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In response to "I wish the farm bill in front of the house was getting more coverage right now. Worthless bill. -- nm" by MDH

americans have never really cared about the farm bill....

Posted by x (aka dmuck) Jul 11 '13, 09:12

it's idiotic because it's incredibly important, but the reason it's undercovered every time it comes up is that the american people just aren't that interested and never have been (at least since we were an agricultural nation).

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It's about to become the new debt ceiling. No one cares about it until the GOP hold it hostage. -- nm - Mop (190 lbs) Jul 11, 09:13 9
- still, no one cares about the actual bill...nm - x Jul 11, 09:18 7
  - We saw what happened to the TX abortion bill, all it takes is a spark. -- nm - MDH Jul 11, 09:24 6
    - *shrug* i've been watching the farm bill sail through for decades without anyone giving a crap. i doubt that changes... - x Jul 11, 09:28
    - That will be quickly swept aside in a few days when the next special session passes the law just as the last one did minutes too late. - Will Hunting Jul 11, 09:25 4
      - the Dems might not have the sheer numbers to change it yet, but they're not gonna forget -- nm - charlie Jul 11, 09:29 1
        
        And in 2020 or 2022, when they get close to thinking Texas is back in play...this will matter. - Will Hunting Jul 11, 09:40
      - TX will pass it alright, but it motivates more people. Everyone doubted me a year ago when I said social issue would dominate 2012 election cycle - MDH Jul 11, 09:27 1
        
        It...didn't dominate the 2012 election cycle unless you talk about the GOP picking 2 or 3 bad candidates and the GOP running a lifeless campaign - Will Hunting Jul 11, 09:37
- Yup. The entire Congressional Black Caucus is on the House floor speaking against it. -- nm - MDH Jul 11, 09:15

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