Posted on 02/04/2016 9:17:30 AM PST by AuntB
Sasser Trump rally will feature Bo Henry performance
SASSER -- In an effort to champion the presidential candidate they feel has their best interests at heart, several farmers from across the Southeast are organizing a rally Thursday in downtown Sasser to show their support for Donald Trump.
The rally is set on Sasser's Main Street and will also feature a special performance of their recently penned single, "Vote for Trump," by Albany musicians Bo Henry and Jodi Mann.
Chad Etheridge, Trump campaign's farm team chair and one of the rally organizers, said nearly 200 farmers of have lent their support to Trump, and many of them will be on hand to share their stories about why they support him.
The genesis of the rally came about through the connection Etheridge has established with farmers nationwide through the Growing America newsletter, and chiefly through a video the organization produced in 2015 that tells the story of a Georgia farmer who committed suicide hoping his life insurance money would be enough to prevent his family from losing its farm.
In that video, called "Trump Saves the Farm," which can be seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo8wjZdlcLQ, Betty Sharp is reading from her mother's diary, which states that in 1994, after three years of drought, the the family farm was losing money and there were concerns lenders would take control of the farm. Sharp's father committed suicide in an attempt to have his life insurance proceeds be enough to keep the farm in the family.
In the video Sharp explains that shortly after that tragedy, Donald Trump, still years removed from getting involved in a presidential race, contacted the family and ultimately helped them raise enough money to save their farm.
Sharp says in the video that when Trump saw the news of her father in the media "he just really wanted to help."
"We were very shocked and very appreciative of a man who was pretty much very famous and had lots of money would be interested in saving a poor Georgia farmer, to help save his family farm that's been in his family for hundreds of years," said Sharp. "I think the biggest thing that I could say about him is most people haven't seen that he does have that kind side to him."
Farmer Larron Copeland, who farms nearly 5,000 acres in Bronwood and who has been instrumental in helping to organize Thursday's rally, said he whole-heartedly supports Trump because he thinks the candidate's business acumen is exactly what the country needs right now.
"I'm backing him because I think he's the best man for the job," said Copeland. "What we need most is a business man. The biggest issue is our economy. If the economy is better, the farming will be better. I think it all goes hand in hand. I'm really hoping he'll be able to turn it around."
Milledgeville farmer and former Army Ranger Jon Jackson, feels the same way Copeland does, and said he had no trouble, picking a side and taking a stand to support the candidate he believes in.
In fact, the veteran who joined the service after 9/11 and served six tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan before Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) forced his retirement, said he sees this as part of his mission.
"As a vet I see that one of the missions that I personally want to undertake is our food system," Jackson explained. "I feel like we're losing control over it."
Jackson feels as though large corporate farms are driving smaller farmers out of business and then brokering deals with foreign interests, which is in turn undermining an important part of the fabric of the country.
"I support the small farmer," said Jackson. "If there's one mission I can get involved with it would be to fill in the gaps where American citizens have access to food. We've got to pay more attention to our farming system. It's one of the most important things about this country. Farmers are deeply rooted in American society. We've got to realize that our agricultural system is as important as anything else in this country."
Jackson also referenced the "Trump Saves the Farm" video, saying that it showed him that Trump was a person who cared about regular people.
"That just showed me that he does care about people," said Jackson. "I feel that in my heart."
Apparently other farmers from across the Southeast also agree with Copeland and Jackson, as Etheridge said he's already had nearly 200 farmers verbally share their support of the candidate, and he's expecting many more to attend Thursday's event.
Etheridge said Trump's campaign team is aware of the rally and that representatives from the campaign have agreed to attend the rally and answer any questions the crowd has about where the candidate stands on issues that are of importance to the farming community.
The event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and Henry and Mann are slated to play their new song around 5:20 p.m.
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FARMERS FOR TRUMP RALLY
Thursday, February 4 @ 5PM
Sasser, GA - Downtown
Arrive early. Live music and BBQ
CSRA TRUMP HQ GRAND OPENING
Friday, February 5 @ 1PM
4426 Washington Rd, Evans, GA 30809
For more information contact Pat Goodwin 706.829.1343, ptgoodwi@bellsouth.net
SOUTH GEORGIA TRUMP HQ GRAND OPENING
Saturday, February 6 @ 11AM
3380 B, North Valdosta Road, Valdosta, GA, 31605
For more information contact Barbara Schmader
229.242.1186, bsquare917@gmail.com
COASTAL TRUMP HQ GRAND OPENING
Friday, February 5 @ 10AM
1512 New Castle Street, Brunswick, GA
For more information contact Laura McKinley
912.912.399.0919, mckinley.laura@ymail.com
Trivia: What is the largest state east of the Mississippi River?
“In that video, called “Trump Saves the Farm,” which can be seen at www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo8wjZdlcLQ, Betty Sharp is reading from her mother’s diary, which states that in 1994, after three years of drought, the the family farm was losing money and there were concerns lenders would take control of the farm. Sharp’s father committed suicide in an attempt to have his life insurance proceeds be enough to keep the farm in the family.
In the video Sharp explains that shortly after that tragedy, Donald Trump, still years removed from getting involved in a presidential race, contacted the family and ultimately helped them raise enough money to save their farm. “
Shh. You’re not supposed to post anything that makes Trump look like a decent man who has helped little people at a time when he had nothing to gain from it.
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Georgia, once West Virginia illegally seceded from the Old Dominion.
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Oh my gosh. I can’t believe anybody would not support him. I have heard stories like this all though his life. He is a good honest man. I am thrilled to be able to vote for him. It has been a long time since I have said that.
That’s crazy talk ! Trump has no blue collar support !
I know because Cruz voters say so!
FYI - cool rally by farmers and new Trump song
Population = NY
Land Area = GA
Area (Including water) = MI
Thanks SC
Ping!
Nice combo....the Farmer’s for Trump AND the great Trump song!!
Love it!
Thanks, Amntn!
Anything near you?
Ping to awesome Trump rally....Farmers for Trump....in GA!!
Thanks.
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