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This is a total waste of the tax payers money as well as the 13 million the government spent in 1998 buying land from the CUT for the buffalo.
The park is apparently being managed by morons.... the wolves that cost the taxpayers additonal millions were supposed to keep the buffalo numbers in check. Everyone knew that wouldn't happen instead the population of elk, moose and big horn sheep have been devistated. The starvation of buffalo in the park isn't something I would travel to see.
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
[Jim's Eclectic World] New comment on Buffalo Allies of Bozeman is born; mission adopted....
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SAVE OUR ELK!
We have a Crisis!
Unless something is done now it will be too late!
We are the TRUE DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE, unlike some organizations that portray this in their message.
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SAVE OUR ELK!
We have a Crisis!
Unless something is done now it will be too late!
We are the TRUE DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE, unlike some organizations that portray this in their message.
http://saveourelk.com
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[Jim's Eclectic World] New comment on 1,436 to 2,300 Yellowstone buffalo left.
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1,436 to 2,300 Yellowstone buffalo left
now if we culd just get rid of the rest of them we could get rid of the activists too
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1,436 to 2,300 Yellowstone buffalo left
now if we culd just get rid of the rest of them we could get rid of the activists too
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Monday, April 28, 2008
[Jim's Eclectic World] New comment on A delightful trip into the park.
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You bet; sure you can find one of my chips around there!
LOL
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You bet; sure you can find one of my chips around there!
LOL
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as they say, \"a picture is worth a thousand words,\" and you, my friend, you look constipated. now it all becomes clear.
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as they say, \"a picture is worth a thousand words,\" and you, my friend, you look constipated. now it all becomes clear.
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[Jim's Eclectic World] New comment on Why buffalo and why not the CUT deal? Against uti....
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Humans can call 911 animals can't That's a good enough reason for me.
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Humans can call 911 animals can't That's a good enough reason for me.
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Monday, April 21, 2008
[Jim's Eclectic World] New comment on Why buffalo and why not the CUT deal? Against uti....
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Jim,
How arbitrary are the accepted and contradictory values in this Culture of Make-Believe...
As an animal activist, I've had people tell me ad nauseum that I should be putting my efforts towards better, more worthy causes (ie causes involving humans). The most ironic example was when I was on an anti-fur protest in front of a Neiman Marcus store...men and women spending their Saturday mornings shopping in a luxury store were telling me and my fellow activists that we should not be wasting our time!
It's OK for the reasons we are drawn to one cause or another to be arbitrary, but it is not OK for them to be contradictory.
The rich particularities of our lives are our own, and follow from everything we are, everywhere we've been.
It is beautiful, and even logical, that in your life with your particular tapestry of experiences, you are working for the buffalo.
You rock in ways big and small, but always inspiring.
Love
Me
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Jim,
How arbitrary are the accepted and contradictory values in this Culture of Make-Believe...
As an animal activist, I've had people tell me ad nauseum that I should be putting my efforts towards better, more worthy causes (ie causes involving humans). The most ironic example was when I was on an anti-fur protest in front of a Neiman Marcus store...men and women spending their Saturday mornings shopping in a luxury store were telling me and my fellow activists that we should not be wasting our time!
It's OK for the reasons we are drawn to one cause or another to be arbitrary, but it is not OK for them to be contradictory.
The rich particularities of our lives are our own, and follow from everything we are, everywhere we've been.
It is beautiful, and even logical, that in your life with your particular tapestry of experiences, you are working for the buffalo.
You rock in ways big and small, but always inspiring.
Love
Me
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Saturday, April 19, 2008
[Jim's Eclectic World] New comment on Check out the DC Anti-War Network.
Uncle Mike has left a new comment on your post "Check out the DC Anti-War Network":
Well, seeing as how you called my bluff, I'm going to take the time, while I recover, to read through this thing and get to know you better, Jimmy, so maybe I'll be a little more informed before I go shooting my mouth off. Besides, it doesn't appear that too many people read this thing, and that's a shame after all of the hard work you put into it.
So for starters, the first link is down (pity), and the second website is just some pretty dry stuff. If only we'd had the internet in the 60's, I imagine some of these anti-war websites (not that I've seen many of them) would have been much more exciting. People in the 60's were setting themselves on fire, rioting in the streets, and doing all sorts of nonsense for their beliefs. People nowadays are rather soft, now instead of taking a can of gasoline to a protest, they take their Starbucks. Of course, not all of ya are like that, just most of ya'll. I really admire the extremists. I don't necessarily agree with them, but I admire them for having the gumption to take injury for what they believe in. If more of you were like that, you might affect some real change, good or bad.
