Cass Sunstein And His Internet Mandates

Because you are stupid, Cass Sunstein, Obama’s Regulatory Czar, thinks you don’t know how to use the Internet for reading, gathering information and disseminating it.

Picture this if you will. One day you sit down to your computer and log onto your favorite website. That of course would be the Black Bear Blog. There you find a story about 300 scientists who have gathered in Chicago to discuss the prospects of global cooling, update everyone on the fallout from Climategate and provide the best available science about our changing climate. In the middle of your reading, this annoying bubble keeps popping up trying to tell you that if you go over to the website Climate Debate Daily, you’ll get an opposing view.

So that you know, the administrator of the Black Bear Blog did not provide that service for you. That would be compliments of Cass Sunstein and his dictator Barack Obama. This is just one idea these intellectuals have for us ignoramuses because we just aren’t smart enough to figure out right from wrong or what our interests are.

You may even think that it’s a good idea to have such a feature on all websites. From my own perspective, if the Internet Marketplace demands that this be the trend, then more than likely I would keep up with the demands of my readers and give them what they want. Government should have no business telling me or anyone else that I must provide a link to a website with an opposing view.

I heard this being discussed on the radio yesterday and someone asked if this sort of opposing view enforcement would be carried out to involve everyone and everything? In other words, when the president is giving his State of the Union Address, will there be a script rolling across the bottom of the screen informing viewers where they can go or who they can listen to that has an opposing view?

I remember when I began making a few waves about Internet regulation, etc., I was told that this would never happen in America. I was fear mongering. Well, it hasn’t happened yet but there sure are a lot of people in high places that want to see it happen.

Tom Remington

Getting Better Acquainted With Your Neighborhood Czar

Oh, but we’ve talked about Cass Sunstein, the Regulatory Czar, before. Is there more on this radical thug, hand picked by President Barack Obama to head up his Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget? Oh, yes!

Not to worry though about this czar as this was one of few that actually got voted on by our asleep-at-the-wheel Congress. They are clueless and have been for some time. How important is it that this guy, who wields a lot of clout in his new position, thinks guns should all go and wants to ban hunting. Neither of those two things are that unusual coming from the democrats but it gets pretty freaky when a high ranking White House officials actually thinks animals should have a right to sue their owners. That’s very sick thinking, making me believe he has some kind of mental illness.

Our lawmakers voted him in anyway. What’s another 60s radical, anti-America thug hanging around Washington going to hurt?

Oh, but there’s more. Too bad our lawmakers didn’t do their jobs beforehand but hey, they have more important things to do than worry about the total destruction of the United States Constitution. They need to worry about controlling speech on the House floor. That’ll do it!

According to World Net Daily, as early as 2006, Sunstein wrote in a Yale Law School paper that interpretation of our laws should be left up to the president. No, really!

“There is no reason to believe that in the face of statutory ambiguity, the meaning of federal law should be settled by the inclinations and predispositions of federal judges. The outcome should instead depend on the commitments and beliefs of the President and those who operate under him,”

Which Article of the Constitution does that fall under? Oh, yeah. This president, and from what I can tell everyone of his crony appointments, have no use for that document. After all, Obama was the one who said the United States was a great country, now let’s go change it. And change he has.

You and I may not exactly have fond feelings for all members of the Supreme Court, or judges at any level, but history has shown us the importance of the distinct and separate three branches of government. This was insisted upon by our founding fathers. Without it, Barack Obama becomes a dictator.

Without going on another dump on Sunstein tirade, instead I will use this “teaching moment” to remind people how useless many in Congress have become. They have forgotten who they work for and have the attitude that they don’t care anymore and will do just as they please. Voting for approval of Cass Sunstein as Regulatory Czar is only one example of why you need to make some serious decisions the next time you enter the polling booth.

Our own complacency has brought us to a point where it is not enough to just stop what Obama is doing. He has virtually all control over every aspect of our money. If you don’t think so, you need to open your eyes. Just yesterday, Congress decided it was time to take full control over student loans. Now government can decide who gets money and who doesn’t for education. Put that together with control over the banks, Wall Street, the Auto Industry and the housing market and you cannot get money without the government’s control over you. Is that what you want?

No, going to the polls to stop Obama now is not enough. We have to stop him and reverse all this nonsense in order to take back our country. The choice is yours.

Tom Remington

Cass Sunstein Voted In As “Regulatory Czar”

The United States moved one step closer to total republic dismemberment when the U.S. Senate, in a roll call vote, approved the appointment of Cass Sunstein as “Regulatory Czar” or a post once known as the Administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Office of Management and Budget.

Sunstein, another of Obama’s radicals bent on the destruction of America as we know it, passed muster in a 57-40 vote. Here’s how the voting went.

Tom Remington

Cloture Vote On Cass Sunstein Passes 63-35

Dingy Harry Reid got his cloture vote through on Cass Sunstein as Obama’s Regulatory Czar. This clears the way and ends the debate in the Senate for an up or down vote.

