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300 won't make anyone do anything. aquart Mar 2014 #1
I thought there were 40,000 protestors LiberalEsto Mar 2014 #9
You can add a couple of zeros. freedom fighter jh Mar 2014 #67
Arrested for protesting newfie11 Mar 2014 #2
Nope. Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2014 #10
They weren't arrested for protesting. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #26
Ask those of us who protested to sit at a lunch counter and were arrested for it. It's what we kelliekat44 Mar 2014 #52
But this wasn't that, was it. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #62
This message was self-deleted by its author newfie11 Mar 2014 #93
I believe kelliekat was agreeing with you, JoePhilly. eom BlueCaliDem Mar 2014 #105
+ 1 russspeakeasy Mar 2014 #129
Really????? elzenmahn Mar 2014 #132
That's been going on for awhile. Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2014 #72
I know that seems to be what happens today newfie11 Mar 2014 #92
I wasn't alive back in the 60s ... Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2014 #98
there's nothing new in that. U.S. arrests peaceful demonstrators since the beginning 2banon Mar 2014 #120
It wasn't really for protesting, Curmudgeoness Mar 2014 #122
what Bernardo is trying to say is... WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2014 #128
Doubtless, Obama was busy searching for his comfortable shoes MannyGoldstein Mar 2014 #3
Thanks for reviving that promise Manny Plucketeer Mar 2014 #82
+1000000 Phlem Mar 2014 #112
The article says their goal was to get arrested. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #4
Yes. Do you have a point? Scuba Mar 2014 #5
That by arresting them, Obama helped JoePhilly Mar 2014 #6
If he wanted to help them, and us, he could nix the pipeline. That's why we elected him. Scuba Mar 2014 #11
They were able to protest and march as long as they wanted. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #27
Nor did he order the police to not arrest these peaceful protesters. Scuba Mar 2014 #30
Sure, because that was the most important thing for him to be doing yesterday. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #34
He should have ordered the police BBR Esq Mar 2014 #55
Has anyone who opposes this eisastrous pipeline been invited to participate in discussions sabrina 1 Mar 2014 #57
But that isn't what your OP is about. Very dishonest. KittyWampus Mar 2014 #113
The real issue is that Obama isn't saying no the the KXL pipeline. cui bono Mar 2014 #121
his point is he never fails to apologize for the establishment. hobbit709 Mar 2014 #61
Snort. So true. Scuba Mar 2014 #74
Their goal is to stop Keystone XL dreamnightwind Mar 2014 #7
except I'm not at all convinced it's the right fight. Adrahil Mar 2014 #8
It is one battle in the only fight that ultimately matters dreamnightwind Mar 2014 #14
Well, I certainly agree with your goal Adrahil Mar 2014 #19
So you think it's a good idea? dreamnightwind Mar 2014 #25
No, I don't. Adrahil Mar 2014 #29
We don't have limited political capital when it comes to protesting. obxhead Mar 2014 #54
yeah, ya do, if you expect to make a difference policy-wise. Adrahil Mar 2014 #56
But it might have been an error to focus mainly on Keystone XL over the past few years Chathamization Mar 2014 #32
I am not aware of any Keystone XL focus dreamnightwind Mar 2014 #78
Whether it should be part of a strategy and whether it should be the main focus are two different Chathamization Mar 2014 #90
I don't know... dreamnightwind Mar 2014 #100
A lot of the effective groups also seem to be local Chathamization Mar 2014 #109
This toxic material doesn't have to be transported across the heart of the US by pipe or rail. Scuba Mar 2014 #15
How much you wanna bet it happens? Adrahil Mar 2014 #20
So we should all just shut the fuck up? Scuba Mar 2014 #21
Nope, we should spend capital (political and actual) on efforts that will actually make a difference Adrahil Mar 2014 #24
Making a very strong public stand can also make a difference dreamnightwind Mar 2014 #28
Go for it if that's what floats your boat. Adrahil Mar 2014 #33
That's funny, that's what I thought of your posting against resisting Keystone XL dreamnightwind Mar 2014 #63
+1,000 Scuba Mar 2014 #35
So we should just shut the fuck up. Scootaloo Mar 2014 #65
Much of the reading I've done indicates that much of the oil Arkansas Granny Mar 2014 #18
The better, right fight would be an all out goal of cleaner energy seveneyes Mar 2014 #44
It is the pipeline across our country that is the problem. RC Mar 2014 #46
You know that tar sands oil is being transported right now, right? Adrahil Mar 2014 #59
I know that. But the pipeline will increase the amount of tar extract being transported. RC Mar 2014 #79
Read here. proverbialwisdom Mar 2014 #58
Thanks. I'll look into it. NT Adrahil Mar 2014 #60
The idea is to stop tarsands mining, refining, and use. freedom fighter jh Mar 2014 #71
Don't expect answers to those questions treestar Mar 2014 #77
+infinity! Nt newfie11 Mar 2014 #13
Their goal yesterday was to get arrested to draw attention to the issue. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #37
How do you suggest we make him do it? dreamnightwind Mar 2014 #50
It's the 40 Thousand that were ignored that gets me n2doc Mar 2014 #12
Yep, 40,000 protesters in DC got no mention on the Urinal/Sentinel website today. They did .... Scuba Mar 2014 #17
