Where were these “millions of Americans” (probably most not even close to where the pipe line would be) that asked for the pipe line to be nixed?
My gosh, these folks can only think to demonize their opponents. When they all stop driving “big oil” fueled cars, flying “big oil” fueled jets etc., then maybe they have a non hypocritical leg to stand on.
Then they can live like that! No vehicle (except a bicycle), no electricity, no gas. No lights, no heat, no a/c, no modern conveniences. Cook on a fireplace or wood stove (and chop your own wood). Make sure you have a well out in your yard and a hand pump.
If you want the rest of us to live primitive, then you darned will should be willing to do it yourself, first!!