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markodochartaigh

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5. When the Soviet Union fell state resources in

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #2)

Sun Nov 9, 2025, 08:01 AM

Nov 9

Russia and the other Soviet republics were sold off for pennies on the dollar to oiligarchs. Under Trump's first term the sale of national parks had already started. Many in the reich-wing in the US believe that other than military bases and small areas for federal buildings the federal government should not own land.

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Vandalized monuments, illegal base jumping and 'bear jams': The shutdown is causing havoc at national parks [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 9 OP

Left partially open on purpose NJCher Nov 9 #1

Of course. OldBaldy1701E Nov 9 #2

When the Soviet Union fell state resources in markodochartaigh Nov 9 #5

"Bear jams" for anyone wondering. markodochartaigh Nov 9 #3

Thanks for explaining that. Vinca Nov 9 #4

I think they sell bear jam at Jellystone. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 9 #7

Ha, ha, ha! PatSeg Nov 9 #9

I was! Alice B. Nov 9 #6

Pictures like these irritate markodochartaigh Nov 9 #8

I was actually staring at the cars, looking for the AI "tells" Alice B. Nov 9 #12

I love Yellowstone. murielm99 Nov 9 #14

Just like the last shutdowns. The assholes who don't respect our public lands wreak havoc in the parks. ChicagoTeamster Nov 9 #10

Magats vandalize, they will blame Biden. GreenWave Nov 9 #11

On Friday, I visited Castillo San Felipe del Morro in San Juan, PR... Pacifist Patriot Nov 9 #13