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There lots of different detail that can help people get a better understanding of what was going on behind what the media was sharing.

== Aquital ==



As of January 8th, 2018 Judge Gloria M. Navarro dismissed the case "with prejudice", meaning prosecutors can't seek a new trial. The charges stem from the 2014 standoff with federal agents but appears to be a grab for water rights and control of resources. The Judge threw out criminal charges and stated "The government's conduct in this case was indeed outrageous," ... "There has been flagrant misconduct, substantial prejudice and no lesser remedy is sufficient."

Attorney General Jeff Sessions also sent an evidence discovery expert to the federal prosecutors' office in Las Vegas to review the case. The would find the same type of  "flagrant misconduct, substantial prejudice" if they investigate the [[Hammond]] case. '''The [[Hammond]]es should be able to go home now now.'''


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"The government's conduct in this case was indeed outrageous," said U.S. District . "There has been flagrant misconduct, substantial prejudice and no lesser remedy is sufficient."
{{#ev:youtube|241okxRXoSw|300|right|symbolic of the over escalation of force Time 2:29 see also https://youtu.be/2dLkv3iD1qg }}

{{#ev:youtube|9JBIZN4ndUw|300|right|Marcus Mumford, Ammon Bundy's attorney, describes being tased in courtroom Time 2:29}}

Ammon Bundy, 6 others acquitted in Oregon standoff trial... what was it all about?

Why are they not being released even after they were found innocent? 

Why was their attorney attacked?

Ammon's attorney said it is '''symbolic of the over escalation of force''' by the federal government ...
"I wish they would have understood that from the verdict..." 

Why did the [[Jury]] find the occupiers of the  Malheur Wildlife Refuge not guilty of federal charges?

Could it be because they were "not guilty"?

Why did people think they were?

Could it have been government provocateurs and a bias media?

But things are certainly not over.

These men were innocent of the charges but others who are charged with upholding the law are guilty.

Can justice rise up without the people standing up for [[righteousness]]?

Marcus Mumford, Ammon Bundy's attorney, describes being tased in the courtroom

Why did the FBI attack and tase their attorney even after the judge told them to stand back?

Why were they not out on bail, to begin with since there is no flight risk and they have never been violent and the evidence is clear that they have always presented a peaceful protest stance?

Has the media and federal cases been manufactured against them?

What are the real issues?

Is this just the incompetence of the government and the media?

How far does the corruption go?

Have you been prejudiced by the media and government provocateurs hired by government agencies?

Find out what the truth concerning this case really is?

{{#ev:youtube|AWKwHgUosRU|300|right| '''
Michele Fiore covers the topics of 14 FBI informants ''' including Terry Linnell, FBI cash payments that informants receive; FBI Cover up, Mark McConnell, and guns brought to the refuse by Killman (another informant)
She also covers issues happening now in the Nevada trial- TacticalTony702 (YT name) threatened and harassed to testify against defendant in Nevada case; Longbow Production Crew (informants) and their role at the Bundy’s Ranch, and fliers sent out by Democrat’s Supporters Taint the Jury Pool disallowing the Defendants to receive a fair trial in Nevada. Published on Oct 29, 2016
NewsMax 10.28.16 https://vimeo.com/189390247/920c53f14b Time 3:02}}


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{{#ev:youtube|oC-YIyWBYmQ|300|right|'''Altering evidence''' video Time 4:48}}



*** See Michele Fiore covers '''Altering evidence'' [https://youtu.be/oC-YIyWBYmQ video on right]

Defendants in the case of United States vs Cliven Bundy et al .. are accusing the BLM [Bureau of Land Management] and the FBI of altering dashboard and body-cam video in an attempt to cover-up their aggressiveness during the 2014 protest that led to the arrest of Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy and 18 others.

Defendants are also accusing the FBI “infiltration team” who posed as a documentary film crew called Long Bow, of editing video at crucial moments to make defendants who gave interviews look guilty of crimes they did not commit.

On at least 5 different occasions the defendants in the case say that video used to gain their indictments and create the Governments narrative that has kept them all in jail pending trial, was clearly altered at crucial moments to hide what they believe would expose the BLM as the aggressors and not the “victims” as Prosecutor Steven Mhyre contends.

