Dakota Access Company Attack Comes on Anniversary of Whitestone Massacre

[@nelliej4558]

It pains me to listen to this lady recount her family's history and how they are treated, I am crying with grief for them.

[@nelliej4558]

ok

[@welltester]

Hey Gil f, Theres a special place in Hell for you.

[@pitchforksarecoming]

ok misread you condeming the natives, my mistake my appologies

[@tinafisher9839]

+George Lacroix fuck you, wimp...

[@TheLauraMarieT2]

I feel the same. All I can do is pray and cry it seems.

[@cinnireseisri]

I always enjoy hearing the elders speak. Their wisdom and strength has long been a source of guidance. Lakota women are strong, fierce, and loving, and this elder is a living legend. Thank you for sharing.

[@NellieKAdaba]

I feel the same

[@coreycox2345]

This is well spoken. It is different from the history I learned in elementary school. I once worked on a long-range general plan (What does a community want to be in 15-20 years?) for a small newly-incorporated town in Arizona. I was shocked and horrified that one proposed version of the oral history of that town praised one figure for being a good Indian killer. (This was in 2005.) Better minds prevailed. I have worked with three different tribes in Arizona and developed a respect for their connectedness to community, spirituality and the land.

[@reireilemon]

I live in NYC, and its hard to get people to understand the importance of water when we are so accustomed to running water and water bottles littered across the streets. Having conversations about these types of things lead to eye rolls... Why is it so hard for some people to have understanding, compassion, and a relationship with the earth and beings on it? We are so far removed from nature here that it does not directly affect us, unless its weather related, and even weather is taken for granted-- coming back to the water, to put it simply, the extreme weather is caused by overheating of our bodies of water... people cannot understand that. I hope that democracy now and other independent news organizations can continue sharing these kinds of stories to try and bring out the humanity in people. we need to stand up and fight for everybodys right to life. water is life.

[@NellieKAdaba]

SO true, and I live in NY State.

[@texasmr]

Native Americans deserve rights to their land & clean water. Bring back compassion & respect in America. I agree, the pipeline will leak... just a matter of time!

[@tinafisher9839]

+Matt Jones bet you don't walk ANYwhere, right greed-punk?

[@chiguksu553]

It isn't their land. Maybe they should leave.

[@tinafisher9839]

Matt Jones that was quick, shit for brains--- snifffffff, that do it for ya? What a weirdo you are, you don't do drugs? What, probably on narcotics right now, am I right? What a FUCKIN loser... .u even GOT a job? Me, I look at this as a CAREER, even tho it's just doing games and lessons and making lunch...it's BEING INVOLVED, something a loser idiot like you wouldn't know about... Still there, dumbfuck?

[@tinafisher9839]

Matt Jones since you wanna talk about meth...yes, dextro N, alpha dimethyl B-phenyl ethylamine, a stimulant protoalkaloid , is an oily, caustic liquid that is neutralized usually with 1:1 hydrogen chloride to create the water-soluble salt known as methedrine, desoxyn, methamphetamine and other names like crank, crystal meth, ice, glass, etc....either synthesized "raw" from REFINED petrochemicals, to produce a RACEMIC compound that can be resolved hy chemical means, OR synthesized by reduction of ephedra constituents, to obtain a pure dextro isomeric compound.... got a boner yet, Matty?

[@tinafisher9839]

+Matt Jones and lol ALL OVER YOU, fuckface!

[@gamer24d]

We The People must end this government should be separate from corporations

[@v315538v]

This is our TRUE American History...Amazing how history keeps repeating itself.

[@jonkirby6327]

I wonder if this land owner knows, she can go online to the FAA and request her home & property be listed as a no fly/no drone area. That would hamper the drones...

[@jonkirby6327]

No, you are not exactly correct... the FAA has to follow laws, and regulations... its not up to the discretion of some guy at the FAA. techcrunch.com/2015/02/09/noflyzone-lets-you-establish-a-no-fly-zone-over-your-property/ or www.noflyzone.org/

[@goyahtlamon]

This is correct. Under the War powers Act. The military under Maritime law are immune. Under international law the United States of America is guilty of colonization under the Open Blue Water laws. The only solution is if Euro-Americans protested for the real owners of this land are outnumbered. Russell Means once said that in order for the United States of America to reconcile its difference with my people is for Euro-Americans to change or oppose the system that enslaves all of us.

[@cinnireseisri]

liberty2014. Proved wrong again, yellow snake. Aren't you embarrassed of what a fool you make of yourself yet?

