John Fetterman Asks Witnesses: Why Woudl China Want To Own U.S. Farmland?

At yesterday's Senate Agriculture Committee hearing, Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) questioned witnesses about foreign ownership of U.S. farmland.
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[@BazookaTooth707]

The real question is why do Americans vote people like this in as representatives? lol

[@Derty_the_grower]

in courts on cspan on Jan9,2020.. in dc, they proved it was "unsecure" and i documented it for sure

[@Derty_the_grower]

hackable.. for sure. many videos on it. including cnbc and cspan.

[@lilstarfishdude]

@BazookaTooth707 They don't.

[@petercristo992]

I met 4 or 5 women from Gettysburg last year. They said they knew him and liked him. However they had been drinking at the bar. I just shut my mouth and listened. I can't win against 5 women.

[@fanglethorpe]

That's what happens when 1,000,000 fentanyl addicts from Kensington Ave vote.

[@TeachAManToAngle]

I agree with the words written in the script by Federman’s staff.

[@starvedbaby2510]

Where did his neck hump go ? It disappeared ?? That’s why he where the hoodie to make it look like he has a hump It’s gone We all can’t be that stupid

[@burkena]

He had surgery emediately after election win.. causing a 2nd STROKE.. he wasn't depressed..!! He had major surgery to remove that unborn sibling on his neck.. even Quasimodo couldn't hide that hump. But Our Dr's at Walter Reed probably..? Did a great job. But I say he stroked from surgery not depressed..

[@knucklestheechidna5718]

Exactly, You can tell just by the way that he's talking that he is reading directly from the paper in front of him. Like a bad high school play audition.

[@GHOST__BRAIN]

this guys a champion, i love how chilled out he is, we need hardliners like trump and his cabinet of politicians and the rest can be like this guy ,funny and chill

[@robcompton6838]

He might have written it, but he does probably need to read from a script to make sure he doesn't jumble words. That's usually how strokes manifest themselves. They effect speech but not comprehension. Unfortunately he doesn't seem to be improving.

[@LanceHKW]

I feel more stupid for having listened to Fetterman.

[@blazehunter8173]

Look at how he dresses why would you listen to him

[@user-bp8ls7gn2u]

You and me both

[@freeagent8480]

Federman, you surprised me, I have to admit I myself have been wondering why. Since 1980s we have been selling land to China.

[@Mssister00]

The bigger question is “WHY DOES ANOTHER COUNTRY BESIDES AMERICA NEED AMERICAN FARM LAND?!?!”

[@Spartucus1]

This is why our country is in big trouble, high standards are a thing of the past

[@armeyf]

And progressive attitudes, like yours, are destroying our precious country. It's time to stop praying to Rachel Maddow and really study the truth about what's happening in America.

[@gunztommiegunz]

Wth is going on??? I feel like I’m in the twilight zone

[@michaeltice4281]

He sounds like a 7 year old reading in front a class.

[@tishamae8398]

Wow, this is embarrassing. We all know his staff write it; listen to how he try’s to emphasize some words 🙄 we still are baffled he beat OZ, and he wasn’t even from here!

[@Standing.W.Israel]

Because he didn't win legally... our voting system has become a sham, question is how long has it been a total sham....

[@oldsalt8011]

Pennsylvania is one of America's top welfare states. There are a lot of "Fettermans" in Pennsylvania and boardering States. Bring America Steel back and some of that will change.

[@kennethcheesbrough6855]

Well if they need to ask the question on why china would want to buy us farm land or any us land, then that group of politicians dont need to be involved in the government.

[@JD-ul2zj]

Brain damage guy is actually right for once

[@linksaiya]

You can’t figure out why China would want to own out farmlands?

[@alanhembra2565]

If Fetterman won’t respect his position and dress appropriately then he shouldn’t be allowed on the senate floor to vote let alone on committees or ask questions. He’s a disgrace.

[@landonlogsdon490]

That's the real issue here. The way he dresses.... never mind who this man has a track record of standing up for. I mean he's literally asking questions on behalf of farmers... So tired of you smooth-brained trolls.

[@longjohnsilver5179]

Why isn't the Sergeant At Arms escorting this clown out of the hearing for violating the dress code that was just reinstated?

[@SoloPilot6]

That dress code is only on the Senate floor, not in committee rooms.

