Cliven Bundy's Crackpot Constitutionalism

[guno]

The unfolding drama in the Nevada desert over a deadbeat cattle rancher's refusal to pay customary grazing fees like every other rancher, continues to excite the Tea Party pseudo-patriots who believe that threatening a range war in defense of personal greed is a mark of virtue. However, Cliven Bundy's domestic terrorism serves nothing more than his own selfish financial interests, and the crusade he purports to lead is rooted in the worst sort of perversion of constitutional principles.

"...demonized the federal regulatory agencies, arguing for the abolition of everything from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to the Environmental Protection Agency. He wanted to repeal the minimum wage, smash unions, nullify anti-discrimination laws, sell off public lands and national parks, end the direct election of senators, kill the income tax and the estate tax, knock down state-level walls separating church and state, and, of course, raze the Federal Reserve System."
Sound familiar? Skousen's warped ideology was syncs up perfectly with the Tea Party and other purveyors of fringe fear mongering like politi-vangelist Glenn Beck, who literally begged his audience to read Skousen's book, "The 5000 Year Leap," which Beck said was "divinely inspired." The conspiracy-obsessed NCCS shares with Beck and Bundy an animosity toward government that exceeds the boundaries of common sense. Along with Skousen's books, the NCCS website features anti-UN screeds ("Confronting Agenda 21"), treatises on wingnut electoral reforms ("Repeal 17 Now!"), harbingers of one-world government ("The Rise of Global Governance"), and appeals for institutionalized theocracy ("America's God & Country"). No wonder Bundy was sporting a version of the Constitution that was distributed by the NCCS, an organization that advances ultra-conservative conspiracy theories and promotes anti-government hostility.
The threatening hysteria and deception emanating from Bundy, and the armed militias that came to his defense, are emblematic of the apocalyptic doctrine of the NCCS.

EXPOSED: The Source Of Cliven Bundy's Crackpot Constitutionalism

 

[Katzndogz]

We need MUCH MORE domestic terrorism like what occurred at Bundy's ranch. And no, there is no amount of liberals telling us what Bundy things, that will actually make any of it what Bundy really thinks.

 

[Dot Com]

the unfolding drama in the nevada desert over a deadbeat cattle rancher's refusal to pay customary grazing fees like every other rancher, continues to excite the tea party pseudo-patriots who believe that threatening a range war in defense of personal greed is a mark of virtue. However, cliven bundy's domestic terrorism serves nothing more than his own selfish financial interests, and the crusade he purports to lead is rooted in the worst sort of perversion of constitutional principles.

"...demonized the federal regulatory agencies, arguing for the abolition of everything from the occupational safety and health administration to the environmental protection agency. He wanted to repeal the minimum wage, smash unions, nullify anti-discrimination laws, sell off public lands and national parks, end the direct election of senators, kill the income tax and the estate tax, knock down state-level walls separating church and state, and, of course, raze the federal reserve system."
sound familiar? Skousen's warped ideology was syncs up perfectly with the tea party and other purveyors of fringe fear mongering like politi-vangelist glenn beck, who literally begged his audience to read skousen's book, "the 5000 year leap," which beck said was "divinely inspired." the conspiracy-obsessed nccs shares with beck and bundy an animosity toward government that exceeds the boundaries of common sense. Along with skousen's books, the nccs website features anti-un screeds ("confronting agenda 21"), treatises on wingnut electoral reforms ("repeal 17 now!"), harbingers of one-world government ("the rise of global governance"), and appeals for institutionalized theocracy ("america's god & country"). No wonder bundy was sporting a version of the constitution that was distributed by the nccs, an organization that advances ultra-conservative conspiracy theories and promotes anti-government hostility.
The threatening hysteria and deception emanating from bundy, and the armed militias that came to his defense, are emblematic of the apocalyptic doctrine of the nccs.

exposed: The source of cliven bundy's crackpot constitutionalism

^ spot- on. Sounds like wing-nut central.

 

[jillian]

The unfolding drama in the Nevada desert over a deadbeat cattle rancher's refusal to pay customary grazing fees like every other rancher, continues to excite the Tea Party pseudo-patriots who believe that threatening a range war in defense of personal greed is a mark of virtue. However, Cliven Bundy's domestic terrorism serves nothing more than his own selfish financial interests, and the crusade he purports to lead is rooted in the worst sort of perversion of constitutional principles.

