue_true
(31,261 posts)keithbvadu2
(36,870 posts)Trump is their hero. He tells them so.
bitterross
(4,066 posts)Until then, they're still dumb asses.
warmfeet
(3,321 posts)this complete nightmare, this complete asshole,
can go fuck themselves.
Full, fucking, stop.
Just know this:
I am your enemy for life. I will not stop fighting you until you are gone.
NickB79
(19,257 posts)Here in MN, DFL stands for Democratic Farm Labor. My grandfather would be apoplectic if he saw what Trump has done to his beloved farming community.
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)turbinetree
(24,710 posts)to build his wall in Texas, and why did assholes show up for this event in the first place....................are there "co...........wboy" hats on to tight........................I mean really.......................