Wow! Congratulations to someone from Adalar, Istanbul at 6:17:57 am who was our 100,000th unique visitor! This person was closely bracketed by people from Newark, New Jersey, Houston, Texas as well as a visitor from Brisbane, Queensland. Another interesting statistic is that NoNAIS.org has directly served up 375,124 pages to readers. This does not include the many people who read the NoNAIS News (see upper right sidebar), read articles via the RSS & Atom newsfeeds as well as the dozen or so other web sites that carry the articles from NoNAIS.org as they appear.
When I setup this blog and made the first post on January 23rd of this winter I had no idea so many people would be interested in this topic. I started NoNAIS.org because I was frustrated with our government officials hiding the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) under a bushel basket while they tried to slip it in the back door. I wanted to spread the word about this absurd government plan that could destroy traditional farming. I figured we would be doing well to get few thousand or maybe 10,000 visitors by the end of the year.
On February 23rd, 2006 we passed the 10,000 unique visitors mark. I was blown away. Only 31 days had passed…
On April 13th, 2006 we passed the 50,000 unique visitors mark. Astounding! Just 49 more days had passed…
Today, July 10th, 2006, only 88 more days later, we broke the 100,000 unique visitors mark. An amazing number of people have found out about NAIS.
So where are we?
First some background, if you aren’t familiar with NAIS yet, read this article and this handout to get up to speed.
Maybe the most important thing that has happened is that the USDA has taken note that there is a grassroots movement of opposition to NAIS.
Shocking News Flash:
Many people object to NAIS!!!
In fact, the USDA has allotted $10.8 million for propaganda to counter our efforts to spread the word. That’s good - now people will actually find out about NAIS. Let’s make sure they find out the truth and not the USDA’s whitewashed version.
Previously the USDA had been saying that virtually everybody wanted a mandatory NAIS. Now they admit there is significant opposition to a mandatory NAIS program and they say that they are willing to try going with voluntary NAIS, if we’re good citizens and volunteer to sufficient levels. See the April 2006 USDA NAIS update document and especially note paragraph 1 of page 3. Also note that the goals require participation levels of 100%. This is Mafia style Voluntary but it is progress. Don’t believe this is voluntary in the slightest. What they have done is to shift the work to the states to implement the program. State level departments of agriculture are working hard to implement mandatory Premises ID and Animal ID programs lock-step with the original USDA plans. The USDA is like a magician, watch that other hands… All 50 of them.
Texas backed down from July 1st, 2006 mandatory $20 per biennium Premises Registration due to huge negative response from small farmers and homesteaders. See this and this. Unfortunately the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) is still spreading lies and trying to make people believe they must signup for Premises ID.
Fake signups of people is a ongoing problem although it seems to have tapered off a bit. I have gotten fewer reports of false signups recently. States have started recognizing that this is a bad practice, perhaps illegal, and in some states they are even giving people the option of removing themselves from the database (Vermont) although other states are refusing (Washington & Massachusetts).
This spring Texas’ Harrison County declared NAIS is a bad idea and refused to participate. Yeah, Harrison! We need more municipalities and counties waking up, smelling the manure they’re being fed by the Feds and saying No to NAIS! Let your local city officials know how NAIS will affect their rodeos, horse shows, fairs, circuses and other public programs.
As of Feb 1st, 2006 the Vermont Agency of Agriculture had been pushing for the full NAIS right down to the back yard. By March they had backed down from Animal ID. In April Vermont said No to NAIS. In May they were told by the legislature for now. Alabama, Maine, Missouri and other states move away from mandatory NAIS. Since the USDA can’t force it on the states this is a victory although an edgy one. Keep pushing.
Many politicians and candidates are taking stances opposing NAIS. Our rights to farm and protecting traditional farming are becoming a campaign issue. See the Naughty & Nice lists in the lower right sidebar and support candidates who oppose NAIS. Look for the NoNAIS.org logo on your candidates web page. Let them know you expect them to make it an issue, keep it an issue and follow through on promises. Contact candidates to let them know your concerns. If they don’t know about NAIS yet, tell them to read the two page handout - See the Sample Flyers section in the right sidebar for more. Most of all, communicate!
Many big producers like R-CALF and others have come out against NAIS. They are saying they don’t like a mandatory NAIS any more than we little people do. This is very good! In my home state Rural Vermont has come out against NAIS. The Rodale Institute/NewFarm is against NAIS. The Weston Price Institute has come out against NAIS. In Massachusetts NOFA-Mass has come out with a strong position against NAIS. We need more courageous organizations like these to stand up for our traditional rights to farm. Contact your breed associations, farming associations, magazines, suppliers and tell them you need their help.