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Well, seeing as how you called my bluff, I'm going to take the time, while I recover, to read through this thing and get to know you better, Jimmy, so maybe I'll be a little more informed before I go shooting my mouth off. Besides, it doesn't appear that too many people read this thing, and that's a shame after all of the hard work you put into it.
So for starters, the first link is down (pity), and the second website is just some pretty dry stuff. If only we'd had the internet in the 60's, I imagine some of these anti-war websites (not that I've seen many of them) would have been much more exciting. People in the 60's were setting themselves on fire, rioting in the streets, and doing all sorts of nonsense for their beliefs. People nowadays are rather soft, now instead of taking a can of gasoline to a protest, they take their Starbucks. Of course, not all of ya are like that, just most of ya'll. I really admire the extremists. I don't necessarily agree with them, but I admire them for having the gumption to take injury for what they believe in. If more of you were like that, you might affect some real change, good or bad.
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[Jim's Eclectic World] New comment on Report back on action now on Bozeman Activist Web ....
Uncle Mike has left a new comment on your post "Report back on action now on Bozeman Activist Web ...":
My, aren't we feeling feisty? I saw that little you exchange you had with that feller where your last article is posted. You're on a little bit of a tear, aren't you? I was going to put my two cents in, but figured it probably wasn't worth the bother. Besides, you already know how I feel.
Anyway . . .
How is it that you think I'm insulting you? I've really grown to like you, Jimbo. Especially after the way you went after that coward who wouldn't even put his name on his comment. Can't civilized people, such as ourselves, share a difference of opinion without it being considered insulting? I mean, I certainly take no offense from anything you say about me, or my comments. And if you want to pass them around amongst your buddies and have a giggle or two, well, that's just mighty fine by me. I'd be a hypocrite if I let it bother me, now wouldn't I? And when I am able to make it to one your get-togethers, I hope you save me a seat right up front so I don't miss anything.
As far as you waiting for answers to your arguments, well, I kinda forgot about that and had to read through this little blog o' yours to figure out what you're talking about. Now I remember, but I also remember that you never did answer my question about how you feel about them Indians leaving carcasses all over the place down there in Gardiner. The way I see it, that's even more irresponsible and disrespectful to those shaggy beasts than anything the governments done. But I suppose that's too touchy of an issue for you to address. The government and the other buffalo hunters are okay to speak out about, but let's ignore what the Indian tribes do, right?
You did call BS on me on one thing early on, I didn't read through your whole blog, just skimmed it, so I don't know your opinion of American Indians. But here's a condensed version of mine: Indians are people, same as you and me, and everyone else around the globe. I know that they've got a culture that they're trying to hold on to, and while I respect that, I do not hold them in any higher, or lesser, regard than I do anyone else. They're people, and people do stupid and irresponsible things, and people who stupid and irresponsible things should be held accountable for their actions. Furthermore, I believe it is your duty as activist, blogger, or whatever the hell you consider yourself to be, to address this issue. And I don't mean to me personally. What I mean is if you want to address injustice related to your cause, shouldn't you address all aspects of it instead of glossing over the parts you, or your compatriots, might feel to be ultra-sensitive? Wouldn't that be the responsible thing to do?
Now, if you feel that any part of that is insulting, then you need to step back, take a deep breath, go on down to Kenyon-Noble, get some lumber, build a bridge . . . and get over it.
By the way, I'm well aware of the fact that your precious bison didn't gain anything from that deal. That was just my snarky way of saying it.
Snarky. Where do my grandkids come up with these words?
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My, aren't we feeling feisty? I saw that little you exchange you had with that feller where your last article is posted. You're on a little bit of a tear, aren't you? I was going to put my two cents in, but figured it probably wasn't worth the bother. Besides, you already know how I feel.
Anyway . . .
How is it that you think I'm insulting you? I've really grown to like you, Jimbo. Especially after the way you went after that coward who wouldn't even put his name on his comment. Can't civilized people, such as ourselves, share a difference of opinion without it being considered insulting? I mean, I certainly take no offense from anything you say about me, or my comments. And if you want to pass them around amongst your buddies and have a giggle or two, well, that's just mighty fine by me. I'd be a hypocrite if I let it bother me, now wouldn't I? And when I am able to make it to one your get-togethers, I hope you save me a seat right up front so I don't miss anything.
