Having successfully defended his family against the government's "epic corruption" in attempting to rig the trial against his father, Fox News reports that Ryan Bundy announced Thursday he is running for governor of Nevada.
The 45-year-old said he decided to run for governor because he doesn’t believe anyone else vying to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval will do enough to protect states’ rights.
"We will do whatever it takes, and that means whatever it takes," Bundy told FOX 5 in Las Vegas.
"If running for governor is what it takes to preserve our freedom, well then that's part of it."
Ryan Bundy said he intends to file the proper paperwork next Wednesday in Las Vegas before beginning a statewide speaking tour.
For a sense of where Ryan is coming from, here are some excerpts from his opening statement in the now-dismissed trial against his father and brother:
My family and I are charged with some grievous things and they are not true and evidence will show they are not; force, manipulation, extortion, violent—my family is not a violent family and I am not a violent man. For 20+ years we turned to local law enforcement. Rights are real property. The fact is that we create government to protect rights.
To have rights you must claim, use and defend… man only has rights he is willing to claim, use and defend. There is a difference between rights and privileges. Rights you own. Privilege is afforded. Like renting or owning a house. Government asserts there are no rights, only privileges and unless we pay, we can’t be there. The State of Nevada says differently. These are my father’s rights. Everything we have comes from the land. That is wealth, not the dollar bill. The things we use all come from the land. Who controls the land, controls the wealth.
We create government to preserve and serve us. These are some of the beliefs of my family. That we have said we will do whatever it takes to defend is not a threat, it is a statement. Being right here before you today is part of doing whatever it takes. The Founding Fathers pledged whatever it would take… their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honor, to defend rights.
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They have forgotten they are servants of the people. We the people are the sovereign and ultimately, we the people are the government formed to meet needs that are better met by a group than by individuals. We are not slaves. We need to remember that. I think that’s forgotten. The definition of freedom is lost in America. When we have to have a license or ask permission to do everything, we are subjects.
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I love my family. I love them. I love this land. I love freedom. I am from the State of Nevada. I’m a true Nevadan. I mentioned before that Nevada became a state on Oct. 31st and we always got out of school on that day… I always thought we got out because it was my birthday. I’m a true Nevadan. I believe you are, too, and love freedom as much as I do. Freedom’s not being lost overseas - it’s lost right here at home in our back yards, our front yards. Until we are willing to do whatever it takes, liberty will be, is being lost.
We are not anti-government! Government has its proper place and duties to perform. I want government to do its job. Nothing more. Nothing less.
When government does more or less than its job, it becomes the criminal. When government damages our rights, it becomes the criminal. When someone harms or damages another’s life, liberty or property that is the definition of a criminal.
Comments
The cows are all in for Bundy.
Jeeze... looks like he has a big old McCain on his jaw...
Or... he caught a whiff of Hillary's undies...
In reply to Guys a shoe-in for the cow… by ???ö?
I'd love to see the look on John McCain and Harry Reid's face right now!
In reply to Jeeze... looks like he has a… by loveyajimbo
Go look at a horse’s ass you’ll about have it....
In reply to I'd love to see the look on… by Butifldrm
The Hedge gives him north of that 96%. This is awesome. Nevada beckons....
In reply to Guys a shoe-in for the cow… by ???ö?
Here comes the Calvary.
About God Damn Fuck’n Time.
In reply to The hedge gives him north of… by Socratic Dog
Better late than never
In reply to Here comes the Calvary… by Chupacabra-322
@Chupa: and battle-hardened in this very theater...a very rare breed.
In reply to Here comes the Calvary… by Chupacabra-322
This is awesome. All true patriots will support him, no matter where they live! Godspeed sir!
In reply to The hedge gives him north of… by Socratic Dog
And whats going to be better is when Trump endorses him!
In reply to This is awesome. All true… by Disgruntled Goat
I want to suggest that ZhedgerHogs send him generous campaign donations.
In reply to And whats going to be better… by Disgruntled Goat
I'd vote for anyone who's not a corrupt, bought-and paid-for, professional politician. At least then, we the people, have a real chance of taking the government back.
In reply to Guys a shoe-in for the cow… by ???ö?
Anti Technocratic NWO Globalist candidates are too & too far in between.
Most are run & owned by the Tribe.
In reply to I'd vote for anyone who's… by LittleGreenMan
Ssssshhhhh! How racist of you to condemn a fully voluntary death cult.
