Police Attack NoDAPL Protesters At Standing Rock

[@wgjung1]

Police protecting interest of a private corporation who probably don't pay taxes to pay for police salaries.

[@smsmagic89]

juan gomez...You mean American interests? Last time I checked millions of people drive cars that use gas.

[@bamwesty8158]

Murica won't run out of gas if this pipeline isn't built chump

[@gradostax]

American interests care about Americans , not corporations

[@RiotforPeacePlz]

Paleo bro millions also depend on water to live. Don't worry once you guys run out of drinkable water the problem will sort itself out lol.

[@smsmagic89]

***** No gas prices are down because foreign oil producers purposely lower the gas prices to put American oil producers out of business. Once they're all gone the prices will go back up.

[@MeetThaNewDealer]

Profit over people that's American capitalism for you.

[@AlbionTarkhan]

Then vote anti establishment. Vote against the powers that be. Vote against those who control the majority of media, business and politics. Vote against globalization and the establishment of elites.

[@polachee]

Why would you say something so stupid & deplorable? I'll bet you are voting for Trump?.....LOL!!!

[@DaSquareful]

Yes Red, there are better places to live than America.

[@phanatic215]

RedCapitalist oh the irony.

[@rileyearnest5969]

Wait, are you insinuating that if you don't condone the raping of indigenous land by wealthy corporations you should move to Cuba? Are you saying that money should be more powerful than treaties and democracy? If that is what you are saying, why would you encourage people who are promoting democracy to move to Cuba? Wouldn't that be you that should move if you don't believe in our basic principals of law? I personally don't encourage anyone who disagrees with me to ship out. Instead I would much rather have a conversation of why you would accept Native American sacred land to be pillaged by the wealthy. I mean, it's not like they have asked for much. Asking for the little land they have to be left alone doesn't seem unreasonable, at least from my perspective.

[@jamiecox2256]

America this is what happens when you give the government and police unchecked power!

[@BlindBloomer]

Jamie Cox speak the truth

[@TannerWilliam07]

As a Native American who has family members protesting there, no, you don't get to use us to push your political agenda

[@pete_lind]

And think that most of the Bundy militia right wing terrorist that said they will kill cops was let free by jury decision when they could not be sure if they had fire arms in federal building even if its on tape ... oh they are white these mainly native americans .

[@ollehkacb]

Jamie Cox no its not like the police just decided to go their. as the person above said this is about the usas financial interest though i do agree with what they are doing.

[@jamiecox2256]

Tanner William and what exactly is political or abusive about me pointing out what the government is doing there is wrong ?

[@JustCope17]

We Americans are so short sighted. The wars of the next century will be fought over water rights. But let's put our water at risk with fracking, oil pipeline spills, etc. all for temporary profit of corporations

[@biocapsule7311]

Pamela Tammi Quite... most people tend to forget that the New World is also where people who has aspiration of being aristocrats but can't compete with the old families in Europe came to. New land to be new lords. They also forgot that getting rid of the monarch also mean the aristocrats get free reign as well.

[@PristianoPenaldoSUIIII]

Capitalism

[@runningbear4666]

David Copeland North Dakota resources feed and power the nation. All men are liars. The bible says so. I think the media should be judge and jury! NOT

[@SovietButcher]

Oh, you didn't hear? The USA actually have plans to invade Canada for the water and lumber. For instance, did you know a mountain division was in NY state? A state with no mountains... You know where there are mountains? Quebec. That regiment has been there since the first Quebec referendum, just waiting for Quebec to vote "Yes".

[@miked7655]

dead on unfortunately.

[@bradconnolly5177]

This is the grisly result of having corporations running the government.

[@KobesMind]

MISTY1770 so they run the government

[@AlbionTarkhan]

Then vote against globalization and the establishment of elites.

[@atirx7317]

Brad Conley how true. Preach!!! welcome to the United Corporations of America

[@Zayden.]

That's nothing new. It is inherent in capitalism. Engels said it best: "the state is nothing but a machine for the oppression of one class by another, and indeed in the democratic republic no less than in the monarchy"

[@scottspencer6575]

Technically speaking, the corporations buy the politicians and tell them about the things that they would like done, so to some degree behind the scenes they really are the ones running the show.

