A Black Farmer Blows the Whistle on the Black Farmer Settlement
by Jimmy DismukeI have 200 acres in Arkansas and have raised hogs.
Pigford is the biggest rip-off this country has ever known, and there are lots of people in positions of power that know it. Politicians are using it to buy votes. Trial lawyers are using it to get rich.
I personally know of people who have no connection to farming at all who got Pigford checks. People with potted plants in their apartments claimed to be farmers and got paid. I saw an instance where eight Pigford checks went to one house. There are drug addicts and pushers who have received payments who have never farmed a day in their life.
There was discrimination at the US Department of Agriculture. It needed to be dealt with. I was suing the USDA before Timothy Pigford even filed suit. I wrote to attorney Al Pires, who eventually filed a class action lawsuit against the USDA, but he saw that there wasn’t going to be a huge amount of money for him. So he passed. What he did find was a way to work a scam from inside the Star City, Arkansas USDA office by paying a USDA employee to process claimants. This employee would take from $5,000 to $25,000 for each successful Pigford claim. Pires was in this totally for the money. He’s made far more money than any black farmer.
John Boyd heads up the National Black Farmers Association and his business isn’t straight. He worked with James Myart and Tom Burrell. Boyd has his agenda and it’s making money. He has 70,000 members now. He wants people that file Pigford claims to join his group and pay $100 in dues every year. And when he holds meetings about Pigford and gives updates he sometimes asks for another $100 per person for the updates. Some of these meetings include hundreds of people so he does okay, if you know what I mean.
I saw the fraud coming. Whenever you put money out there, people are going to take advantage. I told John Boyd about this and he told me I wasn’t being a team player. John Boyd, Tom Burrell, and James Myart know about the massive fraud. I don’t know what team they are on, but I’m not going to be on any team that ignores widespread fraud.
Congress needs to investigate Pigford immediately. I believe that probably 80 to 90% of Pigford claims are fraudulent. I know that its at least 300 cases in Arkansas alone. By investigating this fraud we are opening up a can of worms. But it needs to be done. Justice demands it.
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Jimmy Dismuke, I salute you sir, for your honesty and bravery. I wish there were more Americans like you. God Bless.
" I saw the fraud coming. Whenever you put money out there, people are going to take advantage. I told John Boyd about this and he told me I wasn’t being a team player. John Boyd, Tom Burrell, and James Myart know about the massive fraud. I don’t know what team they are on, but I’m not going to be on any team that ignores widespread fraud. "
It is time to investigate John Boyd, Tom Burrell, and James Myart, bring charges, try and prosecute. Also anyone up the chain all the way to congress, that knew, needs the same treatment.
Mr. Dismuke, you, sir, stand as an example of honesty in a world sorely lacking in it. Now, be prepared for a Kenneth Gladney type onslaught, but know there are alot of us out here applauding you for writing this.
Just a ploy to stimulate the democrat voter base. Its about the only thing they can stimulate…
Pigford = Pig In A Poke.
You keep fighting the good fight…… you may not get rich on this Earth, but, you will sleep better at night while you're here.
I hope your 200 acres are surrounded by concertina wire Mr Dismuke……..you'll be needing it.
Thank you for being forthright and honest. May your bounty be plentiful. God Bless.
What! The obama administration buying votes!!! I can't believe that! Next thing you will tell me is that they are pushing the DREAM Act!
Wait for it—– wait for it—————
here comes the investigation and hate against Mr. Dismuke
I believe there was some discrimination against black farmers in the south that needed to be addressed and fixed. When one considers the Damnocrat Good Ol Boy Network in the deep south you have to conclude they were discriminating and probably still are.
Mr. Dismuke, you make proud to be an American! We need many more like you.
The problem here is we have a self-hating black man and you are all a bunch of racists. At least, that's what the little orange men tell me.
Virtue is its own reward. Liberalism is its own punishment.
More settlements to come. Which is worse Karzai's guy with a suitcase full of cash, or this?
He has lots of new frends now !
Justice, justice shalt thou follow all the days that you shall live.
Thank you for living the command, and treating us as brothers who deserve the truth.
