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P.M.'s avatar

These underhanded cowards. Mike Lee is a dishonest MAGA coward. Daines, Zinke, the lot of them deserve to be rounded up and treated like a horse with a broken leg.

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P.M.'s avatar

That said I’m not promoting political violence in any way. That’s a MAGA Republican thing to do as proven by this weekend in Minnesota . I just wish very public and embarrassing demises to these awful despicable cowards.

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Janete's avatar

I wish justice for each and every criminal in this regime. Life in prison for instance, loss of congressional health benefits and pension, and reparations for all they've stolen.

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Lance Holst's avatar

WTF?

How do either Lee or Daines ever get re-elected in states like Utah and Montana that have so many outdoor enthusiasts and sportsmen and sportswomen?

Are there any outdoor enthusiast-oriented groups that politically target this criminal-level corruption?

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Corey Tucker's avatar

Oh yes, American Hunters and Anglers is on it! Also Wildnerness Society, Outdoor Alliance, NPCApics, you name it. The gravel riders, ultra runners, hikers, etc. We all care, we need more voices.

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Lance Holst's avatar

Thanks for the information Corey. Much appreciated.

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Heidi Gaiser's avatar

Did you notice that Montana has no land up for grabs? I think our delegation got us exempted to save their own careers but obviously not because they care the slightest for preserving public lands. Daines won't have to worry about Montana hunters who don't pay attention to what's going on in other states.

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David Holzman's avatar

I just called my two Massachusetts senators, and my Rep, Whip Katherine Clark, to voice my concerns about this proposed land sale. I also called Mike Lee's office, to tell them that I love Utah, but if this happens, I won't be going there anymore. Here's one of Lee's office phone numbers (801) 524-5933

And here's Daine's Capitol Hill # p: (202) 224-2651

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Lance Holst's avatar

Thanks for the contact numbers @David Holzman. I appreciate your help.

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David Holzman's avatar

Thank you for helping in this effort to stop these land sales, Lance Holst!

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Barbie Burke's avatar

This news is getting worse and they are secretly doing this in hopes that the media does not report on it. It is so hard to keep seeing this happen like a nightmare dream and it is unfortunately the reality of today's USA and Senators in western states doing the dismantling of our most precious lands and monuments.

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Corey Tucker's avatar

At the #nokings protest last weekend in the Northeast, my signs were all about protecting public lands. I had conversations with people across the political spectrum about our public lands out west and how we need to call our senators to protect them. Nobody seems to know what's going on, especially in the Northeast. That's why I continue to sound the alarm. Thanks for staying on top of what matters Wes. I will keep making phone calls and posting about this important matter.

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cory's avatar

Because the tRump/public land sell off news keeps getting crazier and harder to believe, perhaps a best tactic is to fight fire with fire and propose bills that impeach or arrest tRump,Lee et al and that provide for the conversion of mara lago into an extension of the Everglades, and so on. No doubt subscribers here can come up with further outlandish ideas on how to fight fire with fire, match lunacy against lunacy to battle these nightmarish proposals.

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cory's avatar

Gotta think BIG to quash these lunatics.

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Mary B.'s avatar

Maybe crazy but anyone know any singers- could come together & do renditions of “This land is your land, this land is my land” in - go to National Parks in every state- politicians, singers, sports ppl- anyone w followers- everyone get local news coverage. People are on summer vacation now, July 4th coming . Keep raising awareness. I know I’m reaching here, but trying to be creative. It’s heartbreaking.

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Marianne Giesler's avatar

Oh my god

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Wes Siler's avatar

Indeed.

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janis greenberg's avatar

Apparently Mike Lee wants to sell land in and near Lake Tahoe, Yosemite, and Fallen Leaf Lake, in California and Nevada. Very popular recreation areas and would make someone very wealthy.

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Cathy Presley's avatar

This is my neighborhood!! What can I do?

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janis greenberg's avatar

I think you'll start to see an opposition spring up. Pick up leaflets and news media in the area and see what others are planning. Spread the word

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Janete's avatar

Cathy, you can talk with your friends, family and neighbors. Brainstorm ideas together. Meet with local leaders and insist they support protecting public lands. If they don't, tell others about them and their sellout to the wealthy.

You and your friends can visit popular local areas and inform visitors, locals and tourists. Encourage them to speak out and contact their members of Congress.

That's just a short list of what you can do.

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Jenn Woltjen's avatar

Is now the time to contact our senators? And if so, what would be our message to them?

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Julie Fleming Wickham's avatar

Check out the 5 Calls app. It makes it easy to contact your senators and provides talking points as well as a full script.

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Elizabeth Berks's avatar

It has been time for the last 5 months. Jess Craven has excellent info about this every day. Useful templates for succinct communication.

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G.G.'s avatar

Can it be stopped?

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Beth McLennan's avatar

Completely unconscionable. Eff these effers. Please start calling your Senators every day. This will destroy our country.

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James Owen's avatar

Time for Timber War II

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David-Ross Gerling,PhD's avatar

This is a crime « contra-natura. »

David-Ross Gerling, PhD

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Corey Tucker's avatar

We need more Julia Butterfly's to camp out in the trees and off-roaders to camp out on public lands. I see Mad Max coming.

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The National Parks Experience's avatar

I've been trying to find this amendment online, but unsuccessful so far. Could you please provide a link to this? Thanks!

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The National Parks Experience's avatar

Oh wow, so they just amended their original document without any official notice whatsoever?! I’m glad someone caught this. Wtf.

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Leslie Anderson's avatar

Daines office claims he did not co-author or co-sponsor. Can you direct us to info connecting him to the amendment? Thanks!

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Jim Shipstead's avatar

Daines was born in California - has that Cali attitude

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