Scuba, wow! Now they are defending the XL pipeline. Yes, 40,000 was the estimate. madfloridian Mar 2014 #16
There is no logical defense of keystone XL. blackspade Mar 2014 #22
I've seen all sorts of amazing things on DU lately Scootaloo Mar 2014 #68
Indeed blackspade Mar 2014 #84
Don't know but this is not the DU I'm used to newfie11 Mar 2014 #95
It's been going on for some time. woo me with science Mar 2014 #115
This message was self-deleted by its author woo me with science Mar 2014 #116
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Recommend! KoKo Mar 2014 #138
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The first president to say that was FDR - I am curious to know how he treated protesters and if they jwirr Mar 2014 #23
These folks were not arrested for protesting. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #31
Okay - that no arrest no press has been in action for decades if not more. jwirr Mar 2014 #36
Which makes the OP's screaching about the President dishonest. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #38
"Screeching". For next time someone says something you don't like. Scuba Mar 2014 #40
Its not that I don't like what you said, its that what you said is false. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #43
Which part is false? That he said "make me do it"? That they were arrested? Scuba Mar 2014 #45
Since you need hand holding to understand these concepts... Dr Hobbitstein Mar 2014 #51
"President has ZERO obligation to stop them from being arrested" after he said "make me do it"? Scuba Mar 2014 #53
Post removed Post removed Mar 2014 #87
Yes, please continue. Scuba Mar 2014 #88
LOL!! JoePhilly Mar 2014 #64
Thank you. treestar Mar 2014 #75
FDR and Truman both said slogan like things treestar Mar 2014 #80
I never did understand that phrase. This may not be the best analogy, but truth2power Mar 2014 #39
+1 Marr Mar 2014 #70
+2 840high Mar 2014 #123
It appears you didn't even READ your own link. It is NOT what you claim. Whisp Mar 2014 #41
I read the link. Did you read the thread? Scuba Mar 2014 #42
Yes, and in the thread, you are taken to task for misrepresenting the gravamen of the arrests. msanthrope Mar 2014 #49
Do you suppose that's what he said to his big donors as well? n/t factsarenotfair Mar 2014 #47
HAH!They say subsidize/deregulate/bail us out;O says how much. Divernan Mar 2014 #69
His small donors were more numerous and from them he collected more money treestar Mar 2014 #81
I was a small donor myself but not in the "face time" category. factsarenotfair Mar 2014 #85
The elected politician cannot just do the bidding of the large donors. treestar Mar 2014 #102
Yes. And they replied, "We already did." WinkyDink Mar 2014 #83
"Hey! Obama! We don't want no pipeline drama!' was the protest cry. Divernan Mar 2014 #48
There would be no protests and no arrests JEB Mar 2014 #66
yeah, and shame on him. That's how it works. librechik Mar 2014 #73
that was the core of the Civi Rights movement grasswire Mar 2014 #89
The make me do it line is dumb treestar Mar 2014 #76
Do you think he has the power to expose the truth? factsarenotfair Mar 2014 #86
As long as there is a First Amendment treestar Mar 2014 #101
Sorry--I didn't mean to silence but to expose the misinformation, which is all they have. factsarenotfair Mar 2014 #103
Obviously, they were trying to steal his "comfortable walking shoes". Tierra_y_Libertad Mar 2014 #91
+1 jsr Mar 2014 #96
"Make me do it" was a taunt mixed with a bit of entrapment FiveGoodMen Mar 2014 #94
Many problems with the line "make me do it" NCTraveler Mar 2014 #97
In my feeble mind, it's one of the worst things a President could say. Scuba Mar 2014 #99
Here's an honest OP on the arrest of the protesters. JoePhilly Mar 2014 #104
What's dishonest about Scuba's OP? polichick Mar 2014 #106
"Make me do it" was always ridiculous. Voters need to demand that elected officials serve them... polichick Mar 2014 #107
In one day, the US arrested almost half as many protesters as Venezuela has in over three Zorra Mar 2014 #108
more like Maduro is an incompetent, bungling commie leftist dictator. KittyWampus Mar 2014 #114
But apparently, far more unwilling to jail his own people for protesting than Obama is. Zorra Mar 2014 #118
It wasn't a challenge or a suggestion that he would listen. bvar22 Mar 2014 #110
Did he also make you post dishonest OP's? great white snark Mar 2014 #111
To the Greatest Page. woo me with science Mar 2014 #117
Soes President Obama understand that a lot of thoes protestors are Democrats who could be out JDPriestly Mar 2014 #119
''I never did get that "make me do it" line.'' DeSwiss Mar 2014 #124
Chess Move™ eom TransitJohn Mar 2014 #125
People seem really upset that they have to work for and fight for things rather bluegreen Mar 2014 #126
Nearly 1,000 arrested at Moral Monday protests. WorseBeforeBetter Mar 2014 #130
Who's "we," and how do we know?!?! blkmusclmachine Mar 2014 #127
Exactly daybranch Mar 2014 #131
be careful Skittles Mar 2014 #133
This message was self-deleted by its author MindMover Mar 2014 #134
Suggest you ignore the trolling remark. Your post is heartfelt and accurate. Thanks. Scuba Mar 2014 #137
and I suggest you get your facts straight before posting inflammatory crap ... MindMover Mar 2014 #140
kick woo me with science Mar 2014 #141
kick woo me with science Mar 2014 #142
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