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Koharu
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E: -6.06, S: -4.35

« on: July 20, 2018, 11:39:10 AM »

Not sure why you guys are surprised that Republicans are breaking with Trump on trade.  Look up the TPP vote.

...except they’re not?  At most they release “statements of concern”.

The Republican party, including Congress, no longer supports free trade.  If they did Congress would actually be doing something other than hide.

Yeah, this is a reversal of Republican policy and it may lose them the support of farmers and agribusiness. The ridiculous thing is that this is something Trump legally shouldn't have any day over and still Congress does nothing. We're quickly losing any indication of Congress having any power whatsoever.
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Koharu
jphp
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Political Matrix
E: -6.06, S: -4.35

« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2018, 11:08:36 AM »

Take a look at the three month chart for soybean prices.

The prices have dropped significantly since planting season. The area where I grew up is heavily agricultural (my dad is a retired farmer) and also heavily Trump supporting. I feel bad for the farmers, but I am intrigued to see how this will shake out politically.

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Koharu
jphp
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Political Matrix
E: -6.06, S: -4.35

« Reply #2 on: July 24, 2018, 05:19:55 PM »

I am beyond livid. If the farmers I know start complaining about "welfare" any time soon, I'll ask them about the stuff they're getting. Ugh.
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Koharu
jphp
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Posts: 2,646
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Political Matrix
E: -6.06, S: -4.35

« Reply #3 on: July 25, 2018, 10:10:51 AM »

I am beyond livid. If the farmers I know start complaining about "welfare" any time soon, I'll ask them about the stuff they're getting. Ugh.

They've been receiving farm subsidies for decades.

Oh, I'm well aware. But this goes above and beyond.
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