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TommyT139

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6. "Old news"?

Reply to markodochartaigh (Reply #2)

Mon Jun 16, 2025, 05:36 AM

Jun 16

How so?
1) The article is dated June 13th.
2) It isn't Texas-specific, but rather eleven different western states.

It is an idea that has been discussed / threatened before, sure. But these are details that can provide the basis for actions and requests...for which vague speculation is far less useful.

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Now this is upsetting. Our public lands proposed for sale. [View all] jeffreyi Jun 16 OP

The proposal is absolutely insane and breaks many laws and precedents. nt PufPuf23 Jun 16 #1

Once again, old news. markodochartaigh Jun 16 #2

"Old news"? TommyT139 Jun 16 #6

Thank you for bringing this to my attention. Qutzupalotl Jun 16 #3

TY Cha Jun 16 #4

Is there a way to track down which legislator(s) were responsible for introducing this atrocity? 0rganism Jun 16 #5

I believe rebub Sen. Mike Lee of Utah is the ramrod this time around. yonder Jun 16 #7

Thanks! I'm not surprised, just perpetually disappointed. 0rganism Jun 16 #8

Time for more letters and phone calls. yellow dahlia Jun 16 #10

I'm thinking we should make commemorative plaques to mount near what used to be forest or park entrances 0rganism Jun 16 #11

y'all gotta watch this...been preachin' it for years: ret5hd Jun 16 #9