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Holy. Shit. Initech Jan 2016 #1
Every Rethug running for president must be praying for another Waco right now. forest444 Jan 2016 #2
I wonder how they'll react to this. liberalnarb Jan 2016 #4
"Yet another unconstitutional overreach by Barack Hussein Obama" forest444 Jan 2016 #6
So great seeing these two giants hearing the dogwhistle. Adorable. Perfect picture. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #18
Why, thank you Judi! forest444 Jan 2016 #23
Wow! Never met one in person, yet. Have adored them from afar. They seem so soulful. Wuf. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #36
That's exactly what they are! forest444 Jan 2016 #39
This doggie seems very familiar with the song! Wow. Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #72
Lady Day. Absolutely. forest444 Jan 2016 #83
One of the Republican candidates for President was just jailed in Burns. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #5
These people are a gift that keeps on giving, aren't they! forest444 Jan 2016 #8
He doesn't seem particularly more absurd than the other candidates, does he? Thanks. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #20
He's a bit more bombastic than Trump. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #127
Don't let that asshole fool you. jen63 Jan 2016 #25
You're probably right, Jen. forest444 Jan 2016 #31
I'm in Ohio. jen63 Jan 2016 #66
The Bundys are terrorists. liberalnarb Jan 2016 #3
And actors? "the ALEC lens is emerging as the only way to make sense of Bundy’s actions." L. Coyote Feb 2016 #147
Oh, PLEASE let this be the beginning of the end for these dipsh*ts! lastlib Jan 2016 #7
I don't think any of this happened. Archae Jan 2016 #9
+1. This smells. Oneironaut Jan 2016 #12
This thread broke the story, so no surprise there wasn't any other stiory out yet. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #113
It is true. Oregon Live and CNN are both reporting it. passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #47
Really? NBC: One Dead as Oregon Occupation Leaders Ammon and Ryan Bundy Arrested Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #86
Read the OP. The sources are many. I waited to confirm from various sources. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #110
Some people appear to "think" it ain't news unless corporate stenographers say it's news. Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #111
The problem was the early sources. Archae Jan 2016 #120
I had to sit on the news for a few minutes because I also would not believe word one from #PSguy. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #123
Two people have been shot and Ammon Bundy is in custody: report bemildred Jan 2016 #10
Ammo Bundle Mendocino Jan 2016 #11
Cheering along with you, Mendocino. love_katz Jan 2016 #60
Amazing catch, L. Coyote. Don't know how you did so much so quickly! Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #13
I was creating the thread for the 6pm meeting they were driving too, using Twitter L. Coyote Jan 2016 #19
Outstanding timing, and focus. It's outstanding you caught this so quickly, Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #22
#Oregonstandoff Twitter feed -- Pete Santilli being arrested on his own show! L. Coyote Jan 2016 #14
CNN has the story now (n/t) William Seger Jan 2016 #15
They're cleaning up. Oneironaut Jan 2016 #16
From what I read, they are giving eveyrone at the refuge a free pass to leave now passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #48
I would hope they already have their names, addresses, social security numbers, etc. Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #76
Fantastic! Thank you for the update. Wow. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #17
His video feed continues, very poor quality. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #21
It appears to come and go. Worth keeping an eye on it. Thanks. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #24
Leader of Oregon occupation Ammon Bundy, at least 8 others detained Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #26
Good catch. News is breaking fast now. Watch for the police press report. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #34
One dead, evidently one of the nutbags Major Nikon Jan 2016 #35
Wow. Getting strange. One nutbag martyr. Thank you. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #37
They wont be martyrs padfun Jan 2016 #62
Sure hope you're right, thinking there are more sane people than idiots. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #77
I heard it was the Blue Tarp guy that died. FarPoint Jan 2016 #102
He seemed really surly on a tv interview I saw briefly. Creepy guy. Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #112
