Poverty for most. All of the above and more. I grew up camping in a tent and later driving cross country and seeing the sights 80s and 90s. Yet here I am on my phone at 67. But I garden a little patch and feed birds. A lot of people never did any of that.
I'm mad at the people who didn't vote. They gave in to the Felon.
I think "lying and incompetence" apply to the last four years as well. And the four years before that. And the eight years before that. And the eight years before that. And the eight years before that. And ...
So basically you’re one of these fatalist that it’s never apparently worked or you’re dreaming of a time that really sucked but you think it’s glorified because of some fucking stupid show glorifying the old days of yesterday year but just to my opinion but I’ll bet on it
I do have a question since they are public land and every US citizen is technically an owner of that who’s getting the money?? Tax cuts for this sale. Or what
Always follow the money and before that state tries to pull this bullshit over has power over the federal government yeah Native Americans tried that with reservations and even though it’s supposed to be a sovereign country inside the United States, they can still go and do whatever they want on it
Thanks for reporting this, Wes. I’ve been on top of the Middle Teton. This area is managed expertly by committed staff. I don’t want it sold to anyone ever!
It is crazy that the sudden political upheaval being created by the new administration is causing a formerly non political person like me to follow political news daily. So much that seemed impossible or outlandish is becoming more plausible by the day.
And this WY news? Well, after the Cody Roberts fiasco and how poorly the state government has responded to that (FYI: running over predators with snowmobiles is still fully legal in "The Cowboy State." In fact, WY is becoming THE state to relocate to for pervs who want to commit extreme animal cruelty with zero legal repercussions), this info presented by Wes is outrageous and sadly believable.
Perhaps sooner than later "The Pendulum" will start swinging back against such toxic thinking.
…you said it yourself: POLITICAL IGNORANCE, consumerism and lack of proper education made this country a politically impaired nation, how do you do now “none political person” ?
…hahahahahahahaha you’re not very bright are you ? …”all of a sudden political upheaval been created by the new administration…” …”all of a sudden”?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 …suck for you to wake up in to such an inconvenience, go back to sleep, maybe next time you will wake up by the knock on the door when they come for you my “none political” friend
Grand Teton would not sell for 145k per acre. This whole idea that there is even a market for these properties is misguided.
Let's just assume that Grand Teton National Park does get sold off. What is the actual use? Who is going to pay for it? The highest and best use (technical term) is as a cattle ranch. So, we need to look at what recent cattle ranches in the area sold for.
The Diamond G Ranch sold in 2023. The asking price was $71 million for 5056 acres. Assuming that the ranch sold for the $71 million ask, which is unlikely, the per acre cost was $14,042 per acre.
In contrast, the N Bar Ranch in Montana sold. The asking price was $45,000,000 for 51k acres. That is $875 per acre.
So, we probably have a low and high price for Grand Teton National Park. To get to a final answer of what it is worth, we should find several other examples and average them out.
For purposes of argument, let's assume that Grand Teton is worth $14,042 per acre. That implies a total value of $4.3 billion dollars.
Remember, this is before everything else that was federal, like the national forest, goes on the market as well.
So, let's say that you think someone could build a new ski resort on Grand Teton. Sure! What is it worth, then?
Jackson Hole recently sold, but we don't know how much for. Vail Resorts has a market cap of $6 billion and owns 42 resorts, which averages out to $142 million per resort. Let's assume that Vail itself is worth three times the average or $426 million. Jackson Hole would have a similar value. Is Grand Teton worth the same as Jackson Hole as a ski area? No, it is worth less because you have to build the ski area. If we sold Grand Teton off for 10 ski resorts, we are looking at a lower value than as a cattle ranch.
So, yeah, selling off Wyoming is not nearly as valuable as they think.
Thank you for writing this article otherwise I would not have known about this important issue and been able to share and take action. Your words and voice matter.
I am writing to urge you to vote NO on SJ2 and protect Wyoming’s public lands from privatization and development. Grand Teton National Park and other federal lands belong to all Americans, and they should remain federally protected.
If passed, SJ2 could lead to:
🚫 Privatization & restricted access
🚫 Weakened environmental protections
🚫 Increased development, mining & drilling
🚫 Loss of tourism revenue & recreation opportunities
Wyoming’s public lands fuel the state’s outdoor economy, support local businesses, and provide access to hiking, elopements, wildlife watching, and adventure tourism—a multi-billion-dollar industry. Transferring federal lands to state control risks long-term harm to these natural treasures.
Please vote NO on SJ2 and stand up for Wyoming’s public lands.
Best sentence: As we’re seeing across the federal government right now, lying and incompetence don’t necessarily pose the barriers they once did.
Let that sink in.
How we ever did it let come to this?
Indoctrination?
Lack if proper upbringing in school AND at home?
Too much mindnumbing and -dumbing tv?
Consumption above anything else as the golden salvation providing calf?
Disrespect for nature, animals - and each other?
Poverty for most. All of the above and more. I grew up camping in a tent and later driving cross country and seeing the sights 80s and 90s. Yet here I am on my phone at 67. But I garden a little patch and feed birds. A lot of people never did any of that.
I'm mad at the people who didn't vote. They gave in to the Felon.
Um, lazy parenting leads to a lack of education which leads no critical thinking skills whatsoever!
I think "lying and incompetence" apply to the last four years as well. And the four years before that. And the eight years before that. And the eight years before that. And the eight years before that. And ...
You’d be wrong.
You’re not tossing Santa Claus in that heap as well?