Mr. Dismuke, thank you for your integrity and honesty. If the USDA was discriminating against legitimate black farmers that should be addressed and remedied. This fraud on the other hand is nothing more than corruption and vote buying and it cannot be allowed to stand. Sleep with a clear conscience sir, and might I suggest a loaded twelve-gauge near the nightstand.
We are seeing a plan in place here – to give away the money from the public treasury to politically valuable groups.
Obama has every intention of giving away this nation's wealth to those who he sees as deserving. This isn't about justice for the USDA or Obama or for Shirley Sherrod. This is about their empowerment and them getting their share.
Our government gives away our tax dollars and can't even print it properly.
Over one billion new $100 dollar bills misprinted and stored in a vault in Texas?
http://news.yahoo.com/s/yblog_thelookout/20101206...
Took the words right out of my mouth…Well said!
I like you saying at the end. Short and sweet!
LOL I know, I chuckled when I saw that earlier.
Mr. Dismuke, you must realize that you are now target number one. You are not towing the line! You must be silenced!
Bravo! Feels good to flip 'em off, doesn't it?
And, we're all armed.
It is certainly a ripoff – but the biggest one we've seen? Not me. We pay far more to foreigners who have attacked us (Israel) every single year.
thx. it's an original…
I beg to differ. Obooby isn't giving away wealth to "those who he sees as deserving"–he's giving bribes to those most likely to vote for liberals/socialism. Mr. Dismuke won't get a thin dime because he won't vote the way Obooby wants.
(sarcasm) It's STIMULUS guys!! All those claims were shovel-ready. You gotta share the wealth. Hope and Change!! (/sarcasm)
The kicker is, it cost $120 million dollars to print them…………and they'll need to be burned.
That's our stimulus dollars at work………………….
It's about social justice.
Give it a friggin break.
Once again, the Party of Welfare proves it will leave no race-backed scheme unfunded.
You notice the progs don't reply to the news stories that are from African Americans and follow facts? Thank you Mr Dismuke for your honesty, integrity and willingness to stand up during this fight. God Speed
Thank God for REAL Americans like Jimmy Dismuke.
I really wonder about what kind of country parents intend to leave to their children. In 2010 who in their right mind would bring a child into this world.
I guess the Muslims are winning. What a bunch of SELFISH *UCKS.
Carville was right, "drag a dollar through a trailer park……"
You can take it too the bank that hoards of opportunists will be headed south to fleece these beneficiaries and pretty soon they will be broke again just like many other lottery winners.
You mean social INjustice.
Ok… it's time to do it…. I can't resist any more. Here is the first verse. Y'all are responsible to come up with the rest of them….
Hog Wash
Woo
I'm gonna tell you how you can get rich
Even if you've never thought about diggin' a ditch.
Now don't tell 'em you ain't ever sweated in the heat.
You can be a rap star or even an Indian Chief.
(Workin' at the) Hog wash.
Workin' at the hog wash yeah !
Come on and sing it with me hog wash.
Get on with the stealing' y'all hog wash yeah.
"I saw the fraud coming. Whenever you put money out there, people are going to take advantage." – Jimmy Dismuke
MEDICARE / MEDICAID!!!
you beat me to it, gary
and you stated it soo well!
God bless those who choise to do the right thing
Thank you, Jimmy. We hope that you can contribute BOLDLY to those hearings. You'll be a big target, so be careful, and God Bless you for speaking up about this theft.
Thank you, too, for bacon and ham:)
Only if you think that it is not just to take money from people who have earned it to give to people who haven't. Wait, put that way, yr right.
At what point are we going to say "what they are doing in Washington is criminal!". It's time open the 6 x 9 cells and drain the swamp!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIoEUTqhYmA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8DnA4Ro9tQ
Whenever there is a LOT of $$$ to be had, you can bet you'll find the fraudsters and the lawyers first in line with their hands out. One of the biggest problems with ALL class action suits – not just the ones that are scams from the start – is that the only people who really get any kind of money out of them is the lawyers, who usually get from 30% – 40% of the total award. Think about THAT with this $1BB price tag we the people are funding.