[@TOKYO_SLIME]

My friend is out there... She got tased and maced yesterday... Last time we talked she was okay but I hope she's still doing well.

[@TOKYO_SLIME]

ALSO, she told me that the cops are using cell phone jammers. So my friend couldn't livestream what was going down. It's like they don't want us to see the human rights violations these officers are committing

[@ethandarru100proof6]

DaRealN8Doogie hope that BITCH gets arrested

[@dorkofmylife]

how old are you? stop trying to get attention. you aint shit little troll.

[@bohemianwriter1]

Trolling for DAPL I see?

[@MajorKeys714]

Strange that the Bundy militia that took over a govt building and was armed to the teeth with assault rifles was able to lifestream over youtube. Police didn't even cut off their electricity or internet.

[@rasnac]

I believe Native Americans here have every moral (and some might even argue legal)justification to show armed resistance against the American police there.

[@tellmehowyoureallyfeel2493]

rasnac absolutely do their was a treaty signed

[@97paugasollakers]

true but that would bring higher tension to the frontline.

[@markmahan38]

rasnac so do us all. this issue is not just about the natives of this land. the same thing happened to the Hawaiians. with the same tactics. and just like the native Americans who have had treaties broken by the US. so have the Hawaiians.

[@clairevacosta432]

*My Daughter wants to know why this is happening. Why is it right. Why is it ok. So what am I supposed to tell her? That the U.S. sucks. And cops can be bought as thugs?*

[@blackjack8043]

claire v acosta tell her the truth, she deserves to know the truth about the country she lives in

[@clairevacosta432]

Isaac Luscombe yeah. Its just been a crazy election. which I'm in turn started her watching more news on tv and on internet. She's having a lot of questions and anger id expect out of a teenager. not her age. I would of perfered she lived in ignorant bliss for at least 5 more years....

[@spartan_cam_4966]

it's better to be informed and semi safe then ignorant and waiting for the bomb to go off metaphorically speaking

[@clairevacosta432]

Cameron Haney yeah. I actually talked a bit with her Saturday. She's having a hard time understanding how soo much is so obviously wrong and The government doesn't care. She still expects life to be fair. I'm proud of her for being so interested in Current events and stuff instead of Justin Beiber or something.

[@markmahan38]

claire v acosta yes tell her the unvarnished truth, because she won't get it from mainstream media or the rogues that have high jacked OUR GOVERNMENT. so tell her! and be absolutely truthful. that u yor family friends and relatives are screwed. tell her that she has has to learn and think for herself. tell her that she needs to educate herself, so she can see through the bullshit and if we are still around when she grows old enough she can do what we all should do and serve the planet there by serving yourselves.

[@peadarr]

This wouldn't happen in a real democracy

[@rudde7918]

pascal jacob Why?

[@draconicepic4124]

Maybe, but the U.S.A. isn't a true democracy; its a democratic republic.

[@rjjacob101]

I hate republics, they are all corrupt. Direct vote is the only REAL democracy!

[@bradleehays9809]

RJJacob101 if only thats how it worked in A,erica

[@peadarr]

Dark Fladramon because in a real democracy the local politicioan would be more concerned with the vote of his constituents than the backing of the companies

[@laurenburdick9898]

she had a Chanupa, a prayer staff. the indigenous had no weapons. the officers and NG had rubber rounds, tear gas, concussion rounds, mace, bean bag rounds, LRADs, etcetera. my relatives are facing another Wounded Knee and its heart breaking

[@meteotransmuter329]

But guys... 750 incidents and 300 spills.. somebody fixes those, so that means JOBS. You wouldn't want to loose JOBS, would you? #rightwinglogic

[@JackgarPrime]

I seriously have grown to hate any "job-creator" arguments as justification for actions anymore. Hey, you know what would ACTUALLY create jobs? If companies were willing to pay Americans a decent wage to work in factories like they used to, instead of outsourcing everything overseas in order to save a few bucks. Imagine that!

[@atirx7317]

JackgarPrime now that's the truth.

[@rudde7918]

Meteo Transmuter No, I would not.

[@miker4616]

they are desecrating cemetery. That's taboo

[@rudde7918]

M Iker Cemeteries are a waste of space.

[@DavidHernandez-hx6xt]

I cant be a police because of this... Imagine being a police man , supporting the protests but you HAVE to go against it because if you don't your fired.

