Think again.
The Federal Government still operates the same way, too.
Posted on 04/13/2014 2:17:43 AM PDT by Jim Robinson
The Bureau of Land Management vowed Saturday that it would continue its legal fight to remove illegal cattle from a rural Nevada range after ending a tense weeklong standoff with a rancher and his supporters.
"After 20 years and multiple court orders to remove the trespass cattle, [rancher Cliven] Bundy owes the American taxpayers in excess of $1 million. The BLM will continue to work to resolve the matter administratively and judicially," a statement from the bureau said. "We ask that all parties in the area remain peaceful and law-abiding as the Bureau of Land Management and National Park Service work to end the operation in an orderly manner."
The BLM also announced that it was wrapping up its month-long operation to seize the 900 cattle roaming on federally owned land approximately 80 miles northeast of Las Vegas and would release the 400 head of Bundy's cattle it had already seized "in order to avoid violence and help restore order."
"Based on information about conditions on the ground, and in consultation with law enforcement, we have made a decision to conclude the cattle gather because of our serious concern about the safety of employees and members of the public," the statement read.," the statement read.
Bureau officials had dismantled designated protest areas supporting Bundy, who they say refuses to comply with the "same laws that 16,000 public land ranchers do every year."
A group of about 1,000 supporting Bundy cheered and sang "The Star Spangled Banner" when BLM made its announcement.
(Excerpt) Read more at foxnews.com ...
Next time they will swoop in quickly and take everyone in custody and be gone before the troops can rally.
I wrote last night that “this isn’t over”.
I wrote that as a result of several things:
1. Libs/Progs/Rats...whatever the label, widely believe the BLM was correct in its actions and Bundy wrong.
2. There’s still a legal document that gives the BLM rights and takes away from Bundy
http://www.biologicaldiversity.org/species/reptiles/desert_tortoise/pdfs/Order_US_v__Bundy_7_9_13.pdf
3. The culture in Nevada & DC that permitted this are still in power.
People may very well go home after yesterday, but they can’t go to sleep...
LOL...touchy touchy touchy...tsk*tsk*tsk.
I read that and that is just back asswards, figures that kind of logic comes from our government.
It seems most don’t get that I’m playing devil’s advocate here and some are getting pissy, so thanks for being nice.
Oh I agree, the law is an ass for sure in this case. I think the Bundy’s best count there lucky stars that this happened during the mid terms, but watch and see how quickly the IRS swoops in on these people.
Since the government can’t physically go after them now after this PR nightmare, they send in the IRS shock troops to take them down.
I think this is just the beginning of the crusade against dissent, IMHO....
LOL, Thank you, I’ll take that as a compliment! Have a blessed day sport.
you made an outstanding point in your first line. Spot on, we’ve seen the “environmental” damage done by the flood of illegals pouring into the country, where is the concern over that? None. Why? The new voting block being created by the amnesty crowd.
I tend to think that the “administrative” solutions the BLM says it will now pursue may involve a return to court, contempt charges and an arrest warrant served after the elections in November.
The court could hold him in jail until all the cattle are removed from the disputed allotments.
you are correct, the Bundy’s may get to breath a little, but the $h!t storm with hit after the midterms. The IRS will probably “play” with them till then.
This administration loves it’s rectal exams and the poor Bundy’s have put themselves on the radar for sure. Mr. B better check his truck over real good before turning the key..
The typical communist red herring... 16000 complied but Bundy acts special.
Yeah, 6 million jews complied too... arse holes.
He was given an a surfed contract designed to break his business. It was a lose-lose offer: sign and agree to unworkable conditions, or leave outright.
He responded with a third option: FU, give me reasonable conditions.
I certainly shall, and I thank you for the warm sentiment!
:^)
I certainly shall, and I thank you for the warm sentiment!
:^)
I agree with your comment.
Think again.
The Federal Government still operates the same way, too.
I had all the same questions. The first articles that I read were that he just was being stubborn and refusing to pay the grazing fees that everyone had to pay. I’m a little irritated that I had to dig so hard to get to the *real* problem.
In the United States governmental entities including cities, counties, states, and the federal government all manage land which are referred to as either public lands or the public domain.
The majority of public lands in the United States are held in trust for the American people by the federal government and managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the United States National Park Service, Bureau of Reclamation, or the Fish and Wildlife Service under the Department of the Interior, or the United States Forest Service under the Department of Agriculture. Other federal agencies that manage public lands include the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the United States Department of Defense, which includes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.[4]
In general, Congress must legislate the creation of new public lands, such as national parks; however, under the 1906 Antiquities Act, the President may designate new national monuments without congressional authorization.
Each western state also received federal “public land” as trust lands designated for specific beneficiaries, which the States are to manage as a condition to acceptance into the union. Those trust lands cannot any longer be considered public lands as allowing any benefits to the “public” would be in breach of loyalty to the specific beneficiaries. The trust lands (two sections, or about 1,280 acres (5.2 km2) per township) are usually managed extractively (grazing or mining), to provide revenue for public schools. All states have some lands under state management, such as state parks, state wildlife management areas, and state forests.
Wilderness is a special designation for public lands which have been completely undeveloped. The concept of wilderness areas was legislatively defined by the 1964 Wilderness Act. Wilderness areas can be managed by any of the above Federal agencies, and some parks and refuges are almost entirely designated wilderness. A wilderness study area is a tract of land that has wilderness characteristics, and is managed as wilderness, but has not received a wilderness designation from Congress.
Typically each parcel is governed by its own set of laws and rules that explain the purpose for which the land was acquired, and how the land may be used.
Recreation on U.S. public lands[edit]
Most state- and federally managed public lands are open for recreational use. Recreation opportunities depend on the managing agency, and run the gamut from the free-for-all, undeveloped wide open spaces of BLM lands to the highly developed and controlled national and state parks. Wildlife refuges and state wildlife management areas, managed primarily to improve habitat, are generally open to wildlife watching, hiking, and hunting, except for closures to protect mating and nesting, or to reduce stress on wintering animals. National forests generally have a mix of maintained trails and roads, wilderness and undeveloped portions, and developed picnic and camping areas.
In an attempt to present a balanced view of the history and uses of America’s public lands, two teams trekked the US, from the Canadian and Mexican borders, in a project known as American Frontiers: A Public Lands Journey.
Grazing on U.S. public lands[edit]
Historically in the western United States, most public land is leased for grazing by cattle or sheep. This includes vast tracts of National Forest and BLM land, as well as land on Wildlife Refuges. National Parks are the exception. This use became controversial in the late 20th century as it was examined by environmentalists.[5]
Doofus, I was specific in saying the federal government does not own PUBLIC land. I didn’t say it doesn’t own ANY land.
Thank you for this post!
He stood up to the bully and won, thing is more bullies are come’n for him.
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