"As Dakota Access Pipeline Fight Grows, Where Are Obama and Clinton?"

[Mike__M]

Deirdre Fulton at Common Dreams

As Dakota Access Pipeline Fight Grows, Where Are Obama and Clinton?

. . . Obama and Clinton have been absent—even as resistance has grown to include Indigenous people from across the U.S. and activists face increasingly severe crackdowns.

Nothing new in this article, just a reiteration of some constructive criticism: stop ignoring this.

I'm Native and I approve this message.

[G_j]

2. still waiting ...

"Back in February, the Clinton camp posted to its website the candidate's policy platform for Native Americans. In it, Clinton declares that she "will continue to stand for Tribal sovereignty and in support of Tribal resources and sacred sites."

Earlier this year, Clinton stumped in Indian country, vying for votes. But if she truly supports Native American sovereignty, and if she is sincere about honoring the treaties and protecting sacred sites, then she will take a stand against this ominous pipeline as well as the brazen violation of our treaty rights."

Obama in 2014,

"I know that throughout history, the United States often didn't give the nation-to-nation relationship the respect that it deserved," Obama said. "So I promised when I ran to be a president who'd change that — a president who honors our sacred trust, and who respects your sovereignty."

[loyalsister]

3. Totally legitimate

We absolutely should have heard from them by now.

[chknltl]

4. KnR

It's been awhile since I've seen an OP here to KnR. This 'cowboy' stands in support with those who are outraged that Native American sacred grounds are being desecrated by profiteers. Where indeed are 'our' political leaders?

[angrychair]

5. For the record

Sanders has spoken about this specific stand-off at least three different times. He is currently acting as a Clinton surrogate so is it safe to assume he is speaking for the campaign?

[dembotoz]

6. not holding my breath

[Donkees]

7. Obama on #NoDAPL - President Obama in Laos - Town Hall Question SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

Obama on #NoDAPL - President Obama in Laos - Town Hall Question SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4619250/obama-nodapl

[G_j]

11. He basically said NOTHING... nt

[Donkees]

12. It was sad to watch

[Mike__M]

14. Not quite as bad as this one

but still not an answer

[linuxman]

8. Neither will touch it with a 100' pole.

[riderinthestorm]

9. Jill Stein is there protesting

Will be charged with vandalism by joining the protesters in spray painting the bulldozer blades.

Bernie Sanders is the only Congress person to similarly call for the pipeline construction to stop.

[womanofthehills]

10. Obama on Dakota Access Pipeline - I think he's in Laos - avoids answering

https://www.c-span.org/video/?c4619223/obama-dakota-access-pipeline

[G_j]

13. still waiting...

[tenderfoot]

15. Where is Obama!!!!

Dallas firm's Dakota Access pipeline project halted by Obama administration

http://www.dallasnews.com/business/energy/20160909-dallas-firm-s-dakota-access-pipeline-project-halted-by-obama-administration.ece