[@karenhancock542]

Thank you for reporting on this horrible situation.....and for being outraged by it as well.

[@johnallen2771]

I'm retired. Not doing much, I think I'll drive u there and support those people, Anyone willing to join me? Can you imagine 5,000 people on the picket lines, Somebody will probably die but it will be in defense of our Constitution and the Indians rights due to the treaty, Break treaties? We have broken every treaty we ever wrote with the Indians, Shame on your ancestors,

[@TheInfiniteSheldon]

"Land of the Free" strikes again!

[@theexplorer7139]

Infinite Sheldon It's only free...unless of course you're a minority.

[@xDEATH4SIGHTx]

*only free if you're not protesting against anything.

[@coletteg.4548]

Would you want your child’s or your elders grave dug up ? Government gave them that land . They never hold up their end of the treaty!! I know I do missionary work on Windriver reservation and Blackfeet Nation . Makes me ANGRY these idiots can burn down cities and the government allows it but you let these people stand up and they release all hell on these people 😤😡

[@sherriemoon703]

As I was taught in the army, there is no such thing as non-lethal. A bean bag to the head or center chest will kill at close range

[@BlindBloomer]

wow were are all the all lives matter people hmmmm I just wonder why are the police armed like the military

[@theretronerds2011]

silent and waiting for someone to bring up black lives matter so they can complain and spat out lies about minority race

[@evanjudge4991]

They shouldn’t be armed like the military.

[@mack5512]

I'm 11 and I am going to the standing rock to help my people

[@lowdieee]

shut up dumbass

[@lindsayhenheffer4600]

if youre interested in pipeline updates Jennifer Albright I don't know how to put into words the attack on highway 1806, the road right outside of camp. I heard that water protectors would be removing burned military cars that were blocking the highway and didn't think much more of it. The cars were initially left by the protesters to hold back military vehicles but then it was decided to reopen the road. No such luck. That areas been closed off indefinitely now to hold back protectors vehicles from the pipeline drill site. Despite only a few cars going out to trail out the vehicles, they were immediately met with shots of rubber bullets as more militarized vehicles rolled in. Meanwhile, I'm at camp walking to get some boiled water for tea right before dinner when I look up and see a bunch of medic cars driving out of camp toward the blockade and people walking and running in that direction. Someone yells to me, "you coming?!" and signals me out. I ask what's going on and no one seems to know but we are ready for whatever it is. I get closer and a medic tells me that she tried to come help the few out there first and she was bombarded with rubber bullets. I put on my ski mask which night blinds me and someone hands me a Rubbermaid top as a shield for the water cannons and rubber bullets. Next thing I know I'm a few feet from the razor wire and getting sprayed out with water. At this point we're laughing, not only is it cleaning out the tear gas from the air but hey, we haven't showered in a minute! Who has the shampoo?! I was using my "shield" to cover from most of the water and feeling warm from adrenaline. I looked back and saw protectors packed in as far as the eye can see. Suddenly another tear gas grenade goes off and everything changes. I've never experienced anything so horrendous, not even close. It fills your lungs and stops your ability to breathe anything. Your skin feels like it's melting off, everything is on fire inside and out and breathing only makes it worst. You are blind and suffocating and then comes the trampling.Everyone tried to simultaneously get away from the source and all you can feel is bodies pushing and tearing in the chaos and death feels like a real possibility in the moment. You know you are moving forward in the mob and finally the air opens. Someone grabbed my head out and poured a milky substance into my eyes, screaming that I need to try to open them for the flush. In all this Ive never felt hate like I did in that moment. I knew in theory that I should feel compassion but I couldn't find it. Burning hot hate tears flowed out of my chemical ridden eyes as I tried to fathom how anyone could do this to another person. Then at once someone yelled, if you're ok again, head back to the lines. It was then that I realized I'd have to endure this over and over all night. I grabbed my shield and ran to the right hand of the line since the wind was blowing the gas left. The water cannons were a constant and soon enough despite my trusty Rubbermaid top, I was soaked and soon enough later the adrenaline stopped keeping me warm. My shield was full ice now. The grass was ice, everything was ice. I looked through their bright fog lights at the razor wire now dripping with icicles and realized this was my first window into war. The respect I have for solders and veterans is immense and I only have a nothing-glimpse into their horror ridden realities. Now comes the laughter again. We keep our spirits high together and some people are dancing in the freezing rain they pour while others endure a direct cannon, peace signs and middle fingers glowing in the fog lights. All the while gas grenades are shot by the minute. Someone hands me a reflective emergency blanket. As the heat finally sets in, that's when the pain sets in. I momentarily forgot the powerful stinging pain of thawing. Some of us were on the ground screaming in pain. We didn't realize with all the action how frozen we had become. These blankets are miracles. This is also when the first camp fire behind us was made. Next came the concussion grenades. Someone yelled to close your eyes and open your mouths to lessen the concussion. Simultaneously they threw on the LRADs (long range acoustic devices). We all have ear plugs in but I still throw myself down, covering my ears to avoid any long term hearing damage... (to be continued)

