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Global outcry as Trump allows big game hunters (like his sons) (trunc)
Daily Mail ^
| Nov 16, 2017
| TARIQ TAHIR
Posted on 11/16/2017 9:49:30 AM PST by Oshkalaboomboom
The Trump administration has reversed a ban on the importing of trophies from elephants killed in Zimbabwe and Zambia, to outcry from wildlife organisations across the world.
The move overturns the ban put in place by the Obama administration in 2014 and is a heavy blow to the international campaign to end the ivory trade, whose backers include Prince Harry and Prince William.
It also comes after the president's sons, Donald Jr and Eric Trump, were heavily criticized in 2012 after being photographed with a leopard and other big game kills including an elephant.
Though elephants are listed as endangered species, the hunting and killing of them is legal in parts of Africa and the Trump administration argues it helps manage their population numbers.
But wildlife organisations argue that corrupt officials - especially in Zimbabwe where dictator Robert Mugabe was deposed in a coup this week - cannot be trusted to protect elephants. The US Fishing and Wildlife Service said as it announced the decision that new information from officials in Zimbabwe and Zambia supports reversing the ban to allow trophy hunting permits in those countries.
In a statement it said: 'Legal, well-regulated sport hunting as part of a sound management program can benefit the conservation of certain species by providing incentives to local communities to conserve the species and by putting much-needed revenue back into conservation.' However, wildlife organisation across the globe have condemned the decision and argue that it will only encourage illegal poaching of elephants.
The Humane Society of the United States said banning trophies from Zimbabwe should continue because it is 'one of the most corrupt countries on Earth'.
The country's leader Robert Mugabe - who was deposed this week - celebrated his birthday by dining on an elephant, said the society.
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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: banglist; guns; hunting; nra
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Global outcry as Trump allows big game hunters (like his sons) to bring severed African elephant heads and tusks back to the US as trophies - in huge setback for fight to ban ivory More butthurt from the Trump administration.
To: Oshkalaboomboom
🐘🦄. Yup. Libs are tearing their plugs out because Trump just declared open season on endangered animals all over the word. Yup, random wanton killing. There is NO definition of these Fidiots that is big enough.
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posted on
11/16/2017 9:53:41 AM PST
by
rktman
(Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
To: Oshkalaboomboom
This is becoming the regular pattern:
No laws were broken. But still, the Trump team is portrayed as guilty and barbaric and worthy of persecution/prosecution.
We are not a nation of laws. We are a nation of powerful Progressives who want to stomp on any and all political opponents.
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posted on
11/16/2017 9:54:16 AM PST
by
ClearCase_guy
(Benedict McCain is the worst traitor ever to wear the uniform of the US military.)
To: Oshkalaboomboom
So we can’t trust African communists, but US communists (B Sanders) are OK.
Plus, we can’t trust these communists to distribute foreign aid, but we keep sending them money (or material they can sell).
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posted on
11/16/2017 9:54:50 AM PST
by
cicero2k
To: Oshkalaboomboom
Other than the fact that it was put in place by the Obama administration what crying need was there to end the ban?
To: Oshkalaboomboom
Learn more about hunting in Africa straight from the people who do it:
accuratereloading.com
Everything these animal rights activists tell you about hunting in Africa is a complete lie. Trophy fees benefit the villages, safaris put people to work, and countries that allow controlled hunting have the best game management. Poachers are also shot on site in these countries.
To: DoodleDawg
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posted on
11/16/2017 10:02:40 AM PST
by
MrEdd
(Caveat Emptor)
To: Oshkalaboomboom
What is happening to elephants is outrageous and cruel. Killing them for souvenirs is just wrong.
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posted on
11/16/2017 10:03:00 AM PST
by
doug from upland
(Why the hell isn't Hillary Rodham Clinton in prison yet?)
To: Oshkalaboomboom
The Trump administration has reversed a ban on the importing of trophies from elephants killed in Zimbabwe and Zambia, to outcry from wildlife organisations across the world. The move overturns the ban put in place by the Obama administration in 2014 and is a heavy blow to the international campaign to end the ivory trade, whose backers include Prince Harry and Prince William.Gee, you'd think that Muslim stalking of Royal Princesses would be more concerning to Willy and Harry than legitimate hunters stalking Elephants, but they're mum about that.
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posted on
11/16/2017 10:06:15 AM PST
by
Navy Patriot
(America returns to the Rule of Law)
To: akalinin
What’s wrong with shooting animals with a camera and not a gun?
That’s what I did and I’d go back and do it again if I could. I don’t need to kill an animal for “sport”.
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posted on
11/16/2017 10:09:42 AM PST
by
Aria
To: Oshkalaboomboom
How does it encourage poaching if the hunting is legal?
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posted on
11/16/2017 10:10:02 AM PST
by
nikos1121
(Tax cuts should be retro-active to January 1, 2017!!!!)
To: akalinin
The only places in Africa where animals are thriving is where there is legal hunting.
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posted on
11/16/2017 10:11:19 AM PST
by
glasseye
("24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not." ~ H. L. Mencken)
To: akalinin
Yeah, but killing cuddly animals. You know, like the friendly village lion a while back that the kids used to play with and ride on his back, toss a ball or stick........oh. Like I said. Fidiots. #factsdontmatter.
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posted on
11/16/2017 10:11:23 AM PST
by
rktman
(Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
To: doug from upland
What is happening to elephants is outrageous and cruel. Killing them for souvenirs is just wrong.
A trophy fee for an elephant can run upwards of $50,000 dollars. The safari and taxidermy can run another $50,000-100,000. A hunter gets the satisfaction a very dangerous hunt with a renewable resource. What is so wrong about that?
To: Oshkalaboomboom
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posted on
11/16/2017 10:11:50 AM PST
by
Fiddlstix
(Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
To: Oshkalaboomboom
Didn’t know that US fish and wildlife ruled supreme over the rest of the world when it comes to hunting big game.
US fish and wildlife need to keep their own house in order, and stop worrying about the rest of the world.
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posted on
11/16/2017 10:12:08 AM PST
by
factoryrat
(We are the producers, the creators. Grow it, mine it, build it. MAGA!)
To: Aria
Nothing is wrong with it.
Whats wrong is people like you deciding the issue for everyone.
L
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posted on
11/16/2017 10:12:40 AM PST
by
Lurker
(President Trump isn't our last chance. President Trump is THEIR last chance.)
To: Aria
I agree with you 100 per cent. Shooting elephants, leopards, etc is not something I find entertaining
To: doug from upland
Damn it Doug! How dare you call an umbrella stand a souvenir! I know, you already have yours and everyone else got one you wouldn't be special anymore!
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posted on
11/16/2017 10:13:45 AM PST
by
Mastador1
(I'll take a bad dog over a good politician any day!)
To: Aria
Whats wrong with shooting animals with a camera and not a gun?
Thats what I did and Id go back and do it again if I could. I dont need to kill an animal for sport.
Many bring a camera and a gun. What's wrong with that?
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