[AuntB]

By the third hour of this show, Lars had Congressman Greg Walden, Newt Gingerich and Mr. Lindamood collectively on the phone. Rep. Walden, who is on the Energy and Commerce and Resources committees has promised to get attention drawn to this situation immediately and he needs OUR encouragement. Greg.walden@mail.house.gov. , 1-800-533-3303.

You can catch Lars Larson’s remarkably informative shows on the net or across the Northwest on your radio dial. You may also link to your congress people on his web site. Besides, it’s usually a good read. WWW.LARSLARSON.COM

The gentleman with Carson Helicopters stated further that he had tried to get the local newspapers and the Oregonian interested in this story, but they didn’t have the time to hear it. He also stressed that the USFS has gone "green" and that we are supporting our own downfall by supporting the big Enviromental conglomerates. Don't be mistaken, the donation business is lucrative. Further, he noted that the media is not allowed to approach the fire areas or interview any fire fighters, pilots, etc. by order of the USFS. Noted by another source as well, bulldozers that locals have volunteered are kept from the fires until they pass USFS "inspection" and must only be 1 or 2 years old. Some have sat for days before being allowed to be used against the fire.

Our continued thanks go to Rosemary and Garth Harrington of KCMX, Medford for originally bringing this to our attention early Friday morning when no one else seemed willing to report it.

[WaterDragon]

The federal government is good at three things: picking our pockets; erecting massive federal bureaucracies; and messing up tasks it takes away from local control.

[Libertina]

I'm pretty ashamed of this too. Informative post, though. And we all appreciate the number given to contact Greg Walden. And BTW, what part does, or SHOULD Gayle Norton play in this?

[AuntB]

Hey, Clamper! Where you hiding these days? I thought you might like to see this one.

[snopercod]

Gotta' read this one.

[kstewskis]

Their reason for this was…. we didn’t ask for permission and they didn’t have what is called a “Dip Site Manager” on site.

Oh good grief. Now that explains things. Or is it "Dip Sh*t Manager, same difference.

[ThePythonicCow]

bump - this is sick

[tubebender]

BUMPED TO THE TOP...

[B4Ranch]

Like gets better...for some. Wouldn't it be nice to be one of the few?

Trust your government!! /sarcasm OFF

[marsh2]

One of my fire chief friends was telling me this evening that he is forbidden from fighting wildland fires that start in the New Cascade Siskiyou Monument. He is not permitted to use any mechanized equipment, so the fire grows to 300 feet high by the time it crosses the monument border so he can start to fight it and protect local homes and property.

He said that last year a tree was struck by lightning. It burned like a Roman candle. They called the BLM Medford for permission to take a chain saw in and knock it down. The BLM said they had to wait until their expert came out and inspected it. It took two days for the guy to come out and by that time, 7 fires had been started.

[AuntB]

FYI

[lavaroise]

Their reason for this was…. we didn’t ask for permission and they didn’t have what is called a “Dip Site Manager” on site. This is a problem that pervades the whole helicopter industry and it’s part of the USFS big overall problem. So they shut us down and we went back to running about a 10 minute flight for water.

These people are quasi murderers. I don't care what you say, but this is Nazi tactic.