As far as you waiting for answers to your arguments, well, I kinda forgot about that and had to read through this little blog o' yours to figure out what you're talking about. Now I remember, but I also remember that you never did answer my question about how you feel about them Indians leaving carcasses all over the place down there in Gardiner. The way I see it, that's even more irresponsible and disrespectful to those shaggy beasts than anything the governments done. But I suppose that's too touchy of an issue for you to address. The government and the other buffalo hunters are okay to speak out about, but let's ignore what the Indian tribes do, right?
You did call BS on me on one thing early on, I didn't read through your whole blog, just skimmed it, so I don't know your opinion of American Indians. But here's a condensed version of mine: Indians are people, same as you and me, and everyone else around the globe. I know that they've got a culture that they're trying to hold on to, and while I respect that, I do not hold them in any higher, or lesser, regard than I do anyone else. They're people, and people do stupid and irresponsible things, and people who stupid and irresponsible things should be held accountable for their actions. Furthermore, I believe it is your duty as activist, blogger, or whatever the hell you consider yourself to be, to address this issue. And I don't mean to me personally. What I mean is if you want to address injustice related to your cause, shouldn't you address all aspects of it instead of glossing over the parts you, or your compatriots, might feel to be ultra-sensitive? Wouldn't that be the responsible thing to do?
Now, if you feel that any part of that is insulting, then you need to step back, take a deep breath, go on down to Kenyon-Noble, get some lumber, build a bridge . . . and get over it.
By the way, I'm well aware of the fact that your precious bison didn't gain anything from that deal. That was just my snarky way of saying it.
Snarky. Where do my grandkids come up with these words?
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Friday, April 18, 2008
[Jim's Eclectic World] New comment on Report back on action now on Bozeman Activist Web ....
Jim Macdonald has left a new comment on your post "Report back on action now on Bozeman Activist Web ...":
I'm still waiting for answers to my arguments.
If you insist on insulting me, I'll leave them on. Of the two of us, I think you'll come out looking the worse. Besides, I enjoy reading them; they are funny. We share them amongst each other and laugh; we were very disappointed you weren't at the event. There'll be more, and we'll be happy to have you for our own amusement, if for nothing else.
And, as for the deal, I think it's pretty clear that it's a big defeat for the buffalo and for Yellowstone. You have to be pretty nuts to come up with a deal that makes friends of activists AND ranchers. But, that's just what happened, while the professional environmentalists can make money for their coffers, Schweitzer can go to re-election, and Suzanne Lewis can pretend that she's done something good for Yellowstone.
And, for nothing, not even for those 25 buffalo, who also gain nothing by this.
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I'm still waiting for answers to my arguments.
If you insist on insulting me, I'll leave them on. Of the two of us, I think you'll come out looking the worse. Besides, I enjoy reading them; they are funny. We share them amongst each other and laugh; we were very disappointed you weren't at the event. There'll be more, and we'll be happy to have you for our own amusement, if for nothing else.
And, as for the deal, I think it's pretty clear that it's a big defeat for the buffalo and for Yellowstone. You have to be pretty nuts to come up with a deal that makes friends of activists AND ranchers. But, that's just what happened, while the professional environmentalists can make money for their coffers, Schweitzer can go to re-election, and Suzanne Lewis can pretend that she's done something good for Yellowstone.
And, for nothing, not even for those 25 buffalo, who also gain nothing by this.
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[Jim's Eclectic World] New comment on Report back on action now on Bozeman Activist Web ....
Uncle Mike has left a new comment on your post "Report back on action now on Bozeman Activist Web ...":
I am mighty sorry I didn't make it over to that little soiree ya'll had. I sorely wanted to be there. I truly did. Unfortunately, my ol' ticker and I were having a bit of a disagreement. You see, I was of the opinion that it should keep pumping the way it has for all of these long years, and it . . . well, it was of the exact opposite opinion. Well, I'm a stubborn ol' coot, and as you can tell, I won that argument. Howsomever, it did put me out of commission for a bit. But I'm feeling better day by day, and I'll make it to one of your little shindigs yet.
By the way, congratulations on that victory down in Yellowstone. Twenty-five disease free bison can now roam worry free until the tax deadline. And in a couple of years, maybe a hundred can. Huzzah! There's no sweeter smell than that of a battle won, is there?