''We have found at least 5 different clear cases of evidence tampering and have only viewed 1/4 of the discovery that was recently released to us by the Prosecutors office say, defendants who have begun the process of creating a powerpoint demonstration that will be viewed by defense attorneys on October 7, 2016.''
Published on Oct 3, 2016

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{{#ev:youtube|Y082PML-_1M|300|right|'''Todd Macfarland on rancher rights and court prejudice''' video Time 22:44}}

Todd Macfarland on rancher rights and court prejudice, bias trial abuses [https://youtu.be/Y082PML-_1M video on right]

Bundy Trial Breakdown #Oregonstandoff with Todd Macfarland A.K.A. Range Fire Part 1 of 2

Todd Macfarland an attorney, rancher and Range Fire activist with a objective coverage of the #oregonstandoff patriots. "He has a unique perspective because he is a rancher and an attorney. He was able to give what I believe is a full and fair account of what he has witnessed at the trial as an observer, as a rancher, and, as an attorney that has been involved in these types of cases. I wanted to do all I could to help him spread the message and asked if he would join me in a chat. This is the first part of a two part video. Unfortunately, at some point in the video my microphone stopped recording so I had to go back and add my questions in but he's the guy delivering the message so I'm glad that stayed intact." https://www.offgridnation.com 

Please do all that you can to spread this message and share it to your social media networks. All Americans have a real stake in the outcome of this trial whether we know it or not. Also, please check out the links below for more information on the Bundy trial and the Oregon Standoff.

: www.rangefire.us
: www.rangemagazine.com
: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIQ7...
: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RANGEFIRE/
: Twitter: Todd Macfarlane @sagebrushscotsm

{{#ev:youtube|YpFGHpROyJ8|300|right|'''Todd Macfarland on Bundy Trial Breakdown of some of the abuses and lack of real evidence.''' video Time 22:44}}

Bundy Trial Breakdown #Oregonstandoff with Todd Macfarland A.K.A. Range Fire [https://youtu.be/YpFGHpROyJ8  Part 2 of 2]
Todd Macfarland an attorney, rancher and Range Fire activist shows how this was not only an attempt to have a Secret trial  that became a 6 ring circus.

There was a lack of real evidence that any of these men were guilty. And even a Bundy Trial Breakdown...

Need for unanimous not guilty verdict which they were able to get.<Br> 
Government admits that there were 15 informants of the FBI.<Br>
It appears to be including several provocateurs that were sent into manufacture evidence.

What really went on and is still going on behind the scenes?

See also John Lamb on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/john.lamb.16121

Report on the trial by a witness that make a good report.
https://youtu.be/gev8jeo6ngI


== Depth of corruption ==

{{#ev:youtube|Pqew1-aFNhQ|300|right|Wikileaks - Hammond, Bundy, Malheur Minerals Sold by Clinton Foundation to foreign mining corporation Time 16}}

Wikileaks - Hammond, Bundy, Malheur Minerals Sold by Clinton Foundation to foreign mining corporation and  Hedge Funds


This is a video of several excerpts of a whistle blower presentation given today on the steps of City Hall in Portland, OR. Laz, AKA Lazaro Ecenarro, and Shawna Cox presented documents laying out the ties of corruption between the Hammond, Bundy and Malheur lands and all levels of State and Federal agencies and agents. 
Check out the documents here https://www.facebook.com/jlecenarro/m...
The entire presentation is an hour long, so here's a few of the hot points. THIS is why they have come down so hard on the Hammonds and the Bundys and the other brave Americans standing and being persecuted for the rights of all of us. 

New Wikileaks emails expand on the connections to the Clintons, Uranium 1 and Russia and China. Judge Anna Brown is shown to have relationships with investments that profit from the transactions related to the land grabs and sell offs in Oregon and the Western states.

Court resumes tomorrow with big things expected to happen. Stay tuned.

Here's the full video on John Lamb's site https://www.facebook.com/john.lamb.16121


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{{#ev:youtube|Eys3hcyct3Q|300|right| '''[[Robert LaVoy Finicum]] Shot dead''' on the way to meet with hundreds of concerned citizens and a sheriff. They had openly met at the FBI compound numerous times and could have easily been arrested without difficulty numerous times since they often met with law enforcement, government officials and hundreds of people. The peaceful protest in Burns Oregon Wildlife Refuge concerning the injustice being done to the  [[Hammond]] Family by the [[BLM]], the corruption of the courts and the apathy of the people does not and will not stop there.  1000's of ranchers, miners and land owners are loosing millions of acres of land and livelihood by abusive use of federal power and unresponsive courts and an impotent if not ignorant media. Many of these men were good men and no one needed to be killed but some thought [[Robert LaVoy Finicum]] needed to be silenced because support was growing as citizens began to hear the whole story. If you want to know why his strategy and its flaws go to [[Robert_LaVoy_Finicum#Was_LaVoy_Correct]]
Published on Jan 10, 2016 Here is [[Robert LaVoy Finicum]] talking about meeting they had with elected officials.'''  Time 3:02}}

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[[File:protestors.jpg|right|250px|thumb|These are not "dangerous", "anti-government", "militant", "outsiders" but Americans protesting abuse by federal agencies that have from time to time over stepped their authority and damaged the lives and property of good law-abiding Americans.]]
'''Understanding the moral issues?'''<Br>
http://keysofthekingdom.info/KOK-160109.mp3

== Straight talk ==

The [[militia]] has not taken over the 187,000 acre Malheur Wildlife Refuge.

