Mark Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I find this story so interesting. I try to look at both sides of the controversy. And I understand the rugged individualism of the people of the Northwest. While I agree with the approach taken so far by law enforcement of just letting the protesters be, not antagonizing, and remaining peaceful, I have to agree with a couple of national reporters who have written stories that made the point that if the protest group were someone other than white, conservative ranchers who had overtaken a government facility, this situation would be handled differently than just a civil disobedience. I think we do have different standards for different groups. I guess this will fall under the political discussion category that is not suppose to be discussed on OAF, but what conservation issue is not political. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flysmallie Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Bundy is a douche and should take his douchey ways elsewhere. The people in the community don't want him there. The two guys that went to prison didn't want him there. He needs to go and take his band of losers with him. Or the government should treat them like they would if they weren't white rednecks. I bet if they were Muslim it would be over. But it was designed to be political so that's exactly what it will be. Dan Sweeney, XP 590 and Greasy B 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greasy B Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Unrest among the leeches in the Cadillac desert. His father touches the Claw in spite of Kevin's warnings and breaks two legs just as a thunderstorm tears the house apart. Kevin runs away with the Claw. He becomes captain of the Greasy Bastard, a small ship carrying rubber goods between England and Burma. Michael Palin, Terry Jones, 1974 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch f Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Yea, I'm about as conservative as they come, but I think Bundy is a douche Brian Jones 1 "Honor is a man's gift to himself" Rob Roy McGregor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mic Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I'm tired of hearing that he isn't a terrorist. He is the differentiation of one: Using violence or the threat of violence to reach a political outcome. Part of me says go in and clear them out, not matter the cost; but my head reminds me I (having a family close call in OKC) don't want to inspire another Tim McVay. Dan Sweeney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ham Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 "if they weren't white" ehhhhh I would think in this situation being white would work against you. It's usually minority groups that get treated with kid gloves. The "occupy" folks got to be obnoxious for a long, long time. Sooooo It's a delicate situation that I don't fully understand all the nuances of. I can see were the authorities don't want another Ruby Ridge. I would hope that no one loses their live over this deal, but if the knuckleheads fire on LEO's or Feds then whatever happens is on them. Mitch f, terryj1024, SmallyWally and 1 other 4 Every Saint has a past, every Sinner has a future. On Instagram @hamneedstofish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Isn't the crux of the matter that the feds are restricting the ranchers freedom to graze on public grounds. I did read that 1/2 of al land in Oregon is federal public ground that draws no property taxes. I had no idea it was that much land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quillback Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 1 hour ago, Mark said: Isn't the crux of the matter that the feds are restricting the ranchers freedom to graze on public grounds. I did read that 1/2 of al land in Oregon is federal public ground that draws no property taxes. I had no idea it was that much land. Lots of public land out there, I lived in Washington state for close to 20 years. Ranchers pay a fee to graze their cattle on BLM and other federal owned land, and that fee is less than what they would pay to graze their cattle on private lands. It is not open range, free to whomever wants to use it for whatever action they want. Most ranchers recognize they are getting a pretty good deal, being able to run their cattle on government land. Greasy B and bfishn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOPanfisher Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Federal land has rules. You can fight against them and lose or work with them, most government agencies will help yout through the hoops if asked. Don't like the rules you don't have to graze your cattle on the land. Want to argue that the Federal Govt can't own land, it's a losing argument. Bundy is a thief and now a terrorist. Right now with all their group bottled up in Oregon is the time to round up their cattle and sell them to pay their 1 million dollar outstanding debt. I understand that Govt over reach is an issue but being stupid isn't gonna help. Dan Sweeney 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Agnew Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 At this point I think law enforcement is handling this well, but when you get right down to it, this is public land, and right now the public can't use it. Probably not many people want to use it in the dead of winter, but what happens if this goes on until the weather improves? And I think the seeds of this were sown when the elder Bundy was allowed to basically get away with his escapades. bkbying89 and Trav 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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