Posted on 06/23/2019 9:34:35 AM PDT by MinorityRepublican
SALEM, Ore.—Law-enforcement officials closed the state Capitol on Saturday, following threats from militia groups that were made while a partisan showdown has halted all activity in the Oregon Senate.
“The State Police Superintendent just informed the Senate president of a credible threat from militia groups coming to the Capitol tomorrow,” read a text sent out to senators on Friday that was shared with The Wall Street Journal. “The Superintendent strongly recommends that no one come to the Capitol.”
Oregon State Police said Saturday they were monitoring threats and had closed the Capitol entirely.
“The safety of legislators, staff and citizen visitors could be compromised if certain threatened behaviors were realized,” said Tim Fox, a captain with the Oregon state police.
He didn’t elaborate on the nature of the threats, which came as Republicans remained on the run outside the state, in an effort to block a landmark bill that would limit greenhouse-gas emissions in Oregon.
The bill, HB 2020, would make Oregon the second state in the country to set up a cap-and-trade system for all sectors of the economy. California was the first, after passing a similar bill in 2016.
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ANY CONSERVATIVE Republican Senator from Oregon who needs a host location, PM me.
Trump wins Oregon in 2020
“Credible threat” = planned peaceful protest.
Any violence and trouble will come from the Antifa types who will almost certainly appear.
“...a credible threat from militia groups ...”
Good...it’s about time. Let these filthy demokrats sweat a little for a change.
“...Republicans remained on the run outside the state...”
“On the run”, Mr. Lovett????
Really............
This is made up FAKE NEWS. Kate Brown and the media are trying to make the peaceful group of hard working families, truck drivers, loggers, ranchers, and so many more, look bad. Over 80% of Oregonians oppose this bill.
Antifa, however, are blocking the streets protesting in their usual manner, but little news on them.
I’m proud to see so many Oregonians finally standing strong, united and speaking up. Many Democrats have joined the opposition, as it affects them too.
This is not a political issue, it is a people issue.
So please be careful, as always, about what the news is showing you. Sadly, they stand by Kate Brown.
Funny how the Oregon State Police don’t worry about non-legislators getting their brains beat in by antifa scumbags.
She can be in my militia anytime.....
Hmm...Antifa versus loggers. I got a fiver on the loggers.
Militia groups, riiiiiiight. Georgy Soros funded front groups no doubt.
Lol, he even removed the chain from the bar so he didn’t scare them.
BTW, President Trump, if you read on here, now is the PERFECT time to rally in Oregon. Many Oregonians are wanting you here, especially now that Kate Brown signed a bill making only the popular vote count. WE NEED YOU!
Yes, one most highly suspects that this is the case.
It's what they always do (and they often get caught.)
I know. Someone should buy her some new jeans, though. Poor thing.
Armed with a work ethic, no less.
Shades of Shay’s Rebellion.
They’re going too far with this environmental crap!
After many years thinking the same thing I finally realized that is the style.
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