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In reply to the discussion: Just so you know, Ammon Bundy's been arrested again [View all]Dreampuff
(778 posts)45. At least The Oath Keepers will have something to do
Recently read an article stating that the Oath Keepers got much of their Fame because of that crazy man. They were originally started by someone from Boston and these are the kind of causes they get high on. It also said they claimed to have tens of thousands of followers, but in reality it's only about five thousand. Sorry, I kind of ended up changing the subject. But let's watch because they might intervene for him.
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I wonder how the good people of Emmett ID feel about this asshole after his stunt
ribrepin
Apr 2021
#35
Someone needs to look into who's funding his actions and helping him coordinate them.
Ford_Prefect
Apr 2021
#4
Its whatever he's been running on since the trial. He has connections to an ALEC front group
Ford_Prefect
Apr 2021
#24
I agree except that he's more sly than that. Ammon likes to have others do his work.
Ford_Prefect
Apr 2021
#36
Yes. Now under ALEC's rubric it fronts for multinational extraction companies (mining, oil & gas).
Ford_Prefect
Apr 2021
#52
What happened to the "three strikes and you're out" thing? Hasn't he had something like 9 strikes?
George II
Apr 2021
#14
Not enough deterrent to make a difference in behavior. Isn't that the point of "criminal justice"?
Evolve Dammit
Apr 2021
#19
The Bundys get away with repeatedly flaunting laws because of the color of their
FailureToCommunicate
Apr 2021
#25