So basically you’re one of these fatalist that it’s never apparently worked or you’re dreaming of a time that really sucked but you think it’s glorified because of some fucking stupid show glorifying the old days of yesterday year but just to my opinion but I’ll bet on it
Man isn’t that the truth there
I do have a question since they are public land and every US citizen is technically an owner of that who’s getting the money?? Tax cuts for this sale. Or what
Always follow the money and before that state tries to pull this bullshit over has power over the federal government yeah Native Americans tried that with reservations and even though it’s supposed to be a sovereign country inside the United States, they can still go and do whatever they want on it
Thanks for reporting this, Wes. I’ve been on top of the Middle Teton. This area is managed expertly by committed staff. I don’t want it sold to anyone ever!
If this were to come to pass it would be heartbreaking, cruel and breathtakingly shortsighted.
It is crazy that the sudden political upheaval being created by the new administration is causing a formerly non political person like me to follow political news daily. So much that seemed impossible or outlandish is becoming more plausible by the day.
And this WY news? Well, after the Cody Roberts fiasco and how poorly the state government has responded to that (FYI: running over predators with snowmobiles is still fully legal in "The Cowboy State." In fact, WY is becoming THE state to relocate to for pervs who want to commit extreme animal cruelty with zero legal repercussions), this info presented by Wes is outrageous and sadly believable.
Perhaps sooner than later "The Pendulum" will start swinging back against such toxic thinking.
…you said it yourself: POLITICAL IGNORANCE, consumerism and lack of proper education made this country a politically impaired nation, how do you do now “none political person” ?
Breathe
…hahahahahahahaha you’re not very bright are you ? …”all of a sudden political upheaval been created by the new administration…” …”all of a sudden”?! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 …suck for you to wake up in to such an inconvenience, go back to sleep, maybe next time you will wake up by the knock on the door when they come for you my “none political” friend
You're ugly!!
And now comes the modern era land grabs by the oil and mineral billionaires and the cattle barons.
Absolutely not. Protect our National Parks 💚💚💚
WTF?!
Grand Teton would not sell for 145k per acre. This whole idea that there is even a market for these properties is misguided.
Let's just assume that Grand Teton National Park does get sold off. What is the actual use? Who is going to pay for it? The highest and best use (technical term) is as a cattle ranch. So, we need to look at what recent cattle ranches in the area sold for.
The Diamond G Ranch sold in 2023. The asking price was $71 million for 5056 acres. Assuming that the ranch sold for the $71 million ask, which is unlikely, the per acre cost was $14,042 per acre.
In contrast, the N Bar Ranch in Montana sold. The asking price was $45,000,000 for 51k acres. That is $875 per acre.
So, we probably have a low and high price for Grand Teton National Park. To get to a final answer of what it is worth, we should find several other examples and average them out.
For purposes of argument, let's assume that Grand Teton is worth $14,042 per acre. That implies a total value of $4.3 billion dollars.
Remember, this is before everything else that was federal, like the national forest, goes on the market as well.
So, let's say that you think someone could build a new ski resort on Grand Teton. Sure! What is it worth, then?
Jackson Hole recently sold, but we don't know how much for. Vail Resorts has a market cap of $6 billion and owns 42 resorts, which averages out to $142 million per resort. Let's assume that Vail itself is worth three times the average or $426 million. Jackson Hole would have a similar value. Is Grand Teton worth the same as Jackson Hole as a ski area? No, it is worth less because you have to build the ski area. If we sold Grand Teton off for 10 ski resorts, we are looking at a lower value than as a cattle ranch.
So, yeah, selling off Wyoming is not nearly as valuable as they think.
Thank you.
But that would/implies indeed that "they" think.
And when pure greed enters the stage, and testosterone runs high and overspills, the brain function normally goes south.
Development comes to mind, unfortunately.
Those State Senators are nuts..completely, unequivocally nuts.
TAX CUTS FOR BILLIONAIRES?
FUCKING SERIOUSLY?
Insane
Thank you for writing this article otherwise I would not have known about this important issue and been able to share and take action. Your words and voice matter.
The Senate passed SJ2, now it's up to us to contact our Wyoming Representatives to Say NO on SJ2
I drafted a letter + here are contacts:
Leadership Contacts (Key People to Email First!)
Speaker of the House: Albert.Sommers@wyoleg.gov
Majority Leader: Chip.Neiman@wyoleg.gov
Minority Leader: Mike.Yin@wyoleg.gov
Speaker Pro Tempore: Clark.Stith@wyoleg.gov
Dear Representative,
I am writing to urge you to vote NO on SJ2 and protect Wyoming’s public lands from privatization and development. Grand Teton National Park and other federal lands belong to all Americans, and they should remain federally protected.
If passed, SJ2 could lead to:
🚫 Privatization & restricted access
🚫 Weakened environmental protections
🚫 Increased development, mining & drilling
🚫 Loss of tourism revenue & recreation opportunities
Wyoming’s public lands fuel the state’s outdoor economy, support local businesses, and provide access to hiking, elopements, wildlife watching, and adventure tourism—a multi-billion-dollar industry. Transferring federal lands to state control risks long-term harm to these natural treasures.
Please vote NO on SJ2 and stand up for Wyoming’s public lands.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your City, State]
E-mail addresses + phone numbers can be found here - https://wyoleg.gov/Legislators/2025/H
You have old data. Albert retired. This was last year .
Don’t tell me, trump has real estate development plans for that too. He won’t live long.
Morons all. Too much fresh air confusing their cowboy brains.
Republicans are the biggest selfish assholes on the planet