Report: FBI Setting up trauma unit in Burns

Until we know - we don't know.  This may be accurate.
It may be PsyOps (from either side).
Time will tell.  Question everything.
If you are in the AO, Godspeed.

Emotionalist Nationalistic Populism

**Update**  Palin officially endorses Trump - here.

That's what this guy considers Trump politics.

At this moment the Left and Establishment Right are wetting themselves at the thoughts of a Trump/Palin team.  Now consider a Trump - Palin ticket.

On the Grind

Back in Burns, a clerk at one of the town's few motels said the FBI has booked rooms through March.

Here.

What HuffPo thinks of us...

Here

Remember folks - if you have 1 bullet remaining and must choose between a declared enemy and a Traitor - shoot the Traitor.

7pm

Bundy & Company plan to meet with locals at a 7pm community meeting.  

At the moment little is being telegraphed regarding intentions.   Some expect a near-term Exit Strategy, others anticipate a hardening of positions.  We shall see.

Our sincere thanks to everyone who has supported the III efforts regarding Burns.

One from the Oregonian - here.  Generic, but relevant to tonight's meeting.

A piece regarding LaVoy Finicum being in Southern Utah yesterday, written by a hard-Left writer. The piece is a laborious read, but there is relevant meat in there and some insight to the Leftist perspective - here. 

.Gov posing as Militia in Burns?

Reports are the .Gov elements, including FBI, are following citizens of Burns, while posing as Militia in an effort to raise tensions.

Here.

Here.

That 'Patriot' may work for .Gov, or take .Gov money, or may just be a PoS willing to lie simply for his own Ego.

Just sayin'.  Make sure you are not being led by the nose, folks.  Check every 'fact' yourself and question everything.  If you do not understand the rules of this game are Life or Not Life, you're not playing the same game as the Enemies of Liberty.

Oregon standoff: Militants say they'll reveal exit plan Friday

We will determine our next actions regarding the Malheur Affair after Ammon Bundy & Co. articulate their Exit Terms currently scheduled for Friday.

Our greatest concern and urgency at the moment lies with having Dwight & Steve Hammond released. Considerable evidence of misconduct from .Gov elements in the case demand fresh and objective analysis of their prison sentences.

Our hope is Bundy & Company will accept release of the Hammonds and full immunity for everyone at Malheur as as acceptable terms to go home, with major political and Humanitarian victories in-hand.  If such terms can be arranged, the Liberty Movement becomes duty-bound to support those efforts.

Here's the link from Tuesday.

Bundy makes it about the Hammonds

The protesters destroyed the fence after [Ammon] Bundy announced in a morning press conference that they plan to continue the occupation until Harney County ranchers Dwight Hammond Jr. and his son, Steven, are free from federal prison.  - here.

A specific and attainable goal.  Not easy, perhaps not even likely, given the precedent that would be set - but not impossible.  Sufficient political pressure will have an impact.

Now the focus should be directed at that one goal, that one demand.  It is a clear, concise, articulated definition of victory and set of parameters for the Mission.  It is not only a moral and just goal - it is a PR win.

Remember your Churchill:  If you have an important point to make, don't try to be subtle or clever. Use a pile driver. Hit the point once. Then come back and hit it again. Then hit it a third time - a tremendous whack.

Free the Hammonds!

A Review of the Jedburgh Academy Actual 1911 by Conor in Idaho

Full disclosure, I am a huge fan of 1911's.  The first 1911 I ever fired was one issued to me by a Turkish Army senior-NCO in the early 1990's, while I worked with them  on a joint Turkish-US Gov project in the mountains of southeastern Turkey; an area, at the time, that was a hotbed of Turkish-Kurdish fighting as well as a little thing called Gulf War One just across the border.  If I remember rightly, the pistol was a US Government model (probably surplus military sales), and not an indigenously produced clone which several companies in Turkey are now producing to good reviews.  Since then, I've loved this firearm, and I think I've only ever run into one 1911 that I would not trust my life to; and it's one I no longer own.

