Posted on 11/18/2014 11:09:24 AM PST by chajin
The president of a South Dakota-based Native American tribe says it will be an “act of war” if Congress authorizes construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
“We are outraged by the lack of intergovernmental cooperation,” Rosebud Sioux Tribe President Cyril Scott said in a statement.
“We are a sovereign nation and we are not being treated as such,” Scott said in response to Friday’s House vote to approve the project. “We will close our reservation borders to Keystone XL. Authorizing Keystone XL is an act of war against our people.”...
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That is funny in a guilty sort of way.
Is this the Larry Storch from F-Troop or Ghost Busters?
Remember to bring the gatling guns this time.
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The Sioux will sue.
“They’re good with bottle openers...”
I SO wanted to say that, but didn’t want to sound racist! ;)
Great Father Obama stands with the muslims. He never mentioned standing with the Sioux.
And don’t split your forces.
Not that it would have made much difference............
Apparently the Sioux feel that the best way to protect their land is by securing the border. Well now, isn't that interesting?
That’s the funniest damn show. And the Indians...hysterical.
Keystone doesn’t go through any reservations. Close your borders. Lock yourselves in. What Gruber said...
To be fair they should be negotiated with in good faith if it does go through THEIR land, Eminent Domain has been abused too often.
BTTT
That’s the first thing that I thought of- how would the Hekawi handle this?
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No reason whatsoever. I am, however, quite happy that the US supports Israel. I was pointing out that Native Americans aren't the only benefactor of the US government. On the other hand, our government has rarely honored promises to Native Americans right into current times.
How can other nations count on our support if we treat our own that way? Oh, have you seen how well we are honoring our agreements with Israel lately?
Our government aught to be going to some trouble to restore the world's faith in our word. Starting at home would be a great idea.
Puerto Rico is not a sovereign nation. It is a territory of the United States.
Whatdahay?
I bet we have agreements with them related to that arrangement.
The Sioux want a piece of the action.
Be careful Sioux nation, the mob family called the 0bama regime will hit you.
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