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Animal welfareanti's,ABC & Green's at it again.
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 05 Aug 2020 01:29
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More ignorant & arrogant comments from these tunnel visioned,pidgeon holing groups. Following Vic Premiers announcement that racing across the board would be allowed to continue under the the stage 4 lockdowns,these group of "stooges",had the ignorance to question why the Racing Industry as a whole was not only allowed to continue,but amazingly,WHY,it was considered as essential BUSINESS,as well. Firstly,ABC,questioned Daniel Andrews explantion regarding racing continuing,through Racing Minister,Martin Paluka,citing these anti's,had major welfare concerns about The Premiers explanation & comments as to why racing is to continue,& possible implications regarding the affect on the welfare of Greyhounds & Horses,if it was shut down. Once again,& true to form,the explanations & HONEST information & that was provided,has be mis interpretated,misconstrued & twisted by these groups,to bang their own drums as usual. Greens "Senator" & Animal Welfare member,Mehreen Faruqi stated that," it was absurd,galling & beggared belief",that racing was allowed,by the State Premier mind you,to continue,she also stated that,"the racing industry is uncompatible with animal welfare"!!. Then there was a comment by a person who apparently is " finance savvy" asking why it is regarded as an essential BUSINESS !!,geez,how would you like that person giving you advice on investments & managing you're finances !!. I think " Auntie " ,is still pissed off about the Federal Government's funding slash announced not too long ago,but they need to remember that they once televised Harness racing on THEIR Channel,they never had issues with racing then...it was obviously good for THEIR tv viewing ratings at the time. As for "senator" Faruqi,& Finance savvy ",i wonder if they have any idea,how much money is derived from the Racing Industry,& put back into the Australian Economy ??,...they wouldn't have a bloody clue. I wonder how much these ignorant,arrogant lot,put back into the Australian Economy, very little i would imagine.
It's about time they all " Sucked it up ",got over themselves,& realise that the Racing Indutry,is here to STAY,& that the industry as a whole has made very,very significant welfare changes,strategies,& future planning to ensure the very best outcomes for both Greyhounds & Horses will not only remain,but get even better in the far reaching future.
They all thought that by winning the initial " battle with General Baird " leading the way,that the greyhound industry was beaten,& that in time,so would Throrobred & Harness racing would eventually follow...well guess what,they were WRONG,just as it will be this time,& in the future.
ANTI'S....YOU DIDN'T LOSE THE WAR,,THE RACING INDUSTRY WON IT !!,so move on & stop wasting tax payers money !!.
Steven Martin Australia (Verified User) Posts 7681 Dogs 180 / Races 66 05 Aug 2020 03:03
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They are panicking Daryl. Their agendas are being proven phony on a daily basis & time in the big house is also declining rapidly.
Sandro Bechini Australia (Verified User) Posts 19486 Dogs 15268 / Races 1856 05 Aug 2020 03:20
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EXTERNAL LINK This will make a few choke on their vegan burgers
Ryan Vanderwert Australia (Verified User) Posts 5956 Dogs 8 / Races 0 05 Aug 2020 05:11
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daryl barrett wrote:
Firstly,ABC,questioned Daniel Andrews explantion regarding racing continuing,through Racing Minister,Martin Paluka,citing these anti's,had major welfare concerns about The Premiers explanation & comments as to why racing is to continue,& possible implications regarding the affect on the welfare of Greyhounds & Horses,if it was shut down....
It was a political response Daryl the gambling dollar is one of the biggest incomes for Govt coffers.......remember the same bloke knocked back the Australian Army in favour of a private security firm.......why do you think he did that ?
And look where we are now with covid......the bloke makes me want to spew up!
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 05 Aug 2020 08:09
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G'day Sandro,yes it will mate,yes it will,lol.I heard about GRNSW plan for this a little while ago,so i must congratulate them & all involved,for this coming to fruition,well done indeed !!.Do ya reckon "Auntie ",Senator Faruqi or any of the anti's will give our industry & GRNSW a wrap or positive views about it ??...yeah right. Thanks for putting up that link Sandro,hopefully it gets back to all of these detractors. See ya mate.
Sandro Bechini wrote:
EXTERNAL LINK This will make a few choke on their vegan burgers
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 05 Aug 2020 08:18
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You are probably right mate,but this is one very important point re how much money is put back into the Australian economy through racing,across all code's,just one fact that all of the anti's don't,either realise or acknowledge,because of their own ignorance & arrogance. Cheers Ryan.