On June 2nd, 2006 the USDA came out with their “Non-Commercial Producer Guidance” that recognizes that little folk are not the same as big factory farms and feedlots. While it is far from perfect it is a step in the right direction. Give them feedback to let them know what is wrong with it. e.g., NAIS should be totally voluntary for everyone, ideally, and the market forces will create any necessary trace-back. At the very least, small producers selling direct or raising for their own table, family and friends should be explicitly exempt from NAIS. Keep working at getting that message across. One of the massive problems with this document is it fails to recognize that small farmers, micro-farmers if you will, and homesteaders need to be able to buy spring piglets, lambs, calves and chicks without being involved in NAIS. As the document stands, you can not do this. There are other problems so give them feedback.
There are now discussion lists for almost every state in the union plus a few more - See the Lists section of the right sidebar. We also have several groups like the new Liberty Ark that have organized to fight NAIS - See the Blogs and Web Sites sections of the right sidebar. People are getting mobilized - the internet is a powerful tool. Don’t just discuss. Take action. Write letters to the editor, talk on radio shows, tell friends, write your reps. Other ways that people have spread the word include: Bumper stickers from CafePress, volume Bumper stickers from Dick Stevens, T-shirts, mailboxes, car signs, online ads, print ads, posters, handouts, web links and signs are spreading the word. People are holding rallies and meetings across the nation - Send me announcements with details if you are planning one or know of one in your area. People are telling people who tell people… The word is spreading. NAIS is no longer such a tightly guarded secret. That is a major success. We have lifted the veil.
People are the key in the fight against NAIS. There is no Central Insurrection Agency (CIA) battling the NAISture of Evil. Rather it is a true grass roots movement made up of tens of thousands of individuals, farmers, homesteaders, horse owners, pet owners and consumers. We are united in a desire to stop more intrusive government and big business from micro-managing our lives and making us serfs in what is supposed to be the land of the free. Our diversity and distribution is one of our greatest powers. We talk not with a single voice but the roar of an angry crowd that has been ignited to passion by the abuses of power by the Govi-Corp. Make your voice be heard!
Perhaps the latest and most interesting recent development is that the USDA has cancelled the July 2006 release of rules for NAIS as previously promised on page 10 of the April 2005 NAIS documents. Along with that they have cancelled the July 2006 public comment period. The excuse being that since NAIS is being kept voluntary they are not required to release final rules or have a public comment period. Let’s look at that glass as half full and don’t let up the pressure. See the article about this and submit comments, stay active and keep up the pressure.
We have had a lot of success but we can’t get complacent. Don’t let down your guard. Don’t volunteer for Premises ID or NAIS in any form. Stay in the loop. Stay informed. We still need to get the word to the masses of consumers, small farmers and homesteaders who still don’t know about this train of toxic bureaucracy headed their way. The battle is not over and our rights are not secure.
Keep up the good fight and spread the word!
-Walter Jeffries
Sugar Mountain Farm
West Topsham, Vermont
“The government couldn’t manage an empty paper bag.” -Anon
Great work to all who have spread the word and continue the fight. Thanks Walter for a place to voice our concerns, and ideas. Keep up the good works.
Comment Goatster — July 10, 2006 @ 5:12 pm
This is good…but beware …..
the naze is global
and the united states Has to push it for
the one world order…..we have aleady been sold into slavery at
least on the books.
if we want to win this we have to get
alot smarter because they don’t care what we think…we have to
outwit them..remember brer fox?
if even one of the 100,000 think
we have made progress we could
lose that person..we need 50
million..every citizen in the world before we can rest…we have just begun to fight…if
each of the 100,000 can get 10
new people we will have a million
this is the goal
education
education
education
thank you walter
get off the computer and go
door to door people
Comment sid sargent — July 10, 2006 @ 5:12 pm
Walter,first I have a question,for some reason today when I click on an item it loads way down on the page I have to scroll usually half way down to find it,is this to do with the change you mentioned or is my comp acting up?
[Lee, my guess is you are using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Internet Explorer which chokes on some HTML/CSS standard layouts. I thought I had the problem fixed with a work around but it recently showed up again. I’ll keep working on it… -WJ]
Secondly, it would seem the USDA by canceling the comment period is hoping to defer some of the citizen backlash and thereby create a illusion that folks are not as upset as they were,like back when the House told them to get it together or face some possible cuts in funding or some such thing,I would like to point out that we the people don’t have to back off and quit contacting our Reps and others simply because they shut down the comment period,and that by keeping the pressure up on the Reps we can let them know we’re still opposed to this NAIS,and have’nt gone silent on the issue!Thanks!
