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The NYT article I mentioned had farmers going to meet their local representative ... as if that rep isn't in the pockets of the companies they're complaining ab
by duxup 1y ago
The NYT article I mentioned had farmers going to meet their local representative ... as if that rep isn't in the pockets of the companies they're complaining about.
- JumpCrisscross 1y ago> as if that rep isn't in the pockets of the companies they're complaining about Civic engagement is incredibly powerful in rural counties because a small group of farmers can single-handed cause a primary challenge. (They also tend not to kneecap themselves with this anticipatory nihilism.)
- duxup 1y agoThey even mention in the story how they go to these meetings and nothing happens, and there they are at another meeting with the guy they elected ... probably will again.
- JumpCrisscross 1y ago> even mention in the story how they go to these meetings and nothing happens Where do you think all the talk about a farm bailout is coming from?