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The rise of militias: Patriot candidates are now getting elected in Oregon
Guardian ^ | 05.10.2016 | Jason Wilson

Posted on 05/10/2016 4:19:28 AM PDT by ameribbean expat

...this notion that is once again becoming central to local politics in the Pacific north-west. Throughout the region, people whose ideas about land management broadly align with Rice and the now infamous Bundy clan are aiming for elected office in cities, counties and even the state houses.

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TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism
KEYWORDS: oregon

1 posted on 05/10/2016 4:19:28 AM PDT by ameribbean expat
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To: ameribbean expat

I oppose Globalism unreservedly.
I think the concept of the nation state may be obsolete.
I like local governments and city states. I hope we go there.


2 posted on 05/10/2016 4:24:09 AM PDT by ClearCase_guy (Nation States seem to be ending. The follow-on should not be Globalism, but Localism.)
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To: ClearCase_guy

This is an old battle we observe. POTUS (previously academic) Woodrow Wilson was noted for his contempt of nationalism. In the right structure, Nationalism is the most logical government solution.

Globalism? Is and has always been an insanity built on a lie.

I have a well written piece of classic literature that documents the thinking on this subject prior to WWII. Not much has changed in relation to the subject since it was written.


3 posted on 05/10/2016 5:27:13 AM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: ClearCase_guy

Local governance is always more receptive to the will of the people than central control.

Just think if your local mayor proposed allowing homotranny fags in your daughters restroom: Somebody would wind up wearing that mayor’s skin as a coat, which would be...justice.


4 posted on 05/10/2016 5:29:32 AM PDT by T-Bone Texan (Don't be a lone wolf. Form up small leaderlesss cells ASAP !)
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To: Salvation

Oregon ping


5 posted on 05/10/2016 7:54:23 AM PDT by goodnesswins (Alinsky.....it's what's for dinner: with Cloward Piven for Dessert)
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