Can you please just get rid of your hypocrisy for one day and see the world objectively?
#29 | POSTED BY HUMTAKE
What a hypocritical thing for a MAGAt to say.
Anyways, let's cut through the bull here about immigration and farming. So, we've got this setup where farms heavily depend on immigrant labor. Why? Because it's tough, back-breaking work that doesn't exactly scream dream job' to folks already here. And let's be honest, farmers aren't exactly falling over themselves to doll up these jobs either. They're stuck in their ways, hiring on the cheap, the old-school word of mouth style, while other industries are out there hustling, sprucing up job ads, throwing in perks and whatnot to lure in the crowd.
Now, here's where it gets sticky. We say we need these migrant workers because nobody else will do these jobs. But hold up, doesn't that sound a bit like we're just okay with tossing them into the grinder because they're the only ones desperate enough to hop in? That's the pitch, folks. It's like saying, "Hey, we've got a really lousy deal here... who wants in?" And when you frame it like that, it's not a surprise the line isn't exactly out the door with locals.
So then, we've got the champions of the left, waving flags for both farmers and immigrant rights, but also preaching about fair wages and human decency. Makes you wonder, doesn't it? Are we fighting for better lives or just cheaper tomatoes? See, backing the farmers doesn't mean you endorse sweatshops on soil. It means pushing for a system where everyone, regardless of where they're from, gets a fair shake at a decent day's work.
The real kicker? We don't have to choose between treating people right and keeping farms afloat. This isn't an all-or-nothing game. We can pay folks properly, treat them with respect, and still munch on our salads. It just means maybe paying more than a buck for lettuce and actually valuing the work that goes into growing our grub.
So, let's start treating this like the serious issue it is, not just a political football to be tossed around for points. We need real solutions that make life better for everyone"farmers, workers, and yes, even us, the consumers. It's all connected. Swallow it.