Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: #BundyTeaParty updates: more arrests, AG - more charges coming, Judge - David Fry detained [View all]L. Coyote
(51,134 posts)24. There are a few people sweating bullets about more indictments coming.
The message is definitely out now, the wheels of justice do turn. And resistance is futile, the police will shoot you if you force them to.
Utahs Insanely Expensive Plan To Seize Public Lands
by Claire Moser
A study released Monday by researchers at three Utah universities found that transferring national forests and other public lands to the state of Utah would cost taxpayers at least $280 million per year a price tag that could only be paid if the state were able to increase drilling and mining, seize energy royalty payments that are owed to U.S. taxpayers, and, if energy prices remain low, raise taxes to pay for the shortfall.
The study fulfills a requirement of a 2012 Utah bill mandating the transfer of over 31 million acres of Americas public lands to the state of Utah. The study found that in order to raise the needed funds to manage national forests and other public lands, including taking over responsibility for fighting wildfires, the state would need to pursue an aggressive approach to managing its mineral lease program, that would only be profitable for the state if oil and gas prices remain stable and high. ..........
by Claire Moser
A study released Monday by researchers at three Utah universities found that transferring national forests and other public lands to the state of Utah would cost taxpayers at least $280 million per year a price tag that could only be paid if the state were able to increase drilling and mining, seize energy royalty payments that are owed to U.S. taxpayers, and, if energy prices remain low, raise taxes to pay for the shortfall.
The study fulfills a requirement of a 2012 Utah bill mandating the transfer of over 31 million acres of Americas public lands to the state of Utah. The study found that in order to raise the needed funds to manage national forests and other public lands, including taking over responsibility for fighting wildfires, the state would need to pursue an aggressive approach to managing its mineral lease program, that would only be profitable for the state if oil and gas prices remain stable and high. ..........
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
Recommendations
0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):
79 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
#BundyTeaParty updates: more arrests, AG - more charges coming, Judge - David Fry detained [View all]
L. Coyote
Mar 2016
OP
Apparently, the tribe has been working with the FBI after the occupation. No reports yet
L. Coyote
Mar 2016
#14
I do feel sorry for David Fry. Clearly a lost soul who was exploited by the Bundys.
yellowcanine
Mar 2016
#11
This is fantastic. Throw them in a SuperMax for life. Make an example out of them.
stevenleser
Mar 2016
#23
these RIGHT-WING TERRORISTS are probably related to serial killer Ted Bundy
Jeffersons Ghost
Mar 2016
#27
Was the guy aiming at the BLM from the bridge in the first standoff arrested? nt
Quixote1818
Mar 2016
#55
#OregonStandoff defendant says he was just borrowing government truck to get groceries
L. Coyote
Mar 2016
#57
Oregonstandoff, defendants on trial for Malheur occupation will be facing mandatory minimums
L. Coyote
Mar 2016
#66
Oregon standoff figure arrested after threatening to shoot federal officers, DA says
L. Coyote
Mar 2016
#69
#BundyTeaParty supporters investigated for death threats. &&& Oregon is finally Bundy-free!
L. Coyote
Mar 2016
#79