In reply to Anti Technocratic NWO… by Chupacabra-322
Grow up. Government by the people and for the people is a myth.
In reply to I'd vote for anyone who's… by LittleGreenMan
He'll be bribed and blackmailed as soon as he get to D.C. What a shame.
In reply to I'd vote for anyone who's… by LittleGreenMan
Is that before or after they know that they are on the way to MCD in the long run? Personally, I think your assertion is full of bull.
In reply to Guys a shoe-in for the cow… by ???ö?
When it's Al Bundy, then we'll talk.
In reply to When it's Al Bundy, then we… by DennisR
Can't tell you how much I love this development.
Nevada, you listening?
Ryan was in LaVoy's truck when he was murdered. He's got some balls for sure because if anybody knows how rotten this govt is it's him. I'd vote for him in a heartbeat.
In reply to Can't tell you how much I… by Ignatius
So one thief will replace another.
Mueller. Seek professional help.
In reply to So one thief will replace… by Unknown User
shithead
In reply to So one thief will replace… by Unknown User
Unknown User...opening his mouth, and adding his name, Known Dickhead, to the list.
In reply to So one thief will replace… by Unknown User
May the schwartz be with him :)
I wish him a sweet victory.
i am taking a life insurance policy out on him tomorrow.
Unfortunately, most Americans equate freedom to buying a f 350 super duty for 72 months so they can afford their weekly beer expense. The US is largely a nation of debt slaves.
Not to mention intellectually bankrupt social media retards.
In reply to Unfortunately, most… by Bank_sters
Yes, a raft of them as well.
In reply to Not to mention… by Bay of Pigs
And then take Harry Reid on a 1 way trip into the desert.
..... his son as well
In reply to And then take Harry Reid on… by Seasmoke
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F-U-C-K-I-N-G "A" Ryan!
Go get'em brotha!!!...
Here is story about his face.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWvNrMq5OAg
Hit by a car, in the head at 7 years old and a bone splinter that wasn't located until 8 years after the accident. Nerve damage and muscular atrophy. Incredible story.
In reply to Here is story about his face… by rodocostarica
What's the point of being the Governor of Nevada?
Doesn't the Federal Government own around 84% of the land in the state?
Your the Governor of Las Vegas, a few other cities and the Bunny Ranch.
Then he would have the standing to sue the federal Government. The Constitution seems fairly clear on what land the United States Government may own and use. When it is no longer used for those limited purposes it is supposed to be transferred back to the State. BLM, Wildlife Refuge, National Forest, [fill in the blank], whatever doesn't count.
In reply to What's the point of being… by Pure Evil
What's the Constitution?
Is that something they trot out when they run out of toilet paper in the halls of Congress?
Here you go boys and girls. Use it sparingly since it's made of hemp and has excellent absorption. Just one square. Do you have a square to spare?
So, your gonna have one small mafia group take on the biggest mafia group in Federal court where the judges are appointed by and beholden to the very mafia group that gave them their jobs in the first place.
Anyway the US government has sovereignty and immunity from prosecution.
Even if he did win what army is he going to use to enforce the decision on Goliath?
You obviously haven't been around very long to know how things work out when you take on the Feds.
JFK found out the hard way with a bullet to the back of the head in broad daylight.
In reply to Then he would have the… by PorscheNoSub
The man speaks for many.
The West is the Best.
I love this libertarian. The best way to bring down the .gov is to put a retard in the office, give him a fat pay check and make sure he leaves a fucking mayhem and a pile of debt when he resigns.
One idiot Dotard deserves another.
America doesn't want freedom,it needs plastic crap
And everyone can rest assured that the rare land tortoises have not been harmed...
Stay away from hot tubs budy. Small planes too.
Booby on his right had left over silicon implants and he stored them in his left jaw? Times are hard up where he lives.
Before and after, a win he would have to do battle with the ninth circuit, otherwise known as the Ninth Circle of Hell. He has had a taste. I would recommend his first actions be redistricting extremely outdated judiciary bylaws. Seriously, how can the same group of judges have sway from Guam to Nevada in modern times? What is that, a third of the continent within boundaries, and most of it B.L.M. to the highest legal or lawful/or not, foreign/domestic bidder.
Wish Nevada wasn't half the country away from me - I would change my residency so I could vote for him
Lots of RVrs change residency to places like Nevada, Florida, South Dakota, or Texas. I may change mine to Nevada, too!
In reply to Wish Nevada wasn't half the… by Screw Em
Pagination