[My guess too so keep up the pressure! -WJ]
Comment LEE — July 10, 2006 @ 6:03 pm
Lincoln County New Mexico passed an ordance against NAIS.
Comment Ronnie Merritt — July 10, 2006 @ 6:27 pm
“Sure you can trust your government, ask any Native American.”
I think the sucess of your website is due to your wealth of knowledge, Walter, plus the fact you are so “homespun” and approachable. Congrats on a 100,000 in just 6 months. :-)
Comment Mari Jung — July 10, 2006 @ 6:28 pm
This is a momentous occasion for all of us. Walter, you have provided a tremendous service for all freedom-loving Americans. I hope we will have more freedom-yearning Americans because of what folks learn on this site.
As others have commented before me, I urge everyone to continue to push for the end of this proposed program. I must emphasize that no government run animal id program should be acceptable. Not even a voluntary program. If we allow the voluntary premises registration programs that are already in place to stand, this battle will never end.
“The business of government is government.”
It is the bureaucrats job to grow their business. They will never be content with a voluntary premises registration or animal id program.
It is critical for folks in every state to tell their elected officials that they refuse to subsidize the largest meat packers and producers with their tax dollars. If the meat industry wants to put an animal id program in place - so be it. If they want to spend their own money to promote their own businesses, guess what, that is the way it is supposed to work.
Please do not lose sight of the fact, as you battle the implemtation of forced premises registration programs in your state, that just last year you were totally free to raise animals for your own consumption without anyone from the government demanding to know who you are, where you are, what animals you have, how many animals you have, or what your Global Positioning System coordinates are.
Please do not let voluntary premises registration become the “new normal” while you are so busy trying to defeat the forced programs being proposed in your state.
No government run animal id program is acceptable. NoNAIS!
Comment Paul Horton — July 10, 2006 @ 8:39 pm
Walter,
On track with the idea about the comment period, not for nothing, but doesn’t seem right that ‘we the people‘ can not have our say about this unfavorable legislation.
Perhaps another “Shawshank” round of letters is in order.
Seems the reply is the same-ol’ blather though, not an original direct answer in the bunch. Regards.
Comment Scott Holtzman — July 10, 2006 @ 9:20 pm
Congrats! Thanks Walter for this site and all the hard work you’ve put into it to spread the “No NAIS” word.
Comment Stephanie — July 11, 2006 @ 3:59 am
BECAUSE OF INFO ABOUT NAIS on nonais.org, and using those facts to enlighten the director of the appaloosa club for the area I live in, (he is now the vice president of the ApHC!) the following report is a direct result of Walter’s website. At the appaloosa club meetings in OKC on July 7-9, the new Vice President of the ApHC, Larry Baker, met with Judith Mc Geary of Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance and Liz Kincaid, an appaloosa owner and breeder and some others. The consensus was the club disagrees with the registering of premises and filing reports but did not disagree with microchipping, as long as it is voluntary. Walter, does this mean you could put the appaloosa club on the nice list? If NAIS were to ever depopulate in my area, the Bakers would lose their herd of 27 appaloosa horses (two have world and national champion titles)their whole livelihood, plus the emotional cost would be devestating! The horse market is down as it is and NAIS will certainly make it worse.
On another note, I got an livid email from someone criticizing the wording (”propaganda” she called it) in an ad I have listed on the net selling a horse. In the ad I told about NAIS. My reply to her was I did not want to be held liable and possible sued, for not telling the truth about what it will take to be a horse owner under NAIS, the extra costs of microchipping, registering premises, filing reports, etc etc.
WALTER, BRAVO AND CONGRATS FOR BEING A TRUE AMERICAN HERO!
Comment SUSAN — July 11, 2006 @ 5:43 am
I can not believe that NAIS was able to get this kind of Power. We all need to get together and do something about this. I will write to my Governor about this. This is just another way of getting more money out of us for no good reason. So, if NAIS can’t prevent any of these diseases then what will all this money be used for.
Bonnie M. via postal mail
Comment BonnieM — July 11, 2006 @ 7:20 am
Walter, Would you prefer the monument of your image in your town square to be in stone or bronze. You are living proof that one person CAN fight city hall.
Sept. 1 is the deadline for “premise id” here in Indiana.
I guess we’ll see who has conviction of their RIGHTS.
Comment Dan Frantz — July 11, 2006 @ 9:16 am
I think we cannot say it enough, cannot stop reminding ourselves and one another that we cannot accept any part of NAIS.
Compliance is the first step to complacency.
Thank you, Walter, and you others whose names appear in the comments frequently, for keeping us informed, and helping us educate others.
