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ashling

(25,771 posts)
Thu Jan 7, 2016, 11:22 PM Jan 2016

Official Member Of Trump Campaign Joins Oregon Militia

http://thinkprogress.org/politics/2016/01/07/3737011/bundy-trump-chair/


This Wednesday, April 16, 2014 photo shows Jerry DeLemus, of Rochester, N.H., talks, about heading a group of self-described militia members who have been camping on rancher Cliven Bundy’s ranch near Bunkerville, Nev.



The co-chairman of Donald Trump’s New Hampshire “Veterans for Trump” group has arrived in Burns, Oregon, to assist the small cadre of armed men who are seeking to provoke a standoff with federal officials there.

...

Trump himself has said little about the situation in Oregon, following the pattern of most of the GOP primary candidates. But on Tuesday he seemed to tell The Hill it was time for the Bundy crew to pack it in and go home. “You have to maintain law and order, no matter what,” he said.



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Official Member Of Trump Campaign Joins Oregon Militia (Original Post) ashling Jan 2016 OP
K&R CanonRay Jan 2016 #1
Talks about "law and order" never mentions "justice." Scuba Jan 2016 #2
Does mention "no matter what," though. Perhaps Hortensis Jan 2016 #23
Whattashock! Gawdless Pinko Lib Jan 2016 #3
Anti-government extremism behind the growing movement to seize America’s public lands ... L. Coyote Jan 2016 #21
Interesting! 2naSalit Jan 2016 #29
He certainly looks like he'll blend right in NastyRiffraff Jan 2016 #4
he looks like my brother. LOL! Oh my. roguevalley Jan 2016 #10
and... MrMickeysMom Jan 2016 #16
What a badass looking dude hibbing Jan 2016 #5
Some folks on Raw Story were speculating MynameisBlarney Jan 2016 #6
Idiots of a feather lark Jan 2016 #7
I've been to Burns. My great aunt moved there when my great uncle died. It's blazing hot roguevalley Jan 2016 #11
Seriously, couldn't we stop these clowns at the border? classof56 Jan 2016 #8
The new State of Oregon Motto is: "Visit, but no free refuge for immigrants." L. Coyote Jan 2016 #12
Give him his 15 minuets randr Jan 2016 #9
All this... DUbeornot2be Jan 2016 #13
Why these butt wipes have not been arrested joshdawg Jan 2016 #14
They wanted snacks ..he sent a Nut Ichingcarpenter Jan 2016 #15
Yo Vanilla ISISs Ducksworthy Jan 2016 #17
What a pathetic little man. I doubt he turns down his money check. Rex Jan 2016 #18
DeLemus reportedly is trying to persuade Bundy and his group to leave pinboy3niner Jan 2016 #19
He is working for Trump's campaign, used to run a Bundy militia, and we should trust him? L. Coyote Jan 2016 #20
Official Member Of Trump Campaign Joins Oregon ____ Armed Domestic Terroists Daayyummmboi Jan 2016 #22
Armed Domestic Terrorists joined by Trump Campaign Official #OregonStandoff L. Coyote Jan 2016 #24
K&R red dog 1 Jan 2016 #25
BTW, who do these brain surgeons think is gonna own the land once they sell it? randys1 Jan 2016 #26
Notice how 2naSalit Jan 2016 #27
Did you see him in any of the photos today of the crimes? #ArmedTrolls L. Coyote Jan 2016 #28

L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
21. Anti-government extremism behind the growing movement to seize America’s public lands ...
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 02:03 AM
Jan 2016

And, BIG OIL!

Going to Extremes: The anti-government extremism behind the growing movement to seize America’s public lands

Center for Western Priorities reveals the extremist origins and foundations of the movement to seize American lands, many of which have not been brought to light before. We describe how public lands issues attract extremists, including members of organizations like the Militia of Montana and the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association.

