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Trump's planned trip to Mount Rushmore draws fire from Native American activists (Mt Rushmore is symbol of white supremacy)
Fox News ^ | June 24 2020 | Stephen Groves | Associated Press

Posted on 06/24/2020 11:01:26 PM PDT by knighthawk

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — President Donald Trump’s plans to kick off Independence Day with a showy display at Mount Rushmore are drawing sharp criticism from Native Americans who view the monument as a desecration of land violently stolen from them and used to pay homage to leaders hostile to native people.

Several groups led by Native American activists are planning protests for Trump’s July 3 visit, part of Trump's “comeback” campaign for a nation reeling from sickness, unemployment and, recently, social unrest. The event is slated to include fighter jets thundering over the 79-year-old stone monument in South Dakota's Black Hills and the first fireworks display at the site since 2009.

But it comes amid a national reckoning over racism and a reconsideration of the symbolism of monuments around the globe. Many Native Americans activists say the Rushmore memorial is as reprehensible as the many Confederate monuments being toppled around the nation.

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1 posted on 06/24/2020 11:01:26 PM PDT by knighthawk
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To: knighthawk
NuthouseRat

Chief Big Karen speaketh from her backside!

2 posted on 06/24/2020 11:05:21 PM PDT by RasterMaster ("Towering genius disdains a beaten path." - Abraham Lincoln)
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To: knighthawk

While he’s out there he should visit the Crazy Horse statue Emerging from a mountain nearby. Might mollify some people.


3 posted on 06/24/2020 11:05:24 PM PDT by hinckley buzzard (Power is More often surrendered than seized.)
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To: knighthawk

Tough!

Those are our presidents on the the mountain, and if our
president want to go there, he’s gonna do it with my full
support.


4 posted on 06/24/2020 11:06:18 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (Some of the folks around these parts have been sniffing super flu.)
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To: knighthawk

I know the history of the Black Hills. I know that the Presidents on the cliff of this memorial all had flaws. Perhaps I’m insensitive because the Hills were not my own tribe’s homelands or sacred territory.

BUT, I’m tired of these guys “speaking for” Indians in general. I hope President Trump goes ahead with his plans and makes this a great kickoff for his re-election.

Oldplayer
Cushing, Oklahoma


5 posted on 06/24/2020 11:06:56 PM PDT by oldplayer
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To: DoughtyOne

They need to keep their eye on Mt. Rushmore I wouldn’t put it past these asshats to blow it up!!


6 posted on 06/24/2020 11:08:35 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: knighthawk

OH, F off already. I’d love to see a HUGE fireworks show before a Trump rally there.


7 posted on 06/24/2020 11:09:07 PM PDT by Amberdawn (Want To Honor Our Troops? Then Be A Citizen Worth Fighting For.)
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To: oldplayer

I would lay odds that most of these “activists” are white.


8 posted on 06/24/2020 11:10:06 PM PDT by Amberdawn (Want To Honor Our Troops? Then Be A Citizen Worth Fighting For.)
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To: RasterMaster

Lol!


9 posted on 06/24/2020 11:12:00 PM PDT by Hostage (Article V)
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To: Trump Girl Kit Cat

Me either.

You know what, it is going to happen sooner or later.

They are going to pull the wrong move and the citizens of
this nation are going to rise up and squish these playas...

And lest anyone wonder, I mean any of the White, Black,
green, you name it...


10 posted on 06/24/2020 11:12:58 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (Some of the folks around these parts have been sniffing super flu.)
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To: DoughtyOne

His profile is going to be chiseled there!


11 posted on 06/24/2020 11:13:15 PM PDT by Hostage (Article V)
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To: knighthawk

Good....make thier heads explode.


12 posted on 06/24/2020 11:18:28 PM PDT by Crim (Palin / West '16)
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To: knighthawk

He’s going there to personally protect the likeness of Teddy Roosevelt because they tried to destroy his statue down the street from the Whitehouse!!!


13 posted on 06/24/2020 11:20:20 PM PDT by SierraWasp (MASA (Make America Straight Again!!!))
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To: knighthawk

Everybody’s offended. Everybody’s outraged. Get it all out. Scream, cry, rant, rave. Put a ribbon on and testify. Beg, plead, whine, demand. Then show us YOUR plan. WTH would YOU DO? Just WTH would YOU DO...


14 posted on 06/24/2020 11:21:16 PM PDT by smvoice (I WILL NOT WEAR THE RIBBON.)
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To: Hostage

Put Reagan on one end and his on the other.

The Left would absolutely melt down.


15 posted on 06/24/2020 11:24:17 PM PDT by DoughtyOne (Some of the folks around these parts have been sniffing super flu.)
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To: DoughtyOne

I will guarantee you if these asshats TOUCH Mt. Rushmore that WILL BE the trigger of ALL triggers to set off the American people who have been quietly becoming enraged day by day but will awaken the sleeping giant!!{


16 posted on 06/24/2020 11:26:43 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: knighthawk

OK. Got it. Then the offended people need to refuse to take any tourist dollars associated with the site.


17 posted on 06/24/2020 11:27:11 PM PDT by mad_as_he$$
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To: knighthawk
Pray for our nation. Pray for President Trump's safety.

Idealogical Subversion is described by Mr Bezmenov starting at 12:27

This seems to best describe what is being done to our nation-Replace the words Soviet Union with Global New World Order (Communists)and you can see it.

The disgusting corrupt Democrats need to be sent to the trash heap of history in the upcoming election,and never voted for again for what they have deliberately inflicted on this nation.

Everyone needs to pay attention to the warning in the video.

18 posted on 06/24/2020 11:30:44 PM PDT by Pajamajan ( Pray for our nation. Thank the Lord for everything you have. Don't wait. Do it today.)
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To: knighthawk
Reserved-for-Trump
19 posted on 06/24/2020 11:33:50 PM PDT by AzNASCARfan
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To: knighthawk

I’ve been wanting to build a paddlewheel boat and call it San Jacinto.

Am now considering naming it White Privilege.


20 posted on 06/24/2020 11:46:13 PM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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