Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

struggle4progress

(118,196 posts)
Thu May 8, 2014, 10:06 PM May 2014

One month later, Cliven Bundy, militia, residents face an uneasy coexistence

By Joe Schoenmann (contact)
Thursday, May 8, 2014 | 2 a.m.

... In an interview this week, Bundy said he’s seen proposals from state and local leaders. One of them called on the BLM to stay away while the militia dispersed. His land would be designated a study area for the threatened desert tortoise and local officials would determine how many cattle he could raise. Bundy said no ...

One businessman, who did not want himself or his business named, said none of it is good for tourism or Mesquite’s economy. “I don’t even want Mesquite mentioned in your story,” he said ...

Booda and the rest of Bundy’s security detail live around the ranch house. Bundy’s wife, Carol, feeds the security guards sometimes. They sleep in tents and an assortment of trailers scattered around the grounds ...


http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2014/may/08/one-month-later-cliven-bundy-militia-residents-fac/

Latest Discussions»Issue Forums»Editorials & Other Articles»One month later, Cliven B...