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Bovine populism

November 20th, 2007 by Andrew Walker · 2 Comments

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A lesser known aspect of Matchimathipatai’s agricultural policy is their invovative take on the one million cows program. Their policy includes the following recommendation for cows provided under the program: “raise them with liquid feed mixed with grass, turn on the radio for them to listen and give them a massage.” If Matchimathipatai can get itself into a position of influence in a future coalition government Thailand’s cows are in for a rosy, albeit shortlived, future.

Tags: Election Watch

2 responses so far ↓

  • 1 Thailand Weather // Nov 22, 2007 at 3:57 am

    Funny post :)

  • 2 Dickie Simpkins // Nov 28, 2007 at 5:45 pm

    The bovine is indeed divine.

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