Comments on: “Lose Pretty or Win Ugly” — Big Ag’s Attacks on Americans Concerned about Factory Farming

By: Rory

Rory — Tue, 26 May 2009 06:49:16 +0000

Thanks so much for educating us all about the shady, immoral, and often illegal actions of the CCF.

By: Dave Bernazani

Dave Bernazani — Mon, 25 May 2009 01:44:37 +0000

Wow, what can I say after reading all those other great comments, especially Matt’s, Michelle’s, Michael B’s…
I too am sad that Big Ag can’t just spend their money developing better animal housing instead of throwing in down the toilet on false advertising, character attacks and Rove-like tactics. What a bunch of sleazy slimeballs.
I am SO glad I gave up meat long ago and don’t spend a penny to line their pockets.

Good work, Paul– keep the pressure on! Let’s see what states we can win this year!

By: HSUS GETS OUT THE BIG GUNS « National Institute of Canine Experts

HSUS GETS OUT THE BIG GUNS « National Institute of Canine Experts — Wed, 20 May 2009 03:34:50 +0000

[...] The article posted on “Civil Eats” by the Senior Director of the HSUS factory farming campaign, … Aptly titled, “Lose Pretty or Win Ugly”, Mr. Shapiro proceeds to launch a series of attacks that could as easily describe HSUS tactics as the opponents named in the article. The comment, “When it comes to campaigning, CCF isn’t exactly known for its fidelity to the truth.” is particularly ironic after the admissions of HSUS Georgia Director Cheryl McAuliffe that most of her job entails activist planning and lobbying. With her further admission that all finances are controlled from Washington headquarters, it seems unlikely that Georgia is the only state with this proportion of political activity. It is even more ironic considering the HSUS ran an online fundraising campaign using the following soliciting statement beside the donation check box [...]

By: Eating with civility « A Thinking Reed

Eating with civility « A Thinking Reed — Wed, 20 May 2009 00:53:20 +0000

[...] This post, by Paul Shapiro on big ag’s counterattack against animal welfare measures is worth checking out. [...]

By: Bea Elliott

Bea Elliott — Tue, 19 May 2009 15:40:42 +0000

What I find amusing about agri-business is that they keep whining that they aren’t getting “their story out”. When the opposite is true. It is only recently, thanks to effective advocacy, that the truth about animal agriculture is finally being exposed. It is a joke to believe for a moment that they desire transparency. The whole industry exists only because of it’s covert secrecy. And great pieces like this one help to discredit them even more… thank you.

By: WSB-TV Aftermath: The Knives Are Out At HSUS | Animal Rights or Human Responsibility (AR-HR)

Tue, 19 May 2009 13:00:53 +0000

[...] The article posted on “Civil Eats” by the Senior Director of the HSUS factory farming ca… Aptly titled, “Lose Pretty or Win Ugly”, Mr. Shapiro proceeds to launch a series of attacks that could as easily describe HSUS tactics as the opponents named in the article. The comment, “When it comes to campaigning, CCF isn’t exactly known for its fidelity to the truth.” is particularly ironic after the admissions of HSUS Georgia Director Cheryl McAuliffe that most of her job entails activist planning and lobbying. With her further admission that all finances are controlled from Washington headquarters, it seems unlikely that Georgia is the only state with this proportion of political activity. It is even more ironic considering the HSUS ran an online fundraising campaign using the following soliciting statement beside the donation check box [...]

By: Greg

Greg — Tue, 19 May 2009 02:44:28 +0000

I don’t know — I think there’s plenty of blame to go around. It’s not like the Humane Society of the U.S. is a lily-white pure organization. I used to work there. And I’ve never met a more cynical bunch of B.S. artists. I think this battle is probably a draw. They’re all scoundrels.

By: Jen

Jen — Mon, 18 May 2009 23:13:43 +0000

Follow the trail, and examine the interests. Big tobacco and fighting against MADD, or an organization that is in the news everyday saving animals on the ground and in the courts? Ask me–enough said.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Mon, 18 May 2009 20:51:49 +0000

Can you please define Factory Farming on this website–I don’t know any farmer/ rancher who doesn’t care about his livestock. Who are all these Factory Farmers you are talking about?

By: Sara

Sara — Mon, 18 May 2009 15:41:11 +0000

this blog blew me away – it’s is a serious wake-up call for those of us who are fighting the horrors of the industrialized factory farming system. if only the industry would be half as transparent about its cruel treatment of animals as it about its dirty strategy…