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Babel_17

(5,400 posts)
Wed Jan 20, 2016, 09:27 PM Jan 2016

Gov. Brown slams federal response to armed occupation near Burns

Source: KVAL Eugene Oregon

SALEM, Ore. (KATU) -- Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday strongly criticized the federal government's response to the armed occupation of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge near Burns.

"The situation is absolutely intolerable and it must be resolved immediately," Brown said. "The very fabric of this community is being ripped apart."

Read more: http://kval.com/politics/gov-brown-slams-federal-response-to-armed-occupation-near-burns



More links, including AP by way of TPM:

http://www.oregonlive.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/01/kate_brown_oregon_should_help.html

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/politics/2016/01/20/gov-brown-scolds-feds-malheur-occupation-response/79073588/

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/oregon-governor-angry-feds-standoff

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Gov. Brown slams federal response to armed occupation near Burns (Original Post) Babel_17 Jan 2016 OP
I live in Oregon and I support the Governor OutNow Jan 2016 #1
As do I. It's time for the Obama Administration to come up with a plan. jalan48 Jan 2016 #2
Starve/freeze them out. TheCowsCameHome Jan 2016 #3
according to the park and utilities people, power cannot be turned off, because it would niyad Jan 2016 #13
It's costing the county economy over $100,000 a day. bluedigger Jan 2016 #15
Exactly..... daleanime Jan 2016 #16
that is true. rehab--delousing, fumigation, hazmat. . . niyad Jan 2016 #20
I support what appears to be the majority thinking in that area Babel_17 Jan 2016 #4
Time to stop letting them think they are getting away with this. cui bono Jan 2016 #5
they are more than welcome to mercuryblues Jan 2016 #12
last time armed white guys took over federal property we had the civil war. but Lincoln was pres nt msongs Jan 2016 #6
Tha answer is.... SCVDem Jan 2016 #7
The FBI apparently used up all their tear-gas on Occupy Wall St., so they must resort to skunks. 99th_Monkey Jan 2016 #10
Duplicate PSPS Jan 2016 #8
I guess this should get locked then Babel_17 Jan 2016 #11
Duplicates Are Allowed In Almost Evrything But Late Breaking News... WillyT Jan 2016 #17
Anyone know how to gift wrap a honey badger for the Bundys? n/t Kennah Jan 2016 #9
the situation at malheur is beyond ridiculous. I have no idea what the feds are thinking, niyad Jan 2016 #14
One thing the Feds might be thinking... malthaussen Jan 2016 #18
sadly, you make an excellent point. I have no idea what the answer is--at least, an niyad Jan 2016 #21
The governor has a well-regulated militia... Blanks Jan 2016 #19

TheCowsCameHome

(40,163 posts)
3. Starve/freeze them out.
Wed Jan 20, 2016, 09:47 PM
Jan 2016

No supplies in, no electricity, no internet, no water, no leaving and re-entering, no nothing.

F them. Let's see how tough these grifters are.

niyad

(112,435 posts)
13. according to the park and utilities people, power cannot be turned off, because it would
Wed Jan 20, 2016, 10:47 PM
Jan 2016

destroy a lot of equipment, costing many thousands to replace or repair.

bluedigger

(17,077 posts)
15. It's costing the county economy over $100,000 a day.
Wed Jan 20, 2016, 11:58 PM
Jan 2016

The place is going to need a big rehab at this point anyway.

Babel_17

(5,400 posts)
4. I support what appears to be the majority thinking in that area
Wed Jan 20, 2016, 09:50 PM
Jan 2016

Federal law enforcement has shown all the proper restraint, and then some.

cui bono

(19,926 posts)
5. Time to stop letting them think they are getting away with this.
Wed Jan 20, 2016, 09:57 PM
Jan 2016

At the very least, stop more from entering and stop them from leaving.

But seriously, they need to be arrested.

They sent armored vehicles into Ferguson ffs.

.

 

99th_Monkey

(19,326 posts)
10. The FBI apparently used up all their tear-gas on Occupy Wall St., so they must resort to skunks.
Wed Jan 20, 2016, 10:18 PM
Jan 2016


I also live in Oregon, and support my Governor's statement. Thankfully someone is speaking
out for law & order on Federal lands. Weird that it takes a progressive Democrat to ask for
law enforcement to do it's fucking job.

Babel_17

(5,400 posts)
11. I guess this should get locked then
Wed Jan 20, 2016, 10:22 PM
Jan 2016

I quick searched under "Kate Brown" and didn't see anything. Using "Gov. Brown" would have shown the earlier thread, it seems.

 

WillyT

(72,631 posts)
17. Duplicates Are Allowed In Almost Evrything But Late Breaking News...
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 12:22 AM
Jan 2016

Don't sweat it.

The more the merrier.


niyad

(112,435 posts)
14. the situation at malheur is beyond ridiculous. I have no idea what the feds are thinking,
Wed Jan 20, 2016, 10:49 PM
Jan 2016

but it certainly appears that they are coddling this bunch of hate-filled thugs. the community wants these thugs and vandals gone.

malthaussen

(17,066 posts)
18. One thing the Feds might be thinking...
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 10:11 AM
Jan 2016

... is what happens if a black President and black Attorney General loose the dogs of war against white folk. There is no way the fascists would not make political capital of such an incident. Setting aside bigotry, I have to assume the threat assessment is somewhat different from what it is when the protesters are mostly unarmed and peaceful, such as OWS or Ferguson (or any protest you might care to name). You or I might think that the insurgents are cowardly blowhards who will fold at the first sign of pressure, but neither of us takes the heat if it turns into a shooting war. If that happens, it's a public relations nightmare, however justified law enforcement might be, and however crazy the criminals are.

Nevertheless, as has been pointed out many times already, if there were a 13 year-old black kid with a squirt gun in there, they'd all be dead already.

-- Mal

niyad

(112,435 posts)
21. sadly, you make an excellent point. I have no idea what the answer is--at least, an
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 10:16 PM
Jan 2016

answer that doesn't destroy malheur itself.

Blanks

(4,835 posts)
19. The governor has a well-regulated militia...
Thu Jan 21, 2016, 11:38 AM
Jan 2016

At her disposal. Call them up and seek federal reimbursement.

It's the best possible way to prevent a whole lot of stink surrounding federal overreach.

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