Because it supports middle rural America and that’s where conservative strongholds are.
I’ve never heard any politician say the subsidies exist because people like it. It’s always in support of jobs, etc. Are you daft? Point to one politician or lobbyist claiming subsidies are needed because folks like the flavor.
And even for non conservatives, cutting farmers’ income and making them stop producing (even if they produce too much) is a big no no, no matter your political alignment.
No, the reason why it’s subsidized is politics, not people’s enjoyment of the product.
Mind explaining to me the political reasons it’s subsidized? I want these reasons to not be tied to peoples enjoyment of the product at all, mind you…
Because it supports middle rural America and that’s where conservative strongholds are.
I’ve never heard any politician say the subsidies exist because people like it. It’s always in support of jobs, etc. Are you daft? Point to one politician or lobbyist claiming subsidies are needed because folks like the flavor.
And even for non conservatives, cutting farmers’ income and making them stop producing (even if they produce too much) is a big no no, no matter your political alignment.
…or that they love all the bad health outcomes from drinking milk and consuming massive quantities of cheese.