There is a lot of irresponsible media out there saying foolish things to get people to read their ads. There are no ads here.

Some guys claiming to be militia are there occupying some tiny part of a huge federal wildlife refuge in Oregon and they may be going in some empty buildings for shelter.

No one should be calling them "anti-government". They are  protesters who are complaining about what they see as Federal government abuse by some people who work at the [[BLM]]. And anyone who reads [[Hammond|the Hammond's story]] can hardly say otherwise. They are also concerned about corruption in the courts. My father was an accomplished attorney in several states, wrote law books and he consistently told us about high up corruption in the courts.

These guys are pro-government. They are not pro-government-abuse or usurpation of rights. They may or may not be right but they are protesting to get media attention.

No one should call them "outsiders" unless they are from Syria or some other country since this is a federal issue which they are protesting.

Listen to Straight Talk on [[The Occupy Refuge Movement]] at http://tobtr.com/s/8217665 . [Listen to '''Straight Talk''' on [[The Occupy Refuge Movement]] at  [http://www.blogtalkradio.com/brother-gregory/2016/01/11/occupy-refuge-movement BlogTalkRadio] 

== What the government says ==

{{#ev:youtube|bx4ocLdWE90|300|right|'''Here is what the "government says"''' Greg Walden addresses U.S. House on situation in Harney County, OR, federal overreach in the West Time 24:19}}
Recent updates.




Neither should anyone call them "militant" since that means "combative and aggressive in support of a political or social cause, and typically favoring extreme, violent, or confrontational methods." There is no evidence that they are combative or aggressive. They are peaceful and defensive but not without reason. They know their lives are at risk but they have seen lives destroyed and the rights of other people abused by government agencies who often do not follow the law.

These people are not anti-government and media people who use such terms are criminally inciting a negative public opinion unfairly and unjustly that could get someone killed. 
Please see the '''Here is what the "government says"''' video linked on this page to learn about the [[Constitutional]] motivation and heart-felt concerns of the good people who have occupied public buildings in protest of the abuses by government to bring attention to the people of all America as to the injustices that have destroyed families and their livelihood.

This is not just a Harney County issue but a nation-wide Federal issue of abuse of power by vast government agencies that often go unchecked by the press. Americans would not be hearing the speech by Greg Walden who represents the government if the Bundys of this world did not risk their lives to bring it to your attention. And 24 minutes does not do the problem justice.

Here is what the government said as late as 1972:

: “Those who already walk submissively say there is no need for alarm. But submissiveness is not our heritage. The First Amendment was designed to allow rebellion against usurpation to remain as our birthright. The [[Constitutional|Constitution]] was designed to keep government off the backs of the people.... The aim was to allow men to be free and independent and to assert their rights against government… The America once extolled as the voice of liberty heard around the world no longer is cast in the image which Jefferson and Madison designed, but more in the Russian image…” <Ref>Laird v. Tatum, 408 U.S. 1 (1972), 28-9, Justice William O. Douglas.</Ref>

The people need to do their homework and start caring about the lives of people and the press needs to rise up and meet the challenge of a noble institution and report the facts rather than seek ratings at the price of truth.

The same justice of the Supreme court quoted above had already written his own warning and concerns that, “We must realize that today’s Establishment is the new George III. Whether it will continue to adhere to his tactics, we do not know. If it does, the redress, honored in tradition, is also revolution… the truth is that the vast bureaucracy now runs this country, irrespective of what party is in power.” <Ref>Justice William O. Douglas, Points of Rebellion, 1969 (page 95, page 54).</Ref>

Other Oregonians report the same abuse and every American, if they love their neighbor, should [[Cry out|hear their cries]] or no one will hear their own when injustice knocks at their door.