Ryan Vanderwert wrote:
daryl barrett wrote:
Firstly,ABC,questioned Daniel Andrews explantion regarding racing continuing,through Racing Minister,Martin Paluka,citing these anti's,had major welfare concerns about The Premiers explanation & comments as to why racing is to continue,& possible implications regarding the affect on the welfare of Greyhounds & Horses,if it was shut down....
It was a political response Daryl the gambling dollar is one of the biggest incomes for Govt coffers.......remember the same bloke knocked back the Australian Army in favour of a private security firm.......why do you think he did that ?
And look where we are now with covid......the bloke makes me want to spew up!
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 05 Aug 2020 09:32
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I hope you are right mate,i truly do.
steven martin wrote:
They are panicking Daryl. Their agendas are being proven phony on a daily basis & time in the big house is also declining rapidly.
Bruce Teague Australia (Verified User) Posts 2092 Dogs 0 / Races 0 07 Aug 2020 23:12
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Daryl and others,
WE should never forget two things; these antis are pathologically opposed to greyhound racing (eg "forced to race) and will tell lies and corrupt the figures to show how terrible it is. They will not change. Second, they are fairly small in number but are well organised to mount demos and solicit donations from people who believe them.
(Note: many of them actually own retired greyhounds. I have talked to them, read their banners and, universally, they have been brainwashed by Faruqi-style information).
The answer is to move around them and go direct to the public with regular info/data/background - individually and nationally. Each participant must do his bit locally while the industry mounts serious ongoing campaigns to better educate the nation. We need GAP x 100 or 1,000. The volume of publicity is equally as important as its content.
Do not rely on state media releases or objections on greyhound blogs etc. The public does not read these. Go direct and make it personal.
My tip would be to concentrate initially on regional areas where people are inclined to be more sympathetic and Greens/antis are less influential. That can be extended when resources permit.(Digressing a bit - this is also why I object to extra low standard city racing and would prefer to see the same dogs bolstering regional races where they are sorely needed).
Sandro Bechini Australia (Verified User) Posts 19486 Dogs 15268 / Races 1856 07 Aug 2020 23:31
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There are two things that will keep this sport going
Integrity and Welfare
If we are lax on either of them going forward, you may as well start selling up now
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 08 Aug 2020 00:48
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G'day Sandro, i can't agree strongly enough mate,& kudos to both GRNSW & GWIC for their hard work in securing a property to house greyhounds awaiting to be adopted,400 of them i believe.I emailed GRNSW the other day congratulating them & GWIC on their continued hard work regarding this recent project,hopefully there will be more of these properties aquired in the future to strengthen the commitment to our greyhounds welfare & wellbeing whilst transitioning to the adoption stage. I also suggested that they send invitations to the " anti's " on their Grand Opening day,who knows,it could help change their views a bit,but also to demonstrate how serious our industry is about the welfare of our four legged mates after their racing careers,or not suitable for racing,it couldn't hurt...surely.
Sandro Bechini wrote:
There are two things that will keep this sport going
Integrity and Welfare
If we are lax on either of them going forward, you may as well start selling up now
Daryl Barrett Australia (Verified User) Posts 1739 Dogs 1 / Races 0 08 Aug 2020 00:49
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Some very good points Bruce...aaahhh s@#% !!,you got me..i responded,LOL !!
Bruce Teague wrote:
Daryl and others,
WE should never forget two things; these antis are pathologically opposed to greyhound racing (eg "forced to race) and will tell lies and corrupt the figures to show how terrible it is. They will not change. Second, they are fairly small in number but are well organised to mount demos and solicit donations from people who believe them.
(Note: many of them actually own retired greyhounds. I have talked to them, read their banners and, universally, they have been brainwashed by Faruqi-style information).
The answer is to move around them and go direct to the public with regular info/data/background - individually and nationally. Each participant must do his bit locally while the industry mounts serious ongoing campaigns to better educate the nation. We need GAP x 100 or 1,000. The volume of publicity is equally as important as its content.
Do not rely on state media releases or objections on greyhound blogs etc. The public does not read these. Go direct and make it personal.
My tip would be to concentrate initially on regional areas where people are inclined to be more sympathetic and Greens/antis are less influential. That can be extended when resources permit.(Digressing a bit - this is also why I object to extra low standard city racing and would prefer to see the same dogs bolstering regional races where they are sorely needed).
Bill Deguara Australia (Verified User) Posts 215 Dogs 2 / Races 0 12 Aug 2020 00:38
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Sandro Bechini wrote:
EXTERNAL LINK This will make a few choke on their vegan burgers
I agree sandro with your comment, While we are on the subject of welfare. I just wonder how many retired horses are on that wonderful farm That the horses spruked about,Or does it really exist at all, Just wondering we certainly haven't seen any evidence of it even being there,
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