[@Tomorrowz12]

pigs are meant to serve, they will do anything for a little salary..

[@bellahontas510]

Miigwetch (many thanks) for covering our struggle! No DAPL!

[@williamscheufler5003]

Stand in solidarity with our Native American brothers and sister everyone here should go and stand with the original peoples of our great land I know I am.

[@MrDogonjon]

The whole earth is a sacred site. The natives merely want to sustain and preserve the tiny, tiny amount they still have.

[@TannerWilliam07]

Those cops really wanted that prayer stick, they're going to need it for forgiveness from the people

[@HamRadioCrashCourse]

Does anyone else think that the abuse would be less if the protestors were armed? Perhaps the militarized polize would be less likely to engage against an armed, but peaceful protest?

[@nervclax7458]

There were a lot of burning tires there for an environmental protest.

[@ScottWilcoxSongwriter]

"The danger the LAW enforcement officers are facing": The officers are the ones with the weapons. Its more dangerous for the Protectors.

[@BirdRunHD]

ARMORED VEHICLES (ON INDIAN LAND) VS. HUMANS WITH STICKS (DEFENDING THEIR LAND). SEEMS LEGIT.

[@ufelcher]

Humans?

[@birdhaven05]

Yea that is what you are too, ufelcher. You are a Human. I hope you find your humanity.

[@birdhaven05]

how would you know?

[@threelittlelosers492]

It was our land and we got slaughtered we didn't have a chance, it got stolen but we still stand strong why would we back down now, even so were protecting the water and sacred burial grounds that they are digging in, it will harm everyone

[@charlevoix2]

well then tell me why do you still collect money from the white mans government if you have such a problem with the government?oh i see theres no issues with that one......pppffffftttt!.lmfao

[@cerialkira]

"Mine resistant, ambush proof vehicle ". Haha, wtf....

[@emilygorey2237]

how do we stand in solidarity with the protesters without being there?

[@mariagabriellealeksinko1292]

Emily Young Donate. standingrock.org/news/standing-rock-sioux-tribe--dakota-access-pipeline-donation-fund/

[@toast1012]

lololol Look up trespassing laws....

[@justathought973]

Most laws are made by the rich for the rich, not for you. You're just as disposable as anyone else, if you're not apart of the elite crowd.

[@saveUyghurs]

Sign standwithstandingrock.net/take-action/

[@tamraguy7684]

dapl sure didn't put up a war on Bismark when they said No we don't want the chance of a spill near our water supply... So dapl go 270 degrees to a direct line through standing rock reservation... look at the map....

[@5380monique]

first second Third trail of tears.

[@cjmacq-vg8um]

I admire and respect your comment... unfortunately, the history of humanity's fight for freedom from its elitist oppressors has been one 5000 year long... trail of tears. you just reflected an equalist sentiment. you might wish to check out my equalism channel to find out how we can unite to fight for the freedom's of all people. see what you think my friend.

[@eunicemobley9676]

I am Cherokee. My ancestors too were first on this land. I want all the nation's of the world to know what kind of government we have. Our people have been mistreated and given the written word that the land they reserved for us was to be treated by the boundaries of the treaties they gave us. They have deliberately gave disease, assaulted the people with all imaginable harm. We are peaceful people, guardians of the Earth and they deny us our rights to live free of pollution. 50 of America's rivers are already polluted with unthinkable water for wildlife and humans a like. Imagine drinking water that is dark and greasy or giving that to your new born. Please continue to send your love and support. When think of a polluted Missouri think of 2341 miles of oily water. Dawn dishwashing liquid won't fix the less.

