-Caveat Lector- Dear Brigade - FYI - Linda, GO PAT GO!!!!! ------------------------------------ Buchanan courts farmers in Michigan Conservative Republican tells Grand Rapids rally he'll protect U.S. against cheap foreign crops Associated Press -- 7/22/99 GRAND RAPIDS -- Against the backdrop of a family-owned apple orchard, presidential hopeful Pat Buchanan promised to protect farmers from cheaper, foreign crops he said threaten to destroy American agriculture. On the second of a two-day campaign swing through Michigan on Tuesday, the conservative Republican repeated a familiar theme in his longtime quest for the presidency, railing against current trade laws. He said those laws allow "Communist China" to sell its apples below cost here. "They don't let our manufacturers in, and then dump everything they have in the U.S. free of charge," said Buchanan during a brief tour of Robinette's Apple Farm, retail store and cafe in northeast Grand Rapids. "The people who talk global free trade don't understand that or don't care," Buchanan told about 50 people. The message resonated with the orchard's owner, Jim Robinette, who said he would consider voting for Buchanan. "I'm undecided right now, but I'm impressed," Robinette said. "He's the first candidate we've had who was really interested in agriculture." "I'm desperate. We must do something to save our farms," said Andy Sneller, a Fremont apple farmer who drove 45 minutes to see Buchanan. His 600-acre farm is losing money, and he said he was afraid there would not be a business for his sons to take over someday. "Buchanan has ideas," Sneller said. "We have to do something." Buchanan ran for president in 1992 and 1996. He did not win the Michigan primary. On Tuesday, he predicted he would do well in Michigan in 2000, although Michigan Gov. John Engler is backing Texas Gov. George W. Bush for the job. But he acknowledged it will be tough to compete against someone who already has raised $37 million -- and received the support from so many Republicans. "I think the establishment closes ranks too quickly," he said when asked about Bush's support. Buchanan's rhetoric was toned down from Monday's trip across Michigan, when he called Engler "Friar Tuck" -- a reference to the portly friar who accompanied Robin Hood. He also did not spend much time discussing his opposition to abortion, a position that he frequently highlights as an example of his conservatism. Buchanan campaigned across mid-Michigan Monday, stopping in Essexville, Gladwin, Midland and Lansing. He told cheering supporters that he stands for American values and American jobs and said President Clinton has failed to do so. ------------- end --------- Help Pat and the Brigade in our Battle for the White House... Go to: http://www.gopatgo2000.org/000-v-helppat.html Spread the word -- forward this email across the USA! *********************************************** Don't Miss Out - Join the BRIGADE Email List! To subscribe/unsubscribe go to: http://www.gopatgo2000.org/000-p-brigade-list-subscribe.html Official WebSite for Patrick J. Buchanan for President Web: http://www.gopatgo2000.org *** BUCHANAN 2000 *** P.O. Box 2000, Dunn Loring, VA 22027 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel: 1-703-734-2700 WebMaster - Linda Muller - [EMAIL PROTECTED] ********************************************** DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
