Oregon Sheriff To Wildlife Center Occupiers: Get Out Of Our Town … Please

ADDS DETAILS OF SOME VEHICLES SEEN AT THE ENTRANCE - An sign of the National Wildlife Refuge System is seen at an entry of the wildlife refuge, where some vehicles are seen used to block access to the inside of the r... ADDS DETAILS OF SOME VEHICLES SEEN AT THE ENTRANCE - An sign of the National Wildlife Refuge System is seen at an entry of the wildlife refuge, where some vehicles are seen used to block access to the inside of the refuge, about 30 miles southeast of Burns, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 3, 2016. Armed protesters are occupying a building at the national wildlife refuge and asking militia members around the country to join them. The protesters went to Malheur National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday following a peaceful rally in support of two Oregon ranchers facing additional prison time for arson. (Les Zaitz/The Oregonian via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT MORE LESS
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In a brief press conference Monday, David Ward, the sheriff of Harney County, Oregon — where anti-extremists have taken over a federal wildlife center to protest government land polices — told the occupiers to go home to their families.

“You said you were here to help the citizens of Harney County, that help ended when a peaceful protest became an armed occupation,” Ward said. “It is time for you to leave our community. Go home to your families and end this peacefully.”

The leaders of siege — some of whom were associated with the government showdown at the Cliven Bundy ranch in 2014 — have taken over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in Burns, Oregon, to protest jail sentences two local ranchers face for burning public land. Those ranchers, however, have turned themselves to the government, the sheriff said. Their families have distanced themselves from the militia men.

In the press conference, Ward noted those involved at the takeover came in from out of state.

“This event has significantly impacted our community. Our goal is work together to restore calm and regular services for the people for the community,” he said.

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  1. Avatar for sooner sooner says:

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    … …anti-extremists have taken over a federal wildlife center to protest government land polices -

    It’s news to me that Barney fans had taken over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Was it the repeated playing of his savage theme song that drove the dastardly YallQaedistas away?

    And then this!

    Mean Sheriff

  2. “where anti-extremists have taken over a federal wildlife center to protest government land polices”

    I think this is supposed to be “anti-government extremists”.

  3. Well, looks like backup from the Sun City, AZ militia has showed up to aid the white trash WindedWarriorsProject of Oregon.
    “Hey dummy! It’s cold in Harney Co. this time of year. Better get the heavy Thinsulate cammo out!”

    On the other hand, this rag tag, white trash, gaggle of idiots has given a clearer picture of what the Rightie WooWoo Wingnuttery thinks a “well regulated militia” is, huh?

  4. Well now what?

    These Posse Comitatus loons area always screaming that the county Sheriff is the only legitimate and highest form of governmental authority they will recognize.

    Now that he has told these lunatics to get the fuck out… what level of cognitive dissonance will this cause them?

  5. There has not been nearly enough play of the fact these guys are exploiting a situation for their own gain. Out-of-state, uninvited, disowned by the Hammonds themselves, these right-wing armed and dangerous extremists are trying to take advantage of someone else’s legal problems to grab attention for themselves.

    It’s time for Donald Trump to chopper in and show these 3rd rate grifters how a REAL media whore operates.

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