Time Out For A "Nutshell" Summary

After rereading my blog, I asked for some feedback, in particular, from my daughter-the one that told me to write all of this down. Well, she said it was sure a lot of information, and she was a little confused.  I agreed and explained that it was going to be hard to put in "nutshell" form.  So today I will summarize the acronyms into categories; 'The Good, The Bad, The Ugly', and do my best, from now on, to condense my thoughts. 


THE GOOD  (Clearly those who are intent in helping save traditional animal agriculture, hunting rights, private property rights...our way of life.

     NCBA- National Cattlemen's Beef Association- For a near century this group has supported and lobbied  for our beef industry, consistently fighting for our rights to continue our lives in traditional cattle ranching.
     CBB- Cattlemen's Beef Board-They utilize the beef industry's check-off dollars through promotion, consumer education, research and development
     AAA- Animal Ag Alliance- For over 20 years they have helped stop attacks by animal activist's and kept animal owners, and producers aware of the dangers of groups intent on destroying our way of life.
     Humanewatch.org- This site is dedicated to keeping the public informed of HSUS' deceptive plans and progress.
     Western Caucus  This congressional group monitors legislative issues that negatively affect small business, rural issues and our way of life west of the Mississippi
     Western Legacy Alliance  This group tackles issues dealing with  public and private property rights protecting small businesses and other private property against government seizure or unreasonable government interference..  
     USFRA- United States Farmers and Rancher's Alliance  This is a newly formed alliance consisting of a wide range of prominent farmer- and rancher-led organizations and agricultural partners.

THE BAD (These groups-laws-rules and acts are being used to destroy America's future.. Not only animal ag, but destroying our way of life.
     ESA- Endangered Species Act- This act has been used to eliminate private property rights and property use, shut down agriculture and other industries, and as the ESA video to the left shows, halt U.S. security. The Valley Hope Forgot  A MUST WATCH!
    EAJA- Equal Access to Justice Act-not a group, but a means used by animal activists to gain revenue deceptively from taxpayers to further their destructive goals
     CBD- Center For Biological  Diversity This radical environmental group is the largest recipient of EAJA  claims.
     NEPA- National Environmental Policy Act-  Signed into law in 1970, NEPA was established  to create and maintain conditions which man and nature could exist in productive harmony, fulfill social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations of Americans. Click her for FOIA's Definition.  Today it appears that NEPA, along with ESA, has become the primary vehicle which environmental organizations use to eliminate the use of natural resources on public lands (EAJA fees are often obtained in the process).  Compare the definition above with the following... eliminate use of public lands. The goals don't match up.
     HSUS - This group's ultimate goal is to abolish animal agriculture, hunting, rodeos, circus acts, pet ownership etc.  Leaders in this organization have been quoted as saying they want to become the NRA of the animal right's world. They use ballot initiatives to win issues such as:
           Prop 2- HSUS' poultry, pig and veal victory
           Prop B- HSUS' use of puppy welfare to get their foot in the door of animal ag
           Your Vote Counts- HSUS' newest attempt at Victory in Missouri

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THE UGLY?  (These groups? Well, I'm not so sure about.  Do they have an agenda? What is their ultimate goal?  Are they friend?  Are they foe? Do they know the devastation they are causing to small businesses, rural economic development and our ranching livelihoods? Are they helping THE BAD attain their goals or are they just misinformed?  I will continue to link more information and let you be the judge.

     FWS The Fish and Wildlife Services- You Be The Judge;  San Pedro
     USDA- Can I trust USDA?  I would like to, but after the Dollarhite story, Senator Moran's video,  Sarah Conant's hire, and a host of other straddles affecting my industry, I don't believe I can.  Do I want USDA certified audits on my ranch? I'm having trouble convincing myself that would be a good idea.
     EPA Environmental Protection Agency- Thanks to NCBA  Strides have been made, but these battles are not going away-CAFO's, Pesticides, Air and Water Quality. EPA is an arm that will be used by HSUS to obtain their goals
     APHIS Animal Plant and Health Inspection Services-Do I trust this arm of the USDA?  After Senator Moran's story and the fact that a former HSUS attorney has been placed in an enforcement role by our Undersecretary of Ag, I can't help but have surmounting questions about that too.
         
 So... if you've not made sense of the past 20 plus post, perhaps this "nutshell" version will help.
If you have, sorry for the repeat.