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From the latest NPR article (I know.) In Friday's ruling, U.S. District Judge James E. Boasberg acknowledged that "the United States' relationship with the Indian tribes has been contentious and tragic." But he went on to say that the Army Corps "likely complied" with its obligation to consult the tribe, adding that the tribe "has not shown it will suffer injury that would be prevented by any injunction the Court could issue." Solid legal decisions being made based on what make have likey occured. Coverage from the tribes, multiple stories: http://indiancountrytodaymedianetwork.com/story/dakota-pipeline This is not just about sacred lands. The misourri river is the sole water source for the Standing Rock Sioux, and this pipeline will run along/under it. Because they always function perfectly, and the longer that they are around, the safer they are. Although 'sacred lands' has a lot of rather goofy cultural baggage attached to the phrase when used by a native. Let's put it this way: If one of the more widely accepted religions in america (take your pick) Got its graveyards and mausoleums bulldozed to make a crude oil pipeline under a reservoir, it would be a clusterfuck, on all the 24-hour news channels. It's 'sacred indian burial grounds' though (spooky music), but it's still a loving cemetery. "But we can make lots of money, gently caress you." e- And they're all going to run with the 'sacred sites and artifacts' story and not the water source, because it makes for better TV. Maybe they'll get haunted?  Stay tuned!
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Those poor armed law enforcement officers and corparate 'security firm' with attack dogs. They're getting getting horses ridden NEAR them. "Either way, it is Iowans who will be left paying for these aspiring criminals who take matters into their own hands and buck the rule of law, which said this pipeline will be constructed." That sounds like a line from There Will Be Blood. Classy, DesMoines. 
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Damnit, how did I not see that already got posted?  At least I got to post Andrew Trumpson.
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I have nothing useful to add to the discussion but check out this native biker gang's leather at the protest: 
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Remember guys, those pipes never fail. And here is an official non-answer from Hillary. quote:Charlie Galbraith, serving as a Clinton advisor, shared the campaign’s official statement in an e-mail to ICTMN: “We received a letter today from representatives of the tribes protesting the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline. From the beginning of this campaign, Secretary Clinton has been clear that she thinks all voices should be heard and all views considered in federal infrastructure projects. Now, all of the parties involved—including the federal government, the pipeline company and contractors, the state of North Dakota, and the tribes—need to find a path forward that serves the broadest public interest. As that happens, it's important that on the ground in North Dakota, everyone respects demonstrators' rights to protest peacefully, and workers' rights to do their jobs safely.”  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVRKpcEYdJQ Complaint Compilation fucked around with this message at 01:25 on Oct 30, 2016 |
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800peepee51doodoo posted:This was a cool thing that happened: Buffalowned 
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