As I reported recently, Nebraskans did not take kindly to neighbouring state, Colorado, declaring a “MeatOut Day”. After all, Nebraska is the largest beef-producing state in the union. But, still – Colorado? No meat?
I don’t know about you, but when I think of Colorado, I think of the cowboys – not the ones who bum each other in their pup tents, but the ones who round up cattle. Y’know: beef, not pork-swords.
As it turns out, a great many Coloradans were not exactly pleased with a bunch of Democrat panty-waists in Denver and Aspen telling them to go vegan, either.
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis wanted residents to go a day without eating meat, but instead he spurred a stampede to the steakhouses.
The Democratic governor’s “MeatOut Day” proclamation encouraging Coloradans to skip saturated fats on March 20 has backfired spectacularly, feeding resistance with a “Meat In Day” that has carnivores vowing to outdo themselves in celebration of the state’s livestock industry.
“Meat In”, in this case, doesn’t refer to some Hollywood fantasy about himbo cowboys gayin’ it up around the campfire.
“I think this is a wake-up call,” said Terry Fankhauser, executive vice president of Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, which launched the Meat In Movement in response to the gubernatorial proclamation.
At least 26 of the state’s 64 counties have issued “Meat In Day” proclamations since Mr. Polis made his declaration last month, while more than 100 restaurants and vendors are offering specials and sales on burgers, bratwurst and barbecue.
It’s not just the cornhuskers in Nebraska who are jerked off with Colorado Democrats, either.
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon took a dig at his Colorado counterpart after a Saturday ceremony in Cheyenne to proclaim that March 20 would be “Hearty Meat Day” in the Cowboy State.
“I stand by our ranchers and farmers, who feed the world and help manage our natural resources,” Mr. Gordon tweeted. “I also invite @GovofCO and Colorado citizens to join us in this celebration.”
Indeed, it seems that Gov. Polis like his meat, too. A juicy rump, perhaps? Or perhaps a sausage party?
While Mr. Polis says he eats meat, his partner, first gentleman Marlon Reis, is a longtime vegan and animal-rights advocate.
The tri-state backlash prompted something of a backdown from the Democrat governor.
In what may not be a coincidence, Mr. Polis issued a proclamation last week declaring Colorado Livestock Proud Day on March 22, praising ranchers and farmers for producing “nutritious, affordable protein for families across the state.”
The Colorado Livestock Association called it a “step forward in setting the record straight concerning the misinformation perpetuated about the livestock industry’s impact on the environment, human nutrition, and animal welfare.”
Washington Times
Hmm. Misinformation about the livestock industry? Maybe they ought to consult with New Zealand’s climate-maligned farmers and their allegedly farting-climate-death cows.
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