[BobL]

I also have a problem with ag-state Republicans in that they are also owned by big-ag. Food stamps is a PERFECT EXAMPLE. Big-ag loves them, as they fatten up people by having them eat more food than they should. ...and they get ag-state Republicans on board with the Democrats to keep that program strong and growing.

[Iowa Granny]

I also have a problem with ag-state Republicans in that they are also owned by big-ag. Food stamps is a PERFECT EXAMPLE. Big-ag loves them, as they fatten up people by having them eat more food than they should.

I am an Ag State Republican. I strongly disagree with your statement. Do you live in an Ag State? Can you site any specific examples?

[Gay State Conservative]

I also have a problem with ag-state Republicans in that they are also owned by big-ag.

I'm a child of the Boston suburbs...lived here all my life.But in the last few years I've developed an enormous respect for farmers.That respect comes partially from two recent road trips I've taken...one the entire length of I-29 from Missouri,through the Dakotas and to the Canadian border.The other,just a month ago,was along I-80 through Nebraska and Iowa.I guess "awestruck" is the best way to describe my reaction to what I saw during these trips.

Remember,there are surprising few things that separate us from the lowliest of the Fourth World countries and the ability to feed ourselves...well...is one of them.