"...demonized the federal regulatory agencies, arguing for the abolition of everything from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to the Environmental Protection Agency. He wanted to repeal the minimum wage, smash unions, nullify anti-discrimination laws, sell off public lands and national parks, end the direct election of senators, kill the income tax and the estate tax, knock down state-level walls separating church and state, and, of course, raze the Federal Reserve System."
Sound familiar? Skousen's warped ideology was syncs up perfectly with the Tea Party and other purveyors of fringe fear mongering like politi-vangelist Glenn Beck, who literally begged his audience to read Skousen's book, "The 5000 Year Leap," which Beck said was "divinely inspired." The conspiracy-obsessed NCCS shares with Beck and Bundy an animosity toward government that exceeds the boundaries of common sense. Along with Skousen's books, the NCCS website features anti-UN screeds ("Confronting Agenda 21"), treatises on wingnut electoral reforms ("Repeal 17 Now!"), harbingers of one-world government ("The Rise of Global Governance"), and appeals for institutionalized theocracy ("America's God & Country"). No wonder Bundy was sporting a version of the Constitution that was distributed by the NCCS, an organization that advances ultra-conservative conspiracy theories and promotes anti-government hostility.
The threatening hysteria and deception emanating from Bundy, and the armed militias that came to his defense, are emblematic of the apocalyptic doctrine of the NCCS.

EXPOSED: The Source Of Cliven Bundy's Crackpot Constitutionalism

the wingers yell about the constitution, but they haven't a clue what it says or means.

 

[jillian]

We need MUCH MORE domestic terrorism like what occurred at Bundy's ranch. And no, there is no amount of liberals telling us what Bundy things, that will actually make any of it what Bundy really thinks.

gubmint hating loons....

 

[Darkwind]

Only in government loving nutjob circles does freedom get turned into the vice of greed.

Mentally unstable people on the left really need to be put back in their cells.

 

[Uncensored2008]

Oh, Bundy supports the Constitution?

Well, you democrats will hate him even more now....

Keep up the bad fight, batshit.

 

[guno]

We need MUCH MORE domestic terrorism like what occurred at Bundy's ranch. And no, there is no amount of liberals telling us what Bundy things, that will actually make any of it what Bundy really thinks.

Straighten your tin foil hat

 

[Uncensored2008]

gubmint hating loons....

Do you think it should be illegal to voice support for, or posses a copy of the United States Constitution? Is the Constitution heresy against your god, Obama?

 

[HelenaHandbag]

Irony: Daily Kos and guno calling anyone a kook.

 

[guno]

Oh, Bundy supports the Constitution?

Well, you democrats will hate him even more now....

Keep up the bad fight, batshit.

After searching for the distinctive cover of the document in Bundy's pocket, the publisher turned out to be the innocuously named National Center for Constitutional Studies (NCCS). However, the NCCS is not the commendable educational organization it purports to be. It began life as the Freemen Institute, a vehicle for the far-right, Mormon, anti-commie, history revisionist, W. Cleon Skousen. Skousen taught that the Constitution was inspired by a God who intended America to be a Christian nation. He also professed the canon of white supremicism that Anglo-Saxons are descended from a lost tribe of Israel.

 

[bodecea]

We need MUCH MORE domestic terrorism like what occurred at Bundy's ranch. And no, there is no amount of liberals telling us what Bundy things, that will actually make any of it what Bundy really thinks.

gubmint hating loons....

While sucking off the government teat.

 

[guno]

Oh, Bundy supports the Constitution?

Well, you democrats will hate him even more now....

Keep up the bad fight, batshit.

After searching for the distinctive cover of the document in Bundy's pocket, the publisher turned out to be the innocuously named National Center for Constitutional Studies (NCCS). However, the NCCS is not the commendable educational organization it purports to be. It began life as the Freemen Institute, a vehicle for the far-right, Mormon, anti-commie, history revisionist, W. Cleon Skousen. Skousen taught that the Constitution was inspired by a God who intended America to be a Christian nation. He also professed the canon of white supremicism that Anglo-Saxons are descended from a lost tribe of Israel.

The threatening hysteria and deception emanating from Bundy, and the armed militias that came to his defense, are emblematic of the apocalyptic doctrine of the NCCS. It is no accident that Bundy's Constitution was provided by a group whose teachings have been denounced by historians and constitutional scholars. But it does explain the extremism and advocacy of violence that Bundy et al have espoused. All of this makes it all the more inappropriate and irresponsible for Bundy to be hailed as hero by conservative media outlets like the National Review and Fox News who, just last week, compared Bundy to Gandhi in a feat of epic cognitive collapse.

 

[R.D.]

 

[Uncensored2008]

the wingers yell about the constitution, but they haven't a clue what it says or means.

How would you know?

I doubt you've been in the same room as the Constitution, much less read it.

 

[flacaltenn]

The unfolding drama in the Nevada desert over a deadbeat cattle rancher's refusal to pay customary grazing fees like every other rancher, continues to excite the Tea Party pseudo-patriots who believe that threatening a range war in defense of personal greed is a mark of virtue. However, Cliven Bundy's domestic terrorism serves nothing more than his own selfish financial interests, and the crusade he purports to lead is rooted in the worst sort of perversion of constitutional principles.

