Trump screws farmers; offers 'hush money' says Trump supporter

[left-of-center2012]

Ex-USDA official accuses Trump of treating farmers like Stormy Daniels with ‘hush money’ payoff after ‘screwing’ them

In a blistering editorial, an Ohio farmer and former USDA administrator tore into President Donald Trump for offering the nation’s farmers a $12 billion “hand-out” that he says is no different than “hush-money” that president reportedly paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels to keep her quiet about their reported affair.

According to Christopher Gibbs “Let me be clear. I want to be supportive of the president and his policies. As a farmer, we voted for the president... But the president’s trade war, now being supported by hush money to keep agriculture sedated, is a bridge too far for me.”

The Ohio farmer then turned to dark humor:
“I slept with a billionaire because he said he loved me. I expected to make love, but in the morning I realized I was getting screwed. When I went to tell the world, I was offered cash to keep my mouth shut. Who am I? No, I’m not a model or someone named Stormy. I’m the American farmer.'

We keep hearing about the ‘Art of the Deal.’ I’m waiting for the “Art” portion. Using a club to bludgeon our trading partners and allies is not negotiating. It’s nothing more than a playground bully stomping around to see who will flinch.”

https://www.sidneydailynews.com/opinion/columns/112560/local-farmer-calls-it-like-he-sees-it

[roamer65]

1. American farmers have been living off from the taxpayer tit for a long time.

Its high time we yank all of their subsidies.

[left-of-center2012]

4. When I was a kid in rural PA in the 1950's ...

We had a neighbor who was paid each year (from either the state of feds) to not plant anything in one of his fields.
It was to cut down on over production of some crop, to keep prices up.

[AnotherMother4Peace]

2. Not going to comment on welfare queens nor about them saying we don't want the money, but...........

Watched a bunch of these Trumpsters on TV saying we don't want the money, but hey we're different. We're special. (paraphrased).

[Thunderbeast]

3. Hope they can pass the drug tests....

......as required for others on welfare.

Just pee in the little bottle.......