Perceived victory at Bundy ranch emboldened extremists before standoff at refuge

[struggle4progress]

June 15, 2016

SPLC President .. told .. a congressional panel .. that the .. delay in bringing .. charges against armed militiamen who confronted federal officials in Nevada played a role in this year’s standoff at the .. Wildlife Refuge ...

Cohen noted .. numerous media and political figures .. supported the .. extremists who forced the .. Bureau of Land Management .. to abandon efforts to round up cattle belonging to Cliven Bundy ...

“Bundy was lionized on Fox News,” Cohen said, “and <Donald> Trump was among those lauding Bundy, <saying>: ‘I like him, his spunk and the people that are so loyal … I respect him’” ...

The public forum on .. extremism ... called for witness testimony in response to an escalation of extremist threats against federal employees who manage and police public lands ...

https://www.splcenter.org/news/2016/06/15/splc-public-support-perceived-victory-bundy-ranch-2014-emboldened-extremists-standoff

[Judi Lynn]

1. Thank you, struggle4progress. n/t

[longship]

2. Another good report.

Worthy of an R&K!

[Nitram]

3. I think the Feds got it right. Give 'em enough rope and...

[Doctor_J]

4. Right wing terrorists are treated delicately by the feds.

The far right's media monopoly keeps them safe.