Jimmy, you are a stand up man. I know it must be awfully frustrating for you to have been one of the original plaintiffs against the USDA yet you ended up at the bottom of the heap thanks to those who lied and cheated the system, and as you state not a single one knows the first thing about farming or the hard work it takes to be a successful farmer. Thank you for coming forward with your story and may true justice prevail for you and those who actually have a claim. As for the frauds, may they too have their day in court, including the corrupt politicians, bureaucrats and tort lawyers.
Something smells really bad in Mordor on the Potomac.
It ain't manure.
crickets again. No one gives a rats azz about your anti-Semitic bull sh!t. Israel has nothing to do with this. Take your Helen Thomas BS somewhere else to jack off cockwipe.
This man is a REAL American. Unfortunately, he now gets to listen 24/7 on how he is an uncle tom and a traitor.This man has more courage in his little finger than most of America . I salute him.
It's Obama money, it's free
You know… I remember having to shovel out the pig pen when I was a kid. Looks like there are a lot of shovel ready projects that need to be done really soon.
AMEN!!!! This is what being an American is all about! Your word is your bond. No race , no discrimination, we are about what is right , what is FAIR. With Liberty and JUSTICE for ALL!!!
The Jews are coming, the Jews are coming. Good googly moogly, are you some kind of loon. (not a question)
Every stinking thing you put up is some bloody tripe on the anti-Semitic rant.
I will help you get back under that rock. Be still while I roll it back on to you.
The Pigford Settlement is a fraud….who'd thunk? /S
The federal judge needs a hard look at, then removal!
Mr. Dismuke,
The only thing more dangerous than speaking "TRUTH TO POWER" is remaining silent.
GOD BLESS YOU AND YOURS!
Oh geesh, he probably does that to a recent pic of Helen.
i third that notion.
Of course… try standing in front of Walmart with a couple of pounds of $20s with a sign that says "Free $20 dollar bill" and see how long they last.
Anybody who says there was racial discrimination against "black farmers" is a left-wing fascist liar, just like Obama; that deeply stupid affirmative-action parasite. For the past 50 years, the only racial discrimination in this country has been on the part of the government against White people. This Pigford business is just another in a long, long line of scams from beginning to end. It's based on lies and false assumptions and the evil, unconstitutional left-wing laws that have been passed based on those lies and assumptions. Not a single penny should be paid out to any "black farmer."
Fight on….
The reason for the "doughnut hole" in the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plan was so that at some point, people would have to pay close to the full cost of their medications. It's not uncommon for someone on Medicare to be taking 5, 10, or 15 drugs. They may not need all of them, but if the drugs are free or very cheap, they'll continue to take them all without asking if they're necessary.
So of course, the Democrats want to remove that doughnut hole in Part D.
And God protect them and their families! These are dangerous corrupt people. Please keep your eyes open Mr. Dismuke. Thank you for your honesty!
You're just a racist! Oh…wait…
Maybe someone can help me out on this. I was trying to figure out how my rep voted on this. So I went to the House.gov site and found the bill:
"S.3693 Title: A bill to provide funding for the settlement of lawsuits against the Federal Government for discrimination against Black Farmers."
All my research says the bill passed the house on Nov 30th, but the "roll call" link does not show the vote on that day even though other votes are listed for the day.
Does anyone know how to get a list of the people who voted for this?
Mr Dismuke, Please accept my deepest gratitude for the bravery you display by coming forward
to speak out on this matter.
From a fellow farmer in Texas, I salute you and hope I would be able to match your fortitude if
I were ever put in the position you are in.
Good Luck sir.
.
Funny that not one of you can deny what I say, though.
I have very good friend who's great-aunt was a slave. He remembers her NOT BEING BITTER. She never asked for anything but respect. Great Christian lady who did well after her freedom. Hard work and honesty earned her respect in a mostly-white community and she died a satisfied, happy and fairly wealthy lady. She would be appalled to hear about the scum taking, taking and taking some more!
