Ammon Bundy's Break with the Right: A Rancher Who Challenged ICE Operations
In a surprising turn of events, Ammon Bundy, the militia leader and right-wing icon, has broken with his own community over the ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. In an interview with The Atlantic, Bundy expressed his distaste for the tactics employed by ICE, calling them "sickening" and admitting that "when it comes to the more humanitarian side... I think the left has it much more correct than the nationalist right."
Bundy's stance on immigration is not new, as he had previously published an essay opposing the administration's stance on immigration. In his writings, Bundy argued that the right to seek peace and provide for one's family is a fundamental human right, ungranted by governments but part of the "created order." He labeled the persecution of immigrants a "moral failure," stating that calling them criminals due to their lack of official permission is an affront to God's moral law.
Despite his own opposition to ICE operations, Bundy expressed shock and concern when other militia members supported the actions. When asked by The Atlantic how he could understand their views, Bundy responded, "I can't understand how they think... It doesn't make sense to me... It's scary, actually."
This break with his community highlights a significant shift in Bundy's stance on immigration and the use of force against immigrants. As a former militia leader who participated in armed standoffs with the federal government, Bundy's actions were once seen as championing the rights of certain groups over others. However, it appears that he has now come to realize that this approach is misguided and morally reprehensible.
Bundy's change of heart may be attributed to his growing understanding of the complexities involved in immigration policies. His willingness to challenge the views of his own community underscores the need for a more nuanced discussion on immigration issues, one that prioritizes empathy and compassion over nationalism and fear-mongering tactics. As Bundy himself said, "the left has it much more correct than the nationalist right" – a statement that may signal a new direction in his advocacy work.
In a surprising turn of events, Ammon Bundy, the militia leader and right-wing icon, has broken with his own community over the ongoing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. In an interview with The Atlantic, Bundy expressed his distaste for the tactics employed by ICE, calling them "sickening" and admitting that "when it comes to the more humanitarian side... I think the left has it much more correct than the nationalist right."
Bundy's stance on immigration is not new, as he had previously published an essay opposing the administration's stance on immigration. In his writings, Bundy argued that the right to seek peace and provide for one's family is a fundamental human right, ungranted by governments but part of the "created order." He labeled the persecution of immigrants a "moral failure," stating that calling them criminals due to their lack of official permission is an affront to God's moral law.
Despite his own opposition to ICE operations, Bundy expressed shock and concern when other militia members supported the actions. When asked by The Atlantic how he could understand their views, Bundy responded, "I can't understand how they think... It doesn't make sense to me... It's scary, actually."
This break with his community highlights a significant shift in Bundy's stance on immigration and the use of force against immigrants. As a former militia leader who participated in armed standoffs with the federal government, Bundy's actions were once seen as championing the rights of certain groups over others. However, it appears that he has now come to realize that this approach is misguided and morally reprehensible.
Bundy's change of heart may be attributed to his growing understanding of the complexities involved in immigration policies. His willingness to challenge the views of his own community underscores the need for a more nuanced discussion on immigration issues, one that prioritizes empathy and compassion over nationalism and fear-mongering tactics. As Bundy himself said, "the left has it much more correct than the nationalist right" – a statement that may signal a new direction in his advocacy work.
he was like super vocal about opposing the government's actions on immigrants but now he's all like "wait a minute" and realizing that his own community is just as bad 
it's crazy how someone who was once a right-wing icon can have a complete 180 on their views 
like, what triggered this shift for him? was it something personal or did he just start seeing the human side of things more? idk but i'm here for it 
his words about the left and nationalist right being more "correct" is giving me LIFE 
we need more people like ammon bundy who are willing to listen and adapt their views as they learn more about the world around them 
. It's a good reminder that even when we think we've got our stance figured out, there's always room to learn and grow 
. And honestly, I think this is a step in the right direction for folks like him who wanna make a difference without gettin' caught up in hate and division 
interesting how Ammon Bundy is changing his stance on ICE operations 
it's like he finally got a dose of reality check 
and now he's realizing that being all nationalist ain't everything 
as long as they're gonna hurt people, we gotta take a step back and think about what's morally right 
. Like, I get it, he's not a fan of ICE ops and thinks the nationalist right is way off base, but this break with his crew is actually kinda refreshing? I mean, can't we all just agree to treat people with some basic human decency, regardless of their immigration status? It's time for a more nuanced conversation about these issues, and I'm glad Bundy is willing to be that voice 
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what's next? a militia leader turning against their own kinda freaks me out. i mean i guess it's progress or whatever, but can't these people just agree on something for once? 
Bundy used to be a right-wing icon and now he's like "moral failure"... who is this guy now?