Sad that this story has dropped out of a lot of people's minds (not that I really blame anyone for that, given these rumoured cabinet choices that the sexual predator is supposedly making). Neil Young spent his birthday playing at Standing Rock. That's pretty cool. I hope more big names go out there and try to keep this thing in the headlines - whatever it takes. Just so people know, "Donald Trump is an investor in Energy Transfer Partners, the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, and Energy Transfer Partners CEO Kelcy Warren has returned the favor, donating $103,000 to his campaign and Super Pac." Moreover, the erstwhile casino magnate waged fights for years against Native American casinos that threatened to compete with his businesses. Trump has at different times accused Native Americans of being mobbed up, drug dealers, or not “real” Indians, according to the Washington Post." (The Guardian, Nov 8, 2016)
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With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
It's unfortunate that this will probably go through. Not to mention the Keystone project and any other environmentally damaging energy push. Immediate easy job creation. Something Trump will promote no matter what the damage long term. You know he wants to create a legacy of his presidency, but there will need to be a lot of footnotes and asterisks.
“I’ll ultimately be paid by the oil people dealing with the protests. I’m guessing when all of that is finally over and the dust settles, the oil company is going to want all the paperwork for reimbursement. I figured I should have some formal form instead of writing hours on a napkin (smiley face). Thanks.” – Tyler Falk
Yes, this is good news... I wouldn't say I'm even cautiously optimistic in the long run, just knowing how these things usually go in the end, but you never know. Maybe for once the oil companies will lose one.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
We get an update from Wayne Wilansky, the father of 21-year-old activist Sophia Wilansky, who was injured during the standoff at Standing Rock in North Dakota. Sophia has been undergoing a series of surgeries after reportedly being hit by a concussion grenade during the police attack against water protectors protesting the Dakota Access pipeline in North Dakota Sunday night. The Standing Rock Medic & Healer Council says 300 people were hurt in the attack, with injuries including hypothermia from being sprayed by water cannons in subfreezing temperatures, seizures, loss of consciousness, and impaired vision as a result of being shot by a rubber bullet in the face. "President Obama has to step in there and stop this," says Wayne Wilansky. "They’re drilling now, even though they don’t have a permit."
A Golden Eagle Lands On Standing Rock, Allows Water Protectors To Touch Him
This is a stretch. An eagle spirit coming to him? Pretty selfish. The eagle was probably looking for food. This is too close for comfort to a bird landing on the emporium of Sanders. ............. sorry I had to stop typing for a second I saw a bird land outside my window and I thought it was for me.
We get an update from Wayne Wilansky, the father of 21-year-old activist Sophia Wilansky, who was injured during the standoff at Standing Rock in North Dakota. Sophia has been undergoing a series of surgeries after reportedly being hit by a concussion grenade during the police attack against water protectors protesting the Dakota Access pipeline in North Dakota Sunday night. The Standing Rock Medic & Healer Council says 300 people were hurt in the attack, with injuries including hypothermia from being sprayed by water cannons in subfreezing temperatures, seizures, loss of consciousness, and impaired vision as a result of being shot by a rubber bullet in the face. "President Obama has to step in there and stop this," says Wayne Wilansky. "They’re drilling now, even though they don’t have a permit."
Buying Silence: Why So Many Democrats are Mute About Standing Rock by MICHAEL J. SAINATO After weeks of calling for the United States Government to provide the efforts of water protectors at Standing Rock to stop the Dakota Access Pipeline, Bernie Sanders finally has some company in the United States Senate joining him in that call.
In a November 21 letter to Attorney General Loretta Lynch, Senator Al Franken (D-MN) called on the Department of Justice to protect the Dakota Access Pipeline water protectors after water cannons were used on them by North Dakota State Police and Morton County Sheriff’s Office as a method of crowd control in sub-freezing temperatures, risking the lives of hundreds of people.
“Video of the incident appears to show that the water cannons were not simply being used for fire control, or even crowd control, but were often directed at small crowds or even individual protesters. Combined with the onset of wintry weather, water cannons are extremely dangerous and potentially lethal weapons, and I urge you to investigate their use on protesters,” he wrote to Lynch. “Native American populations have struggled for decades under the complex burden of historical trauma, and I have witnessed and admired how these communities have turned to their cultural foundations to build strength against that burden. These tactics against protesters exercising their Constitutional rights threaten to add another layer of trauma to these communities. I urge you to do everything in your power to prevent further escalation of violence.”
The response from the Department of Justice and Obama Administration to what has been occurring at Standing Rock has left a stain on the end of President Obama’s second presidential term. Despite visiting the Standing Rock reservation in 2014 and affirming his commitment to Native American rights, his administration has remained neutral amid reports for weeks of abuses towards the water protectors.
