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Generic Other

(28,979 posts)
Wed Jan 27, 2016, 12:39 AM Jan 2016

High-profile militant Jon Ritzheimer flees home to Arizona hours before feds spring trap

“I came home to visit my family,” Ritzheimer said in a comment on the Facebook video. “The Feds know I am here and are asking me to turn myself in. I need an attorney so I can get back to my girls. Please help my family. Donations can be made at www.rogueinfidel.com to help with legal fees. Thank you all in advance. I just want the country to live by the Constitution and I just want the government to abide by it.”

Ritzheimer’s close friend, Blaine Cooper, apparently vowed to a talk radio host close to the militants — Pete Santilli — that he would not be taken alive.

That alarmed Santilli — who pointed out that women and children were at the wildlife refuge.

http://www.rawstory.com/2016/01/high-profile-militant-jon-ritzheimer-flees-home-to-arizona-hours-before-feds-spring-trap/

So it isn't all over yet.

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High-profile militant Jon Ritzheimer flees home to Arizona hours before feds spring trap (Original Post) Generic Other Jan 2016 OP
Did he take the dildos and barrel of lube with him? hobbit709 Jan 2016 #1
These morons already got one person killed with their fool ass nonsense alcibiades_mystery Jan 2016 #2
That was written before Ritzheimer surrendered this evening, btw. greyl Jan 2016 #3
The local reporting on this has been fantastic. OPB and Zaitz specifically. underpants Jan 2016 #7
send donations ,,, oldandhappy Jan 2016 #4
I could send them a crate of common sense, but I'm afraid they won't know with to do with it. R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2016 #5
well said oldandhappy Jan 2016 #8
I'm afraid it would go the same place as the dildo gifts went 2pooped2pop Jan 2016 #9
Aparently our friend has surrendered nadinbrzezinski Jan 2016 #6

greyl

(22,990 posts)
3. That was written before Ritzheimer surrendered this evening, btw.
Wed Jan 27, 2016, 12:46 AM
Jan 2016
Several hours later, Jon Ritzheimer, 32, a key militant leader, surrendered to police in Arizona on the conspiracy charge.


http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-standoff/2016/01/bundys_in_custody_one_militant.html

underpants

(182,631 posts)
7. The local reporting on this has been fantastic. OPB and Zaitz specifically.
Wed Jan 27, 2016, 03:35 AM
Jan 2016

That's journalism. The national press is probably embarrassed.

oldandhappy

(6,719 posts)
4. send donations ,,,
Wed Jan 27, 2016, 12:48 AM
Jan 2016

Do these people have any sense of self responsibility? Does not look like it to me. 'Help my family' yea, stay home and get a job and take care of them yourself. And read the constitution someday -- might surprise you!

 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
9. I'm afraid it would go the same place as the dildo gifts went
Wed Jan 27, 2016, 04:12 AM
Jan 2016

I'm not sure if that was in the trash or up the arse.

 

nadinbrzezinski

(154,021 posts)
6. Aparently our friend has surrendered
Wed Jan 27, 2016, 01:03 AM
Jan 2016
http://www.amtvmedia.com/jon-ritzheimer-surrenders-pete-santilli-also-arrested/

and saying apparently, looking for more confirmation

confirmation

Jon Ritzheimer, 32, a key militant leader, surrendered to police in Arizona on the conspiracy charge. He gained national fame for complaining on a video about the delivery of sex toys to the refuge in response to the occupiers' plea for supplies.


http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-standoff/2016/01/bundys_in_custody_one_militant.html
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