[@dkajj]

​@SoloPilot6 I get your point, and due to my lack of knowledge in this case i would not argue. However, decorum should be upheld. Show a little respect for the office that you were elected to, and have some pride in how you look and handle yourself. This is absolutely shameful in the halls of Congress. He is a disgrace.

[@SoloPilot6]

@@dkajj Agreed completely. I was only answering the question of why this was permitted.

[@oldsalt8011]

Fetterman has a large lump just below the neck. He is shamefully hiding it.

[@jfronz8863]

Is it just me or is the fact there is a typo in the title of this video hilarious? Got the screenshot before they edit it 😊

[@Derty_the_grower]

😂❤

[@SirButtmunch412]

Good to know I'm not the only one laughing... On the outside 😅

[@StarwaterCWS]

Are you biased against Florbes?

[@FirstNationsPisces]

Sure is! Mr Hoodie must’ve sent that out to Forbes 😂

[@GHOST__BRAIN]

john fetterman is a champ

[@hoopoop239]

It’s very difficult to take Fetterman serious when he doesn’t have even take a simple dress code serious. The sentiment is commendable but if he wants to push that agenda further and get people to listen he needs to at least dress in a way that gets people to pay attention.

[@lindaamelung145]

Supposedly the Senate passed a dress code for the Senate

[@Standing.W.Israel]

Did you see how confused the guy he asked the questions to?😂😂

[@AshGreen359]

Pretty shallow but I get it, that's how Americans are

[@hoopoop239]

@@AshGreen359 What’s shallow?

[@illegalsmirf]

Fetterwoman is Ray Tardid?

[@Derty_the_grower]

As a pro grower.. anyone for this guy is so lost

[@tekis0]

While I do not "hate" Fetterman for any reason; just look around the room. Everyone, whether they're actively participating or not, are dressed appropriately! Doesn't Mr. Fetterman see that he's standing out even more?! What is his rationale? People are going to take him less seriously. It's clearly a "group conscience" to dress nicely, because everyone else is doing it!

[@gunztommiegunz]

He’s not conscious! His lights are on but nobody is home

[@Skyrider12]

It’s called no values! I don’t hate him I can’t stand him! With everything else going on… give us a break! He’s supposed to represent!

[@stephenwilder3525]

I’d be as concerned that mr windows owns so much of our farmland

[@oldsalt8011]

China should not own any land or business in America. Likewise for all other foriegn countries!

[@loki-ly9xb]

He gotta be ashamed of himself that he can’t even wear a damn suit. How hard is that you got in there with voter fraud and now he’s getting paid to basically do nothing and he can’t even show up in a suit.

[@gaildrake5940]

The fact that he is asking this question shows that he is not fit to serve. He is no more than a hand puppet

[@Derty_the_grower]

As infosec and a grower both.. i cannot be debunked.. you are correct. ❤

[@Derty_the_grower]

can confirm for sure you are correct.. infosec and farmer, both.. better than hin and neighbors.. i actually chat with his neighbor so i know hes smalltime area in growing ag.

[@rudydesi]

Fetterman is asking good questions. Nobody has a solid answer to why china is buying farmland and next to military based. Wake up

[@truthbomb27]

What a STUPID QUESTION for him to ask! SIMPLY BECAUSE HE REALLY DOES NOT KNOW THE ANSWER! China wants OUR FARMLAND TO DESTROY FOOD SUPPLY!! And then, IF THAT FARMLAND IS NEXT TO A MILITARY BASE OR AIRFORCE BASE, as in NORTH DAKOTA, then that is a MATTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY!

[@DrMoto182]

John Fetterman is a disaster and an embarrassment to the people of Pennsylvania which he represents in Congress. First, immediately upon being sworn in as a new Senator, he disappears from the Senate and it was soon discovered that he was being treated for severe depression. The newly elected Senator is going through deep psychological problems is allowed the time to deal with those problems by being absent from a job representing Pennsylvania for almost 6 weeks -all on the taxpayer’s dime, of course Upon returning to the Senate Fetterman immediately flaunts the long standing dress code and balks at wearing a coat and tie, instead choosing to dress slovenly in shorts and a hoodie. Another huge embarrassment for Pennsylvania. Fetterman’s decision to bum around the Senate Chamber in hoodies and shorts is a sign of how little Fetterman cares about representing his voters. He wants everyone to think that his voters are slobs. What’s more, his attire choices are reflective of the same kind of entitlement mentality that defines not the working class of America, but the upper class. Fetterman comes from one of the wealthiest families in Pennsylvania! It’s a strange world when a US Senator cares so little about professionalism and the image he projects as a representative of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Senate is not just a legislative body but a symbol of our democracy and the values we hold dear as a nation. Fetterman has become a disaster in Congress and has made Pennsylvania a laughing stock.