Six republicans voted for cloture: Collins and Snowe from Maine (no surprise. They are liberals anyway and should change parties); Bennett, Utah; Hatch, Utah; Lugar, Ind.; and Gregg, NH.

Tom Remington

Vote on Regulatory Czar, Sunstein, Scheduled for Wednesday

Update: Cloture vote on Sunstein passes Senate 63-35

Senator moves to block controversial appointment

(Columbus, Ohio) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nevada) has scheduled a vote for Wednesday, September 9 on a presidential nominee opposed by many American hunters, gun owners, and farmers.

The nominee, Cass Sunstein, has been tapped to lead the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) or “Regulatory Czar” as the position is known. The job functions as the “choke point” between the White House and regulations from government agencies including the Departments of Interior, Agriculture, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms.

The vote will take place over the objection of Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Georgia), who is attempting to place a hold on the appointment. To force the confirmation vote, Senator Reid has scheduled a vote of cloture – a procedural move to force a vote on an appointment. Cloture requires 60 yes votes.

That is where the controversy begins. Sunstein has written and spoken extensively regarding his anti-hunting and anti-2nd amendment positions. He’s also advocated in favor of legal standing in a court of law for animals.

For example, he has written that the history of the 2nd amendment does not support the concept that it covers individual gun ownership rights, but rather that it was intended to cover state militia’s or today’s national guards. This in spite of the recent Supreme Court decision reaffirming an individual’s right to own firearms.

Sunstein has also written that if the sole purpose of hunting were recreation, perhaps it should be banned. Many American hunters pursue game species such as pheasant, ducks and rabbits not for any population control, but to provide recreation for those who prefer to hunt and eat game.

He has advocated that state animal cruelty laws should be applied to hunting and livestock, and further that organizations should be able to sue on behalf of animals in court.

“All of Mr. Sunstein’s views are far outside the mainstream of American opinion,” said Bud Pidgeon, USSA president and CEO. “If he was able to implement them, severe damage would be done to the sporting goods industry in general, cost hundreds of thousands of jobs, dry up funding for wildlife conservation and hurt the economies of rural towns all over the country.”

“When his views came to light during his confirmation hearing, Mr. Sunstein wrote off years of speeches, books, and academic papers he has authored by saying he would not seek to implement his views into this job,” said Pidgeon. “We remain unconvinced as his recantation of his extreme views did not come about until his nomination seemed in question.”

The Alliance has received a flood of calls, letters, and emails from sportsmen across the country who are deeply concerned about this nominee and who wanted to know their Senator’s position on the issue.

Pidgeon said that win or lose, the USSA will report to sportsmen and all citizens about how each Senator voted.

Take Action!!! It is imperative that sportsmen and all citizens who believe in American traditions contact their Senators TODAY and tell them to vote AGAINST the confirmation of Cass Sunstein to head the powerful Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs. Tell them he has been an advocate for the animal rights movement and is an anti-hunter, against gun ownership, and wishes to give animals the right to sue in court.

Please use the Legislative Action Center to contact your senator.

15 Groups Oppose Sunstein Nomination

Fifteen of the nation’s leading conservation and sportsmen organizations sent a letter today to all U.S. Senators requesting they oppose the nomination of Cass R. Sunstein to head the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA).

In the letter, the organizations express deep reservations about Sunstein’s views on animal rights and hunting. Sunstein has been quoted as saying, “we might ban hunting altogether, at least if it’s sole purpose is human recreation” as well as his discussions about offering animals the rights to sue humans.

The groups signing the letter include: Conservation Force, Dallas Safari Club, Fur Takers of America, Houston Safari Club, Masters of Foxhounds Association of North America, Mule Deer Foundation, National Shooting Sports Foundation, National Trappers’ Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Pope and Young Club, Shikar Safari Club, Texas Wildlife Association, U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, Whitetails Unlimited, Inc. and the Wild Sheep Foundation.

Posted by Tom Remington

Help Block Animal Rightist Regulatory Czar

Senator John Cornyn (R- TX) has blocked President Obama’s choice for a powerful regulatory position in the White House because of the nominee’s support for animal rights. He’s done his part, now sportsmen need to do theirs. Your support is needed to make sure the block, known technically as a “hold,” stays in place.

Cass Sunstein, the president’s pick to head the powerful Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), has been an advocate for the animal rights movement and is an anti-hunter. As a part of the federal budget office, OIRA has extensive authority to block rules, including those that protect hunting and conservation.

Sunstein claims that, “we might ban hunting altogether, at least if it’s sole purpose is human recreation.” He also supports allowing lawsuits on behalf of animals, a right currently only extended to human beings.

That is why it is crucial that the block remains in place.

Take Action! Sportsmen nationwide should contact their U.S. senators and ask them to support Sen. Cornyn’s hold on Sunstein. Let them know that you are deeply concerned by Sunstein’s radical statements about hunting and animal rights. Ask your Senator to join Senator Cornyn by blocking this appointment.

