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Larger Than Bundy: Militia Put on Level 2 Alert to Protect Oregon Ranchers in Opposition to Tyrannical Feds Who Brand Them Terrorists
This storyline has been happening for some time, but not obtained much national attention, in contrast to the Bundy Ranch occurrence in 2014.
The family of Dwight Hammond have come under the tyrannical eye of the federal government and now it seems that both Hammond and his son Steve are being railroaded for something that is a non-criminal action is being played out right before their eyes.
Word went out to citizen militias immediately that the concern is a level 2 alert, which means that militia members across the country ought to be prepared to deploy to Oregon to take a position against federal tyrants who are hunting to wrongfully imprison two American citizens.
Based on an October 7, 2015 press release from the Obama Department of Justice, Dwight Lincoln Hammond, Jr., 73, and his son, Steven Dwight Hammond, 46, together locals of Diamond, Oregon in Harney County, were sentenced to five years in jail by Chief U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken for arsons they committed on federal lands.
The men were accused almost ten years after the first fire and five years after the second.
Oregon Live accounts the fires:
The Hammonds’ run-ins with the government began in 1999, when Steven Hammond started a fire that escaped onto U.S. Bureau of Land Management territory. The intent of the fire was to burn off juniper and sagebrush that hindered the growth of grass for their cattle.
BLM employees reminded Steven Hammond that although his familyleased public land for grazing, he couldn’t burn it without a permit. But in September 2001, the Hammonds started another fire. This one ran off their property on Steens Mountain, consumed 139 acres of public land and took the acreage out of production for two growing seasons, according to court papers.
Then in August 2006, lightning sparked several fires near the spot where the Hammonds grew their winter feed. Steven Hammond set a back-burn to thwart the advancing flames, and it burned across about an acre of public land, according to federal court records.
The jury in Pendleton, Oregon determined that the Hammonds were guilty of the arsons after a two-week trial in June 2012. They happen to be determined guilty of arson on lands which they had grazing rights under Hammond Ranches, Inc., but which the unconstitutional Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is designed to deal with. The land is claimed as federal land, in obvious violation of the Constitution.
The issue is complex.
Initially, both men were sentenced in 2012 by now-retired U.S. District Judge Michael Hogan, following the trial. Steven got one year and a day in prison for setting fires in 2001 and 2006. Dwight got 3 months for his 2001 participation. Hogan did not assume the men had vicious intention to be branded as terrorists under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act of 1996, despite the fact he sentenced them to prison for the time he did.
The men arranged to a plea deal that they would not appeal the 2012 sentence so as to bring the case to a close.
Both guys served their sentences and were released. Currently, the feds have appealed those sentences and intend the required minimum five-year sentence enforced on the men, and so they appealed to the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, who agreed with the feds that the judge ruled illegally. Nevertheless, now they are seeking to brand the Hammonds as terrorists under the 1996 law in order to put them back in prison.
“I find it incredible that the government would want to try these ranchers as terrorists,” stated Barry Bushue, the longtime president of the Oregon Farm Bureau. “Now is where the rubber meets the road. Right now is when the public should completely be discusted. And the public, I think, should be fearful.”
The DOJ’s representing US Attorney Billy Williams stated, “We all know the devastating effects that are caused by wildfires. Fires intentionally and illegally set on public lands, even those in a remote area, threaten property and residents and endanger firefighters called to battle the blaze.”
“Congress sought to ensure that anyone who maliciously damages United States’ property by fire will serve at least 5 years in prison,” he included. “These sentences are intended to be long enough to deter those like the Hammonds who disregard the law and place fire fighters and others in jeopardy.”
On the other hand, what was not conveyed in all of this is that the BLM starts these kinds of fires quite often and it essentially benefits the land, though many times the BLM’s fires get totally out of control. Second, the fires that were started were not arson.
Based on the definition of arson, the term would mean, “At Common Law, the malicious burning or exploding of the dwelling house of another, or the burning of a building within the curtilage, the immediate surrounding space, of the dwelling of another.”
Notice the expression “malicious.” The definition of malicious is “Involving malice; characterized by wicked or mischievous motives or intentions.”
There were no malicious, wicked or mischievous reasons or purposes behind what the Hammonds were engaging in. The truth is, as stated above, the BLM often engages in this activity and so do other ranchers.