[@fatbubba2097]

The phone and tablet.... he can't even speak without them....I just find this so hard to watch, this man is torturing himself with this job.

[@johnbutera5805]

I thought that Florida banned chinese ownership of farmland?? I may be mistaken, but my understanding was that a lot of this farmland was near military installations. Is that true?? If so, then chinese ownership of land SHOULD be banned!!!!

[@donhonky4086]

He's the best at taking a crap whilst talking crap 😮

[@dag4836]

Tired of Uncle Fester.

[@FirstNationsPisces]

Look it’s the reject club and there’s the leader Mr Hoodie!

[@devinosland359]

"They're taking back our pandas, why shouldn't we take all their farmland" might be the greatest tattoo ever

[@triad0328]

Spoon feed us questions and read the script. That’s all you have to do.

[@hotchihuahua1546]

Do you think China would allow any American to own Chinese land ? No land in the US should be up for sale to outside sources, period !

[@a.scotth.9955]

Fetterman is so sad. He sounds like a 3rd grader reading. Notice he's not asking further questions. He just asked, and thats it. I earnestly feel sorry for this man who's been pushed into this position.

[@Hindukushsailing]

John Fetterman is a douchhhee but I agree it is a good safety issue and China and other shell company advisory's should be prevented from owning farmland

[@insertlastname]

Who is allowing China to purchase farm lands in the US is a better question

[@pscurti350]

I see Lurch wore his dress hoodie.

[@SoloPilot6]

It is disrespectful to call him Lurch. Ted Cassidy had CLASS.

[@Khultan]

World leaders probably find John Fetterman visually,physically and mentally offensive.

[@jonbruce536]

With Halloween close at hand, he probably gets a pass for now.

[@jonbruce536]

This poor demented creature needs to be in an institution where they can help him. He should not be anywhere near the senate.

[@ASwagPecan]

China shouldn’t be treated like an enemy

[@DONYAARANETA]

Fetterman not wearing a suit is a good thing gives us less reason to respect these politicians.

[@perrottarober]

Thank you Madamz Chez-Chairwoman.

[@armeyf]

What happened to the ruling yesterday in the Senate that they must wear suits?

[@Derty_the_grower]

No sane person would agree.

[@keithz1997]

Fetterman has no understanding of the answers he's being told. No reaction, no follow-up. Fetterman doesn't even know the questions he's asking. This is sad.

[@garrettstraffon608]

Well someone wrote some decent questions for him.

[@brianmcmillan5647]

what a joke

[@usmcmma]

Jesus, I didn't think I'd ever agree with John Fetterman, but stranger things have happened, I guess?

[@saiyanmgtow]

Woudl forbes like to hire a print editor before they upload KZbin videos? I'm available, seriously. 50k a year. That's reasonable. If i make 2 mistakes, fire me forever.

[@rhettsmithoutdoors8269]

Oh how proud the democrats must be! What an absolute embarrassment…

[@Frisian-eh2wm]

who here in the comments section believes Trump does not read his speeches from a teleprompter? Same for Biden or any other politician for that matter. With Trump it's always easy to spot when he goes off-script, i.e. off-teleprompter in his speeches (which are written by staffers). If you read Fetterman's questions and the answers to them rather than watched this video, you might consider the issue and decide whether you agree with him or not. As it is, it seems fair to assume the reason Forbes put this video up is not because it cares about China owning US farmland.

[@knauritsi1012]

Wow, the movie Idiocracy was actually a future documentary of the USA.

[@troyfrei2962]

Was Fetterman RED PILLED?

[@Meoooweww]

Can the guy find some glasses that fit his head?

[@MoPerspective]

They literally did not answer any of his questions😡

[@xiaobao4757]

I agree with him!

[@justingarretson2054]

I think the L goes before the D.