Click here for talking points.

To find your senators’ information, please visit the Legislative Action Center at www.ussportsmen.org/lac.

For more information regarding the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alert Network, call 614-888-4868, or email Greg R. Lawson, director of communications at glawson@ussportsmen.org or Sharon Hayden, assistant director of communications at shayden@ussportsmen.org.

Sunstein Nomination Put On Hold Again

Cass Sunstein, a man who has written openly that he believes animals should have a right to sue and supports bans on agriculture and hunting, will have to wait longer to see if he will become President Obama’s “Regulatory Czar”. From Fox News:

President Obama’s nominee for “regulatory czar” has hit a new snag in his Senate confirmation process — a “hold” by Texas Sen. John Cornyn, who’s says he’s not convinced that Harvard professor Cass Sunstein won’t push a radical animal rights agenda, including new restrictions on agriculture and even hunting.

Sunstein’s nomination process will be no different than any of the others and it will mirror that of the man who appointed him. His past tells us many things about him, his ideals, beliefs and efforts to promote personal and political agendas. When questioning time arrives, answers to specific questions are given in bold lies. It is swallowed hook, line and sinker and the appointment is secured. Once in position, they resort back to what we know of their past, yet we gullible Americans somehow think a liar is not a liar.

Sen. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia had put a hold on Sunstein’s appointment but recently lifted it citing the following:

Chambliss said he was dropping his hold because Sunstein had convinced him that he “would not take any steps to promote litigation on behalf of animals,” and that he believes the “Second Amendment creates an individual right to possess guns for purposes of both hunting and self defense.”

That could just as easily have been worded that the two made secret deals and promises behind closed doors.

Same old story, simply a new player!

Tom Remington

Cass Sunstein Appointment Blocked…..For Now

President Obama tagged Cass Sunstein, anti-hunter and animal rights extremist, to head up the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). Sunstein, noted for his public decry that animals should be able to bring lawsuits against humans (and I feel much better now), would head up an office with a lot of power to control data used in support for programs such as hunting, etc.

According to the U.S. Sportsmen’s Alliance, Sen. Saxby Chambliss of Georgia, has block that appointment if at least temporarily.

Tom Remington

Wayne LaPierre: “Anti-gunners now control every lever of federal power”

In an article that originally appeared in the print magazine Townhall, the online version now carries the same article by Wayne LaPierre of the National Rifle Association, “Oblivion For Firearm Freedom“.

LaPierre reminds us who President Obama has chosen to surround himself with and what their previous positions have been on issues of guns and hunting.

1. John Podesta – Under Bill Clinton mastered the art of frivolous lawsuits to put gun manufacturers/dealers out of business.

2. Rahm Emanuel – Also a Clintonista and created Clinton’s assault weapons ban.

3. Eric Holder – Worked under Janet Reno to ban guns and supports the Washington, D.C. gun ban believing Americans don’t have a right to own a gun.

4. Hillary Clinton – Need I say more?

5. Lisa Jackson – As head of New Jersey’s EPA, she was completely anti hunting giving little regard to property protection or even human safety in her bent on banning hunting.

6. Cass Sunstein – Supports an all out ban on all hunting and actually believes that animals should be allowed to bring lawsuits against humans.

With control over both houses, along with agencies like Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, we can certainly expect an all out effort to trample all over our rights. And as Obama begins making his judicial appointments, we can expect him to fill them with that same kind of people he has already appointed.

Tough days ahead folks.

Tom Remington

Obama Picks Sunstein “Radical Animal Rights Activist”

President elect Barack Obama has picked Cass Sunstein to be his head of Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) and he’s a nutjob when it comes to animal rights. Are you doubtful? This is what Sunstein wrote in 2004 in a book he authored.

“[A]nimals should be permitted to bring suit, with human beings as their representatives, to prevent violations of current law … Any animals that are entitled to bring suit would be represented by (human) counsel, who would owe guardian like obligations and make decisions, subject to those obligations, on their clients’ behalf.”

According to ConsumerFreedom.com, Sunstein’s job is to regulate everything, even to the point of overhauling everything we do (that might not be a bad idea for a lot of things.) But here’s what he said at a speech at Harvard recently.

“We ought to ban hunting, I suggest, if there isn’t a purpose other than sport and fun. That should be against the law. It’s time now.”

In short, Sunstein is a whack job, a real nutcase when it comes to animals. Anyone who would seriously consider giving animals the right to bring lawsuits, isn’t fit for any office. He basically would like to ban the use of animals for everything under the sun – food, pets, clothing, science, you name it.

And while our focus is on some crook who doesn’t want to pay his self-employment taxes, Obama is quietly loading up his on his radical left-wing picks, a true reflection of his politics.

Doesn’t anybody have ANY suspicions or are we all going to jump in?

Tom Remington