Naw, I wouldn't say there wasn't any discrimination (though I wasn't there myself) but Bachmann and King said there was so I believe perhaps- and I have no doubt that the USDA was being run by Democratic, union thugs at the time- that would be an interesting research for reals- but then I'm only being a partyest. Worst than a raceist in every way… but the claims for this class action suit are enormously out of porportion to the amount of black farmer that there were at the time. and then this thing with Shirly Sherrod opens up another can of worms- could the White farmer have been discriminated against as well? Maybe it was just farmers, point blank that were being discriminated against…
It is so utterly stupid we don't have to.
Why can't they suck, equally?
Ron Reale
realetybytes.com
Clocky, I think it is obvious that people are just plain out not caring what you say anymore. Since it is just the same crap over and over again. Maybe if you werent so predictable and so stupid, then maybe someone would debate with you.
But please, for the love of GOD. Drop the damn hatred and actually stay on topic, if not, then just please leave and bother some other forum that will accept your pointless hatred.
God, you are an EPIC DUMBASS.
People aren't going to like this post, but oh well. White people went to war with white people and slavery was abolished as a result. To be sure, black people fought and died in the fight but when it comes down to it, just as is true today, black people could not have accomplished what was without white people. This statement isn'tt to disparage black people, it is to champion white and black people working together absent race being some kind of artificial barrier to that happening. I despise the term "black community". To me, such a thing is self segregationist and racist in nature. I am sick to death of race being a line drawn between us by those who seek to divide and conquer.
We are Americans. It's the American community. No hyphens. This author writes about PEOPLE. I see no "African-American" label. That is a great thing.
Part of the fraud, part of the corruption, is this in and of itself – National Black Farmers Association. Kinda like the NAACP, UNCF and the CBC,huh? Heck, lets add Mecha and La Raza while we are at it. I am sick to death of race based groups getting a pass as if they are not race based groups. They should no more get a pass than the KKK should. Race based is race based. Period.
This separatism is the very thing that affords what this was originally about in the first place. It's what sees ugly events transpire. No amount of corrupt lawsuits will make it right. Only actions going forward will make it right. Yes, this author is 100% correct that a can of worms is being opened and that it has to be opened. But he ain't correct because he is black. He's right because he's right.
Eric Holder got it wrong. A great many of us aren't afraid to talk about race. Here we have Jimmy Dismuke and myself, both white and black men, saying the exact same thing. Color is irrelevant to substance, but you know what? Jimmy saying this is garnering thanks, I opine for the wrong reason, showing what part of the problem is. He's being thanked because he is saying what he is while being black. This saddens me. I often feel this way reading Walter Williams or Thomas Sowell. It feels as if it's "worth more" when they say these things. And I literally HATE feeling that way. I'm sick of feeling that way and that being acceptable public discourse. I'm sick of being held responsible for something I had nothing to do with – slavery and segregation – just because of my skin color. I DIDN'T DO ANYTHING WRONG and I am done with being punished as if I did. In this way, I, as a white man, understand discrimination far better than most black people, or other so called "minorities" will give me credit for. I am tired of being called a racist for saying the same things a black man says and is then thanked for saying. SICK OF IT.
It's said that there must be an uprising within a section of society, among that section itself, that has long rested on the victimization laurels because it has been led to believe endless generations are owed by all future generations. It appears that tide is rising. More and more black people are standing stand up to call that exactly what it is – bullshit. John Stossel did a bake sale deal where blacks and hispanics got special pricing – lower than for whites- and to see black women cry foul made me smile from ear to ear. Someone with no political stake in anything, just an average everyday American out and about shopping, rejected that racist garbage even when she herself could have directly benefited from it. That is AWESOME. The problem there is that I should even notice, much less care, that the woman was black! My goodness, that is soooooo screwed up. Just like feeling thankful that a black man wrote this piece. Just like Walter and Thomas.
When it comes down to it, Americans of all colors have to stand together and say firmly with serious resolve that NO MORE will ANY laws be obliged that offer one treatment to one person and a different treatment to another with skin color being the line of separation. We ALL have to reject that racist division and embrace true Equality. We have to accept that the same set of rules, and the same set of rights, apply equally to all of us. That goes for everything from gerrymandered voting districts to college scholarships.
