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izquierdista

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8. Reality needs to slap them in the face.....HARD!

Reply to gateley (Reply #2)

Fri Apr 6, 2012, 11:00 PM

Apr 2012

All of the kind explanations will do nothing for them. Just like explaining to an alcoholic or a smoker what their addiction is doing to them. At least when he is getting the bad news, it will only be that his livelihood is over, not his life.

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Texas farmers who'd go bust without government largesse express disdain for Obama and govt. largesse [View all] marmar Apr 2012 OP

“We need strong banks . . . . " no_hypocrisy Apr 2012 #1

Somebody needs to explain this to them. And I mean sincerely, kindly explain it. They gateley Apr 2012 #2

Reality needs to slap them in the face.....HARD! izquierdista Apr 2012 #8

Whats the matter with Kansas.... err Texas. nt aaaaaa5a Apr 2012 #3

That hot Texas sun has burnt that mans brain to a crisp Autumn Apr 2012 #4

unfortunately, stupid isn't nearly as painful as it needs to be... KG Apr 2012 #5

hypocritical lousy welfare bums. provis99 Apr 2012 #6

Farmers need a safety net.. Fumesucker Apr 2012 #7