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Originally Posted by Moses
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I have no idea why the media make such a fuss about Iowa. They have always represented the purest form of political prostitution. If you are not enthusiastically supportive of farming subsidies, you will FAIL in Iowa. Corporate welfare is a birthright in the corn belt.
Recipients of Total USDA Subsidies from farms in Iowa totaled $14,778,000,000 in from 1995-2005.
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I agree that the farm subsidies are mostly total bull***** that are bought and paid for because of corrupt politicians.
But consider this:
That $15 billion you mention is about $1.5 billion per year.
Our imbalance of trade is over $2 billion...per DAY.
What's the bigger problem?