[@stevecannon1774]

I want to join this protest. I may drive there.

[@bigbaddawg101]

The police used live ammunition on the horses that the protesters were riding. As far as I've heard, the police shot and killed one horse and injured a few others.

[@mr.clickbait9062]

notice how all thia copa are white

[@stephysteph9538]

Jaun Hernandez Well if they're the only ones applying and passing backgrounds, what do you expect?

[@JustCope17]

Thank you for reporting this.

[@LuffyGrogu]

1st

[@michaelwallbaum2089]

fa?

[@DanaCook60]

Truth be told. Shame on these greedy Private companies in cahoots with The local police ! TY for standing With Standing Rock 💕

[@2013neda]

This is the first time that I have seen you have a serious unbiased account. Thank You

[@DeeElyse]

Hats off... Thank you for properly covering this important story that unfortunately has been grossly underreported - if reported at all - by mainstream media.

[@markmahan38]

i worked for a home heating oil company in Massachusetts. i was a driver there. my job was to fill school buses and commercial trucks with diesal fuel. in my time there there were spills. but these spills were 10 gallons or less for the most part. very rarely did we spill more. the most i can think of was about 40 gallons. all these spills are easy to clean up. and by definition small. barrels in the 10s to 100s are not small. 1 barrel is the equivalent of 50 gallons. so do the math. 10 barrels is 500 gallons. 100 is 5000. and so on and so forth. even when i had spills that i cleaned up that amounted to less than a gallon left residue, that stained the asphalt for weeks on months. the diesel fuel residue will eat at the asphalt. making it soft and loose. as all these vehicles are parked in the same places every day and the pumps naturally leak minute amounts every time u fuel them up. this also adds up. and builds up in the ground and rain water leaks it to the ground water and sewer systems. put even this inadvertent spilling across the US and u still could not cover the amounts of spillage that Dakota has seen in the two years, these guys have reported. it would be millions of tine greater.

[@allanjohnson2925]

Politics aside for a moment, anyone involved in health & safety knows reporting (oil leak) incidents is relevant to establishing a pattern of occurrences. This pattern is useful in establishing the need for changes in procedures to avoid a catastrophic accident which may occur. It is what health and safety are all about. For a government agency to so discount this is a failure of the agency in performing its primary mission. I'd call that government malfeasance.

[@Albertwildhorseshoer]

I don't think a movement more dedicated to peaceful protest could be found in this country. These Protectors need to be listened to. They have been more than peaceful for more than two years and still want to be peaceful. Do you see Indians trying to make sure no one gets hurt when the medic gets pulled out of a moving car? The oil company and pipeline people just have to move the pipeline route away from the river. Is this the way to treat landowners who want their source of water protected? A few days ago the Protectors chased off a DAPL employee who was trying to mix with the Protectors. This employee of DAPL had an AK47 gun and was flashing it around as though he was with their group. When the protectors chased him away he ran to his truck, then ran away from his truck. The Protectors found his ID in his truck.

[@LLYoutube565]

Wounded Knee 2016

[@unitruth]

I used to transport fuel and can tell you OSHA has a minimum reportable quantity spill. it's easy to look up and it's not very much because oil is considered a hazardous material.

[@CaliforniaGirl-qk5kq]

We were screwing up Native Indians since 18 century and we are continuing to that in 21 century. It is a shame to use all this military equipment against people with the prayer sticks. We are police state, indeed.

[@jamesharden643]

Finally a news media outlet that I could trust you guys speak the truth without backing down, you're not biased you seem to want Justice and fairness for all thank you.100 SALUTE

[@BollocksUtwat]

This is consistent with how its always been in America. Property rights trump human rights every time. That's a foundational principle of the country.

[@demetkekilli2730]

I'm proud of the people who went to these protests. Around 300 pipes have leaked this year and apparently it doesn't get detected for up to 1 month in some cases. This is madness - why would the government protect the crooks who own these private cooperations? The poor natives have suffered enough in the past, leave them alone. They deserve to be respected - it's THEIR LAND after all.

[@rallybound69]

Thank you for informing the world! WATER IS LIFE!!!