21 feet

The Jedburgh Academy Actual (JAA) 1911 is built on a stainless steel frame and slide, coated in matte olive-drab green ceramic (Cerakote), which cleaned off carbon without any solvent, even after firing almost 500 rounds.  It has a flush cut and target crown Match-grade barrel, finished with black Melonite.  The gun came with two sets of grips, checkered cocobolo (brown wood) and combat black rubber (which were on the gun during my test). The slide sports 3-dot night Trijicon sights. The frame was fitted with a slightly extended combat style magazine release and an extended ambidextrous thumb safety.  The ambidextrous safety is crisp and positive.  In my experience, many 1911 safeties take some break in time, whereas this one did not.  The magazine well is beveled and chamfered, and the ejection port is flared and lowered.  

The JAA has an adjustable trigger (this one in black, "3-hole") with a custom trigger group, with a trigger job set to 3.75 - 4.25 lbs with a clean let-off.  The reset is a fairly standard 1/10th of an inch or so for a 1911.  The gun failed ZERO times out of almost 500 rounds, using everything from standard roundball to flat point to Hornady carry bullets, to hollow points of several types (see Table).

To make certain that I REALLY put the JAA thru its paces, I took the bulk of my 500 rounds of ammo and mixed it all loose in a bucket before heading out to the range.  I then used a variety of magazines (Wolf, Act-Mag, Chip McCormick, Wilson Combat, USGI - - a mix of 7 and 8-round mags) and loaded each with whatever I got when I reached into the bucket. This ensured each magazine was firing different loads, bullet types and bullet weights when I was testing.

Again, I had ZERO failures in almost 500 rounds, and the gun performed flawlessly.

The original USMC qualification specification for the 1911 was a 4″ spread of 5 shots at 25 yards over several brands of ammo.  The USMC requirement said an “unsupported firing position,” so that is how I shot my tests.  Ultimately a gun is only as accurate as the person firing it, and I make no claims to being a "dead-eye Dick."   Age, accompanied with bi-focal glasses, ensures any target out past 35 feet is just a complete blur when I'm focusing on the front sight thru my bi-focals.  I am not an accomplished pistol shooter, but I was able to make a respectable showing (slow fire!) out to 50 feet. Check out the target pictures.  My 7 yard target was (in my opinion) was respectable 2.28-inch group.

The JAA did contain several nice extras; a nice tan pistol carry bag, a bushing removal tool, Allen wrenches and extra recoil springs (at 17, 20 and 22 pounds).  

Please see the pictures for details of my outing with what is probably the best 1911 I have ever fired.  - Conor in Idaho

Guest Post: Malheur Refuge Re-Supply from ToneDeaf

There is a wish list intermingled with a need list submitted by Carol Bundy out there asking for supplies. Some of the stuff can be considered a luxury by all means while the majority of stuff is essential to the mission. 

The first question everyone is going to ask is why were they not prepared? People are making the assumption that this was a planned operation by the Leadership. Maybe, maybe not. If the Leadership truly intended to stay holed up for an extended period before hand and didn't account for how they would feed a force large enough to secure the complex, that's their bad. Yet the other Patriots there came to Oregon to attend the protest did so not intending to take place in an extended occupation. They brought 3-day go bags and that was it. 

Battles and entire wars have been lost due to logistics. In Iraq , the advance armor units outpaced the supply line. Some had to stop and wait for resupply efforts, out of diesel and low on ammo. They would have been sitting ducks had not the Republican guard been in full "run away" mode.

Mrs. Bundy's list includes non-food goods that will equip the ones that arrived without cold weather gear. Once everyone has enough socks and blankets those items will be needed less and less. Someone there should be keeping track of this  and update us so we all don't send them each a jacket and end up with 200 coats when that money could have been better spent on a sleeping bag. This type of gear will have to be sourced from outside the AO. Bend Oregon seemed to be the closest place to buy said gear. The problem is it has been a harsh winter here already and these types of gear are in high demand. I bought every piece of cold weather gear available and that will prove negligible as new assets show up. I hope they come much better prepared.

Burns appeared to have a Safeway and JC Thriftway from what I saw. It did not appear there was a Walmart or similar type store. Food goods should be sourced at wholesale restaurant supply companies like Cash and Carry. Daily runs into Burns to go grocery shopping is very inefficient as bulk calories are needed in the harsh, cold weather.

