From the Daily Beast: "Oregon Gov. Kate Brown on Wednesday called on federal authorities to take action against the armed group occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge. Brown told reporters at a news conference that she has expressed frustration over the standoff to the U.S. Department of Justice and the White House, adding that the situation is “absolutely intolerable and it must be resolved immediately.” Brown said she plans to ask federal officials to reimburse the state for the nearly half-million dollars the occupation has allegedly cost Oregon taxpayers. A spokeswoman for the governor said the cost includes paying for additional law-enforcement presence, overtime, travel reimbursement, lodging, and meals."
Typical politician!
Previous standoffs like Waco and Ruby Ridge that were "forced" ended in death and destruction. Anyone with an ounce of knowledge of psychology knows the best and safest practice is to wait and exhaust the subjects. They have the limited amounts of food and water. Their electricity is under the control of the outside parties. Wait for them to exhaust their resources and give up.
But no! Some politician gets their ego involved, and death and destruction ensues, on both sides. That last comment about the cost is a red herring. What is the cost of death, for both sides?
What a fool!
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