Comments on: A Special Cause: Vote for ACMA Entertainer of the Year

By: Emily_T

Emily_T — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:27:24 +0000

To add to mine —
If the HSUS have some people that are trying to get rid of hunting i can tell you in NO WAY DOES CARRIE AGREE WITH THIS !!SHE SIMPLY WANTS TO HELP FIND HOMES FOR ANIMALS!!!

I live in michigan were hunting is very big , but im HUGE CARRIE fan and i know that carrie only wants the best for animals and is not involved in getting rid of hunting

By: Emily_T

Emily_T — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:17:38 +0000

You guys need to get over yourselves Carrie is supporting the HSUS b/c she wants to help aniamls find homes and i can tell you that in NO WAY carrie is trying to get rid of guns or hunting!!! She only cares about finding Aniamls homes!! She grow up on a Cattle farm and she is dating a avid hunter, so maybe you should look things up before you start some stupid campain.
there have been several celebs that have gave money to the HSUS and no one has questioned them but just b/c Carrie choose not to eat meat she is trying to get rid of all hunting — GET REAL
she has said many times that it is her choice to not eat meat and shes not going to try and get people to do the same its simply her chioce!!!

CARRIE IS FOR FINDING ANIMALS HOME NOT GETTING RID OF GUNS AND HUNTING
VOTE FOR CARRIE B/C OF HER AMAZING MUSIC not b/c you guy think she supporting something shes NOT !!

By: Bobby

Bobby — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 19:15:59 +0000

I’ve followed CU since the beginning of the American Idol show that she ultimatly won. I’ve been a true fan ever since and I understand why anyone would be upset that she should be overlooked due to what she’s done and does as a performer. That’s where my support stops though, when her celebrity status begins raising money to end the things I love doing as well as a huge part of the economy of my country I have a problem with that. The real villian here is HSUS hiding behind such a confusing name. I hope everyone will take time to look at a few of the links listed.

By: Amanda Nolz

Amanda Nolz — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:52:57 +0000

Kevin,
That did happen! In fact, the concert was at a rodeo grounds, and she made the technical support move the stage, so she couldn’t see the riding bulls. She also threw a fit because chicken was offered in the hospitality room at the concert. That was at the start of her career! Talk about a diva!

Great conversation everybody! Let’s rock the vote!

By: Wayne

Wayne — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:43:26 +0000

I voted for George. Partly because he deserves to win but mainly because I am against Ms Underwood and the HSUS. Hope it has an effect.

By: Mandy

Mandy — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 22:11:37 +0000

Because I know a lot of people won’t take the time to actually look at the site links here are some good quotes from HSUS:

“[T]he Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is not affiliated with, nor is it a parent organization for, local humane societies, animal shelters, or animal care and control agencies … The HSUS does not operate or have direct control over any animal shelter.”
— From a 2001 disclaimer issued by the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)

“Our goal is to get sport hunting in the same category as cock fighting and dog fighting.”
— Bozeman (MT) Daily Chronicle

“If we could shut down all sport hunting in a moment, we would.”
— Associated Press

“We have no ethical obligation to preserve the different breeds of livestock produced through selective breeding …One generation and out. We have no problems with the extinction of domestic animals. They are creations of human selective breeding.”
— Animal People News

By: Mandy

Mandy — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:04:27 +0000

Selene- Ah thanks for bringing more uninformed beliefs to the party. Livestock producers don’t receive subsidies – crop farmers do. So huge subsidies for animal farmers is a very incorrect statement. I’m sure if you’re not eating animal protein you’re consuming rice or soybeans – subsidies go to help crop producers who are growing the rice and soy you eat, the cotton you end up wearing and a lot of the other food crops you would like to see replace animal protein.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 18:44:09 +0000

I wasn’t there, but heard that CU was booed off the stage at an outdoor concert in central Nebraska a couple of years ago when she started expressing her love for “cows” and how cruel it is to eat them. Can anyone else verify that?

