Fair Market Beef Lawsuit

[rkaiser]

Has anyone heard if this Lawsuit against Rcalf is going ahead.

And while we are on the topic - How about the Lawyer, Mr. Pallett I beleive, who was going to sue the feds and Feedrite.

One more. Rick Pascal and the group taking the American Government on.

Have any of these projects moved ahead?

[mb_rancher]

Randy,


How are you doing out there?

[cowman]

Nice to see you back, Randy!
I see the boys have been beating you up pretty good over at Ranchers! Better to come over here where we treat you a bit better?
signed the packer and corporation lover! LOL

[farmers_son]

There are websites for these groups.

The group with the Chapter 11 NAFTA challenge, Canadian Cattlemen for Fair Trade:
http://www.ccft.info/

Apparently the group proceeded with their NAFTA challenge March 15, 2005.

There is a website for Fair Market Beef at:
http://fairmarketbeef.tripod.com/id12.html

The Feedrite/Ridley class action lawsuit’s website is at:
http://www.bseclassaction.ca/


While “sue the bastards” may serve as an outlet for producer’s frustrations, I question whether we will see positive results. When we look at the softwood lumber situation we see the U.S. will just respond with a rude one finger gesture to any NAFTA ruling that is not in their favour.

I do not believe a Canadian will get fair treatment in an U.S. court.

[rkaiser]

I'm not really back guys. It's just that there ain't as much to argue with over here on Agrivation. More fun on ranchers.net.

Things are good manitobaman. Cows are wading in grass and the calf crop looks grand.

I agree AGAIN with farmer_son that these lawsuits are likely useless, just wondering I guess on their progress. Neither website has any info, and we don't hear from our friend Mr. Pallette any more.

As for you cowman, how did you like that packer lover label? Have you been reading about the (S)uper (H)ero we have on ranchers.net lapping up every drop of milk the packers drop his way?

There is a new character in the movie down their named Econo101. He's bin burying these packer lovers with a lot more coothe than I could ever hope to muster.

I've said it before. Rcalf's protectionist ideas are ridiculous and harmful to all beef producers in North America, but their ability to stand up for the rights of primary producers far exceeds the packer infiltrated USDA, NCBA, CCA, and ABP.

Packers are not exactly the enemy, but they are certainly not the ethical industry partners that the dreamers in all of these groups believe either.

What they are is the impeccable capitailist. The untimate players in the world; assisting in making the rules and then taking full advantage of them.
The ones we need to study closely, and learn from as we take this industry back for ourselves via the producer owned packing industry.

[PureCountry]

CAN I GET AN AMEN?!!!!?!!!


:-)Sorry ol' boy, I had too.LOL

By the way, are you done with my bull yet? Load him in the trailer, the wife and beer in the truck, and head North for a weekend.

[Willowcreek]

farmer_son- It looks as tho the old one finger wave paid off in the long run:

WTO Sides with USA on Lumber
Josh Pringle
Tuesday, August 30, 2005 2:36 AM

The World Trade Organization says the United States has complied with international laws over Canadian lumber.

The White House is calling the ruling on billions of dollars in duties a vindication, while the federal government calls it a setback.

The WTO panel ruled Monday that the U.S. adhered to international law when it issued a revised finding in late 2004 that Canadian softwood lumber imports threatened its mills.

Canada claimed victory after NAFTA rules earlier this month that US duties, which now total nearly $5 billion, are illegal under US law.

[farmers_son]

Willowcreek: For certain there is quite a bit of politicking going on from both sides. Obviously an important issue on both sides of the border. Although NAFTA overrules the WTO apparently the U.S. is saying the WTO ruling refers to something different than the NAFTA ruling.

I liked Quebec Premier Jean Charest comments when he said Sunday” that it's not just about softwood lumber anymore. He said it's about whether NAFTA is going to be part of our trade relationship or whether it's going to be a one-sided relationship”. Heads you win, tails we loose.

On another note, I have been following the news regarding the hurricane and although I know Louisiana is a long way from Montana or Alberta our thoughts are with those people in their time of trouble. It sounds very serious.

[Willowcreek]

farmers_son-- It is going to be interesting If and How NAFTA will survive with the changing moods in both countries...Personally I don't believe in giving either of our nations sovereignty to make trade decisions to foreign groups......

Was watching on the news the catastrophic pictures coming out of the Mississippi Delta area-- sure makes our blizzards, 40 below winters, droughts and grasshoppers seem a lot nicer.....

[cowman]

Randy: Oh I don't mind being called a packer lover...grassfarmer calls me all kinds of names too, and abuses me horridly at times LOL! But that is good because it keeps the interest up?
Every once in awhile I peak in on ranchers and I have to admit SH knows how to stir the pot and keep things hopping! Might be a little too flamboyant for us staid Canadian types but he is entertaining! I actually really enjoy the posts by agman as he seems to be a pretty astute fellow who straightens out most of the R-CALFERS?
I don't think you and I think all that different? The biggest difference is I am a pragmatist while you are an idealist! Which is okay...takes all kinds to make the world go around! I do believe you are starting to realize that tilting at windmills and herding barn cats is a thankless job and quite frustrating? Here is a small piece of unsolicited advice: Take care of yourself first and don't fight all the worlds battles! You'll be a lot happier.