WaExam: Groups that take their ideological cues from Nevada rancher Cliven Bundy have been linked to legislation in 11 Western states that aim to turn over federal lands to the states, according to a new report.
The Center for Western Priorities report comes on the heels of as criticism of the government from Tea Party and Western lawmakers for what they call poor management of federal land. They have argued that the states are better positioned to take care of those lands, and cite large maintenance backlogs at federal parks. more
TX historian David Barton did a segment on Beck’s TV show a few months ago that showed how and why the feds own most of the western states. He showed U.S. maps corresponding with years/parties in office. The original 13 Colonies were the work of the Founders and have tiny portions of federally owned land. Remember that, “We the People” stuff?
As the country grew westward and states were added, more and more progressives came into office, and voila!
Worth the price of the subscription alone.
the feds gotta steal the rest of western ussa to pay back the chicoms for borrowing trillions to buy dem votes from the retards
I knew the west was pretty much fed property, but holy shit! Why not just blend NV, AZ and UT and name it Federal Territory!
What happened to BATTLEBORN?
Sick.
This is why Utah (at over 66% Fed land) is formulating plans to SUE the FedGov to regain control of their own land within their own boundaries.