Dwight’s wife, Susan, explained, “They called and got permission to light the fire… We usually called the interagency fire outfit – a main dispatch – to be sure someone wasn’t in the way or that weather wouldn’t be a problem.”
Based on the Bundy Family, they denote that the Hammonds were merely engaging in what is typically recognized as prescribed fires.
“The Hammonds are a simple ranching family that for generations has cared for the land they live upon,” the family wrote on its website. “Prescribed burns are a vital process in keeping the land healthy and productive in the area. The BLM also performs prescribed burns and have let it get out of control many times, but never has it cost any federal agent hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and years of life in prison. The Hammonds prescribed a fire that moved to public land, they extinguished the fire themselves. The courts found that the burn increased vegetation for the following years, and had a positive impact on the land. With no authority or justification to prosecute, eleven years after the fire, federal attorneys have obtained judgment that the Hammonds are terrorists and must be punished severely for their actions.”
Be aware that the courts discovered that there was a positive effect on the land!
Tri-State Livestock News accounts on that testimony, “In cross-examination of a prosecution witness, the court transcript also includes an admission from Mr. Ward, a range conservationist, that the 2001 fire improved the rangeland conditions on the BLM property.”
And why was that? In accordance with Erin Maupin, a former BLM range technician and watershed specialist and rancher in the vicinity who had been the neighbor of the Hammonds for years, stated it was because experts had decided that managing the invasive junipers, which steal water from grass and other cover was a specific thing essential to boost the conditions on the land.
“Juniper encroachment had become an issue on the forefront and was starting to come to a head. We were trying to figure out how to deal with it on a large scale,” said Maupin.
So, we understand there was no malicious objective, but instead normal ranch operations. Hence, how could this be regarded as arson? It’s a part of ranching! If this is arson, then every individual who has served on BLM and conducted the same kinds of fires should be instantly arrested, tried and if convicted and dealt with as terrorists. But they will not be.
The root issue in all of this is the federal government presuming it can own open land like this.
They simply cannot lawfully. Under Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2 of the US Constitution (The Property Clause), we read:
The Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States….
Appears to be obvious enough. Congress can regulate territory or other property that belongs to the United States. Nevertheless, what land is legally under the federal government’s control to regulate under the Constitution? Article I, Section 8, Clause 17 states:
To exercise exclusive Legislation in all Cases whatsoever, over such District (not exceeding ten Miles square) as may, by Cession of Particular States, and the Acceptance of Congress, become the Seat of the Government of the United States, and to exercise like Authority over all Places purchased by the Consent of the Legislature of the State in which the Same shall be, for the Erection of Forts, Magazines, Arsenals, dock-Yards, and other needful Buildings– (Emphasis added).
As Michael Lotfi correctly highlights, “The clause gives federal control over the “Seat of Government” (Washington D.C.) and land that has been purchased by the federal government with consent of the state legislature to build military posts and other needful buildings (post offices and other structures pursuant to Article I, Section 8). Nothing more.”
Cliven Bundy’s family released a warning:
We warn federal agencies, federal judges and all government officials that follow federal oppressive examples that the people are in unrest because of these types of actions. The purpose of government is to protect the unalienable rights of the people, not to take them away. It is the duty of the people to defend their God given rights if government fails to do so or turns to devour them. Good, civil citizens wish only to live in tranquility and peace, but demand freedom while doing so. We call upon you and all civil servants to effectuate the true purpose of government and change your actions as needed by fulfilling your sworn duty to the Constitution and ultimately to the People.
We further warn that the incarceration of the Hammond family will spawn serious civil unrest. We advocate that all charges be dropped and that the Hammond family be allowed to return to the home and life that was so rudely interrupted. The Hammond family has paid enough for this mistake, if any mistake at all. Further punishments to the Hammonds will require restitution upon those who inflict the injustices.
We call upon aware citizens and government officials to promote the protection and freedom of the Hammond family, and by so doing, maintaining the spirit of liberty that this beloved nation is built upon.
Without a doubt, Captain Joe Oshaugnessy of the Arizona militia put out the word on Facebook to notify citizen militias of a level 2 alert with details on who needs to be got in touch with to prevent a potential fight that will probably not end as well as the Bundy Ranch siege did.
Oshaugnessy has encouraged absolutely everyone to get hold of as many of these people in a “respectful manner” to “air your grievances,” something the First Amendment protects, and call upon these individuals to follow the law of the Constitution that binds them, not the American citizen.