[@SuperJoshua2007]

A major point that hasn't been discussed or brought up yet. If the pipeline continues to it's destination as planned, it will not only run under the Missouri river, but it will run under the MISSISSIPPI RIVER just north of my home town of Keokuk, Iowa.

[@m2ger8]

Technical issue. looks like the cameras need a little bit more focus are, hosts keep leaning in and out of focus. Thank you.

[@aradpelethite4582]

I mean, if 300 people stormed onto my property and started telling me I couldn't build an adddition to my house, I'd want them kicked out, no matter how "peacfully" they were yelling at me.

[@jessicap8411]

am I going to have to correct you on every video?

[@aradpelethite4582]

Jessica P Yes. I'm actually just a bot that likes arguing with people using facts and logic.

[@jessicap8411]

+Arad Pelethite oh okay, so when do you start using these "facts" and "logic" because all i see are opinions

[@aradpelethite4582]

Jessica P I'm not the one who has to prove anything. If you say something like, "The pipeline will hurt the local water supply." The burden of proof isn't on the opposing side. You can't ask me to prove a negative. There's the logic for you, with your argumentum ad ignorantiam. As for facts, I'll use them when they're called for, as of yet, they are not, other than saying there is no proof of your argument.

[@debranorie1216]

please, correct him.

[@orionsghost9511]

Remember this lesson for all future events, and when reflecting on all of the past.

[@josephineananda]

Definitely NOT an appropriate use of EMAC resources. This should be addressed in a lawsuit in a courtroom, not to mention a laundry list of other transgressions.

[@franklsuarez]

Dayne Walling, the former mayor of Flint, Michigan, personally told me the Standing Rock's water is perfectly safe.

[@quaxk]

*"protesters"...*

[@Dudelsackpfeifer]

well, they're not supporters, are they?

[@xxwantedxx]

no those are protesters? wtf do you think they are?

[@JackgarPrime]

Yes, they were indeed protesting.

[@erzan]

You're an idoit.

[@youngn420]

If they were Bundytards with guns no one would bother them.

[@cozmikcastaway]

When money talks FREEDOM takes a walk.

[@eph51912]

in school we learned that 1 part per million of oil pollutes 1 000 000 parts per million of water. meaning 1 gallon of oil pollutes a million gallons of water. before it gets to levels that are considered safe for humans to consume.

[@BrookD195]

They were to scared to stand up to the Bundy's but unarmed old people

[@cerboris521]

An interesting comparison to the Oregon Militia situation. Lets see if the unarmed protesters are treated the same as the armed terrorists.

[@commodoor646]

I don't recall the Bureau of Land Management calling on EMAC to handle the Bundy Gang

[@Furiends]

In Flint Michigan they can't declare it a state of emergency and provide relief but if protesters block a pipeline not only can they but they can completely exaggerate the point of emergency management.

[@Meyers1793]

The hypocrisy of treatment of Bundy Gang vs Standing Rock protesters is nauseating. Its amazing how asymmetrical the responses to the two occupations is.

[@leighknight2476]

South Alabama is still burning from the gas line explosion...My water has poisoned me, and I can no longer digest food. I have constant unbearable pain. The river down the road from me is way low, and reeks like old kerosine and burnt oil. This is the drinking water for tens of thousands, but we are told not to eat the fish. A water report came out 4 years ago, and another last year, and one of the pollutants is a well known carcinogen otherwise known as main chemical in TEFLON..... WTF?

[@dmrc43]

damn that thumbnail says a lot. worth more than 1,000....legend has it, over 9000.

[@highlonesomed]

"The function of that police action is system sustaining. It is to maintain that overall system! And you don't look at the particular cost. I could demonstrate to you that every single bank robbery, that in every single case practically, the cost of the police was more than the actual money that the robbers took from the bank. Does that mean, 'Oh, you see, there's really no economic interest involved, then. They're not protecting the banks. The police are just doing this because they're on a power trip, or they're macho, or they're control freaks, that's why they do it.' No, of course they're defending the banks. Of course, because if they didn't stop that bank robbery, regardless of the cost, this could jeopardize the entire banking system. You see, there are people who believe that the function of the police is to fight crime. And that's not true; the function of the police is social control and protection of property." --Michael Parenti

[@RuffaloLaPorte]

The corporations enforce the law on the law enforcement, not the other way around. This is a core issue that we must face sooner or later.

