Who says I don’t get irony?

The problem is, this is not intended is irony – the League of Conservation Voters really is this dense about things, or shills for the Democratic Party. From Mathew Koehler:

Just a real shame that Senator Tester can attach a rider to a budget bill removing northern Rockies wolves from the ESA…and can introduce a bill in Congress to mandate logging on our national forests and release Wilderness Study areas protected in the 70s by Senator Lee Metcalf (MT), while also making some WSA’s into permanent motorized recreation playgrounds…and can introduce a bill to amend the Toxic Substances Control Act to permanently exempt lead bullets, shot and fishing tackle from regulation….can pass legislation allowing guns in America’s national parks….

But then LCV and the head of TWS host a reception in support of Senator Tester to raise tens of thousands of dollars for his campaign. And yet we wonder why our movement, and our issues, continue to struggle.

Here’s what he is referring to:

Please join League of Conservation Voters Action Fund and
Thomas Barron ~ Sandy Buffett ~ Kimo Campbell ~
Tylynn Gordon ~ Rampa R. Hormel ~ Gene Karpinski ~
Theresa Keaveny ~ Michael Kieschnick ~ Bill Meadows ~
Scott A. Nathan ~ Kathleen Welch
(host committee in formation)

For a reception in support of Hon. Martin Heinrich (NM) & Hon. Jon Tester (MT)

Tuesday, June 7, 2011
5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Union Station
Columbus Court
Washington, DC
Hosts: $1,000 (per person)
Guests: $100+

RSVP to Jennifer Milley at LCV AF/202.454.4568 or Jennifer_Milley@lcv.org

You can make a contribution online at:
https://lcv.zissousecure.com/donate/heinrich (Martin Heinrich for Senate)
https://lcv.zissousecure.com/donate/tester (Montanans for Tester)
Or make checks payable to:
“Martin Heinrich for Senate” and/or “Montanans for Tester”
Mailing address: LCV Action Fund, 1920 L Street, NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036

Contributions or gifts to “Martin Heinrich for Senate” and “Montanans for Tester” are not tax deductible. An individual can contribute as much as $5,000 ($2,500 for the primary election, and $2,500 for the general election). Married couples may together give a total of $10,000. Federal Election Campaign Laws prohibit contributions from corporations, labor unions, and foreign nationals who are not admitted for permanent residence. All contributions must be made from personal funds and may not be reimbursed by any other person.

Paid for by the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund, http://www.lcv.org, and authorized by Martin Heinrich for Senate and Montanans for Tester.

It would be very good if some activists were to disrupt this organization of “conservationists.” How can they support a man who spits on their ideals?