Before their Oregon standoff against the feds, the Bundy brothers were making political donations

As the Bundy brothers continue their standoff against the federal government in an armed occupation of a national wildlife preserve in Oregon, more evidence keeps trickling out that the militiamen weren't always so against the workings of the government. A report by E&E Publishing published Wednesday reveals that the Bundy family has donated to both politicians and conservative political causes alike.

Ammon Bundy, the man heading up the protest efforts against the prosecution of two local ranchers and the federal government's land use at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, reportedly gave $1,000 to Ron Paul in 2008 and $500 in 2012. Bundy's wife Lisa also gave to Ron Paul, donating $2,500 in 2012. She also gave $5,000 to an Arizona ballot initiative against gay marriage.

News of the Bundy's financial input in the political system comes just a day after it was revealed that the federal government — which the Bundy brothers now decry as tyrannical — has helped them out, too. Back in 2010, Ammon Bundy reportedly received a federal small-business loan for $530,000 for his company, Valet Fleet Services LLC.

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