National Farmer's Union, why do they get so much media attention?

[classicalliberal]

Been a while since I have been on but every farm newspaper that I read has an article or two with the NFU. Does anyone know how many members they have in Canada. Obviously Wayne Easter and Alex Atamen....don't know but something socialist, are members. I am under the impression that they don't have all that many members but they seem to get a large amount of media attention. Any idea as to why? They are a bunch of deadbeat socialists if you ask me.

[grrrr]

I agree. And you can add Jack Layton and the NDP to the list.

[checking]

Just to be sworn at, I'll say what's your beef? No one is forcing a membership on you. Maybe they are like a Greenpeace who have the ability to stay focused, and won't compromise their positions. Those are their attributes that I find most appealing, even though I wouldn't join up.

[Koldkanuck]

I once seen a meeting that the NFU had in my area. Seen 2 people walk in......1 hour later, same 2 walked out. That's all that showed up. And they are still in existence....? Good grief.

[oneoff]

Sounds a lot like local council meetings and ratepayers meetings that aren't held; and involvement in other farm organizations.

Just could be that it all goes back to individuals who are too apathetic; too busy; too self centered; to smart; to dumb; whatever and on and on ad infinitum. We get the leadership we deserve; and there will always be some tyrant there to fill the void.

[grassfarmer]

Good points checking. Another reason that you can read their articles quite often is that they have members who are both articulate enough and smart enough to write intelligent articles. Not the case with your run of the mill prairie ag producer in my experience. As checking said nobody is forcing you to join, or read their articles. Or do you wish to control the media(in a very un-socialist way of course)to prevent their views being heard?

[silverback]

And here's grassy showing up to let us all know just how smart he is again and how ignorant the rest of us are.

How in the world could such stupid people not like the NFU? What's not to like with an organization who works so very hard to keep farmers (in AB, SK, & MB)chained together so everyone shares in the equal justice and below average returns?

How did us intellectual inferiors ever survive before you moved here from Jolly old England to improve our lot in life?

Classy grassy.

[oneoff]

And just what was classy about your post silverback.

[oneoff]

Remember; anyone can always default back to no argument; and just sling mud and accusations.

[silverback]

No argument? Did you read?

The NFU loves the cwb and all the power it exerts over farmers in the designated area. So does grassfarmer - even though he raises no grain of his own.

Is that clear enough?

Did you read his post? Do you think you are a run-of-the-mill prairie ag producer? or something better?

Thanks for the lecture though, I think I remember graduating from University about 40 years before you were probably born and I heard enough lectures then.

[gustgd]

Want to know what McCreary Hill, Olberg, Geoff, Kornechuck all have in common? They have all worked us over in the CWB elections. Mock them all you want. The NFU is well organized and well versed in farm politics, Underestimate them at your peril. I persoally have been to meetings were they packed the second floor ballroom of the Besborough in Saskatoon. Maybe 10% farmers in the mix to answer questions for the media but they can fill a room if the NDP & rent a protest crowd are invoved.
I was quite pleased to see their new presidentTerry Boehm get verbally worked the other day, when some one who knew better called shenigans on the BS he was spewing.
Most of them can spin quite a tale, but a little knowledge is dangerous.

[grassfarmer]

I wasn't talking about myself Silverback - I have never written an article on the CWB or any grain/related related issue. I didn't come from England either - maybe you are confusing me with someone else?
Knock yourself out though - get writing some articles highlighting your opinions on grain matters and why you disagree with the NFU opinions. Democracy/debate could only be encouraged by the increased participation.

[parsley]

Left wing associations are quoted, and linked, and promoted by the media, because many of the decision makers in the media itself, are left wing. Pars

[checking]

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[TOM4CWB]

Grass;

"they have members who are both articulate enough and smart enough to write intelligent articles. Not the case with your run of the mill prairie ag producer in my experience."

OK... who exactly did you just call a stupid 'run of the mill prairie ag producer' then?

Are you above us? Where do you come from?