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Bitter Scribe's avatar

Why do so many voters in the states with the most beautiful public lands keep electing congressmen and senators who are so utterly contemptuous of the concept of public lands?

Vel Venturi's avatar

Maybe we, the non-morans, should all go out and occupy some parks and wildlife refuges. It's not like anyone gets jail time for it.

undercover epicurean's avatar

"If lawmakers wanted to give such land to a...tribe"

Hahaha, good one!

IOnlyLikeCats's avatar

I mean, would it matter? It's theirs.

Questionable Whackelpudding's avatar

Can we at least make sure to pack our own snacks and lube?

TakingAmes's avatar

Right of first refusal?

TakingAmes's avatar

And, presumably, their private security.

ahughes798's avatar

Corruption and greed hurts everyone except those benefiting from it. It's theirs, indeed. They can do with it what they see fit...which may mean mining, timber cutting, and drilling for oil.

Vel Venturi's avatar

Oh yes, unlike the party of personal responsibility, we actually take care of our own needs.

HazooToo's avatar

That is my true form. Yes, I have deceived you all. I am sorry. I promise to only use my electro-eye-blasts for good.

Stulexington's avatar

Wow, the guy who grifted his bucks in real estate isn't keen on giving away real estate ... whoda thunk it.

Querolous's avatar

We make puns coccyx fun!

Doug Langley's avatar

Perhaps, but it's an awfully low bar.

Doug Langley's avatar

Isn't he wonderful? Let's all give him a big hand!