[@micnorton9487]

+Walt Mora yeah-- by recognizing that the corporatocracy, under whatever name or "title" , is a criminal entity AND ALWAYS HAS BEEN, there is nothing we can do for yesterday EXCEPT make tomorrow fairer for EVERYONE. To these ends, Beyond Occupy Movement, if no one else, is prepared to return 800000 square miles of land to whatever Native tribal or whatever administrative entity that says belongs to it. This is the Native way of viewing the Mother Earth I understand, and that paradigm WORKED for 47900years till whitey got here with his guns and his gold and his GREED. Richie Rich is the problem, the way the gold-lovers ALWAYS cause the major problems in ANY culture...overthrow would be long, acrimonious (lots of brother vs brother), and BLOODY, and with no guarantee of success. Underthrow is more attractive to regular people, who don't want themselves or their friends (in theory everybody) beat, bit by dogs that these jerks teach how to bite people, jailed or whatever--- bloodless revolution is always preferable. But if no one does anything, we can't complain about the future, because we will have "voted" to give Richie Rich and his corporatocracy the "right" to do all this to US next time, because Richie is not satisfied with EVERYTHING for long, and will come for YOUR BODIES next. Mark my words--if this shit isn't stopped, this unlimited GREED of the"professional" class in America and the world, we will enter a stage where The People, the NON psycho elements of people of ALL races ,will be either unwilling or unable to recognize the truths we need to survive the coming travails, asteroid impact being only one example...

[@jonkirby6327]

Walt Mora But, we are not talking about the military drones or planes, it is private surveillance drones... The FAA will and does issue a no fly zone of private property for drones [non military]

[@animalzblc8960]

14:02 The armchair patriots ain't got shit on the natives...

[@shenastone3056]

...and the Piute Nation watched silent at Mulholland National Preserve in January when the Bundy family with patriots protesting an identical sovereignty grievance, one guaranteed by treaties, the other by constitution, when the Bundies asked the tribe to since that land is historically Piute.

[@Cathy24601]

+Jeremiah Crooks you are an idiot. Native Americans don't want to help some imbecile wackjob white guy aggrandize himself by staking out in a wildlife sanctuary and asking for snacks. They have more self respect than that.

[@LibertyPimp]

+Jeremiah Crooks, do you really believe that your sovereign citizen concoction is the same as Native Tribes Sovereignty? Give me a break, that dirtbag Bundy wanted to graze his cattle for free. WTF, that isn't a sovereign issue, that's theft from the public treasury. BLM already offers lower grazing fees than private lands, why shouldn't he pay?

[@johnmejia5259]

I am a man. and I cried when I heard this testimony and history. I am broken hearted by the long suffering and cruel treatment that " white politics " have heaped on these AMERICANS with no regard or respect for sacred human life. We the People dont feel the same indifference as the Government and Money hungry souless people set on this agenda. It is time to come together and speak up for our brothers and sisters no matter what ethnicity or background and standvup for what is Right or fall too as victims of these power mad evil unjust inhuman group set out to destroy for gain. It is insane to sllow them to continue on unchecked and unbridled.

[@davescott8859]

Thank you Democracy Now for allowing this story to be told to the people, Anishinabe Jiichaag and forever proud.

[@GreenStarryNights]

❤️❤️❤️ Love Ladonna Brave Bull Allard! So proud to be Dacotah!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheLauraMarieT2]

I pray president Obama wakes up and does something good and right for the Native people. Has not there been enough historical trauma? Look at all the massacres and the broken treaties. There is no excuse and it is time to do something right. I pray the world wakes the hell up and stops this pipeline. I'm praying in a good way for all these beautiful people protesting this pipeline. 🌟 be strong! 💛✨

[@kylecameron195]

Standing Rock Sioux tribal historian LaDonna Brave Bull Allard for PRESIDENT!!!

[@jeniamtl6950]

everyone is expendable in this wretched world.

[@blablak9942]

Guys I'm pretty shocked that I've never heard of that how bad America treats its people and I'm pretty angry that there's no press in Europe which mentioned this tragedy! It's such a disgrace to see how America fuck with their citizens just to make it enterprises easier to make money, even if it's stepping on graves etc. pls don't let yourselves down and keep fighting for your rights and make America again to the land of the free!!! Best luck and kind regards from Europe!

[@kylecameron195]

Where are the United States Presidential candidates voices on this issue. Why do they stay silent?

[@CynthiannaMatthews]

Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was at Standing Rock this past week. She and her running mate have been charged with misdemeanor trespass and vandalism for standing with others. The Greens do care about what is happening to our indigenous people and to the environment. Check them out at www.jill2016.com

[@twocandles1108]

stupid question . they won't speak against those who fund their campaign. and they won't speak against free will either... they are playing the game of politics

[@notsorusty626]

Wow...that woman dog handler is a despicable person. Watching her encourage the dog to attack is incredible! I hope karma finds her.

[@m.k.6964]

Heartbreaking

[@OhYeah3D]

dang that some messed up shit.

[@staatsfeindlich9939]

Custer had it coming

[@ritamariekelley6943]

The army Corps of engineers have already stolen land from these beautiful people. We have to keep this alive. I stand with you.