[@justthinking_6513]

How can the witnesses keep a straight face?

[@stephanierocher4770]

So, the dress code they reversed requiring men to wear suites STILL doesn't apply to Mr. Fetterman huh? I hate govt. Regular people have to follow rules & they are the protected....

[@sammontiforte7472]

What a disgrace.

[@kevinc917]

Pennsylvania is proud! Right?

[@mylifematter]

OMG I agrees with Fetterman. God help me!

[@Charles-ix5jc]

He sounds like a program med robot! He reads everything off sheets just like Lyin Byeden

[@ranimalgaming2046]

It's disgusting to have a present SENATOR wearing a hoodie and can't speak withouth a teleprom.

[@tomhawthorn3383]

Just release a butterfly and maybe he'll go away

[@Kevusa88]

How did the voters honestly say to themselves that this guy would be better than Dr Oz

[@dukeblue9999]

This dude is a mess The best PA has to offer. Well done. 😂

[@Radec74]

😂🤡💯

[@config2543]

Wut duh fuq, Pennsylvania?!

[@Kevusa88]

How embarrassing. Being professional should still mean something in this country. Anything goes with Democrats though.

[@markwulfers9241]

Someone found Hunters STASH!

[@dreamwell2020]

China woudl like to control US agribusiness because it's causing widespread health problems here.

[@eliser9776]

This is disturbing.

[@johnziedoins2652]

One fish two fish Federerman 😂😂😂

[@rah2209]

Their taking back our Panda’s? They are THEIR Pandas, not ours.

[@petercristo992]

I still don't think he's right. I'm sorry but....

[@americanpool]

That’s your brain on drugs!

[@kerryholland1402]

Thanks for nothing Pennsylvanians. 😮

[@ryanhearn1242]

Fetterman is a potato

[@mikewelch5348]

What in the actual heck idc if your R or D how could you honestly vote for this guy in the words of sleepy joe COME ON MAN !!

[@dustinmiller2775]

Quasivoto is a disgrace.

[@cosmicdepot2278]

you get elected to rep your people not look like ebt recept...

[@dantasticguy5435]

Sorry, I'm a Canadian.... who is the unprofessional guy in the hoody? Wow! Does he have a Go Fund Me page because he can't afford a dress shirt..... or at least a collared golf shirt? I think it is unfair that people mock him by calling him "Senator"!! Obviously, he is not a Senator and calling him as such is disturbing to all people who respect the Senate of the USA AND respect the homeless who are advocating for a better life

[@xKorellx]

Totally agree! If we're losing pandas to china, it is time to take back our farm land

[@abaldwin6059]

This should be a skit for a comedy show.

[@pamela174]

How can anyone take this guy seriously? Dressed like "I live at home with his momma look"

[@ChorusArtists]

As he reads the text he's supposed to say from the phone in front of him. There are 8 year olds who would be a more competent senator. He's literally a vessel.

[@freethinker4306]

I have a house plant that I water about once a month and it has more brains in its head then this guy

[@blue_diamond_gem]

What a slug. Fetterman perfectly represents Democrats.

[@bandog6391]

America does not want no scrubs😂😂

[@JustinMattes]

Everybody you mocked George W. Bush for his speech, now give thi-s guy a pass

[@Derty_the_grower]

as a grower and information security expert... for longer than him, he is way off reality.. again. Not a debate, reality only. oh and you reading this, you paid for my beer right now as i type this... thanks.

[@szsenyuk8887]

Wow he is just brilliant hahaha 🤔🙄🤫🤡😁

[@screenapple1660]

Woudl is not a word???! Would is a word.

[@Charles-ix5jc]

This government has really deteriorated!

[@mikehunt-fx7sf]

You just noticed?

[@Charles-ix5jc]

@@mikehunt-fx7sf actually i was just hoping it was a bad dream. Thanks

[@ruudjosephgovender870]

QUASIMODO

[@chrishawley4128]

Huh a Decade ago would be 2013.. Wasn't that Obama..?

[@CesarSanchez-ef6sl]

Too much talk no action. 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@StarwaterCWS]

This is who democrats put into office. 😂

[@buggaoff8160]

I'm glad he seems to be recovering, and shock horror, I actually agreed with what he said for once lol

[@djjohnson5580]

Why is this dude still not dressed professionally