It is time to admit that there is no such thing as black rights, white rights, brown rights, asian rights, gay rights, muslim rights, jewish rights, christian rights, poor rights, rich rights and and and…..There are only Creator endowed rights and we all have them just the same because of our common humanity, not because some bureaucrat inked them so for some and not others. Enough is Enough.
Americans must have the courage to say it out loud, to write it, to live it. Equality means giving up the race based organizations, special rule structures and special allowances or excuses. It is time for all to see how stands for true equality and who does not. Period. Time to pick a side.
Mr. Dismuke, you should be given a full time job to work on this and other government corruption. You have shown that you are willing to do the right thing rather than play along with doing evil, even if it benefits you personally.
Why aren't you in a position of power over these government types? You have shown yourself a paragon of personal responsibility. And the fact that you would stand practically on your own for Justice shows that you could be a great public servant, one who won't ask the public to serve him.
What a despicable human being you are. Nothing more needs to be said.
See how the compassionate Progressives view any black person who doesn't tow the liberal Progressive line?
You become an "Uncle Tom"
Don't worship at the alter of Soros?
You're an 'Uncle Tom".
RetiredSemen1, you are a racist. Thankfully, you're the last of the dying breed of "enlightened Progressives", and when you're gone, you will take your Progressive racism with you.
Your kind is neither requested nor required in today's society, thank God.
Thank you, Sir. Your mother must have taught you that there is a right and wrong way to do things. The same, it seems, cannot be said for those running the Country and bilking the tax payers one dollar at a time. We have zero recourse with the exception of people who choose to be honest. Thank you.
look, as the first black president (chanelling my picture), I fully concede to the comments you made. Affirmative actions wasn't reverse discriminations, but discrimination. The more anybody does to try to repair bygone woes, becomes woefully wrong. I've known heck loads of people who should have gotten jobs or gotten into colleges that were denied because of their race. In my little town we have 3000 dentists, and they're of one partictular race. Who created this???? We can't let these bastard progressive start class and race warfare. Now I'll shut up because Americans are scared to discuss race you know….
Your disgruntled rightwing Uncle Tom probably tried to make a false claim trying to cash in and got busted and his claim was denied.
I would not be surprised if he does not even own that tractor or those clothes. Could just be one of Dick Armey’s or Karl Roves hired actors. If the picture was purchased off the internet Rachel Maddow will bust the rightwing like she always does on that one.
How about we let farmers operate under the free market system like everybody else? No subsidies, no grants, either do or die. Nowadays it is better to be denied a loan, claim discrimination, and then get money that you don't have to pay back at all, courtesy of a lawsuit.
It is your kind that are dying off. The Old WHITE Right-Wingers from the 50’s and 60’s are dying off. You remember them, they used be Dixiecrats before they all jumped ship to the GOP after President Johnson signed the ‘Civil Rights ACT’ into law. Well one or two decided to reform and stay Democrats like the late Senator Byrd.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJvPa3vvI5M
Add to that White Babies are now being out born by Black Babies.
http://newsone.com/nation/associated-press/more-m...
I've always heard there were crazy people on the Internet. Are you their mascot?
Mr. Dismuke, thanks so much for acting as an American should. You are a Patriot and not to be intimidated by the Socialist agenda known as BHO. We need more people like you to step up and not fear the powers that be.
Great job, and all of my respect to you.
I'm guessing Darryl Issa is going to be very busy after the first of the year….
As a fellow farmer I appreciate your wisdom, Mr. Dismuke. Farming is a tough industry to function in as it is, but add the political gaming and you've got even more obstacles to wrangle just to do the job you love. There is so much negativity aimed at farming as an institution, yet the same people who attack it are the first to exploit it in a twisted advocacy roll. Farming subsidies have always been a political tool and have never gone toward helping those who are doing the real work. It's unfortunate that there are those legitimate farmers who were affected in the original Pigford case have been used, as many farmers who are sucked into the promise of subsidies, as a means to a political end. It brings to mind the battered spouse syndrome, "I beat you because I love you, here are some flowers to appease you until the next beating".
