#oregon under attack

[micdotcom]

The Oregon ranchers literally shit all over Native American artifacts

When nature calls, you must answer, but please don't do so by pooping on sacred ground used by Native Americans for hundreds of years. After their 41-day occupation of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge in Oregon ended, a group of right-wing armed ranchers left behind a scene so rancid that one tribal leader described it, simply, as "disgusting."

[jameshesky]

One Topic Topical--Eight Oregon Protesters Arrested, One Killed

Eight of the “Occupy Oregon Bird Gift Shop” protesters--Including leader Ammon Bundy--were arrested last night, and one was killed, during an FBI and Oregon State police operation.  The arrests and death took place during a class field trip to a community meeting where the occupiers were hoping to win over support of locals.  LaVoy Finnicum, who apparently is a real person and not a black leprechaun, died when he allegedly exited a vehicle while brandishing his firearm.  Supporters say that he was simply complying with the FBI’s request to “see that really cool gun.  Guns are so cool.  Oh my God let me see that cool gun.”  One of the individuals was wounded in the arm, and the other seven were arrested peacefully after suddenly realizing that dying in a shootout is way different than they thought it would be.

The group that remained behind at the clubhouse announced on Twitter that they would be staying, despite the fact that they are definitely the B-Squad.  The FBI announced plans to continue to work towards a peaceful resolution, or until that place turns into “Lord of the Flies.  Whichever comes first.

LaVoy Finnicum is survived by his wife, 11 children, six dogs, two trucks, 47 guns, eight confederate flags, 31 pocket constitutions, a subscription to “Things We Blame The Jews On” magazine, and a $30 gift card to Cracker Barrel.

[theskepdick]

Now this is an occupation I fully support.

[thegreenwolf]

Leader of Oregon occupation Ammon Bundy, three others arrested

KATU News has learned the leader of the armed occupation at Malheur Wildlife Refuge - Ammon Bundy - has been arrested, along with three other individuals Tuesday evening.Officials said it all began with a traffic stop while Bundy and some of his followers

ALRIGHTY FOLKS SHIT’S GOING DOWN maybe. We’re still waiting for details here. 

So why’s this arrest a big deal? Here, have some background. Short version is: bunch of guys from Idaho who don’t like how the BLM is managing public lands took over a remote wildlife refuge in southeastern Oregon to protest two area ranchers being sent to federal prison to finish out their sentences for setting federal land on fire, among other reasons. They’re armed, and they brought their kids with them. They’ve been rifling through government property, to include artifacts from the Burns Paiute tribe held in trust, tearing down fences between the refuge andprivate property (much to the chagrin of the private property owners) and they bulldozed a new road through the landscape, potentially destroying both ecological and archaeological treasures. And all along they’ve been saying it’s their right as Americans to use this land however they see fit. Meanwhile, the people who live in the area around the refuge are PISSED and for the most part don’t support these guys at all. 

More details on the situation, to include news that an area hospital is on lockdown:

http://www.opb.org/news/series/burns-oregon-standoff-bundy-militia-news-updates/lockdown-harney-county/

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

http://thinkprogress.org/justice/2016/01/26/3743161/bundy-arrested/

[contagiousqueer-blog]

Oregon.

I lived in Portland, OR for a couple years and was just head over heels for the city. There’s so much that I loved (and still love) about the city and the state – so much coffee and food, so many quirks, so much creativity. The neighborhoods in Portland are wonderful and each have their own vibe and mini downtown. But like many cities and the states they’re in, there are many plaguing and…

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[gonegrimdark]

I'm kinda confused about the Oregon Militia issue. I see a lot of story updates on it, and I totally get why police don't just storm the place and cause a huge firefight. But it's so easy to end without looking like the bad guys. Just shut off the electricity. The building has been taken hostage you don't have to keep supplying it. And the water too- it would force them to leave in days. They also can come and go as they please?? Like just put up a blockade and calmly refuse anyone who wants to go in? It's so easy to end this without bloodshed or having the government come across as aggressive. Ignoring them is funny, but it's costing a lot of tax money.

[elizastrange]

What the fuck was this week?

I mean really. 

[thegreenwolf]

Please don’t send glitter to Malheur.

I know a lot of people have been wanting to send boxes of ridiculous things to the militants occupying Malheur Wildlife Refuge, like glitter and dildos and little girl's toys. Please don't. Remember that this is a WILDLIFE REFUGE, one of the last relatively pristine areas in Oregon. Teddy Roosevelt protected it as a refuge over a hundred years ago in 1908 because it's such a crucial habitat for migrating birds.

You know how glitter gets everywhere? Well, it doesn't have to stay inside. In fact, it probably is already being tracked out into the yard outside the buildings, and washing into the pond that the guest center overlooks. And if it's carried on the wind, it will end up further out into the wetlands of the refuge. There it can be eaten by small animals that can't digest it; and yes, they CAN die from impacted digestive systems when they eat so much of this plastic that it clogs them up.

As to the dildos and other items? Nothing says these guys aren't going to dump them into the pond out of spite. Plus it's a massive waste of nonbiodegradable plastic.

If you care about the refuge itself, please don't participate in this "hey, let's ship these guys stupid things!" campaign. Give your money to organizations like Friends of Malheur Wildlife Refuge ( http://www.malheurfriends.org/)