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
4. He certainly looks like he'll blend right in
Fri Jan 8, 2016, 01:45 PM
Jan 2016

with this bunch.

Dead eyes: check
Camo: check
Stupid facial expression: check
Scary-looking ammo belt: check


hibbing

(10,094 posts)
5. What a badass looking dude
Fri Jan 8, 2016, 01:53 PM
Jan 2016

Is that some kind of Camelback spout he has hanging down? Need to keep hydrated while sitting in his folding chair with all his gear on.

Peace

MynameisBlarney

(2,979 posts)
6. Some folks on Raw Story were speculating
Fri Jan 8, 2016, 02:07 PM
Jan 2016

That this guy works for a govt. agency in some capacity.

http://www.rawstory.com/2016/01/trump-campaign-official-arrives-at-oregon-standoff-to-help-militants-combat-psyops/comments/#disqus

There's been....a few comments posted on that thread since I was last there. But if you care to scroll through the trolls and the snark...have it it.

lark

(23,059 posts)
7. Idiots of a feather
Fri Jan 8, 2016, 02:14 PM
Jan 2016

flock together. Trump nor his supporters have any class, it's all about them and what they and people like them can get/steal from the government and screw everyone else. In this case they are having a temper tantrum because someone got caught burning government land and is being punished. Don't you know they should just give the jerk land that belongs to everyone?

roguevalley

(40,656 posts)
11. I've been to Burns. My great aunt moved there when my great uncle died. It's blazing hot
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 05:48 AM
Jan 2016

in the summer and bitter cold in the winter. Its high desert. Those knuckleheads are really cold right now and there is no end in sight. They will crack before the weather will.

classof56

(5,376 posts)
8. Seriously, couldn't we stop these clowns at the border?
Fri Jan 8, 2016, 04:22 PM
Jan 2016

I'm sick of sharing space with these idiotic "furriners" who I'm sure don't give a damn about Oregon, much less know our history and the hard-fought battles we've engaged in to preserve our scenic treasures and environment. For awhile they've been good for a laugh or two, but my sense of humor is starting to fade.

Remember Oregon's state motto: She Flies With Her Own Wings. Maybe the birds occupying the Malheur Refuge could fly over those idiots and leave a few deposits on them. That's something I'd like to see!

Peace.

L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
12. The new State of Oregon Motto is: "Visit, but no free refuge for immigrants."
Sat Jan 9, 2016, 12:53 PM
Jan 2016
A bunch of felonious Republican AZ immigrants want a free refuge in Oregon, oh the irony! What, are you being discriminated against by Sheriff Arpio in Phoenix?

[center]

randr

(12,409 posts)
9. Give him his 15 minuets
Fri Jan 8, 2016, 06:18 PM
Jan 2016

and may he forever be remembered as one of the asshats. Each one of them needs to have their permit to own a weapon revoked.

DUbeornot2be

(367 posts)
13. All this...
Sun Jan 10, 2016, 12:45 AM
Jan 2016

...Trump chump is there for is so Trump can claim he is getting so much support that the Feds attacked a campaigner who was out soliciting support from likely Trump supporters...

joshdawg

(2,646 posts)
14. Why these butt wipes have not been arrested
Sun Jan 10, 2016, 07:14 AM
Jan 2016

and thrown in jail is beyond me.
If they were black, most likely they would have already been hauled off, either to jail or in a body bag.

Ducksworthy

(55 posts)
17. Yo Vanilla ISISs
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 12:01 AM
Jan 2016

Your 15 minutes were up several days ago. Time to pack up the cameras and leave them to hang out eating pork rinds until the rest of their teeth fall out.

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
19. DeLemus reportedly is trying to persuade Bundy and his group to leave
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 12:34 AM
Jan 2016

(But he's also seeking to be appointed a mediator by authorities. ) The Oregonian reported today (Sunday):

Jerry DeLemus, 61, of Rochester, New Hampshire, arrived in Oregon last week to also help convince Bundy – son of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy – and his band to give up the occupation. He is well acquainted with the Bundys, having assumed the role of commander of the private militia involved in the Nevada ranch standoff in 2014.