A pickup truck load of food was delivered Friday. Approx. 600 lbs. From the number of those involved, which I will not divulge here for OPSEC, that food will last a week, two tops if they get creative and stretch it out. So at a minimum, a truck load of food every week or so will be required to sustain this OP. How can this be done? Who among us is going to step up and take point on this? Who among us has logistics experience?

We need to stop pointing fingers as to who's fault this logistics problem is and start putting the processes in place to resupply these Patriots with what is required. Chalk this up to lessons learned and move forward. There are Patriots in need of assistance. Lets not fail them.

Logistics, the most required aspect of any action, is always the last thing considered. It's not as sexy as SUT, CQC, etc.... But when you're the one shivering from the cold and underfed, logistics is a big deal.

 ~ ToneDeaf

'They are in OUR House': FBI to Idaho III re: Mahleur

Gary Hunt on Oregon & Useful Idiots

I believe this has been amply demonstrated by the events in Oregon, as we see organizations that were critical of, but not outspoken against, the operation, now coming together in order to protect those at the Refuge from harm by the federal government. As the old saying goes, “Lead, follow, or get out of the way!” Do not be an obstruction to the efforts of others, as they are pursuing the same goal, as are all of those who really are patriotic, and believe in their country, not the government. - Gary Hunt

Here's the link.

Supporting Liberty Forces in Burns

**UPDATE**  Scroll to the bottom for a message from ToneDeaf, the III Society Point Man for this Op.  

Huzzah! to him and his Second!

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A III Patriot in Oregon, the first Son of Liberty member of the III Percent Society, and his Second-in-Command, decided to support Bundy & Company at the Malheur Refuge yesterday, Friday 1/8.

Once the decision had been taken, plans were put together and then executed.

Our Patriot represented himself, his allies, and the III Society splendidly.

As his Team executed events on the ground, we handled the admin side with several Patriots to ensure our Team was met with a warm welcome.  My thanks to those of you I have spoken with online and otherwise to ensure our assistance made it to the right people.

AAR Bullet Points from our III Patriots:

• 130 miles traveled on Thursday and 475 on Friday (12 hours of driving)
• Cleaned out two stores of all cold weather gear
• 3 large carts filled up with groceries. Enough to squat the back of my truck. Approx 600lbs.
• Everyone inside the wire were super appreciative of the gesture. I've never had so many grateful people come out to shake my hand and thank us
• Payne and Ritzheimer were both very accommodating and gracious. I believe Cooper was on over-watch and the Bundy' were encircled with news cameras so I didn't get to meet them
• This act of civil disobedience has been extremely effective at getting the story out about the feds overreach leading to discussion on such a massive scale not seen in years. International news sources are carrying the story in many  countries including Russia and North Korea

This was a Humanitarian run to help Liberty Forces remain warm and fed.  It was a brilliant success, and appreciated by those on the ground who have taken action to defend Liberty.

More re-supply operations are imminent by the III Percent Society and the III Patriots who call themselves Members - because we believe in actions and deeds, not words.

Well done to our III Society Patriots.

Well done to the PPN, Idaho III, Oregon III and all the other groups and individuals who are out there supporting the fight for Liberty with more than mere words.

This is yet another necessary IFF event, Patriots.  

Despite the negative environment being fostered online against the men and women at Mehleur - these Americans are following their principles on behalf of Liberty.  Before you type another derogatory word against these people, their mission, perhaps you should try talking to them...

opera non verba

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Walmart: 2 Carhartt type coats, 15 pair of gloves, 5 balaclava, 5 beanie hats, 3 pairs of ski gloves, 1 case of toilet paper, 3 tubes of toothpaste, 6 packs of 8 toothbrushes, 2 shampoos, 1 conditioner, 2 packs of paper plates, 3 pack of Lysol wipes, 2 Lysol sprays, 1 pine sol, 1 dish washing detergent, 2 36 packs of bottled water.

