Victory at Standing Rock
The Army Corps of Engineers has decided not to grant an easement for the Dakota Access Pipeline to cross the Missouri river by the planned route. The decision explicitly cited the risk to the nearby Standing Rock Sioux reservation's water supply. Mock Paper Scissors has the story, with links.
If the decision stands, it's a much-deserved victory for the activists who have endured so much hardship and violence to stop this thing. Photos here.
If the decision stands, it's a much-deserved victory for the activists who have endured so much hardship and violence to stop this thing. Photos here.
posted by Infidel753 at 4:33 AM
5 Comments:
It is a victory. Let's see what the incoming Reichstag administration will do about it. I heard that Drumpf may overturn the victory.
Yes, I hear Trump has investments involved and the CEO of the company building the pipeline donated to his campaign. He won't be sympathetic here. But he's not going to be omnipotent either, whatever he thinks.
There was also another important event at Standing Rock:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/forgiveness-ceremony-unites-veterans-and-natives-at-standing-rock-casino_us_5845cdbbe4b055b31398b199
I admit that I've been severely down in the dumps since Election Day, but the news of Standing Rock--including this--have raised my spirits.
One more thing--President Obama has been the best friend to Native American tribes; his Administration has done many great things for them. I don't see anything like that coming from the upcoming Orange Turd Blossom Administration.
If Der Drumpfenfuhrer doesn't reverse the decision by January 23rd, I'll be pleasantly surprised.
Marc: I heard about the veterans heading to Standing Rock to support the protest. A great act of solidarity.
Comrade: Well, we'll see. Trump seems rather prone to changing his mind whenever he talks to somebody. Nothing much would surprise me at this point.
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