DeLemus said in an interview he has been to the refuge once to talk to Bundy and will continue efforts "to get him to pack his bags."

He said he approached the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Burns as recently as Saturday to offer to be a mediator. "I think I can get this resolved," he said, but the FBI so far hasn't accepted his offer.

"I'm really upset that I haven't heard back from them," DeLemus said.


Oregon standoff: Unsolicited help flocks to Burns to 'assist' law enforcement
http://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/index.ssf/2016/01/oregon_standoff_unsolicited_he.html#incart_most-commented_pacific-northwest-news_article

L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
20. He is working for Trump's campaign, used to run a Bundy militia, and we should trust him?
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 12:51 AM
Jan 2016

Yeah, dream on about the FBI inserting you and the Donald into their problem.

Daayyummmboi

(50 posts)
22. Official Member Of Trump Campaign Joins Oregon ____ Armed Domestic Terroists
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 11:01 AM
Jan 2016

The correction should be noted. These freeloading thugs are not and should not be called anything other than what they actually are. The overall treatment and labeling of this group of thugs in stark comparison with that of... well..... ANY OTHER GROUP is astonishing.

L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
24. Armed Domestic Terrorists joined by Trump Campaign Official #OregonStandoff
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 12:55 PM
Jan 2016

Someone need to write the headline correctly! Albeit, the armed domestic terrorist may have joined the Trump campaign and then plotted this so Donald can swoop in and fix everything with a phone call. In 3, 2, ....

red dog 1

(27,757 posts)
25. K&R
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 03:20 PM
Jan 2016

(From the Think Progress article)
"He also believes President Obama is secretly Muslim."

This has to be somewhat embarrassing for Trump the Chump.

randys1

(16,286 posts)
26. BTW, who do these brain surgeons think is gonna own the land once they sell it?
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 03:27 PM
Jan 2016

Do they understand that they will then not only own nothing still, but the Koch Bros company or Walton family company that does own it will NEVER let them use it for ANY reason.

Stupid fucking bigots

2naSalit

(86,308 posts)
27. Notice how
Mon Jan 11, 2016, 04:11 PM
Jan 2016

the Chump has said absolutely nothing about his buddy joining the party of kkklowns down on the refuge?

There's a connection here that needs to see the light of day.

L. Coyote

(51,129 posts)
28. Did you see him in any of the photos today of the crimes? #ArmedTrolls
Tue Jan 12, 2016, 02:07 AM
Jan 2016

Or is he there for the photo ops? [center]
The feed inspired a good new hashtag #ArmedTrolls Sooo true!

margaret stuart md ?@marstu67 16 minutes ago Retweeted Alean
Armed men are also harrassing. intimidating those working in grocery stores, on streets. Imagine armed trolls.

margaret stuart md ?@marstu67 24 minutes ago
Outlaws are terrorizing a town, told to keep outside lights on, curtains drawn. doors locked, watch for suspicious activity

Cathy Avilez ?@c2avilez 27 minutes ago
Excellent read. http://wp.me/p4XcGy-4s via @travislongcore #OregonStandoff #oregonunderattack #oregon

Nick Kaczor ?@Nick_Kaczor 30 minutes ago
Sign now!! Arrest Ammon Bundy and the armed occupiers of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge. http://wh.gov/iwnHE #Oregonstandoff #bundymilitia

The Oregonian Verified account @Oregonian
Oregon occupation planned for months by Ammon Bundy & Montana militia leader #OregonStandoff http://bit.ly/1PoDur2

Citizen White Rock ?@CitizenWR 11 minutes ago
@thomasboyd @dreamatrobs I'm Glad these #YeeHawdists allow photographers to compile evidence against them... #Oregonstandoff

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