Sheriff David M. Ward
485 N Court Ave #6
Burns, Oregon 97720
541-573-6156
[email protected]
Frank Papagni, ESQ. US Attorney (Prosecutor)
405 East Eighth Ave
Eugene, OR 97401
541-465-6771
[email protected]
Lawrence Matasar, ESQ. (Defending attorney)
521 SW Morrison St, Ste 1025
Portland, OR 97205
503-222-9830
[email protected]
Marc Blackman, ESQ. (Defending attorney)
1001 SW Fifth Ave, Ste 1400
Portland, OR 97204
503-228-0487
[email protected]
Rhonda Karges, Resource Field Mgr, BLM
BLM, Burns District Office
28910 Hwy 20
Hines, OR 97738
541-573-4400
Chad Karges, Refuge Mgr for the Malheur Wildlife Refuge (Husband of Rhonda)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Dept of Interior
36391 Sodhouse Ln
Princeton, OR 97721
541-493-2612
Governor Kate Brown
State Capital Bldg
900 Court St NE, 160
Salem, OR 97301
503-378-4582
Billy J. Williams, U.S. District Attorney (Eugene office)
405 E 8th Ave. Suite 2400
Eugene, Oregon 97401
(541)465-6771
Neil Evans
Portland, OR
503-727-1053
Gerri Badden U.S Attorney’s Office – District of Oregon PIO
503-727-1033
503-706-3910
[email protected]
Judge Ann Aiken, Chief Judge of the District of Oregon
541-431-4100
[email protected]
Chuck Cushman Public Advocate, American Land Rights Association
PO Box 400
Battle Ground, WA 98604
360-687-3087
Former Judge Michael Hogan
PO Box 1375
Eugene, OR 97440
541-465-6773
Source: http://fusionlacedillusions.com/2015/11/25/larger-than-bundy-militia-put-on-level-2-alert-to-protect-oregon-ranchers-in-opposition-to-tyrannical-feds-who-brand-them-terrorists/
EVIL TRYANTS TAKING PROPERTY AT GUNPOINT IS HAPPENING RIGHT IN FRONT OF YOU.
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BNY Mellon sued with no legal interest. Judge Taryn Heath laughed saying “I have immunity!”
Bank altered evidence, made false claims, employ Heath’s husband & manage state pensions.
Judge ignored Altered Evidence & RICO Crimes, cancelled my Jury Trial & went to Sheriff Sale.
In Appeal Judge Gwin said “Don’t be bringing up the Constitution. It won’t get you very far!”
THEY TREAT CITIZENS LIKE CRAP, CLAIM WE HAVE NO RIGHTS & BLEED US DRY.
Our family proudly fought in every American War & we are part Native American Indian.
These thieves have destroyed my business, finances & health trying to fight them alone.
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With a dozen documented major crimes in this case it could expose their whole system.
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Sincerely,
Jerry A. Blake: AKA: Homeowner Of Record
You may contact me at [email protected]
3310 Miles Ave N.W., Canton, Ohio 44718
330-327-3869
Who is the BLM? Are they a federal agency or an agency of the UN. Are they listed in the Federal Register? For that matter is the federal gov a corporation and not a gov anymore? I think many of us already know the answer.
The terms “malicious” and “terrorist” most certainly do not apply to these ranchers.
They are however guilty of self-serving carelessness. Unfortunately that is not a crime.
But it is a crime to burn public lands, whether deliberately or accidentally. BLM land belongs to everyone, not just cattle ranchers, and by burning those trees, he endangered the entire complex ecosystem, and robbed everyone of their inherent value.
These ranchers should have their grazing rights restricted, and be ordered to pay for the restoration of the land they destroyed.
At any rate, these charges of terrorism should be investigated. What is malicious is whatever is going on within the Oregon legal system that would waste precious time and resources on bogus charges, ignoring the true issue.
Shoot the tyrants to kill.
Only an extreme few know the limits placed upon land ownership of the federal government by the law – the Constitution. We become angered at the current behavior of government but are terribly unaware of the gross illegalities perpetrated in the past. Those most responsible for following the law – who swear to protect and obey the Constitution are frequent to violate the law. Congress fell all over itself to claim lands in the west once it was discovered that mineral wealth, etc., was there. Soon, private crony benefactors would be granted ‘permits’ to exploit those wealths – and to ‘share’ proceeds with their enablers. During the building of the transcontinental railroad, Congress found it most convenient to consficate state lands for use as collateral in supporting payment of private builders – many of whom became filthy rich through cronyism. Were it not for illegal actions by Congress and president Linclon, there would be no Stanford University. The time to stand for truth and to hold tyranny responsible is long, long overdue. What a shame that such confrontation must occur to bring forth the truth.