Several weeks ago, attack dogs were used against water protectors. Journalists were arrested for reporting on the ground at Standing Rock. Rubber bullets have been a commonly used form of weapon against the unarmed, peaceful water protectors. This past Sunday, not only were water cannons used in freezing temperatures, but a 21-year-old Williams College graduate is now at risk of losing her arm because she was hit by a concussion grenade used on the water protectors.
Most politicians have remained silent or neutral on the Dakota Access Pipeline. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) who has claimed to be Cherokee, said she opposes the pipeline when questioned by a supporter, but has avoided making any public comments on the issue. Hillary Clinton issued a neutral, meaningless statement after protesters sat in her campaign headquarters demanding action. Since her defeat to Donald Trump, she has refrained from devoting any effort to addressing the Dakota Access Pipeline. Democratic Party leaders in the Senate, including Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, have ignored the issue.
This is likely because the Dakota Access Pipeline is being funded by some of the most prolific donors to the Democratic Party. Sunoco Logistics Partners is set to acquire Energy Transfer Partners, the company constructing the pipeline, while Sunoco will oversee its operation. The owners of the company primarily consist of Wall Street firms, including Goldman Sachs.
Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer has been one of the top recipients of campaign donations from Wall Street, and he has encouraged Wall Street firms to spread their donations to other Democrats. After the 2008 economic recession, Schumer received 15 percent of Wall Street donations to the Senate in 2009, nearly twice as much as any other Senator. “Wall Street welcomes expected Chuck Schumer promotion,” read a CNN headline from 2015 immediately following Reid’s announced retirement.
Phillips 66, who have financed 25% of the Dakota Access Pipeline project, is primarily owned by billionaire Warren Buffett’s holding company. Buffett actively campaigned for Hillary Clinton this past presidential election, and has made large donations to Clinton, Obama, and other Democrats over the past several years.
In December 2015, congressional leaders rescinded a 40-year-ban on oil exports, increasing the potential profits the Dakota Access Pipeline could yield its investors if government officials don’t intervene. Based on their slow reaction so far, and the Democratic Party establishment progressively favoring its corporate and wealthy donors, that window of opportunity for the Obama Administration and top Democrats to step in before Trump enters the White House is rapidly closing.
I am so sick at heart over this, particularly Obama's silence and inaction. Also disappointed PJ hasn't said anything?! Other musicians and actors speaking out, starting benefits. I don't understand that the hell is going on right now...
I am so sick at heart over this, particularly Obama's silence and inaction. Also disappointed PJ hasn't said anything?! Other musicians and actors speaking out, starting benefits. I don't understand that the hell is going on right now...
I am too Squirrel, to see what's happening and our leaders allowing it, saying nothing. Some vets are now fighting the good fight and I saw one report of some being appalled at these conditions.
It reveals the real problem in this supposed "great country". It's all there, but establishment America, w/ its quiet establishment media, insists in not really reporting what's really going on. America is far from greatness, when we allow this.
I, too, would like to hear PJ speak out... before the wrong side wins... again.
I am so sick at heart over this, particularly Obama's silence and inaction. Also disappointed PJ hasn't said anything?! Other musicians and actors speaking out, starting benefits. I don't understand that the hell is going on right now...
Dave Matthews played benefit concert in DC yesterday.
I am so sick at heart over this, particularly Obama's silence and inaction. Also disappointed PJ hasn't said anything?! Other musicians and actors speaking out, starting benefits. I don't understand that the hell is going on right now...
Dave Matthews played benefit concert in DC yesterday.
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Eagles can be trained.
Oh the drama, imagine, an eagle landing during a crisis.
Just so people know, "Donald Trump is an investor in Energy Transfer Partners, the company behind the Dakota Access Pipeline, and Energy Transfer Partners CEO Kelcy Warren has returned the favor, donating $103,000 to his campaign and Super Pac."
Moreover, the erstwhile casino magnate waged fights for years against Native American casinos that threatened to compete with his businesses. Trump has at different times accused Native Americans of being mobbed up, drug dealers, or not “real” Indians, according to the Washington Post." (The Guardian, Nov 8, 2016)
POLITICS The Army Corps Just Shut Down Construction Of Dakota Pipeline
No need for a pipeline! Lol
“I’ll ultimately be paid by the oil people dealing with the protests. I’m guessing when all of that is finally over and the dust settles, the oil company is going to want all the paperwork for reimbursement. I figured I should have some formal form instead of writing hours on a napkin (smiley face). Thanks.” – Tyler Falk
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what you get is nothing on this story ...
revolution
Hey CNN, your lack of #NoDAPL coverage is pretty disgusting, just saying.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154128217384205&id=210277954204&_rdr
It reveals the real problem in this supposed "great country". It's all there, but establishment America, w/ its quiet establishment media, insists in not really reporting what's really going on.
America is far from greatness, when we allow this.
I, too, would like to hear PJ speak out... before the wrong side wins... again.
www.headstonesband.com