President vetoes pork-laden farm bill, Congress rushes to override

**FactionHeir** · 05-22-2008, 17:37

Originally Posted by makaikhaan

Since when was stopping all special interests a democratic platform?

Obama's actually running on it because he HASN'T taken any of their money. Hillary, on the other hand, has taken loads from special interests as well as McCain over the years.

Last I heard, he took in more money from Pharmaceuticals than Hillary did back in March.
Also his backroom deals with Chicago special interests have been circulating the internet as well: You know, play cards together and let the other guy "win" big

Of course I can't be sure whether that is true or not without having been there.

**Myrddraal** · 05-22-2008, 17:53

America, enforcers of capitalism and free trade everywhere except America.

**HoreTore** · 05-23-2008, 13:05

Originally Posted by Myrddraal

America, enforcers of capitalism and free trade everywhere except America.

Oh yes. I can't understand why the US has these subsidies. It's so.... Communist. Oh yes, I said it...

But why would US farmers need these subsidies, btw? I know why our farmers need them, our land is crap so things are difficult to grow, but the US has splendid agricultural lands. Also, they have cheaper labour. I just can't make it fit...

**Crazed Rabbit** · 05-23-2008, 17:36

Originally Posted by HoreTore

Oh yes. I can't understand why the US has these subsidies. It's so.... Communist. Oh yes, I said it...

But why would US farmers need these subsidies, btw? I know why our farmers need them, our land is crap so things are difficult to grow, but the US has splendid agricultural lands. Also, they have cheaper labour. I just can't make it fit...

Our secret shame

It's what US politicians do; spend other people's money on their constituents.

CR