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Fair enough. But, that flies in the face of the gov't only helping the big corporations. My point was that it's not uncommon and it isn't "big-centric".Farm subsidies are socialist too.
Fair enough. But, that flies in the face of the gov't only helping the big corporations. My point was that it's not uncommon and it isn't "big-centric".Farm subsidies are socialist too.
I don't know about that. A lot of farms are run by big corporations nowFair enough. But, that flies in the face of the gov't only helping the big corporations. My point was that it's not uncommon and it isn't "big-centric".
I don't know of one farm run by a corporation here in western ND, and agriculture holds down the top spot in our state's economy. But I have heard of countless small/single family farms that have received subsidies.I don't know about that. A lot of farms are run by big corporations now
I took it as being "You don't know anything about banking because I worked in the banking industry and you didn't." but I apologize for misreading your intent if you didn't mean it that way.Talking down? If you understand what I said and responded how is that talking down?
Big corporate mega-farms benefit more from farm subsidies than smaller ones that have all but been driven out of business by corporate farming. The small farms that are still profitable owe a lot more to the Organic niche market allowing them to charge enough to make a profit than they do to any farm subsidy.Fair enough. But, that flies in the face of the gov't only helping the big corporations. My point was that it's not uncommon and it isn't "big-centric".
It is when those "one-time loans" are needed repeatedly over time. We bailed out Chrysler once before under the Carter and Reagan administrations, and i suspect we'll need to bail out Chevy and Chrysler again in the near future.So, you're telling me that a one-time loan (not a subsidy) is the same thing as being a state-supported institution? You're stretching the definition of socialism to fit your argument.
The vast majority of farms here in ND are single family farms that produce wheat/durum/sunflower. And ND is the number 1 provider of said products in the US. How does that support the notion that smaller farms have been driven out of business or are catering to the organic niche?Big corporate mega-farms benefit more from farm subsidies than smaller ones that have all but been driven out of business by corporate farming. The small farms that are still profitable owe a lot more to the Organic niche market allowing them to charge enough to make a profit than they do to any farm subsidy.
I was simply relating something I have knowledge of first hand. To me that should be more credible than speculating based on heresay or third party reporting. I dont know what anyone else knows.I took it as being "You don't know anything about banking because I worked in the banking industry and you didn't." but I apologize for misreading your intent if you didn't mean it that way.
Did some research, thanks to the internet, and it looks like big corporations moved out of farming into the next tier up in the market.The vast majority of farms here in ND are single family farms that produce wheat/durum/sunflower. And ND is the number 1 provider of said products in the US. How does that support the notion that smaller farms have been driven out of business or are catering to the organic niche?
The article was from the Washington Post.I would love to see where you get your numbers on your "generalizations" Because they're still wrong.
Talking about stuff you have no idea about only make you look foolish.
Sorry, man, but you have zero idea what you're talking about. I live in the mecca of farming, and 90% of the cotton produced in this country are done so by single individuals that run their own farms. And, those "mom and pop" farming operations get bailed out by govt insurance like every other year. And, the industry in this country would crater if they didn't, because weather would bankrupt even the best of farmers if not.Big corporate mega-farms benefit more from farm subsidies than smaller ones that have all but been driven out of business by corporate farming. The small farms that are still profitable owe a lot more to the Organic niche market allowing them to charge enough to make a profit than they do to any farm subsidy.
Yeah, because that has happened over and over again in this socialist country.It is when those "one-time loans" are needed repeatedly over time. We bailed out Chrysler once before under the Carter and Reagan administrations, and i suspect we'll need to bail out Chevy and Chrysler again in the near future.
Yep they are called Co-ops.Even the vast majority of gins are owned by individuals or groups of individuals... not by big corporations. At least around here that holds true.
We get more socialist as time goes on. The more the government gives handouts the more people depend on them. That's why we have more welfare recipients now than ever before, it's why we'll have more in the future.Yeah, because that has happened over and over again in this socialist country.
I would agree with that.We get more socialist as time goes on. The more the government gives handouts the more people depend on them. That's why we have more welfare recipients now than ever before, it's why we'll have more in the future.
FreeloaderAs a vet I'm getting health coverage for free, that's 100% welfare, but I bet there aren't any Republicans willing to speak out against it.
Vets pay a price for their benefits some more than others but all who have stepped up and served honorably have at least given something.As a vet I'm getting health coverage for free, that's 100% welfare, but I bet there aren't any Republicans willing to speak out against it.