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barbara226.bsky.social @barbara226.bsky.social · 5h

As the granddaughter of an Illinois farmer, this hits hard and close to home.

Shawn Harris @shawnforcongress.bsky.social · 1d

Farmers want fair trade, not aid

“He’s destroying our markets.”

When even lifelong farmers have to spell it out this clearly, it’s time for a change.

We don’t need bailouts. We need leaders who actually understand rural America.

Bailouts are Band-Aids. Leadership Matters!

barbara226.bsky.social @barbara226.bsky.social · 2d

This is true and yet not a reason to give up.

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barbara226.bsky.social @barbara226.bsky.social · 2d

Enough of the population standing up and demanding it

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barbara226.bsky.social @barbara226.bsky.social · 2d

We need single payer healthcare.

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barbara226.bsky.social @barbara226.bsky.social · 4d

That was WILD!!!!

barbara226.bsky.social @barbara226.bsky.social · 8d

If they’re going to be looking for people to deport via social media, provide the red herrings.

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barbara226.bsky.social @barbara226.bsky.social · 8d

I quit all the socials except this on after the election. Might be time to start up a few accounts in the same way I have period trackers on all my devices ( despite having had a hysterectomy). It’s fun to flood the database.

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barbara226.bsky.social @barbara226.bsky.social · 11d

As much as I’m tired of old white men running things, I’m resigned to the fact the Obama was an aberration and we’re just stuck with the status quo- so…Kelly for Presdient