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She hoped Trump would revive her farm. Now she worries his policies could bankrupt it. (www.nbcnews.com)

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Farmer relies on government grants and immigrant workers.

Farmer votes for candidate who vows to block government grants and immigrant workers.

Farmer is surprised when government grants and immigrant workers are blocked.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 days ago

Machines are still cheaper. They don't need to be fed or housed every day and you get more work out of machine per hour than any living creature-- be it a horse or slave. And when you are done with a piece of equipment, you turn it off and walk away.