Ryan Bundy speaks on the phone Sunday at the Malheur facility, presumably asking someone for supplies. Rebecca Boone/AP
It seems that the American militants who took over a federal building on a wildlife refuge in Burns, Oregon, are running low on snacks. On Jan. 1, an occupier named Blaine Cooper posted a video on Facebook along with this post:
We are not asking for money so if you can send supplies or anything that will help the militia and those taking a stand then please send it to:
General Mail
Jon Ritzheimer or Blaine Cooper
Burns, OR 97720We will humbly accept monetary donations at www.rogueinfidel.com.Again, not asking for money and care packages would be greatly appreciated.
Things we could use:
cold weather socks
snacks
energy drinks
equipment for cold weather
snow camo
gear
anything you think will help.
This was not the first time the motley crew had called for snacks—Cooper put out a similar request for supplies a day earlier. That post hadn’t listed specific items, but it did include a call for snacks. “We do this for your children and their freedom,” Cooper wrote. The internet responded swiftly, and sarcastically.
The Oregon Militia wants snacks. I'd say we shouldn't negotiate with terrorists. #Oregonstandoff #OregonMilitia
— Michael de Adder (@deAdder) January 5, 2016
Sending the oregon militiamen snacks. Stay strong, guys! pic.twitter.com/CfVF5nOjHa
— pauly casillas (@PaulyPeligroso) January 5, 2016
I shouldn't laugh, but I am... The Oregon 'Militia' Needs Food, So I Mailed Them Pictures Of It https://t.co/voqggOA9cs
— Paula Baker (@PBeeBaker) January 5, 2016