Nevermind that it cost about as much to let twenty-five live as it did to kill fifteen hundred of 'em, or that all the money that's been wasted on this effort, and all the money that I know will continue to be wasted on this effort, could have been put towards better use by it putting towards better schools, better health care, better anything.
Nope, you got your victory. Next year, twenty-five buffler can rest easy. Congratulations, Pard.
I suppose now we can relax a little and focus on other things that are equally important, like say . . . paper-cut prevention . . . or finding new rangeland for all of these stupid bicyclists that seem to be crowding the streets that were meant for cars and trucks.
I don't know, Jimmy. Just throwing out ideas.
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I am mighty sorry I didn't make it over to that little soiree ya'll had. I sorely wanted to be there. I truly did. Unfortunately, my ol' ticker and I were having a bit of a disagreement. You see, I was of the opinion that it should keep pumping the way it has for all of these long years, and it . . . well, it was of the exact opposite opinion. Well, I'm a stubborn ol' coot, and as you can tell, I won that argument. Howsomever, it did put me out of commission for a bit. But I'm feeling better day by day, and I'll make it to one of your little shindigs yet.
By the way, congratulations on that victory down in Yellowstone. Twenty-five disease free bison can now roam worry free until the tax deadline. And in a couple of years, maybe a hundred can. Huzzah! There's no sweeter smell than that of a battle won, is there?
Nevermind that it cost about as much to let twenty-five live as it did to kill fifteen hundred of 'em, or that all the money that's been wasted on this effort, and all the money that I know will continue to be wasted on this effort, could have been put towards better use by it putting towards better schools, better health care, better anything.
Nope, you got your victory. Next year, twenty-five buffler can rest easy. Congratulations, Pard.
I suppose now we can relax a little and focus on other things that are equally important, like say . . . paper-cut prevention . . . or finding new rangeland for all of these stupid bicyclists that seem to be crowding the streets that were meant for cars and trucks.
I don't know, Jimmy. Just throwing out ideas.
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Wednesday, April 16, 2008
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Mike has left a new comment on your post "Revolution of the small: The uselessness of global...":
And now that I have another moment . . .
I'm not sure that there was one clear thought in your article either, Jimmy. I normally enjoy your ramblings but this one was a tough pill to swallow. I mean, it was just words and words and words, and you weren't really saying anything.
Okay, that's not fair. I know you had a clear thought in there, but you used entirely too many words to get to it. It was like reading a statement from one of these numb-nuts running for new George Bush. Boooorinnnng.
But hey, I know you have a lot to say, and your last entry was thoroughly entertaining. I'm still giggling from it. So, I guess you can't win 'em all.
Still, I don't blame you for trying.
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And now that I have another moment . . .
I'm not sure that there was one clear thought in your article either, Jimmy. I normally enjoy your ramblings but this one was a tough pill to swallow. I mean, it was just words and words and words, and you weren't really saying anything.
Okay, that's not fair. I know you had a clear thought in there, but you used entirely too many words to get to it. It was like reading a statement from one of these numb-nuts running for new George Bush. Boooorinnnng.
But hey, I know you have a lot to say, and your last entry was thoroughly entertaining. I'm still giggling from it. So, I guess you can't win 'em all.
Still, I don't blame you for trying.
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[Jim's Eclectic World] New comment on Prayer ceremony for Yellowstone buffalo: What a bl....
Mike has left a new comment on your post "Prayer ceremony for Yellowstone buffalo: What a bl...":
Yes, a portent of change. Or more likely, it was just wind.
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Yes, a portent of change. Or more likely, it was just wind.
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Tom has left a new comment on your post "Prayer ceremony for Yellowstone buffalo: What a bl...":
Jim, Thanks so much for your account of the prayer ceremony. Maybe those winds yesterday were a portent of change.
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Jim, Thanks so much for your account of the prayer ceremony. Maybe those winds yesterday were a portent of change.
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Saturday, April 12, 2008
[Jim's Eclectic World] New comment on Revolution of the small: The uselessness of global....
Mike has left a new comment on your post "Revolution of the small: The uselessness of global...":
My gawd, Jimmy, even I find this nameless person's comments to be trifle, pointless, and REALLY ANNOYING BECAUSE OF ALL THE CAPITAL LETTERS.
Yikes. I'm not really sure that there's one clear thought in there.
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My gawd, Jimmy, even I find this nameless person's comments to be trifle, pointless, and REALLY ANNOYING BECAUSE OF ALL THE CAPITAL LETTERS.
Yikes. I'm not really sure that there's one clear thought in there.
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