If you think the outrage is about Bundy's grazing fees -- then maybe you're the marginal whacko.. There are no more grazing permits in that area. It's been closed. EVERY rancher in that area has already been evicted. This by a Government that has the ARROGANCE to literally NUKE desert tortoises for 40 years and then turn around and villify the residents of that desert who drove their cattle and lived their lives whilst the government was abusing the land.. The nearby towns are gonna shrivel up and die for lack of residents and tourists because of the capricious and unconsciencable actions of the Mental Midgets in charge..

"...demonized the federal regulatory agencies, arguing for the abolition of everything from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to the Environmental Protection Agency. He wanted to repeal the minimum wage, smash unions, nullify anti-discrimination laws, sell off public lands and national parks, end the direct election of senators, kill the income tax and the estate tax, knock down state-level walls separating church and state, and, of course, raze the Federal Reserve System."
Sound familiar? Skousen's warped ideology was syncs up perfectly with the Tea Party and other purveyors of fringe fear mongering like politi-vangelist Glenn Beck, who literally begged his audience to read Skousen's book, "The 5000 Year Leap," which Beck said was "divinely inspired." The conspiracy-obsessed NCCS shares with Beck and Bundy an animosity toward government that exceeds the boundaries of common sense. Along with Skousen's books, the NCCS website features anti-UN screeds ("Confronting Agenda 21"), treatises on wingnut electoral reforms ("Repeal 17 Now!"), harbingers of one-world government ("The Rise of Global Governance"), and appeals for institutionalized theocracy ("America's God & Country"). No wonder Bundy was sporting a version of the Constitution that was distributed by the NCCS, an organization that advances ultra-conservative conspiracy theories and promotes anti-government hostility.
The threatening hysteria and deception emanating from Bundy, and the armed militias that came to his defense, are emblematic of the apocalyptic doctrine of the NCCS.

EXPOSED: The Source Of Cliven Bundy's Crackpot Constitutionalism

Laundry list.. .Weak connections, chalkboard, tin-hat conspiracies. Yep -- didn't think you could pull it off -- but you've out Beck'ed the BeckMeister..

 

[Uncensored2008]

Straighten your tin foil hat

The irony is lost on you, isn't it batshit?



Well, you're not a leftist because you're particularly bright, now are you?

 

[Howey]

The unfolding drama in the Nevada desert over a deadbeat cattle rancher's refusal to pay customary grazing fees like every other rancher, continues to excite the Tea Party pseudo-patriots who believe that threatening a range war in defense of personal greed is a mark of virtue. However, Cliven Bundy's domestic terrorism serves nothing more than his own selfish financial interests, and the crusade he purports to lead is rooted in the worst sort of perversion of constitutional principles.

"...demonized the federal regulatory agencies, arguing for the abolition of everything from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to the Environmental Protection Agency. He wanted to repeal the minimum wage, smash unions, nullify anti-discrimination laws, sell off public lands and national parks, end the direct election of senators, kill the income tax and the estate tax, knock down state-level walls separating church and state, and, of course, raze the Federal Reserve System."
Sound familiar? Skousen's warped ideology was syncs up perfectly with the Tea Party and other purveyors of fringe fear mongering like politi-vangelist Glenn Beck, who literally begged his audience to read Skousen's book, "The 5000 Year Leap," which Beck said was "divinely inspired." The conspiracy-obsessed NCCS shares with Beck and Bundy an animosity toward government that exceeds the boundaries of common sense. Along with Skousen's books, the NCCS website features anti-UN screeds ("Confronting Agenda 21"), treatises on wingnut electoral reforms ("Repeal 17 Now!"), harbingers of one-world government ("The Rise of Global Governance"), and appeals for institutionalized theocracy ("America's God & Country"). No wonder Bundy was sporting a version of the Constitution that was distributed by the NCCS, an organization that advances ultra-conservative conspiracy theories and promotes anti-government hostility.
The threatening hysteria and deception emanating from Bundy, and the armed militias that came to his defense, are emblematic of the apocalyptic doctrine of the NCCS.

EXPOSED: The Source Of Cliven Bundy's Crackpot Constitutionalism

That hurt.

We need MUCH MORE domestic terrorism like what occurred at Bundy's ranch. And no, there is no amount of liberals telling us what Bundy things, that will actually make any of it what Bundy really thinks.

I hope you realize when you move to your beloved Pootinville you won't be able to speak like that about your dear leader.

Even though you're getting close to a call from me to the Secret Service as it is.

 

[guno]

Only in government loving nutjob circles does freedom get turned into the vice of greed.

Mentally unstable people on the left really need to be put back in their cells.

Thankfully the DHS is monitoring you rightwing loons and extremists more closely now

 

[Katzndogz]

gubmint hating loons....

Do you think it should be illegal to voice support for, or posses a copy of the United States Constitution? Is the Constitution heresy against your god, Obama?

Of the supporters that showed up at the Bundy ranch, Harry Reid said 'Every one of them has a copy of the Constitution in their pocket."

Yeah, that's pretty much right.