Cliven Bundy the obstinate Nevada rancher is currently enjoying the attention of right wing pundits, who are happily covering the armed anti-government stand-off he’s instigated over federal grazing land, and unpaid fees. Bundy is about to be thrilled when he learns that more company’s coming! Approximately 50 thousand people are planning to converge on adjacent government land for the first annual Bundyfest!
Sean Shealy, Burning Man Festival organizer gives thanks to Bundy, with tongue-in-cheek, saying “because of Bundy we have a whole new level of freedom!” That’s why Shealy plans to continue the party after Burning Man is officially over this year. Now, this is the exciting part, Shealy plans to hold Bundyfest 2014 right across from Bundy’s ranch! People will camp and party on government land, just like Bundy’s cows…In more ways than one, since there are no toilet facilities. It is only fitting that Bundy should share in the freedom he’s inspired. With the close proximity, there is no way he won’t be able to ‘share’ the freedom.
“For years, we paid permitting fees to hold Burning Man on the beautiful Playa in Northern Nevada,” said the event’s organizers on a Facebook page. “But now, Cliven Bundy has shown us a NEW WAY! ABSOLUTE FREEDOM! Bundy has declared the entire area surrounding Bundy Ranch as a TOTALLY RULES-FREE ZONE! ANYTHING GOES! WOO-HOO!!!” It should be noted that Burning Man always has, and still does abide by all laws, and pays all necessary fees. Back to the ‘anything goes’ at Bundyfest. Any bets on how long it will ‘go’ when the ‘freedom’ being expressed doesn’t involve a cranky government cheating rancher, but free-spirited partiers instead?
An expected 50 thousand folks will converge on lyrically named Bunkerville, Nevada where 240 bands will presumably take turns playing day and night in the clothing optional, gay friendly environment, and it will go on for a full month!
Be there! There event begins Sept 5th and Ends on October 5th. Park anywhere, and in honor of Bundy do whatever you please! It might be advisable to reinforce your party wear with kevlar…Just sayin’. Find plans on Facebook.