12-04-2016, 07:57 PM
The Standing Rock protest was the longest in modern history, I read. And, fortunately, there were no fatalities.
It's been interesting (loosely) following this protest. The local Sioux tribe, their supporters, and environmental demonstrators showed so much stamina. They stood their ground for months on end to protect their burial grounds and water supply, despite being tear-gassed, pushed back, and pummeled with water bullets by LE in freezing temperatures. Inspiring group of people.
Hats off to the 2,000 veterans who showed up in North Dakota today to relieve and supplement the protesters.
It's good to see that that the Army civil works spokesperson said today that the consideration of alternative (oil pipeline) routes would be best accomplished through an environmental impact statement with full public input and analysis. Yep.
Governor Dalrymple is one pissed mofo and none too happy about President Obama's support to halt the pipeline, though. Suck it Jack!