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cherokeeprogressive

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36. It'll end when it ends. Between now and then it'll barely be newsworthy.

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This Oregon occupation has to end immediately. [View all] Lions_fan Jan 2016 OP

This is beyond Old Codger Jan 2016 #1

OFCS, how are we supposed to take you seriously? "the idiots can do anything they please L. Coyote Jan 2016 #5

The pro's will do their jobs. Lions_fan Jan 2016 #7

I'm not paranoid about this. The sky is not falling. This is Oregon!! L. Coyote Jan 2016 #9

I have yet to see a "young" white male yet. Tipperary Jan 2016 #51

And pointing that out drives people crazy! Rex Jan 2016 #27

Harney Co. Committee Of Safety Asks Occupiers To Leave in "a peaceful, honorable fashion" L. Coyote Jan 2016 #2

Im confused about this Voice for Peace Jan 2016 #33

!!! handmade34 Jan 2016 #3

While we joked about snacks they've garnered enough sympathy for people to bring them Lions_fan Jan 2016 #4

They have been losing sympathy and supporters. Yes, some things were brought in, food, wood. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #6

Ok if that's what you think Lions_fan Jan 2016 #10

Plus unlike the crushing riot police at OWS sites, these RWing assholes are allowed Rex Jan 2016 #17

The polling I've seen so far on saltpoint Jan 2016 #8

Exactly, the meme of the day nailed it, from butt of rifle to butt of jokes in a flash. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #13

Yes. It's difficult to see the saltpoint Jan 2016 #15

They emerge victorious Bettie Jan 2016 #39

Agree that consequences are more than saltpoint Jan 2016 #45

Ok Lions_fan Jan 2016 #14

Well don't you take any blame for the saltpoint Jan 2016 #18

Worse than the jokes, we have some gunners here who actually think they should be left alone, noting Hoyt Jan 2016 #11

I expect them to be conditional when it comes to laws, like Ted Cruz. Rex Jan 2016 #20

They make up for it by aggressively swarming posters who disagree with them SwankyXomb Jan 2016 #42

Their views too closely aligned with the OR milita group imo. Rex Jan 2016 #44

Mostly white, mostly male, right-wing fundamentalists with lots of guns SwankyXomb Jan 2016 #46

I'm really torn about this steve2470 Jan 2016 #12

They know full well what the penalties are L. Coyote Jan 2016 #22

yes, also federal felonies nt steve2470 Jan 2016 #26

The sentences can really add up too! Especially with all the mandatory minimum laws. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #30

I really really hope they are rounded up eventually and charged steve2470 Jan 2016 #32

I want a peaceful resolution Lions_fan Jan 2016 #31

I agree, in principle steve2470 Jan 2016 #34

Your desires are mutually exclusive Nevernose Jan 2016 #49

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jan 2016 #16

Gun humpers seem to like the situation. Rex Jan 2016 #19

The Safety Committe has turned against Bundy Quixote1818 Jan 2016 #21

The FBI has jurisdiction, not OR gov. Albeit, they can be charged with crimes under Oregon law L. Coyote Jan 2016 #23

Harney Co. Committee Of Safety Asks Occupiers To Leave in "a peaceful, honorable fashion" L. Coyote Jan 2016 #24

If more violent and out of control terrorist groups show up, then what I wonder? Rex Jan 2016 #28

The safety committee is not a legitimate group Lions_fan Jan 2016 #35

More legitimacy Lions_fan Jan 2016 #25

OF COURSE the GOP is totaly on their side and probably hopes for a violent standoff Rex Jan 2016 #29

Good Lord. This is getting ridiculous! nt Mojorabbit Jan 2016 #52

It'll end when it ends. Between now and then it'll barely be newsworthy. cherokeeprogressive Jan 2016 #36

Thanks Sheriff Ward and FBI. Now they're emboldened Lions_fan Jan 2016 #37

Well they are kinda freaking out and can say nothing but Rex Jan 2016 #38

Who's representing the people of Harney County? Lions_fan Jan 2016 #40

Agree and since they come and go unhindered, their range is large. Rex Jan 2016 #41

Here's my fear. backscatter712 Jan 2016 #43

I was ranting when I wrote the post Lions_fan Jan 2016 #50

I joke about it nadinbrzezinski Jan 2016 #47

Ain't gonna happen MohRokTah Jan 2016 #48