By: selene

selene — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 02:55:22 +0000

good for carrie underwood and hsus if they really do want to abolish animal “agriculture” … it’s a nasty, nasty business with absolutely NO place in an evolved, intelligent, humane society …

AND the “animal ag” wouldn’t even exist except for the HUGE subsidies (welfare) the “animal” farmers get …

By: threecollie

threecollie — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:18:34 +0000

Voted for George. Got the kids to vote for Kenny. Nuff said.

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By: Amanda

Amanda — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:20:08 +0000

Wow! I think I did strike a nerve, Chuck! All I know is that I’m against Carrie Underwood because she supports an organization that wants to put my family out of business. HSUS is no friend of mine. I will not give a dollar of support or an ear to listen to the songs of someone that doesn’t even support her own agriculture roots. Thanks for the great discussions, but please don’t let your fanatic emotions get in the way of seeing the truth. Head to http://www.activistcash.com to learn the evils of many of America’s “great organizations.” I bet you will be shocked!

In the meantime, if you great music and a great person behind the songs, any of the male vocalists would be great. I voted for George Strait because he is a real friend to agriculture!

By: Lynnette

Lynnette — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:35:34 +0000

Thanks for the link Amanda! I went and voted for George Strait as well!

I hope all the people on here defending Carrie’s support of the HSUS will follow some of the links provided and learn a little more about the deceitful organization Carrie is supporting. The HSUS IS out to abolish animal agriculture, and then they are going to go after pet ownership. They have already started to in California.

It is interesting Carrie’s supporters on here keep mentioning that her family raised cattle and that her boyfriend hunts. These are two perfect examples of why it is so preposterous that Carrie would support an organization that is out to take the rights of ranchers, farmers, hunters and pet-owners away!

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By: Chuck

Chuck — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:04:24 +0000

Michelle:

You’re right. CU doesn’t have to listen to us. Isn’t it great we can express our opinions though?

I don’t believe anyone has said she’s “hurting animals” except inadvertently by supporting an activist organization as has been pointed out in previous comments.

By: Jordyn b

Jordyn b — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:53:37 +0000

wow get over it carrie is helping animals!!! she will win entertainer of the year no matter what you say you guys need to get a life and stop making articles about carrie obviulsy ur jealous. wow .

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:12:52 +0000

Carrie and AI doesn’t have to listen to you people who believe Carrie is doing the wrong thing…Carrie loves animals and support them its not like she go around and shoot them for the fun of it

I AM ASKING AGAIN…where did you guys hear that Carrie is hurting animals by doing this thing for ai…

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:00:41 +0000

CU is a great talent – and her decision to be a vegetarian is her choice. Fortunately, we live in a country where you can make such choices.

HSUS, however, does not want people to make that choice. It wants to rid the world of animal agriculture (meat, milk, cheese, eggs, etc.). (And follow that up by eliminating pets?)

CU supporting HSUS with dollars is akin to a stamp of approval, even if CU does not want it to appear as such or agree with all that HSUS does.

HSUS exploits its relationships with famous individuals to help spread its message and raise money. Especially the raising money part – because with more money it can further push its agenda, an agenda that moves further from the donor’s intentions day by day.

By: Kurt Lawton

Kurt Lawton — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:31:44 +0000

Beth – You’ve made the most sane statement of anyone posting a comment. Good job.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:31:08 +0000

Not sure I see where anyone has “trashed” Carrie here ~~Beth~~ Colleen. We don’t like her support of HSUS. Plain and simple.

Read more about HSUS here: http://www.activistcash.com/organization_overview.cfm/oid/136

By: Beth

Beth — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:11:53 +0000

Carrie may love animals–in fact, I’m certain she does–but that really has very little to do with this situation. When you use your celebrity to promote a cause, you need to be darn sure you agree with everything associated with that cause. You can’t disagree with racist skinheads but then choose to support them because you dig bald guys.

It is no secret that HSUS has helped craft legislation that endangers livestock (if you disagree, you’ve never been on a farm and don’t understand the importance of gestation crates and battery cages) and limits farmers’ ability to protect their animals. They’ve done it in two states so far, and we’re pretty sure they are going to continue to wreak havoc across the country. And they fund their campaigns with money taken from people who *think* they are keeping doggies and kitties safe.