Comment Cheyenne Miller — July 11, 2006 @ 9:48 am
Bravo Walter!!!
And Sid, you are right regarding NAIS being brought about by international mandates, primarily by the WTO, OIE, etc., but in the documents I’ve read, there is nothing that says that every single animal in a given country has to be a part of this program. That’s why animal ID systems are being implemented in different ways and to different degrees in different countries. NAIS doesn’t have to be mandatory, and it doesn’t have to include the small holders, period. Keep spreading the word and fighting the good fight.
Comment Joanne Rigutto — July 11, 2006 @ 10:17 am
I was posed this question; Why not contact RUSH for wider NoNAIS coverage?
Some of us NoNAISer’s, have briefly talked about trying to contact Big Radio Star, RUSH, but so far no one, has come up with an internet site or email address to reach him.
How about you attempting to solve this problem for us. So who knows how to contact Rush? Other celebs?
Dean Ayers
DeanAFOSI@aol.com
Comment DeanAFOSI (IOWA) — July 11, 2006 @ 5:06 pm
looks like maybe there is a lull befor the storm. dont think for a minute the usda will quit,there is just too much tax payer money to be had. the big four(packers)will not quit either,they are big and they have money and power.we need to keep up the fight ,dont go to sleep.join a large cattle group such as R-calf ,they watch out for their members and keep them informed. join to day. thank you walter,you keep us informed also
Comment NICK LeCOMPTE — July 11, 2006 @ 9:27 pm
Dean: Rush Limbaugh web page is www.rushlimbaugh.com
His email is rush@eibnet.com
Walter: Many congrat’s for the 100K milestone. Many thanks for your technical expertise in making www.nonais.org work.
Here’s hoping that, one day, we can all celebrate the “death” of this horrible government program.
And on that glorious day, we will all drink a toast to Walter Jeffries and his tireless efforts to motivate an unsuspecting public of a bureaucratic nightmare known as the National Animal Identification System.
Comment Neil W. — July 12, 2006 @ 6:38 am
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An Adaptive Program for Agriculture is an early 1960’s plan to reduce the farm population in order to benefit a global economy. Census stastics work for these people.
The names change here and there, put the power behind the push is always the same. These folks have been looking to drive farmers off the land for a long, long time…Gotta love their long term goals.
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THOMAS ROY JONES, Vice Chairman New York, New York
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New York, New York
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The Sperry and Hutchinson Company PAUL L. DAVIES, Chrm. of Board
S. CLARK BEISE, President FMC Corporation
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ELLIOTT V. BELL, Chairman Aluminium Limited
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Vassar College ROBERT W DOWLING, President
JOSEPH L. BLOCK, Chrm. of Board City Investing Company
Inland Steel Company CHARLES E. DUCOMMUN, President
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United States Steel Corporation FREDERICK W. ECKER, Chrm. of Board
HAROLD BOESCHENSTEIN, President Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Owens-Corning Fiberglas Corporation ROBERT W. ELSASSER
MARVIN BOWER, Managing Director New Orleans, Louisiana
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MARION B. FOLSOM DONALD P. KIRCHER, President
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WALTER D. FULLER RALPH LAZARUS, President
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PAUL S. GEROT, President DAVID E. LILIENTHAL, Chrm. of Board
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JOSEPH GRIESEDIECK, President ROY G. LUCKS, President
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Chicago and North Western Railway Co. L. F. McCOLLUM, President
H. J. HEINZ, II, Chairman Continental Oil Company
H. J. Heinz Company NEIL H. McELROY, Chairman
ROBERT HELLER, Chairman Procter & Gamble Co.
Robert Heller & Associates, Inc. RALPH McGILL, Publisher
J. V. HERD, Chairman The Atlanta Constitution
America Fore Insurance Group EARL M. McGOWIN, Vice President
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Deere & Company FRANK L. MAGEE, Chairman of the Board
DAVID G. HILL, President Aluminum Company of America
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OVETA CULP HOBBY, President Neiman-Marcus Company
The Houston Post J. WILLARD MARRIOTT, President
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Roebuck and Co. OSCAR G. MAYER, JR,, President
J. C. HULLETT, President Oscar Mayer & Company
Hartford Fire Insurance Company H. TALBOTT MEAD, Vice Pres., Finance
G. W. HUMPHREY, Chairman The Mead Corporation
The M. A. Hanna Company EDWIN B. MEISSNER, JR., President
PORTER M. JARVIS, President St. Louis Car
Swift and Company JOHN F. MERRIAM, Chairman
ALVIN R. JENNINGS, Managing Partner Northern Natural Gas
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RALPH B. JOHNSON, President DON G. MITCHELL
The Hawaiian Electric Company, Ltd. New York, New York
NORRIS O. JOHNSON, Vice President MAURICE B. MITCHELL, President
First National City Bank Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
ERIC JOHNSTON, President C. G. MORTIMER, Chairman
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FREDERICK R. KAPPEL, Chairman CLARENCE J. MYERS, Director
American Telephone & Telegraph Company New York Life Insurance Company
J. WARD KEENER, President ROBERT R. NATHAN, President
The B. F. Goodrich Company Robert R. Nathan Associates, Inc.