[@infiniteblessings1525]

More evidence! We all know who the devils are.

[@timbingen4772]

They opened the highway but with "information" points. Natives can pass. It should be noted that the United Tribes pow wow is starting in Bismarck. It brings $10 million to the economy of Bismarck........coincidence? I think not.

[@lonnielawhon1800]

everyone should hear this story. if this doesn't move you, you don't have a heart !

[@TheQualityrkc]

I don't understand the issue. The construction company has done everything legally.

[@lakesideparkplace]

wtf are you that dense???

[@TheQualityrkc]

Cory Max No, I consider myself pretty intelligent and I actually make an attempt to to be aware of my biases so that I can come to more rational conclusions. Being an environmentally conscious person my instant reaction is to side with the protesters but when I see protesters wearing face makes to shield their identity and read an AP article which says that guards and guard dogs were called to the scene because workers were being attacked and that guards and guard dogs were subsequently hospitalized while being unable to confirm that any protesters were. Then I look at the blood on that dogs mouth and wonder if it is actually just the dogs blood from being stabbed in the face with flag poles. Then I hear from anonymous protesters that anonymous pregnant women and children were bitten by these dogs and I wonder if I am being manipulated. This is why I ask questions. Does that offend you?

[@tinafisher9839]

+liberty2014 EXACTLY!! MORON RIGHT HERE, CHECK OUT THE CORPORATE APOLOGIST ..

[@TheQualityrkc]

Tina Fisher You are mad at the wrong people. Look to your federal politicians. It is the army corp of engineers doing some of the work. Do you think Democrats or Republicans are on your side? Where are they now?

[@micnorton9487]

+TheQualityrkc I'm not mad at the wrong people, the state and federal political apparatus is controlled BY THE CORPORATOCRACY, not the other way around-- do you think the Koch brothers, who ultimately (in the form of a contractual agreement approved of all legal like for the usage either "public" law enforcement OR "private" "security" "contractors", which is I imagine how these guys were able to get away with siccing dogs on people.. you hear how freaked out Amy was, AND SHE NEARLY GOT KILLED IN TIMOR, I should think SHE knows a horrid situation when she sees it, huh? look, I got no problem with you, but the political stooges are ALL in the pocket of the Koch brothers and the other OILgarchs, and they don't care about your kids or mine--so let's get to the REAL THREAT to domestic AND foreign peace and UNDERTHROW these fuckers so we can all have a planet and community we can be proud of? because your comments to me sounded like, just go with the flow, trust the corporatocracy to take care of us all, just wait till November and pick stooge 1 or stooge 2, yeah that'll fix the problem .. in the words of a top 40 pop tune, OH HELL NO!

[@karendinan4021]

Shameless.

[@mamawarrior]

I've cried many years over the terrible things white man did. The sad thing is, as horrible as it is, it will never be written in white mans history books so all people know the truth!!

[@mamawarrior]

And not US citizens on their own soil!!

[@mamawarrior]

+TheDKCPlayer umm do I know you? I didn't think so!

[@shenastone3056]

SHAME ON US!!!😭

[@greenenergy5481]

Going without water is a mistake health wise.

[@muckmuckthageneral2691]

Another disgusting episode in white ameriKKKan history.

[@TheRonnierate]

How do we help these proud people? Enough is enough! Who do we write to, who do we call?

[@JulieeEliz]

You can google the Stone Rock Sioux Tribe. There are sites, to pledge support, time, and/or help with funds. These Indigenous people WANT, and NEED our HELP!! This MUST STOP!! I'd LOVE to gather a one million man march, of all races, all genders, all religions, all classes, ALL AMERICANS!! THIS is what people can do to help! Let's show our government, that WE ARE DONE WITH CORRUPTION, DECEPTION, and the BLATANT DISREGARD, for the 99% of us, that don't qualify as "Elites"!! Send in the Resistance, the Patriots, the Oath Keepers, the Preppers, the Militia, the Motorcyclists, etc...!!!! WHERE IS EVERYBODY???

[@LoveintheshapeofaPitBull]

There's a petition up on change.org, I'd give you the link but idk how to do it, I got that info from someone on another comment thread..you should be able to find it by topic on the site....it may not make much a difference but at least it's something people can do who give a shit about the planet and people's right to protect their health, land and water...

[@umpqua-4freedom436]

The Governor of N. Dakota will go down in history as a brute barbarian...mark these words. Send your sentiments to his office here: governor.nd.gov/contact-us

[@walexander8378]

That is animal abuse. I would hate to hit that dog and hurt it but I would if it attacked me

[@Captain-Sum.Ting-Wong]

They don't care what it is about. They just want to protest about something. Get a job.

[@muptahu24]

this just did this in 2004 to the yamassee muskogee moors called Nuwaupians.. and jailed chief black thunderbird,

[@sandrayoung9098]

You all should know if something happens to them all there USA 💔 will be held