Re: Larger Than Bundy: Militia Put On Level 2 Alert To Protect Oregon Ranchers In Opposition To Tyrannical Feds Who Brand Them Terrorists.
Let me see maybe, (Beware of Militias because if you have 100 members in a Unit, 25 are government agents and another 25 are government PAYED RATS, sad but true).
Then regarding Bundy, Militias and the others who are in any way attempting to stand up to, or to restrain the corrupt US government’s, they Fail because they never seem to do their homework on the US Constitution, the Declaration of independence, US Issue Supreme Court Subject Issue Rulings, or on the Central Issue’s in all these Events, (Actual Federal Jurisdiction), the involved part of the government, ether has, or does not have Jurisdiction over the Subject, the Person, the Place, and they must have all three, or they can not act.
With Bundy, and the Fed’s, Bundy, the Militia and other involved people, they were correct that the Fed’s had no Right to Act, (but they never Established that and the Establishment of the Lack of Jurisdiction was and is REQUIRED), now getting actual information by, or from the Jew Media, is almost imposable but on what I got from TV, the Feds were using the Standard Dodges, (aside from Intimidation, Threats, Guns and government Thugs, Fed and State), the Feds just said we have Jurisdiction and Authority Because We Say So, then the Feds Rested on we have Jurisdiction under Federal Statute 18 USC 3231, (effectively saying the Federal government has Jurisdiction in all places in all Federal Crimes and Violations), this is very, NOT TRUE.
Now this 18 USC 3231, Statute, is the Catch All End All For The Feds When Jurisdiction Is Challenged,, BUT THE FED’S NEVER DO WHAT IS REQUIRED, THEY MUST GIVE AND ESTABLISH JURISDICTION IN A STATE, FOR 18 USC 3231, IT’S SELF, AND THEY CAN NOT DO THAT, (the Feds have Jurisdiction under 18 USC 3231, only where and over what they have Founded Jurisdiction under the US Constitution STATED BY AND IN THE US CONSTITUTION, that is only the Issues and Subjects of, Counterfeiting, Piracy, Treason).
It’s Law and Constitution 101, that Jurisdiction CAN NOT BE Legislated, Jurisdiction Must Exist in and under the US Constitution by Affirmative Constitutional; Documentation, [for the simple minded that is that the Grant of Federal Jurisdiction, IN A STATE, Must Be Written in the Constitution and can not be Granted By A Federal Statute EVER], 18 USC 3231, is a Legislative Federal Statute, it can not and does not Grant Jurisdiction to the Federal Government in Sovereign States, over Lands, Persons, or any other Subject, [other than what the Feds are by Constitution already granted Jurisdiction in, Piracy-Counterfeiting-Treason], the other Fed Scan of having Jurisdiction under Interstate Commerce, because, Air-Water-Persons-Birds, or other things cross State Borders Fails because there is no Dam Commerce, [if, or not you like it, Federal Jurisdiction over Illegal Drugs, only exist when Illegal Drugs are Crossing State Borders, and/or, in the First Sale within a State, after the first In-State Illegal Drug Sale, the Latter Sales of the Drugs in a State, are then under only In-State Jurisdiction not Federal, Federal Jurisdiction on Drugs Only Exist when the Drugs were actually in Interstate Commerce and ends when it's In-State Commerce].
Bundy, the Militias, other Actual Appose-rs of Federal Crimes and Treason Committed in Sovereign States, will all fail, this is do to People not doing their Home Work, not being able to Support their Positions by Documentation, [this is aside from the Corrupt US, and State, Judges and the Corrupt Jew Controlled Media], this the Reason that Secession Failed in Alaska, no one did any Real Home Work, [it was just to much Trouble to go to, as it is for Bundy]. (Trapper).
The feds, the blm, the forest service, etc., etc. are all out of control. Without a serious conflict they will ontinue to be! With blm, since Bundy ranch, they have done similar in utah, new mexico, and they are currently doing some major land stealing in texas. And all any one can do is talk. Wow! The will keep fedgov in its place!
I thought Bundy whas a shoe salesman In an American sitcom