ALFRED C. NEAL, President H. CHRISTIAN SONNE
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J. WILSON NEWMAN, Chairman of Board American Electric Power Co., Inc.
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ALBERT L. NICKERSON, Chairman of Bd. Sprague Electric Company
Socony Mobil Oil Company, Inc. ALLAN SPROUL
AKSEL NIELSEN, Chairman Kentfield, California
The Title Guaranty Company FRANK STANTON, President
HERMAN C. NOLEN President Columbia Broadcastlng System, Inc.
McKesson & Robbins, Inc. J. E. WALLACE STERLING, President
JAMES F. OATES, JR., President Stanford University
The Equitable Life Assurance Society EDGAR B. STERN, JR., President
ROBERT S. OELMAN, Chairman & Pres. WDSU Broadcasting Corporation
The National Cash Register Company WILLIAM C. STOLK. Chairman
WILLIAM F. OLIVER, President American Can Company
The American Sugar Refining Company ALEXANDER L. STOTT
NATHANIEL A. OWINGS, Partner Vice President and Comptroller
Skidmore, Owings & Merrill American Telephone and Telegraph Co.
H. BRUCE PALMER, President JULIUS A. STRATTON, President
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DeWITT J. PAUL, Vice Chairman ANNA LORD STRAUSS
Beneficial Finance Company New York New York
EDWIN W. PAULEY, Chairman & President FRANK L. SULZBERGER, Chrm. of Board
Pauley Petroleum, Inc. Enterprise Paint Mfg. Co.
MORRIS B. PENDLETON, President J. M. SYMES, Chairman
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JOHN A. PERKINS, President H. GARDINER SYMONDS, Chairman
University of Delaware Tennessee Gas Transmission Co.
HOWARD C. PETERSEN, President CHARLES P. TAFT
Fidelity-Philadelphia Trust Company Cincinnati, Ohio
C. WREDE PETERSMEYER, President C. A. TATUM, JR., President
Corinthian Broadcasting Corp. Dallas Power & Light Company
DONALD C. POWER, Chrm. of Board WAYNE C. TAYLOR
General Telephone & Electronics Corp. Washington, D. C.
PHILIP D. REED FRANK A. THEIS, President
New York, New York Simonds-Shields-Theis Grain Co.
RICHARDS S. REYNOLDS, JR J. CAMERON THOMSON
Reynolds Metals Company Retired Chairman of the Board
JAMES D. ROBINSON, JR., Chrm. of Bd. Northwestern Bancorporation
The First National Bank of Atlanta C. E. THWAITE, JR., Chrm. of Board
KINSEY M. ROBINSON, Chairman Trust Company of Georgia
The Washington Water Power Company H. C. TURNER, JR.,
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Stein Roe & Farnham ARTHUR B. VAN BUSKIRK, Vice Pres.
GEORGE ROMNEY, Vice Chairman T. Mellon and Sons
American Motors Corporation SIDNEY J. WEINBERG, Partner
WILLIAM M. ROTH, Chmm. of Board Goldman, Sachs & Co.
Pacific National Life Assurance Co. LEO D. WELCH, Chairman of the Board
GEORGE RUSSELL. Ex. Vice President Standard Oil Company (New Jersey)
General Motors Corporation HERMAN B. WELLS, President
STUART T. SAUNDERS, President Indiana University
Norfolk and Western Railway Company J. HUBER WETENHALL, President
HARRY SCHERMAN, Chrm. of Board National Dairy Products Corporation
Book-of-the-Month Club, Inc. WALTER H. WHEELER, JR., Chairman
ELLERY SEDGWICK, JR., President Pitney-Bowes, Inc.
Medusa Portland Cement Company ERSKINE N. WHITE,
LEON SHIMKIN, Chrm. of the Board New England Telephone and Telegraph Co.
Simon and Schuster, Inc. FRAZAR B. WILDE, Chaimman of the Board
NEIL D. SKINNER, President Connecticut General Life Insurance Co.
Hoffman Specialty Mfg. Corp. A. L. WILLIAMS, President
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Northwestem Mutual Life Insurance Co. WALTER WILLIAMS, Chaimman of Board
GEORGE F. SMITH Continental, Inc.
