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osqosaoj

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1. Most farmers vote for Republican candidates

Reply to limpyhobbler (Original post)

Sun Jul 22, 2012, 10:57 PM

Jul 2012

They come from rural areas and tend to have socially conservative views. If we let this pass we are only giving more power to the reich-wingers and their power structure.

There are places where that money could be better spent, for instance subsidies for recent Latino and African immigrants.

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Top Ten Reasons to Reject the House Farm Bill [View all] limpyhobbler Jul 2012 OP

Most farmers vote for Republican candidates osqosaoj Jul 2012 #1

Huh? You want to give subsidies to recent immigrants? Can you explain what you mean? limpyhobbler Jul 2012 #2

There should be a safety net for all people osqosaoj Jul 2012 #3