DESPICABLE: Republicans Move To Sell Off 3.3 Million Acres Of National Land

[Lakhota]

Bears Ears National Monument

Land totaling the size of Connecticut has been targeted in a new bill in the Republican House, uniting hunters and conservationists in opposition.

Now that Republicans have quietly drawn a path to give away much of Americans’ public land, US representative Jason Chaffetz of Utah has introduced what the Wilderness Society is calling “step two” in the GOP’s plan to offload federal property.

The new piece of legislation would direct the interior secretary to immediately sell off an area of public land the size of Connecticut. In a press release for House Bill 621, Chaffetz, a Tea Party Republican, claimed that the 3.3m acres of national land, maintained by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), served “no purpose for taxpayers”.

But many in the 10 states that would lose federal land in the bill disagree, and public land rallies in opposition are bringing together environmentalists and sportsmen across the west.

Set aside for mixed use, BLM land is leased for oil, gas and timber, but is also open to campers, cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts. As well as providing corridors for gray wolves and grizzly bears, low-lying BLM land often makes up the winter pasture for big game species, such as elk, pronghorn and big-horned sheep.

Jason Amaro, who represents the south-west chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, describes the move as a land grab.

Much More: DESPICABLE: Republicans Move To Sell Off 3.3 Million Acres Of National Land

This is wrong! This is stealing part of America's public heritage for private ownership and use! This must be stopped.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

There is no reason why we need the federal government managing state land. The states are perfectly capable of doing this themselves

 

[Wiskers Von Pussyboots]

Bears Ears National Monument

Land totaling the size of Connecticut has been targeted in a new bill in the Republican House, uniting hunters and conservationists in opposition.

Now that Republicans have quietly drawn a path to give away much of Americans’ public land, US representative Jason Chaffetz of Utah has introduced what the Wilderness Society is calling “step two” in the GOP’s plan to offload federal property.

The new piece of legislation would direct the interior secretary to immediately sell off an area of public land the size of Connecticut. In a press release for House Bill 621, Chaffetz, a Tea Party Republican, claimed that the 3.3m acres of national land, maintained by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), served “no purpose for taxpayers”.

But many in the 10 states that would lose federal land in the bill disagree, and public land rallies in opposition are bringing together environmentalists and sportsmen across the west.

Set aside for mixed use, BLM land is leased for oil, gas and timber, but is also open to campers, cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts. As well as providing corridors for gray wolves and grizzly bears, low-lying BLM land often makes up the winter pasture for big game species, such as elk, pronghorn and big-horned sheep.

Jason Amaro, who represents the south-west chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, describes the move as a land grab.

Much More: DESPICABLE: Republicans Move To Sell Off 3.3 Million Acres Of National Land

This is wrong! This is stealing part of America's public heritage for private ownership and use! This must be stopped.

An overreaction indeed. Not the first time we've done this.

 

[Toddsterpatriot]

Bears Ears National Monument

Land totaling the size of Connecticut has been targeted in a new bill in the Republican House, uniting hunters and conservationists in opposition.

Now that Republicans have quietly drawn a path to give away much of Americans’ public land, US representative Jason Chaffetz of Utah has introduced what the Wilderness Society is calling “step two” in the GOP’s plan to offload federal property.

The new piece of legislation would direct the interior secretary to immediately sell off an area of public land the size of Connecticut. In a press release for House Bill 621, Chaffetz, a Tea Party Republican, claimed that the 3.3m acres of national land, maintained by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), served “no purpose for taxpayers”.

But many in the 10 states that would lose federal land in the bill disagree, and public land rallies in opposition are bringing together environmentalists and sportsmen across the west.

Set aside for mixed use, BLM land is leased for oil, gas and timber, but is also open to campers, cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts. As well as providing corridors for gray wolves and grizzly bears, low-lying BLM land often makes up the winter pasture for big game species, such as elk, pronghorn and big-horned sheep.

Jason Amaro, who represents the south-west chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, describes the move as a land grab.

Much More: DESPICABLE: Republicans Move To Sell Off 3.3 Million Acres Of National Land

This is wrong! This is stealing part of America's public heritage for private ownership and use! This must be stopped.

How much land of the states should be owned by the Federal Government? Why?

 

[Missouri_Mike]

There is no reason why we need the federal government managing state land. The states are perfectly capable of doing this themselves

Yep, no need to sell it either. Just hand it over to the state and you're done.

 

[Wiskers Von Pussyboots]

Bears Ears National Monument

Land totaling the size of Connecticut has been targeted in a new bill in the Republican House, uniting hunters and conservationists in opposition.

Now that Republicans have quietly drawn a path to give away much of Americans’ public land, US representative Jason Chaffetz of Utah has introduced what the Wilderness Society is calling “step two” in the GOP’s plan to offload federal property.

The new piece of legislation would direct the interior secretary to immediately sell off an area of public land the size of Connecticut. In a press release for House Bill 621, Chaffetz, a Tea Party Republican, claimed that the 3.3m acres of national land, maintained by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), served “no purpose for taxpayers”.

But many in the 10 states that would lose federal land in the bill disagree, and public land rallies in opposition are bringing together environmentalists and sportsmen across the west.

