Deep Thoughts

…plus a few shallow ones

Views on agriculture, politics, and life from a 21st century conservative cattlewoman

Sticking Our Heads In The Sand Is Not An Option.
Thankfully Our Forefather’s Didn’t.
Because They Chose To Stand Up For Their Beliefs
–We Have Freedom–
Educate Yourself So You Can Pass That On.

 

Remember Martin Niemoller’s words about the Nazi regime in Germany–”if you don’t speak up when they come for your neighbor, there will be no one there to stick up for you when you become the target”

My Country T’is Of Thee

…on politics

Like I said I’m passionate about my country. This passion has become more intense in the past year. I am concerned about the direction our country is headed. I don’t believe socialism is what our forefathers had in mind, and I feel this is the exact direction our new administration is taking us. Remaining silent is no longer an option. With my new found activist voice (I certainly was as surprised as anybody to know that I had one!) I will provide the names of organizations I’ve become involved in. I was emailing constantly trying to arouse concern, but decided the website route would make more sense as this administration is moving way too fast for the average American to keep up with and…

That is exactly how they want it: Confusion + Division= Conquer.

Their efforts to keep the American people in a tizzy is a cunning tactic to destroy our democracy. The great thing…AMERICAN’S ARE FIGHTING BACK. We are pulling together thanks to American patriots such as the few I’m mentioning below. There are many, many more finding their democratic voices and I would urge you to do the same. Write or call your congressman and representatives to voice your concern. We are going to have to live up to “home of the brave” if we want our children and our grandchildren to live in the “land of the free.”

Listed below are conservative individuals, organizations, websites and news channels who share my values. Did I say channels? Actually there is only 1 news channel reporting fair and balanced news…if you are listening to mainstream media you certainly aren’t getting the full picture of where we are headed…I believe that’s called PROPAGANDA isn’t it? Please take a look at the following, jump in and make a difference. The future of your children and grandchildren depends on you.

Want To Keep Americans In Business? Check out the following website for products made only in
the GOOD OLD USA
Go To www.madeinusa.org

 

Sustaining Agriculture

IN AGRICULTURE IF WE DON’T DO OUR JOB SOMETHING DIES
–AN ANIMAL, A CROP, A SOCIETY–

Since the dawn of civilization our existence has been determined by the success or failure of agriculture. During Bible times the word “drought ” made a person stand up and take notice. People during that time in history knew their crop’s survival determined their survival. Today’s attitude: “No Big Deal” the grocery store, local market or favorite restaurant will instantaneously supply any current cravings an individual might be experiencing.

Today, the available bounty America’s farmers and ranchers provide the world goes unnoticed. Instead we are increasingly painted as the villain.

Deceiving groups such as the Humane Society of The United States (HSUS.) have painted a picture of hardworking agriculturists as “destroyers of the universe” This cunning organization is systematically putting farmers and ranchers and a host of other agriculture industries out of business. If you are donating to this organization, I would suggest you read the fine print of where your money is going. Their ads which depict a zoo of malnourished, neglected animals, have you tripping over yourself to find your checkbook so you can hurry and help with a monthly donation of $19.00 to save them. Don’t get me wrong, I’m as sad as anyone when I see these mistreated animals, but all of your 19.00/month doesn’t go to revive the animal…it does much, much more. I won’t explain; here’s a site exposing HSUS that will do that for me.

I’m here to paint a different picture of agriculture. A picture of good stewards of the land and diligent caretakers of animals. A picture depicting generations and generations of common sense wisdom passed down to family members. A clear picture of willingness to work the land, toil the ground, nurture sick animals, battle drought, fires and floods. For what purpose? To insure that Americans and citizens across the world can eat, be clothed, and be comfortable.

A lack of knowledge of what a farmer/rancher provides the world, has created several generations of uninformed consumers. This has created activist groups who are bent on destroying agriculture. Those insistent on painting a villainous picture of America’s farmers and ranchers are succeeding in severing the lifeblood of America’s economy. What they don’t realize… eventually they too will loose.

If families such as ours had been negligent in providing care for the gifts God has blessed us with, we would not be here today providing sustenance to America and the world; we would have long ago been out of business.

Some of my favorite organizations that make the connection between agriculture and our existence are listed below. Please check them out and learn about how important our industry is to you and your family.