Cash & Carry: 2 50lb bags of potatoes, 2 50lb bags of rice, 2 50lb bags of pinto beans, 3 20lb boxes of spaghetti noodles, 12 dozen large eggs, 5 gal container of margarine, 2 50 packs of instant flavored oatmeal, 4 gals of whole milk, 2 #10 cans of sausage gravy, 2 #10 cans of spaghetti sauce, 20lb bag of onions, 2 canned chickens, 2 #10 cans of tuna, Large box of pancake mix, 1 gal of pancake syrup, 1 gal of white vinegar, 64oz chicken bouillon powder, 2 #10 cans of mixed veggies, 1 gal of yellow mustard, 2 gal of mayo, 1 gal of texas pete hot sauce, 1/2 gallon of salsa picante, 6 cans of french roast coffee, large box of sugar packets, 6 cans of creamer, 2 #10 cans of corn, 2 bulk packages of hot dogs, 1 5lb pepper jack, 1 5lb cheddar, 1/2gal catsup, 2 lbs kosher salt, 1 lb black pepper, 1 lb garlic salt, 6 #10 cans of pork and beans, 6 #10 cans of chili with beans, 6 #10 cans of diced tomatoes, 2 gal vegetable oil, 2 1/2 gal of creamy peanut butter, 

Mission Accomplished & Allies Solidified

From ToneDeaf:

While I sit here at home, safe and warm from the bitter cold weather after the resupply run I undertook yesterday, I am grateful that there are true Patriots that are standing watch in sub freezing conditions making a stand against the overreach of a tyrranous Federal Government. 

I am referring not to those in the leadership but to the nameless Patriots that have left their homes, employment and families to take part in this momentous act of civil disobedience. Those that seek not recognition or adoration, but have followed their moral compass and answered the call of duty.

There were no Summertime Patriots among the lot. These are all men and women of high principles and meaningful deeds. 

They have left the safety and anonymity of the keyboard to do something they believe in. How many in the Patriot community can make that claim?

The only observation I would like to encourage immediate discussion is overall networking of the Patriot community. How does one get communications to a point of contact inside the wire? So and so knows this guy through facebook that is part of a gamers group whose 3rd cousin twice removed, former roomate that plays cards with the Brother of said person inside the wire. Does it really need to be so difficult? I understand the need for OPSEC and compartmentilization but the time may come when messages need to be relayed without multi layers. I have no idea what this would look like but at a minimum every Patriot group should have a dedicated point of contact that can direct communications to internal members when needed. 

The negativity surrounding the OP based strictly on biases from previous actions needs to stop. All Patriots need to evaluate the big picture and leave the prejudices of certain individuals in the trash folders. There will always be those that will find fault in everything and everyone.

All Patriots owe a debt of gratitude to those at the refuge that are not in front of the cameras, yet face the same consequences as those that are in front of the cameras.

Special thanks to the following:

Chris and Gary Hunt who were in constant contact throughout the mission ensuring my safe arrival.

John Ritzheimer as point of contact inside the wire.

Ryan Payne for taking the time and talking to me about the OP.

The head of Security, I believe was Will, that escorted us to the kitchen.

The half dozen Patriots that unloaded the food from the truck. 

Pete Santilli and Deborah Wagner for constant streaming of this OP. Hella nice also.

But a special thank you to all of the Patriots there who do not seek recognition or adoration yet brave the weather and risk of taking a stand.

ToneDeaf

PS: A special thanks to the III%er from Colorado that had gate duty while we were there. Sorry I can't remember your name, but I will never forget your commitment to Liberty.

KrisAnne Hall: It's the Constitution...

Oregon III Join the Call Out

Good on them.

Here's the Press Release.

Idaho III Percent Call-Out for Malheur

**3% of Idaho Official Call to Action and Press Release**

FROM: Pacific Patriots Network and 3% of Idaho 

PRESS RELEASE - 08 January 2016

Re: Immediate Call to Action

In response to concerns of Federal agencies intervening at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, The Pacific Patriot Network (PPN) and its associated organizations are releasing an Immediate Call to Action to secure a perimeter around the Wildlife Refuge; it’s occupiers, and the citizens of Harney County.

We wish to establish a safety perimeter of protection for the occupiers so as to prevent a Waco-style situation from unfolding during this peaceful occupation. The primary intention of this outer-ring is to bear witness to any aggressive action initiated by federal agencies or the occupiers, and to encourage an open dialogue towards a peaceful resolution. We will serve as a neutral third-party intermediary to prevent bloodshed.

