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In reply to the discussion: REPORTS: Harney District Hospital in Burns is on lockdown - Ammon Bundy is in custody - shots fired [View all]FailureToCommunicate
(14,599 posts)135. Looks serious, like maybe they have thought about this next step for awhile.
Thanks for riding this unfolding story.
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REPORTS: Harney District Hospital in Burns is on lockdown - Ammon Bundy is in custody - shots fired [View all]
L. Coyote
Jan 2016
OP
Every Rethug running for president must be praying for another Waco right now.
forest444
Jan 2016
#2
So great seeing these two giants hearing the dogwhistle. Adorable. Perfect picture. n/t
Judi Lynn
Jan 2016
#18
Wow! Never met one in person, yet. Have adored them from afar. They seem so soulful. Wuf. n/t
Judi Lynn
Jan 2016
#36
He doesn't seem particularly more absurd than the other candidates, does he? Thanks. n/t
Judi Lynn
Jan 2016
#20
And actors? "the ALEC lens is emerging as the only way to make sense of Bundy’s actions."
L. Coyote
Feb 2016
#147
This thread broke the story, so no surprise there wasn't any other stiory out yet.
L. Coyote
Jan 2016
#113
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
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
I was creating the thread for the 6pm meeting they were driving too, using Twitter
L. Coyote
Jan 2016
#19
#Oregonstandoff Twitter feed -- Pete Santilli being arrested on his own show!
L. Coyote
Jan 2016
#14
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
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
Police Reportedly Arrest Rancher Ammon Bundy and Militiamen Occupying Oregon Wildlife Refuge
Judi Lynn
Jan 2016
#32
Two Bundys headed to the slammer. Hope they can get French Vanilla creamer there. n/t
Judi Lynn
Jan 2016
#41
Ammon And Ryan Bundy Arrested In Oregon; One Militant Dies In Shootout With Law Enforcement
Judi Lynn
Jan 2016
#42
Here's the official news release from law enforcement in and around Burns. #Oregonstandoff
L. Coyote
Jan 2016
#44
Update: Oregon standoff meeting interrupted with announcement that altercation stopped speakers
Judi Lynn
Jan 2016
#46
5 arrested, 1 dead in connection with Oregon standoff, FBI says: read the press release
Judi Lynn
Jan 2016
#50
#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
Yes, he put himself in that position but still ..... he has those who cared about him. nt.
polly7
Jan 2016
#89
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
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
That went fast, didn't it? They waited so long, could have turned back at any time. n/t
Judi Lynn
Jan 2016
#92
Amazing. Everyone probably expected he was going to stay right there under the tarp with his gun.n/t
Judi Lynn
Jan 2016
#98
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
Just as crazy as Santilli's YouTube feed. They say Bundy told his wife yatta yatta ....
L. Coyote
Jan 2016
#81
And it also appears the sheriff everyone criticized may have led them into a trap.
L. Coyote
Jan 2016
#82
"everyone is spreading the rumor ... (Bundy) called his wife from the backseat of a cop car
L. Coyote
Jan 2016
#90
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
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
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
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
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
Long convoy of vehicles arrived @ Harney County Courthouse, where many seemed to enter, then leave
L. Coyote
Jan 2016
#136
Last militia ringleader surrenders, stragglers remain at the refuge drinking beer, smoking pot
L. Coyote
Jan 2016
#140
'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