: '''Statement by Oregon Farm Bureau President Barry Bushue on sentencing of Steve and Dwight Hammond to five years in federal prison'''
"This is an example of gross government overreach, and the public should be outraged."[[http://www.oregonfb.org/2015/10/07/statement-oregon-farm-bureau-president-barry-bushue-sentencing-steve-dwight-hammond-years-federal-prison/ Read full statement.]] or go and read the [[Hammond]]'s story.

{{Eric Holder}}



== The Harney County Refuge Occupy Movement ==

{{#ev:youtube|t3mou6zq0x8|300|right|'''US Justice Department Created Mess In Oregon''' Ron Paul Report gives a brief outline of the Hammond case and the purpose and scope of the fires and the actions of the government which even the government believes ''"shocks the conscience"''.  This reminds us that without this peaceful protest no one would be discussing these important issues so [[The_Occupy_Refuge_Movement]] has worked and if we support the good more good shall come. Time 23}}

Irresponsible journalists like Zoe Carpenter are demonizing these people with phrases like, "lead an armed insurrection". After reading Zoe's biased yellow journalism Arthur Klein commented, "I am really worked up over this. Especially that armed groups can freely threaten their way past Law Enforcement and virtually become a parallel government and disturb the lives of residents and the community."

No one 'threatened their way past Law Enforcement'. The building which they are occupying in protest was an unlocked public building. And as to ''disturbing the lives of residents and the community'', that is mostly being done by the panic cause by bad journalism. The protesters are not trying to be a "parallel government" but to point out what they think are government violations which have been ''destroying'' the "lives of residents and the community".

And the same atheistic, anti-religious [http://www.thenation.com/article/inside-the-malheur-wildlife-refuge-occupation/ news media] makes statements like, "made up of gruff militiamen and amiable ranchers from out of town with [[Constitutional|pocket Constitutions]] and “the God thread running hard through them,” as one put it."

They appeal to wildlife enthusiasts by saying, "Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is home to more than 320 species of birds". The truth is by government statistics there are less birds coming to the area since the government took over management and most of the bird populations are increasing on the rancher's land.


== Three Percenters Talk ==

[[File:malheur-3.jpg|left|100px|link=https://youtu.be/K5w99LTKEA0|thumb|[https://youtu.be/K5w99LTKEA0 Video]]]

{{#ev:youtube|Cvh7DeAqEtY|300|right|Published on Jan 9, 2016
Founder of the so-called Pacific Patriot Network Joseph Rice gave a statement to the press from near Burns, Oregon, Saturday, saying that his group "does not support or endorse this occupation, what has happened though is it started a dialogue and the discussion." . Time 2:00}}

{{#ev:youtube|StkSuU3-wJ0|300|right|Published on Jan 10, 2016
Pete Santilli interview Brandon Curtis, President of the Idaho 3% regarding the historic meeting with the FBI and the Malheur Stand off by the Ammon Bundy group for redress of grievances. Discussed issues with the FBI of obstruction of justice by unethical conduct. Threats and duress by [[BLM]]. Called for judicial review. Comments about Sheriff, county Judge. [[The_Occupy_Refuge_Movement]]. Time 42}}



Members of Idaho’s ''Three Percent'' group and the ''Pacific Patriot Network'' peacefully and cordially met with the FBI and spoke in a friendly exchange and give the FBI a copy of a document so that dialogue will be created so that a solution can be found.

People are concerned about the judicial misconduct, abusive heavy handed actions of government agencies we keep hearing about from the people and congressmen, law enforcement and even some press people.

Remember the Malhuer Refuge is there because the Ranchers protected it before 1908. We will be adding more comments as time permits. Ranchers do not want to farm the  Malhuer Refuge. They want the land and property rights taken and being taken from families by these abusive tactics   to be returned.

Remember Idaho is facing these same tactics with the proposed giant Federal monument proposal that threatens over 400 ranchers.

== Tim Titus visits Occupy Movement ==

The following was sent to me by  contacts in the Burns community. 

'''Tim Titus''' is a local business man, pastor and member of Harney County community who drove in and visited the occupiers.

I think it can give you a better inside picture of things there which is ''not some militant armed takeover'' even though it appears Tim labeled his testimony "Bundy Refuge Takeover." 
These are good people who have personal convictions and want to bring attention to what they see as injustice. And they are willing to commit civil disobedience to do it. 

This is similar to sit-ins, occupy movements and the Boston Tea Party except no tea was damaged at the Refuge. The media has a great deal of power to influence the minds of the people. I encourage you to do everything you can to spread the understanding that these men are not what the media is suggesting they are.