In congruence with the concerns of the citizens of Harney County, The PPN and its affiliated organizations will operate with respect and professionalism so as to not elevate fears within the community. As outsiders, we recognize our responsibility to maintain both peace and civility during our presence. To further demonstrate our non-aggressive posture, military style or tactical clothing will not be authorized for this operation. It is imperative that the Nation recognizes the importance and sanctity of all lives in this situation. While the PPN does not condone nor encourage the execution of the Wildlife Refuge occupation, we have a duty and responsibility to ensure that a peaceful resolution is reached.

3% of Idaho and Pacific Patriots Network Mission Statement-
The primary mission is the prevention of any bloodshed. A-Teams have been deployed to ensure peaceful and professional conduct by all County, State and Federal Agencies & Citizens for Constitutional Freedom. We understand and respect this is an emotionally charged issue and will stand to bear witness and prevent any escalation or hostile action from either side. In the event of inappropriate action, A-Teams will respond accordingly. A-Teams are prohibited from entering onto the grounds of the wildlife refuge occupation and from any display of overt tactical presence that would cause concern to the community. If requested, we will act as an intermediary to enhance direct communication between all parties involved. Be safe and God Speed.

If you can go and help, please get in contact with myself so we can get you plugged into a team and a detail. Please understand that we need to keep organization for this mission and we are in direct contact with the Individuals at the Refuge as well as officials in Harney County. We are also gaining support of the community and it is important that we maintain that support so please coordinate through us so we do not overwhelm the town and loose support. Please do not just "show up" as this could compromise security. Thank you!

FB Link - here.

Pacific Patriots Network - here.

How others do it...

Here.

Prepare yourselves - Americans adapt better than most cultures.

And regarding those Muslim rapists: here.

Good video re: Oregon & Hammonds

Here

Another petition site here.

Clarity in Burns

Let's help focus the message and issue in Oregon to something that can be obtained: 

Free the Hammonds!

Here's the link.

**NOTE**  The III Percent Society will have boots on the ground in the AO Friday.

Hammond Family

A brief discussion with Hammond family members yesterday (Tuesday): The family is grateful for the support that has been shown.  They have no involvement with the actions at the Refuge, however they fully support the right of every American to exercise their first amendment rights.

A note from K: Dwight and Steve are now inside B.O.P. and at the mercy of FedGov bureaucrats. Under normal circumstances, both Hammonds could expect to be placed in a 'Camp' level facility - relatively comfortable, with no cells, no fences, and from a prison perspective, relatively relaxed and safe.  It is possible they could start one level up in a 'Low' - fences, but no cells.  A little more structured, but hardly the prison environment one watches on television shows.

The point: It will take little more than the whim of a single bureaucrat to make their lives a true Hell.  

Instead of a Camp or Low - perhaps a Medium, or worse?  Given the statutes under which they were convicted, such actions would be easily supported within the bureaucracy. Dwight is 73 years old - he simply doesn't need the stresses that malicious bureaucrats can impose upon him with the stroke of a pen.  Consider a 73 year old man assigned a bit of 'Diesel Therapy' - a form of 'punishment' in which a convict is sent from prison to prison for several months, enduring the shackling at hands, waist and feet for a bus ride to the next night's Bureau of Prisons 'Hotel', just to get a cold sandwich for dinner and a few hours rest (after daily strip searches) before it all starts again.  Today you shared a seat with a murderer. Tomorrow a bank robber.  The next day a child molester.  (Hell, we have self-identified 'LEO' who blog as righteous 'Patriots' who execute those orders every-f'n-day and drive that bus, while collecting a state paycheck for doing so.)

Dwight and Steve chose to walk into custody as ordered.  Whatever your personal thoughts on that matter, (and I have many insights as to why men would do such a thing), as you discuss this issue please be cautious not to conflate the actions of the Hammonds with those of any others involved in this unconscionable injustice.

The Hammonds as well as everyone who protests on their behalf in Good Faith deserve our support, with the understanding that every man is responsible for his own actions and no others.

Simple arithmetic: We are watching yet another massive abuse of Liberty, and a very, very few are taking any action.  A slightly smaller minority are speaking about it.  The overwhelming majority of Americans - including those Law & Order Republicans - would cheer if there was another Waco in Oregon.

Factor that into your action matrix before you take any recourse.  

Go Hard, or stay home.  The road to Rightful Liberty will be a one-way trip for most...