[@warmsunnytoday4535]

Sunoco, a big sponsor of the pipeline, had 257 oil spills in ten years according to Wikipedia. These 257 incidents resulted in $46,936,215 of property damage. Sunoco has the worst safety record of 1,518 reports.

[@msdee7444]

What happened at Standing Rock was CRIMINAL! What was done to the Natives was horrific while the rest of the World watched.

[@Robertz1986]

The government REQUESTED that the company stop building, the company has not been defeated in court, and it is only the waterway itself that they are required not to build in yet, not this land. In any event, this is private property, and they have a duty to remove protesters from private land, it doesn't matter that the federal government and the company are arguing about permitting issues. So the police situation is this.. there is legal construction going on, and illegal trespassing, what is there to be neutral about?

[@JoeFromPho]

why hasn't the mainstream media covered this more extensively? i'm left speechless at the power oil companies have over the government

[@kat1701]

When property means more than human lives.

[@mesee557]

As with Occupy, the part I can't wrap my head around is that the Police are SO ON BOARD with breaking up these PEACEFUL protesters. When these protests benefit them as well. What the hell kind of Kool-Aid do the serve in Americas Police Stations?!!?

[@jessewilson8676]

The prayer stick holds some serious magic

[@vickieshaw5398]

Capitalism is not to blame. Greed and ignorance is. The pipeline can go around the tribal lands, they have enough money to do that. The local sheriff's department are to protect both the people of that area and the people of the reservations. Do the deputies and others there know the law? Everyone call all of the senators and congressmen crash their phone lines. The sheriff dept do not have to back the government. This just isn't happening to all of you. It's happened to ranchers, small farmers even the Amish.

[@Dizzyruptor]

For shame America, for shame.. not only an international bully, but a domestic one too.

[@bryanrife1239]

Those cops are so brave, they should be so proud that they are working towards a better pipeline.

[@porschamarie8188]

Freedom for my nation will come, someday. I hope my Native People will not be pushed around.

[@jovendura3323]

The court ruled DAPL'S purchase of Treaty Protected NATIVE AMERICAN LAND is NOT LEGAL and DAPL has one year to leave. They intend to build the pipeline during that year.

[@quantumperception]

They touched on two aspects of why the Bundy protests were allowed, and the Standing Rock protests are not, but they barely covered the third and perhaps most important aspect. Yes, those protesters were white and armed, while these protesters are not; the Bundy protesters were also on barely-used government land, while the Standing Rock protesters are on corporate-seized land which is going to be used for profit. Once again- follow the money. Not to downplay the racial aspect or armed aspect, but to me, the corporate profit aspect is most critical in this case. I'm sure this action resulted from local politicians and police officials receiving pressure from corporate donors- some CEO called up a golf-buddy and reminded them that if they wanted to receive future donations, and not be primaried by someone else with their corporate backing, they had better send in the militarized police to crush the citizens.

[@mooniebo2752]

Does it really take 4 armed men to take down 1 woman with a stick? This is ridiculous. Our tax money is being wasted.

[@myztico369]

These so called "law enforcers" are nothing more than hired thugs. They are a DISGRACE to humanity. The Indigenous people have been oppressed and violently treated by the U.S government and their corporate fascist pigs...yet now in 2016 we still have this ignorant B.S still happening. I also stand with my brave Brothers & Sisters of Standing Rock. Their violence and ignorance against us will NEVER overcome our GREAT SPIRIT!!! RESIST, One Love for Pachamama

[@TurdFurgeson571]

To protect (profits) and serve (corporations).

[@matthews8244]

Maybe report or verify the guy who drove in with a rifle, started shooting and got apprehended by the protectors. Insurance on truck he drove through the barricade from Dakota Access.

[@Rictore1]

"Mine resistant vehicles"? They're protesters not al qaeda.

[@eunicemobley9676]

Tell me why the lives of those in Bismarck more valuable than ours? Why is it less of a RISK to our drinking water than it is in BISMARCK? Why is our risk any different than BISMARCK.? they didn't want to endanger their water so it decided to endanger ours. we are so tired of environmental racism.