Hmmm, good question. I wonder if it was intentional. Maybe Andrew can have someone look into this.
Folks, this is what really scares "enlightened Progressives" like RetiredSemen1. Men & women of all colors, creeds, religions, sexual orientation are coming together in peace to save this country from the likes of RetiredSemen1.
Think about it. wouldn't you cry out like RetiredSemen1 if your ideology was being filed to the dustbin of history?
Jimmy the Farmer will be Joe the Plumbered—Thank you sir for your honesty and integrity. You are a great American.
Sorry RetiredSemen1. Was was born in 1968. But I can tell you this. I live in Albany, Georgia. This is the hometown of Shirley & Charles Sherrod. Charles Sherrod was one of our city commissioners for about 15 years. In those 15 years, Charles Sherrod embezzled hundreds of thousands of dollars from our city coffers. I guess he had to make up for looting his New Communities "farm" in Smithville, Georgia where he was sued by other black farmers for using black farmers as slave labor. (Look it up, very true fact)
What is really surprising is how many black citizens of Albany, Georgia despise the Sherrods for all their corruption. And many are starting to speak about it.
So, RetiredSemen1, what will you "Enlightened Progressives" do when millions of "Uncle Toms" start turning against you & your kind? What happens to them when they quit towing your party line?
That's what really scares you, RetiredSemen1. Your kind is loosing control of the Liberal Progressive plantation, the "darkies" ( as your Progressive Liberal Democrat leader Robert Byrd called them) are revolting. Good for them!
GOD bless you abundantly and keep you safe , Jimmy Dismuke,
Do you have a problem with EQUAL Justice for ALL under the law? I think you do.
God Bless you, Mr. Desmuke, for being honest and telling folks what you have been seeing!
Wish there were more people around like you, sir, I commend you!
I think it safe to say that Jimmy Dismuke, who refuses to lie and steal just went "Uncle Tom". Oh oh….. No holiday card from Marxist Sham Wowbama to Mr. Dismuker. For starters.
And John Boyd….. What, 70,000 black "farmer" members doin' their "thang" at $100.00 a membership dues pop to Johnny boy…….? That's $7,000,000.00 in "dues". What a hustle. No doubt Boyd will claim the $7M not as revenue, instead, operating expenses. Did someone just cut a fart because it sure stinks in here……….
Ain't life a bitch for the down and out negro.
Hope his daughter gets knocked up by a Jew.
A TRAVESTY OF JUSTICE IN AMERICA !! NO WAY .(SARCASIM) THIS AMERICAN IS COMING FORWARD AND TELLING ALL THE RIGHT PEOPLE THERE'S FRAUD AND IS BEING IGNORED. WELL TO THE CURRENT REGIME YOU IGNORED US IN 2008 AND 2009 AND LOOKED WHAT HAPPENED IN THE 2010 ELECTIONS .KEEP IGNORING US AND WATCH WHAT HAPPENS IN 2012. MAY I SUGGEST YOU LIBS REWORK YOUR JOB RESUMES.YOUR GOING TO BE LOOKING FOR WORK COME NOVEMBER 2012. ..GOD BLESS AMERICA AND OUR FALLEN HEROES
This is nothing but a guarantee that the Dems will maintain/expand their voting base. They don't give a crap about farmers. It's just one more tact to keep the voters happy and living off the American taxpayers. What a different country it would be if only honest-to-goodness taxpayers were allowed to vote.
So why isn't this account of fraud being used to initiate federal investigations?
now that's not nice, he is a jerk but his daughter has nothing to do with it. Leave the kids out of the food fight.
Yes, it's bound to happen. Plus, in Arkansas, if it's even remotely connected to farms and farmers, it's sacred.
Thanks for coming out with the TRUTH , Jimmy! You're a good man.
Eff off and Merry Christmas. mwah!
Much thanks, applause, and admiration for speaking out, Mr. Dismuke. I hope you survive the inevitable Joe-the-Plumbering the Left is about to give you.
Two words: Eric Holder
Yeah, busy fighting Holder over this.
Prediction – Pigford will be used as "precedent" for the forthcoming payout for slave reparations. Stand by for that one!
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