Sportsmen Shafted by Congress

[bearpaw]

Debate on “Regulatory Czar” Ended By U.S. Senate

Vote Held Despite Senator’s Attempt to Put Hold on Nomination

(Columbus) – Tonight the U.S. Senate voted to end debate on the nomination of one of the most outspoken animal rights, anti-hunting, and anti- Second Amendment individuals to a high government position.  By a 63-35 vote, cloture was invoked and debate stopped on the nomination of Cass Sunstein to serve as the head of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). 
Of the 63 senators that voted in favor of Sunstein, an anti-hunter, 22 were members of the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, or 42 percent. 

The vote was held despite the efforts of Senator Johnny Isakson (R- GA) to place a “hold” on the nomination of Sunstein. 

The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance (USSA) and the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) made this confirmation fight a top priority.  These efforts were also aided by many conservation groups from around the nation such as: National Shooting Sports Foundation, Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America, Fur Takers of America, National Trappers’ Association, Conservation Force, Shikar Safari Club, Mule Deer Foundation, Delta Water Fowl Foundation, Pope and Young Club, Dallas Safari Club, Whitetails Unlimited, Inc., Houston Safari Club, Texas Wildlife Association, and the Wild Sheep Foundation.

The efforts of those groups and many others were instrumental in persuading Sen. Isakson to attempt placing a “hold” on Sunstein.

 “We are disappointed with the outcome of tonight’s vote, especially that so many members of the Senate claiming to be pro-sportsman voted in favor of a nominee who has expressed that recreational hunting could be banned,” stated USSA President and CEO Bud Pidgeon.  “Nonetheless, the USSA and our partners had an obligation to fight this appointment. Sportsmen all across America will clearly be able to see which senators, along with Sen. Isakson, were willing to stand up for them.”

The USSA and others argued for weeks that Sunstein’s views on giving animals standing in court and banning recreational hunting would pose an intolerable threat to sportsmen given the critical position the OIRA has in the implementation of all federal rules.

Click Here for a full list of how senators voted.

The U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance is a national association of sportsmen and sportsmen’s organizations that protects the rights of hunters, anglers and trappers in the courts, legislatures, at the ballot, in Congress and through public education programs.  For more information about the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance and its work, call (614) 888-4868 or visit its website, www.ussportsmen.org.

[Machias]

Oh it's ok Dale that's at the Federal Level, us Sportsmen don't have to worry about politicians at the Federal Level.  It's all good.   

[bearpaw]

 

[sisu]

This link might get you to the vote directly  http://www.ussportsmen.org/Document.Doc?id=116
I see the WA demos voted yea...

Ya, I  hear ya Fred, the entire administration is slanted to the left so far it's going to take YEARS to get back to center after this. I hope there are still hunting seasons available for the peóns once the smoke screen has lifted.

[wolfbait]

Its not going to be much fun when the both pair of wolves over run us, can't imagine driving wolves off the porch with my slingshot.

[bearpaw]

Totally agree Fred....is this thread still permissible.....

Was nearly afraid it might hurt someones feelings...

Some folks just don't understand how national politics and hunting are related, maybe they will understand when it is banned....

[bearpaw]

On this subject I am pro-choice....

Everyone has the choice to avoid the Politics Threads.

I personally feel that the people concerned about the politics are the people who will be responsible for maintaining our hunting and guns ownership.

When Ray tells us he doesn't want politics on his forum, I will graciously respect that request, it is his forum.

[wolfbait]

I think it's just that some people would rather not read 50 threads with the same old *censored* in them...   Start one thread that has hunting related politics in them, and post everything in that one thread.  It just get's really old when there is thread after thread after thread after thread after thread after thread, (get sick of reading that over and over?)  Get the point?

Miles, MIles and more miles, What is it about learning from other peoples ideas and thoughts that bother you,,, Would rather just have a picture forum?? (gee whiz, look at that perty deer)

[mulehunter]

 

Mulehunter

[wolfbait]

I think it's just that some people would rather not read 50 threads with the same old *censored* in them...   Start one thread that has hunting related politics in them, and post everything in that one thread.  It just get's really old when there is thread after thread after thread after thread after thread after thread, (get sick of reading that over and over?)  Get the point?

Miles, MIles and more miles, What is it about learning from other peoples ideas and thoughts that bother you,,, Would rather just have a picture forum?? (gee whiz, look at that perty deer)

Hey are you getting sick of seeing my replies everywhere???  I guess it's working, cause now you see exactly how most feel about the political garbage that's in every other thread.

Actually Miles, I am interested in why you don't like to discuss whats going on and why?

[runamuk]

ummmm miles this is the HUNTING POLITICS and Activism board... so the actual place where this topic is appropriate  

and this situation stinks...since when does our country need czar's   I thought we overthrew British rule to get away from this  

[Bigshooter]

Yeah, well it doesn't say Politics board when you click on the links on the right hand side under "Recent".

I'm not saying it isn't appropriate, I'm just saying it get's old when there's a bunch of threads about the same old stuff and they all end up the same.  OBAMA/WOLVES/INDIANS.

 

[runamuk]

May have to open a season on politicans.

See, it's things like that.   That is just dumb, useless garbage.

53 years of living in this world and that's the best approach to this topic that you can come up with?

Seriously WTF is wrong with some of you?.

I actually understand it....it is called complete and utter frustration.  The economy sucks, we are losing our rights and no matter what we do it seems to not matter.  I know I am tired of barely making ends meet if at all, I've quit all kinds of things to try and have more money and it just gets worse.....

I just sort of came out of a depression that was nearing suicidal I totally get the frustration factor where you throw your hands in the air and say something like that..... most people can only take so much before they break or fight back...... I usually break then fight...

it isn't just here I hear this same stuff at the gym, in the line at the store, at the bank, at the gun shop, at work (feed stores mainly) most people are concerned with where this country is heading and many do not have a clue what to do anymore.....our government seems hell bent on just digging a deeper hole and ignoring the people.....

I do agree that all of us fighting amongst ourselves is of little use and threatening each other and others is of little use...but venting about whats going on is sort of needed or else people will start exploding....

[Bigshooter]

May have to open a season on politicans.

See, it's things like that.   That is just dumb, useless garbage.

53 years of living in this world and that's the best approach to this topic that you can come up with?

Seriously WTF is wrong with some of you?.

 

I think it's a great idea.

[wolfbait]

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See, it's things like that.   That is just dumb, useless garbage.

53 years of living in this world and that's the best approach to this topic that you can come up with?

Seriously WTF is wrong with some of you?.

I actually understand it....it is called complete and utter frustration.  The economy sucks ass, we are losing our rights and no matter what we do it seems to not matter.  I know I am tired of barely making ends meet if at all, I've quit all kinds of things to try and have more money and it just gets worse.....

I just sort of came out of a depression that was nearing suicidal I totally get the frustration factor where you throw your hands in the air and say something like that..... most people can only take so much before they break or fight back...... I usually break then fight...

it isn't just here I hear this same stuff at the gym, in the line at the store, at the bank, at the gun shop, at work (feed stores mainly) most people are concerned with where this country is heading and many do not have a clue what to do anymore.....our government seems hell bent on just digging a deeper hole and ignoring the people.....

I do agree that all of us fighting amongst ourselves is of little use and threatening each other and others is of little use...but venting about whats going on is sort of needed or else people will start exploding....

Well Said, runamuk,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,