150 "militia" take over wildlife refuge center

[jyl]

This just in. 150 terrorist militia have been located, holed up in a remote spot. Are airstrikes on the way?.

Okay, I'm kidding - sort of. The reality is almost as weird.

Militia takes over Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters | OregonLive.com

Militia Group Takes Over Federal Building in Eastern Oregon Because

[Paul K]

From what I hear, the militia are NOT welcome per the residents.

It will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Maybe we need an organized militia to remove the unwanted militia?

[TheMentat]

Hey, this is the sort of thing the second amendment was designed for, no?

[porsche4life]

Calling in an airstrike might not be a bad idea honestly....

[pwd72s]

Maybe those so quick to condemn should get more of the story here:

Anti-gov't protesters march through Burns

These men had already been to prison for their "crime" of burning 126 acres to control an invasive species. They served their sentences, were then released. A Federal prosecutor then went to a judge claiming their original sentence wasn't time enough. A federal Judge agreed.

The two news sources linked in the original post seem to neglect mentioning this part of the story, which really brought about the protests.

[jyl]

Hey, Paul, haven't seen you around in a long while.

[DanielDudley]

Let's see. One guy burned off 126 acres to ward off an invasive species, and the other guy owes a million in taxes. The guy who burned off the land doesn't want to be associated with the guy who owes the taxes.

HMMM. Which one do you suppose is the militant ?

[LWJ]

Simply another day in Oregon.

[SilberUrS6]

Originally Posted by pwd72s

Maybe those so quick to condemn should get more of the story here:

Anti-gov't protesters march through Burns

These men had already been to prison for their "crime" of burning 126 acres to control an invasive species. They served their sentences, were then released. A Federal prosecutor then went to a judge claiming their original sentence wasn't time enough. A federal Judge agreed.

The two news sources linked in the original post seem to neglect mentioning this part of the story, which really brought about the protests.

And you didn't mention that the story actually goes back more than a decade, and that these folks are repeat offenders. The clowns at the wildlife refuge are just small-time thugs who think waving around a firearm makes them somebody. Surround the place, cut off water and power, and arrest them when they come out. Fine them for trespassing and/or property damage, and send them home where they belong. I'm sure federal prosecutors could really get creative in getting them charged with crimes. I don't suppose the fact that very few of the locals want these clowns anywhere near the area makes any difference?

[yetibone]

Like Cliven's big shindig in '14, this is just a bunch of people whipped up into a rage that have found something tangible to get angry at, however misplaced the aggression, or disconnected the cause may be. It's evident that the gathering is not welcomed by the ranchers, and that the militia has their own agenda that's not exactly in direct relation to the two rancher's being jailed a second time.

I'm starting to liken the organizers of these militia to guys like Sharpton, and Jackson; Never pass up an opportunity to exploit someone else's problems for your own exposure.

[SilberUrS6]

Originally Posted by yetibone

I'm starting to liken the organizers of these militia to guys like Sharpton, and Jackson; Never pass up an opportunity to exploit someone else's problems for your own exposure.

Exactly. Opportunists.

[jyl]

Hope this doesnt turn into another Waco. Would hate to see the wildlife refuge center damaged.

It is probably about 30F (edit: 10-20F) there now, so shutting off power, and blocking roads, seems like a good idea. Make it too cold to stay, and prevent them from driving away, or others from joining them. Jail is warm.

Unclear how many people are actually there. 150 might be way overstated.

[yetibone]

Originally Posted by jyl

Hope this doesnt turn into another Waco. Would hate to see the wildlife refuge center damaged.

It is probably about 30F (edit: 10-20F) there now, so shutting off power, and blocking roads, seems like a good idea. Make it too cold to stay, and prevent them from driving away, or others from joining them. Jail is warm.

Unclear how many people are actually there. 150 might be way overstated.

One of the links above said something like 6 to 12 individuals were occupying the building.

It was 150 or so that marched in the town earlier, 90% of whom developed some sense before occupying the wildlife refuge.

[TRE Cup]

Malheur (french) translates to misfortune .....
yeah great place to go...

[Rtrorkt]

waiting to hear what the republican scholars have to say

[Paul K]

Originally Posted by jyl

Hey, Paul, haven't seen you around in a long while.

I feel like an atheist in a church since I no longer own a Porsche!

[SilberUrS6]

Originally Posted by Paul K

I feel like an atheist in a church since I no longer own a Porsche!

Porsche owner in spirit, rather than body?

[Paul K]

Originally Posted by SilberUrS6

Porsche owner in spirit, rather than body?

Sadly so. If I were to do it over again, I'd either buy a late 80's coupe & put air con in it, or just go 993. I miss the 993 more than the '89 or '83 though. Sad part is, if I'd have kept any of them I could sell them for darn near double what I sold them for now. D'oh!

Pouring time & money into my '85 Land Rover instead. It's a different kind of fun, and more 'justified' since I'm building it to withstand the ravages of a Caribbean climate (we're retiring to St. Thomas, USVI in 2021).

This is still the best OT spot!

[yetibone]

Read that a new term for the "patriots" had been coined:

"Yeehadists"

[porsche4life]

Originally Posted by yetibone

Read that a new term for the "patriots" had been coined:

"Yeehadists"

Oh that's rich!!!