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In reply to the discussion: WTF Is Going On At Bundy Ranch? Video of Dangerous Standoff With Authorities. Snipers too! [View all]rdking647
(5,113 posts)90. round up his cattle
let him cry all he wants. just go in and round up all his cattle. let the lunatics on the far right stew in the desert. if one of the milita men attempts to interfere arrest them. most of these so called tough guys will run and cower in hiding when threatened with real consequences.
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WTF Is Going On At Bundy Ranch? Video of Dangerous Standoff With Authorities. Snipers too! [View all]
Skip Intro
Apr 2014
OP
So if Bundy gets to take over that public land what is stopping my family (Native Americans) from
jwirr
Apr 2014
#110
There should be some clear documentation of who owns the land. Doesn't make sense to me.
Skip Intro
Apr 2014
#4
It's public land to which his permit to graze was revoked 21 years ago, FWIU.
Gravitycollapse
Apr 2014
#7
Hey I just wanted to tell you at first I read your thread title quickly and I
oneofthe99
Apr 2014
#11
The point about the drought is very good. A lot of SW ranchers are selling their cattle because the
jwirr
Apr 2014
#111
What he's been doing is blatantly illegal. But the police presence seems over the top.
Gravitycollapse
Apr 2014
#5
I would not put that outside the realm of possibility. Although, as with the Branch Davidians...
Gravitycollapse
Apr 2014
#19
I am not particularly sure that Julio (?) Gonzalez was handled right either.
yeoman6987
Apr 2014
#64
"target of the state"? You mean like every other person ever arrested for breaking the law?
hedgehog
Apr 2014
#85
Well, given that militias everywhere are using this story as an excuse to start a civil war
Downtown Hound
Apr 2014
#76
Didn't realize it had been through the courts. That makes a big difference. n/t
Skip Intro
Apr 2014
#13
Bundy is the last rancher standing. Funny, he has no rights but if one has
snappyturtle
Apr 2014
#38
Clark county is controlled by their 'unincorporated Clark County' casino companies.
Sunlei
Apr 2014
#94
It's still federal land, and Bundy owes more than 20 years of grazing fees on it.
Paladin
Apr 2014
#99
What took the government (BLM) so long? 20 years! The time is right for putting
snappyturtle
Apr 2014
#103
even if he is a RW rancher /w a sense of entitlement to our public lands..He still has the right to
Sunlei
Apr 2014
#107
And of course this has nothing to do with the drought conditions in both areas? By the way please
jwirr
Apr 2014
#120
Thank you. The aerial cattle count explains what the rw are talking about helicopters being used
jwirr
Apr 2014
#112
Our Gov charges some very cheap rate, its like 1.50 a month to graze on our public lands.
Sunlei
Apr 2014
#25
Snort, doesn't appear as though they eva wanna pay. They appear to believe they are owed more than
lonestarnot
Apr 2014
#98
Cordon off the area, sit back and let them stew in the heat under their tinfoil hats
Ex Lurker
Apr 2014
#42
Is it just me or does it seem like the government puts on the kid gloves for violent right wingers?
Taitertots
Apr 2014
#43
It's pretty simple, Wingnutjobs itching for a civil war are trying to provoke violent encounter.
MohRokTah
Apr 2014
#46
Southern Poverty Law Center information about Cliven Bundy, right wing extremist
csziggy
Apr 2014
#55
You bet it factors in. Bundy has been his own worst enemy. He's making it
snappyturtle
Apr 2014
#108
Oh, I wouldn't say that! I know Bundy has not paid up and has put himself in
snappyturtle
Apr 2014
#134
Why now? Because BLM was going to be sued to enforce previous court decisions
maddezmom
Apr 2014
#136
I'm sorry but this is almost laughable. The BLM has neglected its 'duty' UNTIL
snappyturtle
Apr 2014
#144
Okay. So I will go a bit further....the RW wants the land use issue to be a state issue not federal
maddezmom
Apr 2014
#147
I will read all your link but I have to take a break from reading...anterior uveitis...
snappyturtle
Apr 2014
#148
WTF is a "First Amendment Area" ???? Did BLM actually designate a 1st amendment area? Isn't
kelly1mm
Apr 2014
#77
The BLM doesn't want photos of their round-ups because a lot of animals are run to death.
Sunlei
Apr 2014
#88
Here is a link to the Federal Register. It consists of two pages regarding the
snappyturtle
Apr 2014
#118
Ok just so I understand this, BLM has closed a part of the public lands, and set aside
kelly1mm
Apr 2014
#143
Been in their family for generations - NO. Public land they have rented for a long time but then
jwirr
Apr 2014
#109
Yes, but if they succeed I have already said that I will not blame law enforcement. That land does
jwirr
Apr 2014
#114
I hear you. I am hoping that the BLM has cautioned the officers regarding the political implications
jwirr
Apr 2014
#122