[@JohnMartin-co4bn]

The U.S. Has a Responsibility to protect tribal members & Land as per the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty!... Federal and Treaty law are equal! Ones doesn't Trump (over ride) over the other! The BIA and the FBI are obligated to protect all Tribes, Tribal members and Tribal land including treaty territories. This is established in Article 1 of the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868. We need the tribal Leaders to get together with their treaty people to pass a resolution to request an intervention from the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs) and the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigations) To stop Corporate Security Guards and out of state police (Militia) from their involvement of the DAPL issue! Also to cap off the aggression of the Governor of North Dakota and the Sheriff of Morton County! It is their responsibility to protect us! ARTICLE I. From this day forward all war between the parties to this agreement shall for ever cease. The government of the United States desires peace, and its honor is hereby pledged to keep it. The Indians desire peace, and they now pledge their honor to maintain it. If bad men among the whites, or among other people subject to the authority of the United States, shall commit any wrong upon the person or property of the Indians, the United States will, upon proof made to the agent, and forwarded to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs at Washington city, proceed at once to cause the offender to be arrested and punished according to the laws of the United States, and also reimburse the injured person for the loss sustained. This is the “Clause” from the United States Constitution Article 6, Clause 2 that supports the treaty! Over State Governments! The Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution (Article VI, Clause 2) establishes that the Constitution, federal laws made pursuant to it, and treaties made under its authority, constitute the supreme law of the land. It provides that state courts are bound by the supreme law; in case of conflict between federal and state law, the federal law must be applied. Even state constitutions are subordinate to federal law.

[@Sarah-ny8lw]

This makes me sick to my stomach. I wish the police would value people over a corporation

[@TheCarin12]

The merger of corporation and state.

[@cwmcclintock5757]

The EMAC cooperative can't be instituted unless the Governor of the State declares a "State of Emergency". The EMAC's own site's welcome-video says it plainly.

[@johnmayer9811]

It is astonishing how little research TYT actually does on their stories. They are so out of touch with what is actually happening, and what has been happening for the past 2 years with respect to the DAPL here in ND. First, there is no waterway in jeopardy. The water access that the pipeline will cross is scheduled to be retired in the next few months as construction of a new, modernized water access from SD has been underway for almost 10 years and will soon be complete. Both the tribe and everyone else in ND knows this full well. Second, there are no burial remains or cultural site that are being dug up. The majority of the pipeline's route has been altered to specifically follow ground that has already been dug up in recent years so that they don't disturb any additional lands. Also, the tribe itself has members on the committee designed to investigate possible incidents of this nature and they have not found burial grounds. Third, remember the plans for this pipeline have been discussed over the past 2 years with dozens of invitations to the Standing Rock tribe to attend and voice any concerns they have. They didn't show up to a single one. Fourth, these protesters are on private property and are violating the law. The only thing outrageous would be if the police did nothing. Fifth, you made a big fuss about the quality and quantity of equipment the police used in removing the protesters. How about recognition that they were able to uphold the law and remove over a hundred protesters without anyone being injured or killed? If this had happened in any other state, there would be fatalities left and right. Finally, it's unfortunate that the facts are rather boring and don't fit into the narrative TYT would like to push, but doing a half hour of research would do wonders for your credibility. I can only imagine the inaccuracies that must exist with all the other stories taking place in states where I'm not as informed.

[@nataliecorbett9406]

John Mayer YOU are so wrong! How much did they pay you off?

[@eiram-Jake]

Finally a news channel brave enough to report on this atrocity. Everyday we have less and less freedom in this country, this is a sad affair we're in.

[@NumeroSystem]

The role of the police is to maintain social and economic class order for the purpose of production. There is no greater offense that you can commit than disrupting production.

[@zlothra]

So does this mean I can go rob a bank in the nearest town and there won't be any cops to stop me now?

[@angelxav1]

Why tf didn't they bring Jordan Chariton to the panel. He's the only one who's personally been down to Standing Rock and gave an honest coverage. I'm so pissed.

[@bxjrol1]

why is it no one wonders, why our politicians aren't enacting legislation for police reform? I blame the local and state politicians, they are suppose to serve the people but they serve themselves!

[@hellcat1988]

three days ago I was in mandan and saw motel parking lots FULL of cop cars from as far west as Fargo preparing for this.