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Blue Ridge hotel defies Park Service shutdown (Updated @ #27 and #41)
The Washington Times ^ | October 4, 2013 | Stephen Dinan

Posted on 10/04/2013 9:29:35 AM PDT by don-o

The Pisgah Inn, a private hotel that holds a concession on the Blue Ridge Parkway, has become a national sensation as it defies "intimidation" and a National Park Service order to close its doors.

After a tumultuous few days, inn owner Bruce O'Connell told The Washington Times on Friday morning that he had just reopened his doors for customers, despite the park service telling him he had to shut down. He says he's essentially private property, on a road that's still open, and uses no government personnel, so he sees no reason to quit operating

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


TOPICS: Government; News/Current Events; US: North Carolina
KEYWORDS: civilianarmy; controlafreakan; dictatorship; nps; obama; pisgahinn; shutdown
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1 posted on 10/04/2013 9:29:35 AM PDT by don-o
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To: don-o

If the Nazi Parkies invade his business with guns drawn, make sure it’s all on video.


2 posted on 10/04/2013 9:31:19 AM PDT by elcid1970 ("In the modern world, Muslims are living fossils.")
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To: don-o

As the days pass, the defiance of Obama edicts is getting greater.

The media is getting more hateful and shrill, but something is happening.


3 posted on 10/04/2013 9:31:35 AM PDT by tcrlaf (Well, it is what the Sheeple voted for....)
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To: don-o

All your hotel are belong to us!


4 posted on 10/04/2013 9:31:54 AM PDT by TurboZamboni (Marx smelled bad & lived with his parents most his life.)
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To: don-o

The NPS will probably revoke his concession and start a lawfare fight.


5 posted on 10/04/2013 9:34:50 AM PDT by Truth29
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To: don-o

Prime leaf viewing time and this guy said FY to the admin that is trying to cause pain to those that really dont give a crap about a shut down and the poor federal workers that now are getting a taste of what the rest of us hve been swallowing for a longggg time.


6 posted on 10/04/2013 9:36:36 AM PDT by CGASMIA68
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To: don-o
Ya know, there have to be thousands of these hotels renting space in National Parks. And there aren't enough Park police-gals to send to all of them. . .

Maybe they'll have to send in the US Army troops who are currently being denied access to broadcasts of MLB and NFL games.

7 posted on 10/04/2013 9:36:42 AM PDT by SamuraiScot
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8 posted on 10/04/2013 9:37:37 AM PDT by Paine in the Neck (Is John's moustache long enough YET?)
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To: don-o

At least the IRS can’t “randomly” audit his taxes just now.


9 posted on 10/04/2013 9:38:05 AM PDT by glorgau
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To: don-o

But-—Obama said shut down.

He is Pr—King—Monarch—Dick-tator The HMFIC.

No Negotiations—His way or the Highway, and wonders why anyone else would even think of not approving.

He is a man with a

http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=paper%20asshole


10 posted on 10/04/2013 9:38:23 AM PDT by Venturer (Obamacare is a criminal act.)
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To: TurboZamboni

I meant to relate this earlier. Yesterday, I was in the neighborhood, so I stopped by the Social Security office. Had last been there about a month ago to sign up myself and the Missus.

Just like a month ago, the parking lot was almost full. Just like a month ago, the waiting room was about 3/4 full. Just like last month ago, there were about ten clerks assisting clients.

I asked the guard how many were furloughed. He did a great Sgt Schultz for me. I left laughing loudly and proceeded with my business


11 posted on 10/04/2013 9:39:40 AM PDT by don-o (Hit the FReepathon hard and fast! Nail this one for the Jimmer. Do it now!)
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For Mr. O’Connell, the fight is about taking a stand.

“If not now, when? If not me, who?” he said.”


12 posted on 10/04/2013 9:39:51 AM PDT by B4Ranch (AGENDA: Grinding America Down ----- <<http://vimeo.com/63749370)
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To: don-o

Always show support folks!


13 posted on 10/04/2013 9:41:25 AM PDT by rrrod (at home in Medellin Colombia)
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To: don-o

So the blow-back begins.


14 posted on 10/04/2013 9:42:42 AM PDT by Cyber Liberty (It's hard to accept the truth when the lies were exactly what you wanted to hear.)
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To: Venturer

HMFNIC


15 posted on 10/04/2013 9:42:54 AM PDT by al baby (Hi Mom ;Sarcasm is my bidness)
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To: don-o
The Pisgah Inn ... owner Bruce O'Connell
You can send Mr. O'Connell an email thanking him here,
16 posted on 10/04/2013 9:48:30 AM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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To: don-o; All; Jim Robinson

Usually, the Conservatives don’t do protests and actively thwart the actions of people we disagree with. I mean, most of us have jobs and we need to get back to work, so we don’t have time to get arrested protesting, etc...

However, I think it might be time to start giving these TYRANTS a little of their own medicine!

If you are near a Federal park or museum or some other national treasure, get 20 or more of your fellow, like minded friends and cross the lines! Storm the walls and move the barricades! Do NOT let these petty tyrants have the day. What are they going to do arrest 20, 50, 100+ Americans for walking on public property?

How will THAT play out in court for Obama? Are the Federales going to start shooting tear gas and rubber bullets into unarmed American citizens for visiting a hotel that is on LEASED government property?

Obama and the Socialist Democrats are going to lose, ESPECIALLY if we actually push back! My wife and I talked about this and we are going to a “federal” park this weekend with about 10 friends (they are inviting friends too) and we are going to visit these open air parks and monuments!

It is MORE than time to TAKE BACK OUR COUNTRY and OUR GOVERNMENT!


17 posted on 10/04/2013 9:50:23 AM PDT by ExTxMarine (PRAYER: It's the only HOPE for real CHANGE in America!)
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To: don-o

Time for states to call out the state guard to deal with these federal fascist thugs.


18 posted on 10/04/2013 9:53:52 AM PDT by sergeantdave
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To: don-o

Lovely Inn on the Blue Ridge Parkway


19 posted on 10/04/2013 9:55:51 AM PDT by HangnJudge
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To: don-o

How close is it to Asheville? I will be in the area next week.


20 posted on 10/04/2013 9:57:51 AM PDT by eyedigress ((zOld storm chaser from the west)/ ?s)
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