[Johny Joe Hold]

I've been making phone calls this week to Republican farmers I know here in Iowa. They, along with farmers in other Midwest states, gave the President his victory in 2016.
I'm calling the farmers because they have been complaining about the President's failure to reach a trade deal with China. Farm prices dropped after the President was elected because he raised tariffs on goods from China and they, in turn, raised tariffs on soy beans produced here in Iowa. Many of the farmers I talk to cannot make loan payments on their farm land and tractors.

I tell the farmers they should not be focusing on themselves. The President needs votes from other states this election and does not need the farmers. If lots of them go bankrupt it will be for a good cause, I tell them. They need to man up and serve a greater cause.

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/t...-business.html

[Ezekiel Bathfire]

The Bible tells us that we should think of others and not simply our own interests – it does this by giving us the example of Sacrifice.

It may be surprising to hear that God gave his only begotten Son that we may have Mr Trump as a president, but this becomes clearer when we realize that God Has a Plan! (He must have a Plan because the End of Days is described.) Therefore we can see that everything that happens is part of that Plan.

Men have their faults – yes, even Mr Trump may be too reticent in stating his mind or he may, from time to time, speak frankly as a father might to an errant son – and yet men served God’s Purpose and Will on earth.

We need to repay God for all that He has done – we need to help make His Plan come to fruition. On the overview, all is going well and when all is going well, it shows that God is pleased. We need to keep God pleased... The time for sacrifice has come again.

As you point out, there may be the odd victim of friendly fire, the odd piece of collateral damage but the Plan – The Big Picture – is on course if we hold our nerve, keep our faith in God and America, and support our lawful president.

[Johny Joe Hold]

Originally Posted by Ezekiel Bathfire

As you point out, there may be the odd victim of friendly fire, the odd piece of collateral damage but the Plan – The Big Picture – is on course if we hold our nerve, keep our faith in God and America, and support our lawful president.

Thank you for that inspirational post, Pastor Bathfire.

My friend, Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota, said today he is hearing the same thing from farmers. They are worried. I hope he is telling them they must not slip and vote for a Democrat. A Democrat will bring in socialism.

https://www.kvrr.com/2019/05/07/a-lo...F5XuhZW-l1SBx4

[Johny Joe Hold]

Today our Christian friend and Vice President Mike Pence was in the Midwest trying to cheer up farmers. They are such a dour bunch. Look at their ungrateful faces.

One farmer had the nerve to tell the press,

“It’s vitally important that we keep that market open,” Harless told the vice president. He said markets need certainty, and “as long as USMCA isn’t ratified, there is uncertainty.” He said agricultural trade “shouldn’t be a political issue.”

[WilliamJenningsBryan]

Originally Posted by Johny Joe Hold

Today our Christian friend and Vice President Mike Pence was in the Midwest trying to cheer up farmers. They are such a dour bunch. Look at their ungrateful faces.

One farmer had the nerve to tell the press,

“It’s vitally important that we keep that market open,” Harless told the vice president. He said markets need certainty, and “as long as USMCA isn’t ratified, there is uncertainty.” He said agricultural trade “shouldn’t be a political issue.”

And whose fault is that? Trump signed it, and it's Pelosi and the DEMONcrats in congress holding it up.

A prescient voice from the past - H. Ross Perot said NAFTA was a giant "sucking sound" - and he turned out to be right. Never vote Democrat - if you've learned your lesson, and listen to Jesus.

[Johny Joe Hold]

Today there is even more whining by farmers and "agricultural analysts." This is after the President tweeted that he will purchase all the surplus grain and send it to starving countries.

All of this is part of the President's big picture approach to driving off socialism. If Democrats get into power the government will do everything.

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/st...se/1143730001/

[MitzaLizalor]

Originally Posted by Johny Joe Hold

I've been making phone calls this week to Republican farmers I know here in Iowa. They, along with farmers in other Midwest states, gave the President his victory in 2016.
I'm calling the farmers because they have been complaining about the President's failure to reach a trade deal with China. Farm prices dropped after the President was elected because he raised tariffs on goods from China and they, in turn, raised tariffs on soy beans produced here in Iowa. Many of the farmers I talk to cannot make loan payments on their farm land and tractors.

I tell the farmers they should not be focusing on themselves. The President needs votes from other states this election and does not need the farmers. If lots of them go bankrupt it will be for a good cause, I tell them. They need to man up and serve a greater cause.

Soy beans? Isn't that what's used to make soy latté?

8 g coffee beans grown on east facing slopes of the Andes
59 ml Chukotkan meltwater
170 ml organic soy milk
25 ml Comorian night-harvested vanilla infusion
4 mg desiccated saffron dust
undressed Himalayan sandalwood sticks (for stirring)
truffled vodka (flambé garnish)

Does anyone really need the "method" (which involves a thermometer) detailed? What sort of person would drink that? This, surely, is one crop America can do without.