Johnson & Johnson O. MEREDITH WILSON, President
S. ABBOT SMITH, President University of Minnesota
Thomas Strahan Co. WALTER W. WILSON, Partner
JOHN L. S. SNEAD, JR., President Morgan Stanley & Co.
Chicago Express, Inc. THEODORE O. YNTEMA
JOHN I. SNYDER. JR., Chaimman and Pres. Chairman, Finance Committee
U. S. Industries, Inc. Ford Motor Company
J. D. ZELLERBACH, Chmn. of the Board
Crown Zellerbach CorPoration
Comment Donna — July 12, 2006 @ 9:04 am
Why would reducing farm populations help globalization? I have read about this UN Agenda 21 thing which is preportedly about top down management and moving people off the land and into the cities but I don’t get it. Cities are unsustainable. They produce too much concentrated wastes and require the resources of tens of thousands of square miles to sustain them. In the event of a disaster they are a death trap for the residents. So, why would world government, business, national governments, etc want to do this?
Comment walterj — July 12, 2006 @ 9:13 am
When you have all the money you can desire, the only thing left is POWER! This is about control. Check out Tom DeWeese and americanpolicy.org and Read The Speech They Wouldn’t Let Me Finish.
Comment LuAnn — July 12, 2006 @ 1:00 pm
To quote a special Sustainable Development document prepared by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): “A new ecologically balanced economics will drive the pursuit of Community Sustainability within modern society’s all encompassing urban-rural industrial civilization….This global marketplace is destined to recast the meanings of industry, work, play, health, agriculture, communications, learning and much more.”
Sustainable Development calls for changing the very infrastructure of the nation, away from private ownership and control of property to nothing short of central planning of the entire economy.
Comment LuAnn — July 12, 2006 @ 1:06 pm
Interesting, that contradicts the statement:
Comment walterj — July 12, 2006 @ 2:07 pm
An Adaptive Program for Agriculture appears to be the ‘unclassified’ record of a disussion amongst the Earth’s illustrious merchants.
Why in heaven’s name are they given the power to determine U.S. farm policy? They are just a bunch of guys with a lot of money.
Where were the farmers in this discussion?
* MEMORANDUM OF COMMENT, RESERVATION OR DISSENT
*By J. CAMERON THOMSON: The Statement might usefully have included a discussion of our agricultural production in relation to foreign trade and the principal factors affecting such trade. The Committee discussed this aspect of the farm problem in its recent Statement, ‘A New Trade Policy for the United States,’ from which I now quote in the interest of completeness here:
. . . the countries of the Free World cannot permanently afford the situation in which they find themselves, and which is growing worse. We cannot continue to devote to agricultural production too much labor and capital — too much of both in the wrong places — and to divert the resulting surpluses to underdeveloped countries whom we would be able to help more effectively if we used our own resources more efficiently.
“‘We recognize that a country may choose to use its own resources to subsidize some sectors of its population, although we regard it as usually unwise to do so. But there is a great difference, in principle and in fact, between supporting a sector of the population, such as farmers, and supporting a particular economic activity, such as agricultural production. To support farmers involves a diversion of income from the nonagricultural population to the agricultural. But to subsidize farming, in a way that induces an uneconomically large volume of production, imposes an additional cost by reducing the total income to be divided. When the subsidy is provided by limitation of imports, part of the cost is forced back on the potential exporters. The costs of supporting German agricultural production, for example, are borne in part by German consumers, but also in part by American consumers, taxpayers, and farmers.
“‘Reduction of barriers to imports of agricultural products by the advanced countries is critical for the underdeveloped countries. For example, it is essential that Latin America find markets for its production of agricultural products—not only tropical products, but also meats and grain.’”
Liberalization of agricultural trade, now blocked chiefly by the use of restrictive quotas in Europe, should be a cardinal point of United Stares trade policy. There is a danger that the agriculture policy of the European Economic Community (the Common Market) will be such as to promote agricultural self-sufficiency in Europe. This would be a mistake from the point of view of the efficiency of the entire free world. Europe should accept, as a fundamental decision in the course of its current economic integration, the idea that there is an advantage to Europe in the increased use of American farm goods, and the decreased use of high cost European farm products.
Comment Donna — July 12, 2006 @ 3:26 pm
Martha Stewart’s email address, which I’ve contacted, is askmartha@marthastewart.com. Even if Martha herself doesn’t read the responses, one of her editors will and the word will get out to somebody. I contacted her because she appreciates the culinary and aesthetic values of poultry–especially organic poultry, heritage breeds, locally raised, and kosher raised, all of which will become more scarce under NAIS.
