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jeffw@lemmy.worldM to News@lemmy.world · 2 years ago

The 20 Farming Families Who Use More Water From the Colorado River Than Some Western States

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The 20 Farming Families Who Use More Water From the Colorado River Than Some Western States

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jeffw@lemmy.worldM to News@lemmy.world · 2 years ago
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Tens of millions of people — and millions of acres of farmland — rely on the Colorado River’s water. But as its supply shrinks, these farmers get more water from the river than entire states.
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    You are making big generalizations about the farmers

    “This landfill smells like shit.”

    “That’s not true! That garbage pile over there came from a dumpster behind a candle company and they needed to dispose of last seasons stock!”

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        You mean human males?

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            No thanks, buddy. You can keep it all to yourself.

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            🤭 chuckle-worthy, how lame and low energy your responses and explanations are.

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        Poor people?

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            No, I’m pretty sure that’s who commits most of the violent crime.

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