I hope all non-occupiers are safe and avoided harm nt geek tragedy Jan 2016 #27
Rumors spreading ... among those gathered in John Day. Very few confirmed facts. Group now praying.. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #28
BREAKING NEWS: Ammon Bundy arrested with three fellow militiamen after 'two people were shot' at sit Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #29
replied to the wrong person blogslut Jan 2016 #30
Police Reportedly Arrest Rancher Ammon Bundy and Militiamen Occupying Oregon Wildlife Refuge Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #32
Whoa blogslut Jan 2016 #33
Two Bundys headed to the slammer. Hope they can get French Vanilla creamer there. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #41
Post removed Post removed Jan 2016 #85
Time for some schadenfreude. Jake Stern Jan 2016 #38
Great coverage L. Coyote. They picked them up on the way to the meeting underpants Jan 2016 #40
Ammon And Ryan Bundy Arrested In Oregon; One Militant Dies In Shootout With Law Enforcement Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #42
Hopefully, all casualties are the idiots. nt Lucky Luciano Jan 2016 #43
Here's the official news release from law enforcement in and around Burns. #Oregonstandoff L. Coyote Jan 2016 #44
Ammon Bundy arrested, 1 dead in Oregon, reports say Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #45
Update: Oregon standoff meeting interrupted with announcement that altercation stopped speakers Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #46
Bundys in custody, one militant dead after gunfight near Burns Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #49
5 arrested, 1 dead in connection with Oregon standoff, FBI says: read the press release Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #50
Thanks for the timely and informative post. love_katz Jan 2016 #51
#BREAKING: Radio talk show host and militia sympathizer Peter Sanitlli has also been arrested. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #68
Peter Sanitlli is a poisonous man. It's good news he gets to join his ugly buddies. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #79
Oh dear...he seemed almost rational. passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #52
**Almost** rational FailureToCommunicate Jan 2016 #55
Yeah, but he kept stressing that nobody wanted to shoot anyone. passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #58
"This peace guy"? He sat there with his rifle...under a tarp FailureToCommunicate Jan 2016 #61
They were all walking around with guns passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #63
I agree with you, I feel sad that he died for such stupidity. polly7 Jan 2016 #69
You've got more compassion for him than I do. cheapdate Jan 2016 #87
Yes, he put himself in that position but still ..... he has those who cared about him. nt. polly7 Jan 2016 #89
I'm not a saint. I don't wish any suffering on his family. cheapdate Jan 2016 #97
That is true, I don't disagree at all. They were intent on causing violence at some point. nt. polly7 Jan 2016 #100
No way should anyone believe a word Bundy would say. The agents would absolutely not be interested Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #88
Police at roadblock between Burns and John Day on edge, heavily armed L. Coyote Jan 2016 #53
Thanks for your reporting on this breaking news FailureToCommunicate Jan 2016 #59
Blue Tarp guy dead? OldRedneck Jan 2016 #54
That's the way it is looking passiveporcupine Jan 2016 #56
Apparently, he got his wish. He's not on the arrested list. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #64
Bet he was a heck of a novelist, too. Or maybe not. Finicum, we hardly knew ye outside the tarp. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #91
He died doing what he loved... SHRED Jan 2016 #57
It appears that Mendocino Jan 2016 #65
That went fast, didn't it? They waited so long, could have turned back at any time. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #92
The blue tarp guy, Lavoy Finicum, deceased. Elmer S. E. Dump Jan 2016 #67
I hope his family thinks it was worth it. SHRED Jan 2016 #71
Amazing. Everyone probably expected he was going to stay right there under the tarp with his gun.n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #98
Thanks Coyote and Judi Lynn! cheapdate Jan 2016 #70
Our pleasure. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #93
+1000. nt. polly7 Jan 2016 #96
I'm thanking L. Coyote, who broke the story at D.U. I nearly swallowed my tongue when I saw it. Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #99
Apparently, Ritzheimer has been asked to turn himself in to the FBI. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #73