Walter, perhaps we need a central repository of contacts that members have reached so we can reinforce and build on each others’ efforts. A separate folder? And maybe a folder of action that members have taken so the same action could be taken elsewhere.
A 3-line ad in the livestock section of our local shopper costs 5 bucks. I placed an ad “Don’t let the USDA erode your rights and way of life. Visit www.noNAIS.org” for 5 alternating weeks. Readership is 200,000, so if a fraction of that number acts….
Comment Susan Maricle — July 13, 2006 @ 4:10 am
Good idea Susan,I also did this recently,and have seen some increase in local folks knowing about the dangers of NAIS,surely there are folks out there who can do the same in their local paper or farm/trade paper,together we can get the word out!
Comment LEE — July 13, 2006 @ 8:59 pm
I hope so, Lee. Flyers posted in local businesses would help too. I was talking to someone at the hair salon yesterday who owns a small farm, hasn’t heard of NAIS, doesn’t have internet access, and said she doesn’t have time to read the paper.
Comment Susan Maricle — July 16, 2006 @ 7:29 am
Hi Walter/noNAISers:)
Thank you for providing the framework and inspiration for such a comprehensive resource. After numerous visits digging about, I am heartened at the possibility of derailing NAIS, primarily because so many realize the USDA has not changed its goal but is just trying to lull us in to inattention. It seems, liberty loving Americans finally have a unifying issue in NoNAIS, Hallelujah.
As to your question(s):
Walterj> > Why would reducing farm populations help globalization?
First, we should understood that the UN’s Agenda 21 is ‘the’ detailed blueprint for Sustainable Development. Top down is almost an understatement sir.-)
Second, I for many years, like others with but a casual familiarity, happily supported my conception of Sustainable Development as a spontaneous common sense idea who’s time had finally come. What could possibly be wrong about living more harmoniously with the earth! But that was before I discovered the actual details of this United Nations program, prescribing micro-management of the entire planet, in every respect.
(The logo of Sustainable Development depicts three interlocking circles. One is labeled ecological integrity. But the other two are social equity and economic prosperity.
That sounds innocent enough, but in truth, these three categories encompass every aspect of our lives.)
And, there are hundreds upon hundreds of pages of rules and goals to prove they mean business.
In reply to your question. As I am certain you know first hand(lol), farmers are independent, and, individual independent thought/action makes societal micro-management much more messy(read: less efficient). (We are after all only “Human Capital”.)
Which might be why FEMA has this year been training willing ministers throughout the nation as first responders. There’s nothing wrong with that, except, FEMA has been emphasizing to these ministers the need to begin consistently presenting sermons based on Romans 13(obey the government no matter what); in preparation of FEMA’s presented certainty of the coming martial law(based on various scenarios: health emergency, natural disaster, terrorism, what have you, but a certainty). FEMA goes on to explain to the ministers that, in exchange for special considerations(food, vaccines, privileges …), the ministers will be expected to be the front line in talking down the expected ‘cowboys’. Cowboys refer to their neighbors, congregants and more specifically local farmers who may not see the wisdom of depopulating their livestock, who have learned the lesson of New Orleans and wish to retain their 2nd Amendment guarantees in hand , insuring their ability to provide for and protect their family and property. Did I mention FEMA swore these ministers to secrecy as to the specifics of their training(club).
Too, as with all tyranny, the more distant the accountability, the greater latitude for abuse, the less likelihood of achieving redress, re-enforcing the psychological futility of resistance. Lack of widespread local food production is quite the lever for conformity in the ‘density’ prescribed Sustainable Development (managed)society(desired by the folks paying for the development of the various ground rules of globalization).
An on-going illustration perhaps you have heard mention of on the news recently: one of the reasons for the increase in illegal immigration from Mexico, is because NAFTA policy forced small Mexican corn producers out of business since they could not compete with more cheaply available corn being imported from outside the country to the cities they normally supply(per the expectation/requirement of NAFTA, or another of the numerous free trade agreements-all of which are by design, consistent with the UN Agenda 21 goals: as is NAIS, SPP or IPMC …).
It’s truly mind boggling, what ends are being gone to, to usurp the American way of life piecemeal below the radar. Keeping in mind most of this is transpiring with no Congressional approval(other than silent acquiescence).
We must keep in mind, micro-management(or elimination, in declared wars) of the food supply(local and otherwise), equals, no viable means of long term resistance.
Walterj> Cities are unsustainable. … So, why would world government, business, national governments, etc want to do this?
How true, though I would still argue that there are many means available whereby the level of unsustainable tendencies could be greatly minimized.