Note that these are not armed people behind barricades because, as you see, Ammon Bundy is driving all around and then coming back to an unlocked public building. I am not supporting their position because the real answer is in doing the will of the Father. But they are trying to attend to Christ's [[Weightier matters]]. They are just not sure how to best do that.

: ''Bundy Refuge Takeover.''

: ''As a local businessman, pastor and member of our community, I was invited to join a group of men and women to go into the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters to meet with the people involved in the refuge standoff. As we approached refuge headquarters, we drove past the media vans with their huge satellite dishes on top some with camera lights still shining on people being interviewed. We were allowed past the vehicles blocking the lanes winding down the hill to the small cluster of buildings that make up the refuge headquarters.''

: ''Inside the old stone building in a small office area, we introduced ourselves to Ryan Bundy, Shawna Cox and one big, tattooed dude known as "Buddha" who I was later told is a bodyguard for one or both of the Bundy's. We weren't searched or even patted down. (I thought it best to leave my firearms at home but at least one of our group was packing.) We explained that rather than listening to the rumors and succumbing to the fears running wild in our community, we wanted to hear from them personally as to what was going on and what they wanted to achieve.''

: ''They thanked us for coming, Shawna proudly announced they had come up with a name and mission statement for their group. People for [[Constitutional]] Freedom, I believe is the handle they've tied to this operation. (To think that no one had formed that into words prior to the occupation surprised me. This really does seem like a fluid, fly-by-the-seat-of your pants operation.)''

: ''So, after some general talk about the day's events, Ryan Bundy began a short course on the United States [[Constitutional|Constitution]] and the forefather's limitations on the federal government particularly as it pertains to landownership. He explained that the role of federal government is, with the exception of the 100 square miles making up Washington D.C., only to dispose of property and land not to possess it. The discourse seemed sound with some of their own interpretation of who exactly should own the land thrown in whether that be state, county or private ownership.''

: ''Bundy also told from their perspective the story of the struggles they went through with the federal government on the family ranch in Nevada. He laid out the events and decisions they made that led them to the 2014 standoff that also made national news. Cox shared about an event in Utah where she saw the federal government allegedly abuse their power to remove a widow's cattle from an area the government wanted to designate a National Monument. Albeit all from their perspective, you began to see the motivations behind the group.''

: ''Individuals of the occupying group came and went from the tiny room during our stay of slightly over an hour. They ranged in dress from the latest, pseudo-military camouflage jacket to a sport coat. No one seemed particularly on edge or overly nervous. The guy in the camo jacket did stay at the door behind our group for a time before entering into the office and even into the conversation from time to time.''

: ''Ammon Bundy, evidently finished with the media blitz and whatever else a revolutionary leader does with his days, came in, shook the hands of several of our group and listened attentively to some suggestions as to how they might overcome some of the negative reactions within our community and possibly get their message out in a more succinct way. He made some notes on a sheet of plain paper lifted from a nearby table.''

: ''The biggest piece of advice I added to the discussion, more for our communities' benefit than theirs, was suggesting they actively address the rumors physical threats encircling our county. (The fact that our public schools had closed for the week seemed to genuinely surprise them.) There are many rumors of individuals, their families or government property being threatened with attack but with no substantiation. The fear in the community seems irrational or at least it would be if everyone sought to determine the legitimacy of the threats. Substantiation seems to be lacking as the small-town rumor mill spins somewhat out of control.''

: ''One of our group suggested having a meeting with some of the leaders and influencers in our community to help the locals understand their history and what they wanted to accomplish. Ammon, when asked if he could go into town for a meeting, almost looked surprised and and said he had "been all over the county today". He didn't seem to see why not. I'm not sure he knows how many rooms the FBI has booked in the small town of Burns.''

: ''As the impromptu meeting wound down, I asked if I could pray for them. They were more than willing and hats came off all around the room. I prayed just as I had prayed in every public place since this national event began in our isolated county. I asked for their personal protection, for wisdom in handling the situation, for restraint and level-headedness on both sides and that their voice be heard which I believe is their primary goal. The prayer seemed to be received gratefully.''

: ''Am I a convert? No, they are still breaking the law even if just for trespassing but I do feel I understand their position as well as our [[Constitutional|constitution]] much better. I also feel much better about the safety of our community. And, whether I agree with the course of action, I hope the message does get out. Our federal government seems to be so far past the authority our [[Constitutional|constitution]] gives it that just the idea of reigning it back into the role the founding fathers gave it does seem pretty radical. Government overreach is taken more seriously when it causes an individual's medical insurance premiums to rise than when it affects the economies of families and communities in the middle of nowhere.''

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