Set aside for mixed use, BLM land is leased for oil, gas and timber, but is also open to campers, cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts. As well as providing corridors for gray wolves and grizzly bears, low-lying BLM land often makes up the winter pasture for big game species, such as elk, pronghorn and big-horned sheep.

Jason Amaro, who represents the south-west chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, describes the move as a land grab.

Much More: DESPICABLE: Republicans Move To Sell Off 3.3 Million Acres Of National Land

This is wrong! This is stealing part of America's public heritage for private ownership and use! This must be stopped.

How much land of the states should be owned by the Federal Government? Why?

I beleive the US Constitution gives them a 10x10 square mile block.... reading ..... reading ...... yep, don't see where they get any more.

 

[Leweman]

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[Wiskers Von Pussyboots]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

you're missing an "o"

 

[tyroneweaver]

Bears Ears National Monument

Land totaling the size of Connecticut has been targeted in a new bill in the Republican House, uniting hunters and conservationists in opposition.

Now that Republicans have quietly drawn a path to give away much of Americans’ public land, US representative Jason Chaffetz of Utah has introduced what the Wilderness Society is calling “step two” in the GOP’s plan to offload federal property.

The new piece of legislation would direct the interior secretary to immediately sell off an area of public land the size of Connecticut. In a press release for House Bill 621, Chaffetz, a Tea Party Republican, claimed that the 3.3m acres of national land, maintained by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), served “no purpose for taxpayers”.

But many in the 10 states that would lose federal land in the bill disagree, and public land rallies in opposition are bringing together environmentalists and sportsmen across the west.

Set aside for mixed use, BLM land is leased for oil, gas and timber, but is also open to campers, cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts. As well as providing corridors for gray wolves and grizzly bears, low-lying BLM land often makes up the winter pasture for big game species, such as elk, pronghorn and big-horned sheep.

Jason Amaro, who represents the south-west chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, describes the move as a land grab.

Much More: DESPICABLE: Republicans Move To Sell Off 3.3 Million Acres Of National Land

This is wrong! This is stealing part of America's public heritage for private ownership and use! This must be stopped.

Probably dem states are 90 pct privately owned
and you're complaining.
LOL, you are a hoot.

 

[elektra]

Obama had that land destined to be covered with Solar Panels and Wind Turbines, how dare Republicans destroy this plan by transferring the land to the states.

 

[Lakhota]

Giving the land back to the states is one thing - but selling it for "private" ownership is quite another.

 

[Lakhota]

Obama had that land destined to be covered with Solar Panels and Wind Turbines, how dare Republicans destroy this plan by transferring the land to the states.

Transferring the land to the states? Can't you read? This has to do with "private" ownership.

 

[Yousaidwhat]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

you're missing an "o"

And an exclamation point.

 

[miketx]

Bears Ears National Monument

Land totaling the size of Connecticut has been targeted in a new bill in the Republican House, uniting hunters and conservationists in opposition.

Now that Republicans have quietly drawn a path to give away much of Americans’ public land, US representative Jason Chaffetz of Utah has introduced what the Wilderness Society is calling “step two” in the GOP’s plan to offload federal property.

The new piece of legislation would direct the interior secretary to immediately sell off an area of public land the size of Connecticut. In a press release for House Bill 621, Chaffetz, a Tea Party Republican, claimed that the 3.3m acres of national land, maintained by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), served “no purpose for taxpayers”.

But many in the 10 states that would lose federal land in the bill disagree, and public land rallies in opposition are bringing together environmentalists and sportsmen across the west.

Set aside for mixed use, BLM land is leased for oil, gas and timber, but is also open to campers, cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts. As well as providing corridors for gray wolves and grizzly bears, low-lying BLM land often makes up the winter pasture for big game species, such as elk, pronghorn and big-horned sheep.

Jason Amaro, who represents the south-west chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, describes the move as a land grab.

Much More: DESPICABLE: Republicans Move To Sell Off 3.3 Million Acres Of National Land

This is wrong! This is stealing part of America's public heritage for private ownership and use! This must be stopped.

How much land of the states should be owned by the Federal Government? Why?

Very little

 

[Wiskers Von Pussyboots]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

you're missing an "o"

And an exclamation point.

All caps too? Ok let's bring it to a vote, 1 extra "o," 1 exclamation point, and all caps. All in favor?

 

[Yousaidwhat]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

you're missing an "o"

And an exclamation point.

All caps too? Ok let's bring it to a vote, 1 extra "o," 1 exclamation point, and all caps. All in favor?

Aye

 

[boedicca]

What a great idea. Considering how much of the Western U.S. is owned by the Feds, the sooner they divest their portfolio, the better. All proceeds should be used to pay down debt.

 

[Wiskers Von Pussyboots]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

you're missing an "o"

And an exclamation point.

All caps too? Ok let's bring it to a vote, 1 extra "o," 1 exclamation point, and all caps. All in favor?

Aye

Without objection so orderd.

 

[whitehall]

Where the hell were "conservationists" when the Hussein administration authorized acres of useless solar panels that sizzled every rodent and lizard that touched the panels? Where were "conservationists" when Hussein authorized gigantic windmills to continue killing migratory birds including endangered species for the next forty freaking years when the churning blades might well put a dozen species extinct?

 

[tyroneweaver]

Giving the land back to the states is one thing - but selling it for "private" ownership is quite another.

How much does the Feds own in your state?