This feed is crazy! polly7 Jan 2016 #74
Just as crazy as Santilli's YouTube feed. They say Bundy told his wife yatta yatta .... L. Coyote Jan 2016 #81
Yes. polly7 Jan 2016 #84
Joint Statement by the FBI and Oregon State Police csziggy Jan 2016 #75
Further statements = Updates. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #117
Cliven Bundy said: "He's sacrificed for a good purpose." L. Coyote Jan 2016 #78
Sounds like the feds had a strategy. ucrdem Jan 2016 #80
And it also appears the sheriff everyone criticized may have led them into a trap. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #82
exactly - they fell for the "meeting" ruse flamingdem Jan 2016 #107
And then up at high elevation, between the snow banks, ... L. Coyote Jan 2016 #118
"everyone is spreading the rumor ... (Bundy) called his wife from the backseat of a cop car L. Coyote Jan 2016 #90
Wow. polly7 Jan 2016 #94
Not willing to give up their big chance, are they? They may not find it as easy to do again. Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #95
Jon Ritzheimer in federal custody. Handed himself in L. Coyote Jan 2016 #101
There are all sorts of spin stories about Finicum. Mendocino Jan 2016 #103
CNN says 2 people didn't obey orders to surrender - LaVoy Finicum, who was killed, and Ryan Bundy L. Coyote Jan 2016 #105
"WSJ, report from officials ... cars stopped for arrest, person in car pulled gun and began firing" L. Coyote Jan 2016 #104
Goodbye message from militant still at the ranch flamingdem Jan 2016 #106
Hope they enjoy their "time" Mendocino Jan 2016 #108
OregonGovBrown responds to arrest of "unlawful occupiers" #OregonStandoff L. Coyote Jan 2016 #109
What a great song title. Stupendous! Really sticks in the mind. n/t Judi Lynn Jan 2016 #116
USC TITLE 18 - Sec. 372. Conspiracy to impede or injure officer L. Coyote Jan 2016 #114
In Burns, OR after Ammon Bundy arrest, assault vehicles, LEOs in full battle-rattle. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #115
No License plate, probally US Army or National Guard trucks left over from the War in Ieaq happyslug Jan 2016 #122
k and r...nt Stuart G Jan 2016 #119
AM Update. Still dark in Oregon, first light beginning. Authorities sealed off refuge overnight. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #121
FBI is not allowing media inside the checkpoints. @JohnLGC and @Bradley_W_Parks are inside L. Coyote Jan 2016 #124
Oregonian: Robert 'LaVoy' Finicum shot and killed while charging police, driver says L. Coyote Jan 2016 #125
FBI releases statement saying response was 'deliberate and measured' L. Coyote Jan 2016 #126
You have done an incredible job keeping us all informed. etherealtruth Jan 2016 #128
Indeed. FailureToCommunicate Jan 2016 #129
Thanks. Maybe ahead of news reports, but coming from the media reporter tweets. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #137
Live: Remaining occupiers broadcast from inside Malheur National Wildlife Refuge L. Coyote Jan 2016 #130
Before he was arrested, militant pondered on how #Oregonstandoff would end - VIDEO L. Coyote Jan 2016 #131
Convoy of semis containing flood lighting & cement barricades heads toward refuge L. Coyote Jan 2016 #132
Looks serious, like maybe they have thought about this next step for awhile. FailureToCommunicate Jan 2016 #135
Ammon Bundy and 6 co- defendants ordered detained until Friday @ hearing - 31 page complaint L. Coyote Jan 2016 #133
US v. Bundy Complaint and Affidavit Jan 27, 2016 - Interesting reading. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #134
Long convoy of vehicles arrived @ Harney County Courthouse, where many seemed to enter, then leave L. Coyote Jan 2016 #136
The Oregonian is reporting three more arrests near the Refuge jobendorfer Jan 2016 #138
Occupiers leaving amid mounting calls to end the takeover muriel_volestrangler Jan 2016 #139
Last militia ringleader surrenders, stragglers remain at the refuge drinking beer, smoking pot L. Coyote Jan 2016 #140
OPB has spoken with the last four militants inside the Malheur refuge. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #141
'Thousands' called to Burns to tell FBI to leave after occupation leader's arrest L. Coyote Jan 2016 #142
Judge: 'As long as that situation is ongoing I'm not going to release anybody' L. Coyote Jan 2016 #143
Apparently, the militant takeover is over, details sketchy. Road opening, presser in Burns later. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #144
Live Updates: Law Enforcement Movement Reported At Refuge - press conference at 5:30 pm L. Coyote Jan 2016 #145
FBI Press Conference in Burns - Video of LaVoy Finicum Shooting Released. L. Coyote Jan 2016 #146
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