And yet, I have EPA Smart Growth documents consistent with Agenda 21’s sustainable development goals: calling for Human Habitat corridors that laud population ‘density’ as the answer for the earth. Too, drastic population reduction is a significant element of the globalization agenda if you read the comments of the ‘true believers’ who write, support and finance agenda’s like Sustainable Development, Smart Growth, the Wildlands Project, Habitat II and Stakeholder NGO’s among them.
It’s all about control. Though alien to most, folks need to get their minds around the fact that when they see terms like Human Capital, Human Habitat, Human Settlements and other like official terminology, that the people supporting it know the code. The translation being, the whole of ‘unenlightened’ humanity is the biggest problem facing the earth, and they view the rest of us as simply another resource to be managed(it’s elemental to SD theology), and they have ‘the’ plan..
respects, Wm
ps I would recommend reading the complete text of “The Speech They Wouldn’t Let Me Finish” that LuAnn kindly offered(:thank you:). It’s a pretty decent introduction to Sustainable Development.
link
At:
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You should be able to locate another but different overview pdf titled,
Understanding Sustainable Development -Agenda 21- A Guide for Public Officials.
or
Transforming America:
Sustainable Development: The Destruction of Your Rights Creating Crisis, Shortage and a Police State
If not let me know.
Sustainable Development activists and supporters are often unaware - but not always - that tyranny is the natural consequence of their environmental, social equity, and new economy movement. Yet, these dire circumstances also propel the greatest opportunity in history to advance individual liberty, human happiness and genuine peace.
BUT ALL:) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REMAINED FOCUSED ON RESISTING NAIS!!!
Comment Mr Dirty Nails — July 19, 2006 @ 10:20 am
I don’t use those shopper cards anymore and Whole foods doesn’t have a savings card, so hopefully they’ll keep out of the RFID game. I stopped useing any identifiable savings store cards. I’d rather pay full price and not give my personal info if it’s not neccesary. Not that it’s possible to hide all of ones’ information anymore but we can try.
I think if we all keep working at this we can make a change we are getting stronger and there is definitely more noise out there than there was before. Keep GETTING LOUDER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Comment irene — July 23, 2006 @ 8:23 pm
I moved to VA after getting out of the armed forces and serving time in Iraq to give them freedom and this is what I come home to!!!!! My freedoms are being stolen away from me by my own country!!!! Do I now have to go to war with our own government to protect my basic rights?! B***S*** If they keep this up they are going to face armed revolt!
Comment Larry — August 8, 2006 @ 10:46 pm
“If they keep this up they are going to face armed revolt!”
They apparently feel that most of the population is too dumbed down or just doesn’t care enough to be bothered. But you are right. If this keeps up they may reach the straw that will break the camel’s back. This is why the framers of the Constitution gave us the right to bear arms. The only question is, what will it take to reach the breaking point?
Comment Barbara — August 9, 2006 @ 4:26 pm
Relating to the matter of a totalitarian govt,may I recommend a film that came out recently,It is called “V for Vendetta” it is set about 25 years from now in Britian and mentions some of what is going on now as part of the plotline,it is a bit of a different plot but is quite relevent to today,I watch very few movies in a years time, I don’t use TV,but my son and daughter brought this one by,with the stuff to view it,and said” Dad, you’ve got to see this story line,as they know I have always been very outspoken in defense of personal liberty.
Comment LEE — August 9, 2006 @ 8:17 pm
It amazes me how closed minded some people are on this whole issue. They just accept the governments story that the medicine is good for them and eat it up. They dont want to even try to think for themselves.
Comment Dave — October 30, 2006 @ 9:05 pm
Walter, you undoubtedly have the best website out there. I have been to many hundreds over the last few years, on a variety of issues, and yours is the easiest to navigate. Even some other anti-NAIS sites are lacking in their format. I like that all the latest stuff is on the homepage. It draws you in right away and makes it so easy to find anything. Some websites look the same on their homepage every day, and you must start searching for articles and comments. I am always happy to direct new folks to yours, because I know it will instantly grab their attention. Thanks for that and everything else.
[Thanks for the kudos! Glad it is useful. Cheers, -WalterJ]
Comment Texas Goat Gal — November 29, 2006 @ 4:46 pm
what has happened to all of these people?where have they gone,have they just faded away?
[The counter stands now at 365,338. Many people come, find out what it is about and move on. Some take actions. There’s a core group of a few thousand that come back regularly for updates, with news tips and comments - like you. :) We’re gradually making progress. Keep on reaching out and educating people. It’s a long term thing keeping our liberties alive. Cheers, -WJ]
Comment nick — March 25, 2008 @ 6:54 pm