This is an extensive, detailed analysis of our whole agricultural system-the farmers who grow the food, the workers (before this time, they were often workers from Mexico, South America, Haiti, but I did not see much about them), the machinery (purchase and maintenance), the regulators, the veterinarians, the vast # of trucks and truckers, the regulators, the legislative bodies etc. It is more extensive than I had even imagined. And then also, the significance of this process in providing SNAP benefits. Overwhelming!
There are many elements that space would, unfortunately, not permit while keeping the article readable. The role of farm workers, specifically migrant workers, and the impact of this administration's policies on that role are important parts of the story, but they risk overshadowing or distracting from the bigger point of food systems versus a food-industry focus.
We appreciate your feedback and are thankful this coverage was impactful for you.
Mr Michaels (I'm assuming this post was written by Mr Michaels, since it was he who "liked" Mary Kay Ness' comment), the Coffman Chronicle has two disadvantages, and one advantage. One disadvantage is that the posts are probably the longest on Substack. The second disadvantage is that paid subscription to the Coffman Chronicle is $80 per year. Some others charge $80 per year, too, and a few charge more, but a number charge less. The advantage is that the Coffman Chronicle is SOOO worth the time and money. These posts are clearly very carefully researched, and magnificently well written. And that goes for the ones you write, the ones Marie Riverton writes, and the ones General Azmundus writes. You join very few accounts at the very top of the heap. Thank you.
As for this particular post, I am reminded of Ronald Reagan's wisecrack that "government is the problem." The clown who lives in the White House now is clearly in full agreement. You have made exquisitely clear how critical government is to public safety and functioning. And if government was the problem, there wouldn't be any governments. Except every country on earth has one. Some are very different from others, and some are at odds with others, but each has as an important goal to act in what it believes is the benefit of its public. We wouldn't always agree with them, and they wouldn't always agree with us. But governments have essential public interests, and you have extremely clearly described the preferred public interest of the United States' government. And its lapses and failings.
Again, thank you for these posts. And for all the work, devotion, and intellect you put into them.
Fred, thank you. That means a great deal to all of us. I especially appreciate your kind words about the team because this article was a true team effort. One of the things I’m most proud of is that The Coffman Chronicle isn’t built around just one voice — we have talented people who care deeply about getting the facts right and telling these stories well. We also take your feedback about article length and value seriously as we continue to improve. Thanks for investing your time in our work and for being part of this community.
PS: You don't get as many comments (conversation) as your posts deserve, and it's possible that that's because readers are intimidated by the length of the posts. If that's true, and if part of your goal is to stimulate discussion, you might want to consider being more concise.
Tony, I had sort of imagined that you worked together.
Unfortunately for someone like me, taking my feedback about article length (shortening them) works against my appreciation of the tremendous value of these posts. They're as long as they are because that's how long they have to be for you to say what you want to say. And I am deeply grateful that you say it. Mark Mansour's posts are also very dense with content, and he uses maybe a third the space. But you want to tell a longer and wider ranging story, and your readers will just have to slog with you.
The right wing Republicans, the Fapweasel (Trump) in particular, think that everyone is trying to cheat the system. That everyone is a crook, but wait, the Fapweasel (Trump) is the biggest crook of them all. He must think everyone is like him, selfish and greedy, always wanting to get something for nothing, and getting away with cheating others a victory.
This is an extensive, detailed analysis of our whole agricultural system-the farmers who grow the food, the workers (before this time, they were often workers from Mexico, South America, Haiti, but I did not see much about them), the machinery (purchase and maintenance), the regulators, the veterinarians, the vast # of trucks and truckers, the regulators, the legislative bodies etc. It is more extensive than I had even imagined. And then also, the significance of this process in providing SNAP benefits. Overwhelming!
There are many elements that space would, unfortunately, not permit while keeping the article readable. The role of farm workers, specifically migrant workers, and the impact of this administration's policies on that role are important parts of the story, but they risk overshadowing or distracting from the bigger point of food systems versus a food-industry focus.
We appreciate your feedback and are thankful this coverage was impactful for you.
Mr Michaels (I'm assuming this post was written by Mr Michaels, since it was he who "liked" Mary Kay Ness' comment), the Coffman Chronicle has two disadvantages, and one advantage. One disadvantage is that the posts are probably the longest on Substack. The second disadvantage is that paid subscription to the Coffman Chronicle is $80 per year. Some others charge $80 per year, too, and a few charge more, but a number charge less. The advantage is that the Coffman Chronicle is SOOO worth the time and money. These posts are clearly very carefully researched, and magnificently well written. And that goes for the ones you write, the ones Marie Riverton writes, and the ones General Azmundus writes. You join very few accounts at the very top of the heap. Thank you.
As for this particular post, I am reminded of Ronald Reagan's wisecrack that "government is the problem." The clown who lives in the White House now is clearly in full agreement. You have made exquisitely clear how critical government is to public safety and functioning. And if government was the problem, there wouldn't be any governments. Except every country on earth has one. Some are very different from others, and some are at odds with others, but each has as an important goal to act in what it believes is the benefit of its public. We wouldn't always agree with them, and they wouldn't always agree with us. But governments have essential public interests, and you have extremely clearly described the preferred public interest of the United States' government. And its lapses and failings.
Again, thank you for these posts. And for all the work, devotion, and intellect you put into them.
Fred, thank you. That means a great deal to all of us. I especially appreciate your kind words about the team because this article was a true team effort. One of the things I’m most proud of is that The Coffman Chronicle isn’t built around just one voice — we have talented people who care deeply about getting the facts right and telling these stories well. We also take your feedback about article length and value seriously as we continue to improve. Thanks for investing your time in our work and for being part of this community.
PS: You don't get as many comments (conversation) as your posts deserve, and it's possible that that's because readers are intimidated by the length of the posts. If that's true, and if part of your goal is to stimulate discussion, you might want to consider being more concise.
Tony, I had sort of imagined that you worked together.
Unfortunately for someone like me, taking my feedback about article length (shortening them) works against my appreciation of the tremendous value of these posts. They're as long as they are because that's how long they have to be for you to say what you want to say. And I am deeply grateful that you say it. Mark Mansour's posts are also very dense with content, and he uses maybe a third the space. But you want to tell a longer and wider ranging story, and your readers will just have to slog with you.
You are welcome to my time, and my $80.
Appreciate your support
The right wing Republicans, the Fapweasel (Trump) in particular, think that everyone is trying to cheat the system. That everyone is a crook, but wait, the Fapweasel (Trump) is the biggest crook of them all. He must think everyone is like him, selfish and greedy, always wanting to get something for nothing, and getting away with cheating others a victory.