r/LeopardsAteMyFarm 2d ago

Farmers want ANOTHER bailout

https://youtu.be/eNFAv4rhnMM

American farmers are facing their worst economic crisis in decades, with bankruptcies soaring and family farms at risk of disappearing. But why are taxpayers being asked to bail out farmers who voted against their own interests - again?

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u/steerbell 2d ago

And Republicans keep giving them money.

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u/giveitarrest 2d ago

…so it always works out for them.
No reason to change

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u/Cold_Pumpkin5449 2d ago

It hasn't though, republicans regularly run farmers out of business.

Who survives is larger farmers who can demand even more subsidies.

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u/Firm-Advertising5396 Leopard Spotter 2d ago

Exactly 💯