Regardless of what Ms. Underwood says about her love for animals, she has chosen to throw her celebrity behind an organization that is deceitful in its fundraising and clearly anti animal agriculture. In a way, I admire her for standing her ground without worrying about who she is pissing off. But she won’t get my vote.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:09:14 +0000

I am not Confusing HSUS with PETA Chuck. I am just using PETA as an example, for I think their supporters are very over the top and sometimes violent with their beliefs.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:06:32 +0000

Lisa it’s funny that you link to a right wing leading website to get your facts from. And unfortunately people like you and Amanda are questioning her character by saying that she supports an organization that is intent on wiping out cattle raising/farming, when Carrie herself has said that is not her intent. So just be forewarned when you post very poorly researched articles that trash Carrie there will be a lot of people come on here and defend her. Maybe that is your intent though, the more hits the better right! Trash a big name artist so people will come to your website!

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:05:12 +0000

Carrie’s family DOES have a cattle ranch….inform yourselves. And she is simply an advocate of the fair and humane treatment of animals. Period. You guys are a bunch of quacks making up stuff….you must not have very lively jobs…or lives. VOTE for Carrie for Entertainer of the Year….she is by far the best of the bunch. Go Carrie!

By: Chuck

Chuck — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:58:22 +0000

I think it’s interesting how people commenting are equating HSUS with PETA. Maybe they’re confusing them with each other. Especially Colleen.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:49:56 +0000

For all of you who believe HSUS is helping animals, please follow this link to learn the truth about their organization.

http://activistcash.com/organization_overview.cfm/oid/136

I don’t believe the question here is one of Carrie’s character or musical talent.

The important piece to note is that HSUS is fooling people into believing they are associated with your local Human Society. They are NOT. HSUS has a much different agenda, and unfortunately it does not including helping pets and it does include a direct attack on animal agriculture.

Please take a minute to learn the more about HSUS and what their real agenda is. American farms and ranches are at stake, and we need your help in saving them.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:44:27 +0000

Chuck we are not blinded by our emotions, we are stating the facts. You are blinded by your beliefs. Carrie in no way wants to put Cattle Farming out of business, her parents have raised cattle for goodness sakes! People need to get their facts straight before they try and go using a talented and good natured artists popularity to further their own agenda. And Carrie is very open minded and respectful of other people’s beliefs. Case in point her boyfriend (who people around here are saying are close to getting engaged) Mike Fisher is a hunter and even has a deer antler chandelier in his vacation home. Now if she was such a rabid PETA supporter would she date him, I don’t think so.

Vote for Carrie for Entertainer of the Year because she deserves it! Out of all the artists nominated (and I do love them all) she by a country mile has had the best year.

By: Casey Quinlan

Casey Quinlan — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:38:01 +0000

The Humane Society of the US is PETA without the press agent. Their goal is to eliminate deer, bear, and bird hunting in the US, as well as to severely restrict animal agriculture. While I am firmly on the side of small, humane animal farming as opposed to giant factory agribusiness, I cannot support any supporter of an organization who looks to end my hunting rights. I eat what I shoot, I respect the life I take – humans are highly threatened by soaring deer populations as the suburbs move into lands that have been wild forever. It’s called Lyme disease, and it kills. Controlling deer population is the only way to control deer TICK population.

Short version? I voted for George Strait.

By: Leah

Leah — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:29:20 +0000

Congratulations Amanda! I’m sure Carrie did think she was helping Animal Shelters which is what those who don’t know and understand the working of HSUS. Those of us who live, breathe and report the news everyday know the real story. Good for you and keep up the good work.

By: Chuck

Chuck — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:22:13 +0000

Hey Amanda. I think you struck a nerve. Interesting how most of these folks are so blinded by their emotions.

I tried to vote for George Strait but was having trouble logging in to the CBS site. I’ll be trying again though.