Clinton silent on Dakota Pipeline

[ciaobaby]

http://www.cnn.com/2016/08/19/opinions/clinton-dakota-access-pipeline-pipeline-moya-smith/

does anyone know where Hillary stands on the protest in Dakota. Why has she been silent?

[tonyt53]

1. Likely because the people protesting it are doing a pretty good job exposing it.

To jump in there now would be grandstanding.

[ciaobaby]

2. no - not grandstanding

It would show support ! I would think that would be important to know how she feels on this very important issue.

[LanternWaste]

5. The perception of grandstanding could indeed, be a collective one

The perception of grandstanding could indeed, be a collective one. When she spotlighted the issue of polluted drinking water in Michigan in April, many people... even (unfortunately) many DUers accused her not merely of politicizing the issue, but "exploiting it for her benefit", that it was "nothing but a campaign photo op". That all she did was "exploit a crisis and human suffering for political gain..." (A quick search revealed these)

If that was levied against her on DU, imagine how 'less tolerant' people in the heartland may react to it.

[ciaobaby]

7. Native Americans are waiting for her to speak out.

http://www.commondreams.org/news/2016/08/19/dakota-pipeline-construction-halted-amid-ongoing-defiance-black-snake

[LanternWaste]

8. And honestly, I'd love her to do it. It's an absolute good, and seeing her take a position on it

And honestly, I'd love her to do it. It's an absolute good, and seeing her take a position on it would be no small comfort. It would be an honest use of her pulpit to bring attention to this.

Maybe my initial position was wrong. I guess that if the only people setting the bar for grandstanding with "she doesn't have to do it..." are the same ones complaining, they may not be all that savvy in the first place.

[misterhighwasted]

14. Thats a nasty attack. I'm sure she has an opinion and will be speaking up.

But leave it to commondreams & their disdain for all things Hillary.

[misterhighwasted]

15. Thank you. This is the fine line that she walks with the Press every day.

With 2 months to go till the election, she is stepping very carefully.
Because she's not giving a statement on the news doesn't mean she is ignoring the issue.

[misterhighwasted]

3. Absolutely grandstanding. Something she does not have to do at this point in her campaign

Grandstanding is something a losing candidate does to gain a demographic.
Hillary already has the endorsement of the Sioux Tribe.

Statement of Endorsement /From June 2016

On Friday, Chairman Harold Frazier of Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe and Councilman Ken Hall of MHA Nation will hold a press conference call to discuss their support for Hillary Clinton.

“I AM HONORED TO JOIN MY FELLOW TRIBAL CHAIRMEN IN SUPPORTING SECRETARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT,” CHEYENNE RIVER SIOUX TRIBE CHAIRMAN HAROLD FRAZIER SAID. “SECRETARY CLINTON HAS SHOWN THROUGH HER DECADES OF PUBLIC SERVICE HER RESPECT FOR TRIBAL SOVEREIGNTY AND THE SACRED TRUST BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND OUR NATIVE NATIONS. AS PRESIDENT, SECRETARY CLINTON WILL BE A STRONG VOICE FOR INDIAN COUNTRY.”

“Hillary Clinton represents positive opportunity for continued economic and social development in Indian Country,” Chairman Mark Fox of MHA Nation said. “She has a proven track record in supporting legislation and initiatives that benefit indigenous nations throughout the United States. Her leadership has demonstrated a willingness to work with all minorities and people of color. She strives to combat the racism and inequality that have plagued our country for far too long.

“IN SIMPLEST TERMS, HILLARY CLINTON SUPPORTS NATIVE AMERICA, AND IT IS OBVIOUS THAT HER OPPONENT DONALD TRUMP DOES NOT. A FACT WE KNOW HE WILL NEVER DENY OR SEEK TO CHANGE, AND OUR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES WILL REMIND HIM OF HIS SHORT-COMINGS IN NOVEMBER.

“The first woman president of the United States, Hillary Clinton, is the first choice for progression, not regression, of the American dream for all!”

A list of tribal leader endorsements includes representations from 10 of the 13 American Indian tribes in the two states:

South Dakota Tribal Leaders

Chairman Harold Frazier, Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe
Chairman Brandon Sauze, Crow Creek Sioux Tribe
Chairman Anthony Reider, Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe
Chairman William Kindle, Rosebud Sioux Tribe
Chairman Robert Flying Hawk, Yankton Sioux Tribe

North Dakota Tribal Leaders

Chairman Mark Fox, Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation (MHA Nation)
Councilman Ken Hall, Mandan, Hidatsa, and Arikara Nation (MHA Nation)
Chairman Richard W. McCloud, Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians (TMBCI)
North and South Dakota Tribal Leaders
Chairman Dave Archambault II, Standing Rock Sioux Tribe
Chairman David Flute, Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate

[ciaobaby]

6. a more current response regarding Dakota pipeline and the need for Clinton to step up.

http://www.commondreams.org/news/2016/08/19/dakota-pipeline-construction-halted-amid-ongoing-defiance-black-snake

[misterhighwasted]

9. Oh boy. Of course the damning opinon from commondreams. I Should have known.

Has common dreams ever supported Hillary Clinton?
When?
How often have they written in support of her?

Explains the creepy feeling of "concern" with the Original Post.
The Sioux Tribes are good with Sec Clinton.
Sorry, commondreams has to do more to support the Hillary & Dem candidates to be taken seriously.

[ciaobaby]

11. maybe read the article.......

[misterhighwasted]

13. No thanks. There are better sources for what's going on than the opinion of CDr.

I grew up in that country. It is pure, pristeen & spiritual. The land & water should be protected above all threats from industry. I lived there as a child & most of my adult life.
I'm well aware of how the Natives have always been treated.
I proudly stand with them in keeping this fight going till the end.
Though they are up against State govt's that are so deeply owned by the coal & oil industry, they speak from the place of absolute truth.
Its a big fight but these are a people who are owed respect & who are on the right side of this battle.

Their support will grow in numbers & they deserve to be heard.
I look to President Obama for his validation.
Thank you

[Avalux]

4. The only person I want to speak out is Obama - to stop it.

It's an urgent matter than needs to be dealt with quickly before they get the damn thing built (by the end of the year).

[misterhighwasted]

10. Yes. President Obama is the man in power. His voice on this is the one we need to hear .

It needs to be stopped for the exact reason given by the Tribes.

[ColemanMaskell]

16. Apparently the AFL-CIO endorsed the pipeline and HRC might be afraid of alienating unions

Or that's what I read anyway.
Otherwise it's hard to imagine why she isn't talking about it.

Obama took some action. I wonder if there is anything further he can do.

There was a court case yesterday trying to get an injunction to stop it.

News says
Judge Grants Partial Stop on North Dakota Pipeline Work
http://abcnews.go.com/US/controversial-dakota-access-pipeline-case-back-court/story?id=42585486